…Reaction to Adeleke's VictoryThe post quickly gained traction online, with fans reacting to both the election result and the Grammy-nominated artist's overwhelming joy. TAdeleke, popularly known as "Imole," secured the governorship in what many observers described as a hard-fought contest. His victory drew widespread c…

…in any movie,” she said. The actress explained that she deliberately took a break from acting to focus on herself and address issues she had not previously recognised. “I just decided to take a break in 2024. It was just last year I decided to start coming back. I’m happy I did that because there were a lot of things t…

…also provide platforms for emerging artists to practise, develop and improve their acting skills through public performances. Theatre also educates society and serves as a platform for social commentary by addressing important social and political issues. Nigerian playwrights and theatre practitioners have used the sta…

…said the recovery was made by operatives of the EOD-CBRN Base 13, Maiduguri. “Acting on the directives of the Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Abdulmajid, psc, following a report received at about 1240hrs on 15 August 2026 regarding a suspected UXO found on a drainage slab in Moduganari area, operatives of the EOD-CBR…

…while investors are still alive.Poor awareness worsens unclaimed assets problemThe Acting Chief Executive Officer of Meristem Registrars and Probate Services Limited, Ms Nkechinyelu Okoye, identified limited awareness and inadequate estate planning as major contributors to the problem.For many families, discovering tha…

…said the Nigerian Constitution frowns at same-faith presidential ticket. He was reacting to comments by an Islamic cleric, Shiekh Sani Yahaya Jingir, who spoke in support of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket. Okonkwo insisted that Muslim and Christians must be accommodated in the pre…

…acquiring land on their own. The former state publicity secretary of the PDP was reacting to the Federal Government’s plan to select Benue among the five states to implement pilot ranching as a panacea to farmers-herders’ clashes. The statement read in part, “As livestock farming is a legitimate private business, those…

…of a combat team to interdict the terrorists along one of the axes of advance. The Acting Military Information Officer, North-East Joint Task Force, Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Muhammed Goni, in a statement on Saturday, said the terrorists suffered several casualties, with none recorded on the Nigerian Army side. The…

…in Yoruba at police officers, alleging unprovoked tear gas firing at a polling site. Reacting via an official statement on X on Saturday, the Command debunked claims that police operatives deliberately targeted voters at a polling unit to disrupt the electoral process. The statement clarified that the incident took pla…

…that voters were being chased from polling areas, and questioned whether the police were acting in the interest of one political party."People came out to vote, but the machine is slow. It is not working well. INEC should find a solution. My people are being chased in Ikire. I am still watching them. I don't know if th…

…ammunition. This was disclosed in a press statement on Saturday which was signed by the Acting Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni, in Maiduguri. The statement reads: “At about 0200 hours on 15 August 2026, the terrorists launched a simultaneous…

…told Tinubu to allow the “people decide in a free and fair election”. VDM was reacting to the presence of several APC governors and senators from different parts of the country in Osun State. While stating that Tinubu’s plan is to bully, oppress, and manipulate the election results, he said, “Sending your APC governors…

…said chairs and tables were not provided for the INEC ad hoc staff members. But reacting to the allegation, ADC party agent, Samson Grace, said chairs and tables had been provided. “The issue has been resolved. Voting is going on now. We had a little delay, but we have resolved the situation,” she said. Meanwhile, Areg…

…he was coordinating the crowd in support of a particular candidate. Ibrahim denied acting as an agent for any candidate."Voting is their choice. I'm not their agent," he said, adding that he is a member of the Accord Party.Footage from the scene showed security operatives in possession of Permanent Voter Cards, which I…

…prompted the alleged intervention or whether those responsible were authorised officers acting on official instructions.Neither the Nigeria Police Force nor INEC had issued any statement on the reported incident by the time this report was published.Osun 2026: List of 3 major contendersEarlier, Legit.ng reported that O…

…emphasised the state government’s commitment to fostering industrial growth and attracting high-value investments for the collective benefit of the people. Abiodun said, “There is no doubt that as a responsible government, our administration has always recognised the roles of our royal fathers in advancing peace and dr…

…one presidential candidate to wrestle with the All Progressives Congress, APC. Reacting, Keyamo said, “This is a journey to nowhere.” 2027: ‘Journey to nowhere’ – Keyamo mocks opposition summit

…State ahead of the governorship election despite Osun not being her assigned state. Reacting to her continued stay in Osun, Davido wrote, “Mrs Pauline Ugonyeka, I heard you're still in Osun, your mission tomorrow will fail as the INEC REC. Osun people will stand by their votes.” DAILY POST reports that the Osun State g…

…from members of the public. The Command said operatives of the Dorayi Babba Division, acting on information from a member of the public, intercepted a suspicious parcel at Rijiyar Zaki Motor Park at about 2:30 p.m. A Tokarev pistol loaded with 48 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition was recovered. The suspect reportedly co…

…Congress,” the memo stated. The NLC also accused her of “betraying the oath of office, acting in contravention of the established rules, regulations and directives of the Congress, promoting or supporting a parallel organisation to the Congress and undermining the authority of the national body.” The action has now ope…

…Cards before making payments. “The APC people came to Sabo on Wednesday and, after interacting with some of us, they brought a bag containing cash. They requested our PVCs, but we told them we couldn’t give them. At the end of the day, they gave each of us N15,000. We were about 60,” he said. Also, a medical doctor res…

…in the year when a judge dismissed two federal counts that carried the death penalty. Reacting to the plea and the ongoing public fascination with the case, United States Attorney Jamie McDonald emphasized the gravity of the offense during a news briefing:"There can be no celebrity in assassination." Court proceedings…

…the family that is running the state. As a person, Ademola has nothing upstairs''While reacting to the video, Davido described Sowore as 'Arindin' which in Yoruba means ''fool." Watch a clip from the interview below... View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji…

…Majal and Tunga Bisallah areas of Rijau LGA on Monday, August 10. He said the troops, acting on credible intelligence and maintaining an effective presence in the area, intercepted the terrorists as they attempted to infiltrate the communities. According to him, the terrorists, who were riding motorcycles, fled towards…

…was a multi-talented lady,' he told Variety in a statement. 'Whether it was singing, acting, dancing, she was always creating. Always professional and dedicated to her work.' Knowings became a familiar face to a generation of Nickelodeon viewers after joining All That in 1997. She was a main cast member for three seaso…