Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi has warned local government chairmen in the state against unnecessary absenteeism, saying the government will take appropriate action against those who fail to remain at their duty posts. The governor issued the warning after paying surprise visits to some local government secretariats…

…the 2027 campaign period begins, saw ₦325 million shared among 6,500 women across 13 local government areasNigerians online are calling on the EFCC to investigate the incident over possible naira abuse violations under Nigerian lawPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in…

…seven others in Adamawa Suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked Gaya community in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State, k!lling a police inspector and seven civilians. The attack occurred on Monday night, August 17, 2026. The Chairman of Hong Local Government Area, Aliyu Sa'ad, confirmed the attack to punch on…

…votes, giving the incumbent a margin of 66,252 votes. Adeleke won 19 of the state’s 30 local government areas, while Oyebamiji secured 11. Wike also addressed the recurring flooding in parts of the FCT, saying the problem should not be politicised without examining its underlying causes. According to the minister, some…

…after sustaining an electric shock while carrying out maintenance work at Eke in the Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State. It was gathered that the incident occurred at about 1pm on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at a 50kVA/11kV pole-mounted distribution substation in Eke. The deceased, identified by MEDL as Mr Samson…

The Oluyole Local Government Council in Oyo State has intensified its rural electrification drive with the distribution of solar street-light systems to over 30 communities across the council area. The distribution, according to the local government, is part of the council’s broader commitment to rural development and…

…of Police, Ibrahim Bakori, has commended Hajia Hajara Abdullahi of Diso Quarters, Gwale Local Government Area of the state, for renovating and furnishing the Gwale Police Division in Kano metropolis. The commissioner gave the commendation on Monday while presenting a letter of appreciation to Abdullahi in recognition o…

…while serving in a mission field in Boltim village, Gamakai District of Langtang South Local Government Area of Plateau State. Rev Kundul, who was a pastor with the Church of Christ in Nations, COCIN, was deployed to the community as a missionary. The news of Kundul's passing was shared Monday, August 17, by Pastor Rin…

…the m8rder and kidnapping of two persons at Ikot Itienang Village, Ekom Eman, Etinan Local Government Area of the state. The command's spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, said the incident occurred on July 12, 2026, during an armed robbery operation in the village in which one person was k!lled and another kidnapped. John s…

…votes. ADC candidate Najeem Salaam came third with 17,180 votes. Adeleke won in 19 local government areas, while Oyebamiji secured 11, giving the incumbent a winning margin of 66,252 votes. Watch a video of Oke speaking below View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda…

…N252bn expenditure did not include security votes controlled by state governors and local governments, suggesting that the total amount spent on security could be substantially higher. Rafsanjani warned against the alleged use of security spending as a vehicle for diverting public funds, stressing that the lives and pr…

Thousands of residents of communities along the Ijoko-Oyero-Lisa in the Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the reconstruction of the 10.5-kilometre road linking the communities to the Lisa Memorial Arcade. The residents appealed on Saturday during a peaceful w…

…alleged "demonic and ritual activities" A coalition of youths in Onne community, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, raided and destroyed several shrines in the community in an effort to put an end to what they described as alleged demonic and ritual activities. The youths, under the leadership of Comrade Gift…

…Movement has won all the 20 chairmanship seats contested in Monday’s Bauchi State local government elections, according to the Bauchi State Independent Electoral Commission. The commission also declared APM candidates winners in 319 of the 323 councillorship seats contested across the state. The Chairperson of BASIEC,…

…candidate for Alkaleri LGC at the Kofar Fada, Baby Unit, Yelwan Duguri, in Alkaleri Local Government. Women turned out in large numbers to cast their votes. Shahuda Adamu, a 28-year-old housewife, expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the election after casting her vote, saying it would bring governance down to th…

…Oyewumi appealed to Accord members, supporters and residents of the affected local government areas to remain peaceful and resist any temptation to retaliate. “Violence will only deepen the pain and create further division among our people. “As leaders, we must rise above provocation and continue to defend democracy th…

…declared wanted by the police in connection with the m8rder of a young man in Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State. It was gathered that the young man identified as Chibunna, an only son of his parents, was st@bbed to d3ath over palm fruit. One Ogochukwu Nwaokeoma, confirmed the incident in a Facebook post on Mo…

…APC, total pension and gratuity liabilities in the state, including obligations at the local government level, exceed N70 billion. PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Despite this, some retirees are reportedly receiving monthly payments as low as N4,000, which the party said…

…had strengthened the APC ahead of future contests, urging members across the 30 local government areas to remain calm, united and committed. “Our responsibility now is to learn from the outcome, remain united and prepare for the future,” he said. Osun Election: APC chieftain urges members to remain united

…South By Chancel Bomadi Sunday BURUTU – The leadership of Oboro community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State has denied allegations that its members abducted youths from neighbouring Alagbabiri community in Ughelli South Local Government Area, describing the claim as false and misleading. The community said…

…guidelines, safety advisories and instructions issued during the sensitisation visits to local government areas before the election. “The corps members followed directives from the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters and the Southwest Area Office 1 while carrying out their election duties,” he stated. He also who di…

…allegedly hacking his mother, Olufunke Akoade, to death in Ore, headquarters of Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday at about 5pm in the Powerline area of the community. It was gathered that the suspect allegedly attacked his mother with a machete, inflicting deep injuri…

…reportedly k!lled several people and injured others after invading communities in Ukum Local Government Area of the state. The attack occurred in the early hours of Sunday, August 16, 2026 in several communities in Mbazun Ward, including Mbaterem, Ayaba, Ikpur, Yina, Aboajio and Ukpen, according to statements by local…

…by over 66,000 votesThe Osun governor secured victories in 19 of the state's 30 local government areas, including Osogbo, Iwo and Ife EastPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Former President Olusegun Obasanjo paid an unannounced congratulatory visit to Osun State Governor Ademola Adelek…

…after casting his ballot at Model Central Primary School, Yalwan Duguri, in Alkaleri Local Government Area during the ongoing state local government elections. Mohammed said recent electoral developments, including the outcome of the Osun State governorship election, had demonstrated that federal influence could no lon…