…directly.Peter Obi's plan for Nigeria's economyOn the economy, Obi said his administration, alongside running mate Rabiu Kwankwaso, would move Nigeria away from a consumption-driven model and towards one anchored on production, investment, and enterprise. He argued that the country's population of over 200 million peop…

…reportedly told police the noise from the ceremony disturbed his sleep, and the organisers never informed him about the eventKano State Police confirmed the arrest of Mukthar and a second suspect, with the weapon recovered and both held at the State CIDPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content…

…campaign in Gombe State. Pali said the host community had expected the Tinubu administration to sustain the momentum of the project after assuming office, but lamented that exploration activities were eventually halted and equipment evacuated from the site. He said, “Our expectation and the expectation of the people of…

…Constituency I, following a complaint by one of the aspirants, John Akano. The organisation made the call in a statement issued by its President, following a petition concerning the circumstances surrounding the party’s nomination exercise in the constituency. According to the group, Akano claimed to have purchased the…

…by what he described as the developmental efforts of President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, in Kuje. He said residents could not benefit from the administration’s interventions and subsequently vote against the APC at the 2027 elections. “I have said in my area council, it…

…was identified under Government House, Governor’s Office and related executive administration expenditure, while another N92.09bn was spent under travel and transport budget heads. The combined amount stood at N512.10bn. The six-month salary of all 36 governors, therefore, represented only 0.02 per cent of the identifi…

…including the sanctions initiative announced this week. Rubio's message to foreign ministers from several allied countries comes as the U.S. believes it's suffocating Iran with the naval blockade, while moving ever-increasing amounts of oil out of the Strait of Hormuz. It's also another sign that US President Donald Tr…

…infrastructure and developmental projects driven by President Bola Tinubu and the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, within the Kuje area.I have said in my area council, it's either you are doing APC or leave the area council; I'm not hiding that. With confidence, I'm saying it.You know why, I cannot have President and Ministe…

…rejected any proposal to establish ranches in the state without the consent of his administration and the people, saying residents would resist any attempt to take their land for pastoral activities.Alia made the remarks on Tuesday, August 25, during a town hall meeting with stakeholders from the Katsina-Ala, Ukum and…

…place, allegedly involving school authorities. The findings, he said, prompted the ministry to work with stakeholders and a technical team to develop a system that would make school financial transactions traceable.Ajibefun said the initiative had been approved by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and that funds paid through t…

…competent hands to man strategic positions as preparations for his second-term administration gather momentum. According to him, the new Accountant General of the state will bring to her new assignment a wealth of experience in accounting, auditing, project management, expenditure control and procurement. Oyebode added…

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Former Osun State Governor and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Gboyega Oyetola, has condemned the violence in Ikire, headquarters of Irewole Local Government Area, which reportedly claimed two lives. Oyetola called on the police and other security agencies to identify and arrest those res…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening and transforming the Federal Civil Service into a modern, professional, efficient, and results-oriented institution capable of delivering better services to Nigerians. The President stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at the present…

…to a point where machines could independently select and attack human targets. Both organisations renewed calls for legally binding international rules governing the technology. UN Secretary-General António Guterres and ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric issued the warning on Tuesday, August 25, saying the risks associat…

…the statement read. "In the course of investigation, he confessed to having administered medications for different persons, placed injections on a lady and other women where he collected thirty thousand naira each from them, without any medical background or medical documents. "The suspect is also under further investi…

…a different judge. Maxwell had been seeking a writ of habeas corpus declaring her punishment unlawful. Her petition represented the broadest effort by the former British socialite and Epstein girlfriend to overturn her conviction, the most significant successful prosecution to emerge from the Epstein scandal. An earlie…

…investigators that he was angered by the loud music from the wedding, claiming the organisers failed to consult neighbours and that the noise prevented him from sleeping. The PPRO disclosed that the deceased has been deposited for burial, while the four injured victims are receiving medical treatment. He stated that th…

…candidate for the race. In the petition signed by Ayoola Peter Olajolo, Director of Administration, Office of Administration, APC, the party alleged that Hunye “has notoriously and unlawfully taken to the public domain, including print and social media, parading himself as the Governorship Candidate of our Party for th…

…leaderBenjamin Kuti, also known as Oluomo of Derby and founder of a community organisation supporting Nigerians in the United Kingdom, had earlier stated that Poco Lee is presently being held on remand in a UK prison.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Kuti said his knowledg…

…I will not join issues with him,” he said. The PDP candidate also criticised the Otu administration over what he described as its response to recent crises in the state, including landslides and the fire incident at the SPAR Shopping Mall in Calabar. He questioned the administration’s frequent foreign trips and signing…

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has called on the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, and the Minister of State for Defence, Senator Bello Mohammed Matawalle, to withdraw immediately from the campaign council of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and concentrate on tackling the country’s wo…

…absence from the Peace Accord signing. The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, had organised a Peace Accord signing for political parties and their candidates in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. Faulting their absence, Agada said only the NDC’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has been interacting with Nigerians.…

Japanese prime minister says she felt lonely and sad after cockroach was eliminated from her home Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi says she was shocked when she encountered a cockroach at home, then found herself unexpectedly "lonely" when it was gone. The 65-year-old world leader narrated her encounter with the…

…remained in captivity for about a week before being released. He criticised media organisations for not making enough coverage of the killings perpetrated by these assailants. “When the killings happened, our media are now lazy, and they do not really cover these killings and the results of these unknown gunmen,” he sa…

…Rainford, prosecuting, told the court that earlier this year, the male staff member finished his shift at 9pm and met his partner before they went to get changed in the unisex changing rooms. Rainford said: "He noticed the presence of a phone from the adjoining cubicle being withdrawn. He took the decision to knock on…