…organised by the BBC Yoruba Organisation held online on Friday evening was not attended by both Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party and the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Oyebamiji. Similarly, the governorship debate organised by the broadcast stations in the state under the aegis of Osun Med…

…progression from his sixth-place finish at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, underscoring the grit, tactical discipline and relentless determination characteristic of personnel of the Nigeria Police Force. “The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Riliwan Disu commends Corporal Nathaniel for flying both the…

…World Cup and Club World Cup. This body would be open to minority private investment, under a plan which Infantino said would “turbocharge the development of the game globally” by raising up to $4.2 billion. On Friday, facing a fierce global backlash, Infantino pulled the plug on the plan. CONCACAF, which includes all…

…close to you, and I will never take that privilege for granted,” Mutfwang said. He commended Jang for laying a solid foundation for Plateau’s development, particularly in infrastructure, governance and institution building, saying the former governor’s achievements remain visible across the state. According to him, Jan…

…(ECOWAS) Parliament has endorsed the harmonisation of customs procedures alongside expanded access to affordable finance for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), saying the twin reforms are critical to removing trade barriers and accelerating regional economic integration in West Africa. The resolutions were ad…

…Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) malfunction during Saturday’s mock accreditation, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has insisted it is fully ready for the August 15 Osun governorship election. The Commission also declared the BVAS “robust and bulletproof,” even as it deployed 703 extra machines to…

…defence and into the corner to give the Spanish side an early advantage. United responded positively and came close to levelling before halftime, with Amad Diallo seeing his deflected free-kick brilliantly kept out by goalkeeper Jan Oblak. Mbeumo scores brace as Manchester United beat Atletico Madrid in friendly – Gett…

…his 2027 presidential bid on the platform of the ADC. The former vice president attended the event alongside his political ally, Kashim Ibrahim-Imam, and the founding National Chairman of the ADC, Mr Ralph Nwosu. The retreat comes as political parties and interest groups continue to build grassroots structures ahead of…

…members of the football family."The governing body of European soccer, headed by Aleksander Čeferin, issued its blistering statement hours after FIFA announced it was withdrawing its private equity plan. "We cannot keep going on like this with secret schemes on fast-track timescales, cooked up by faceless individuals a…

…of honour.- Atiku fires back at Obasanjo Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has responded to former President Olusegun Obasanjo's claim that picking him as his running mate in the 1999 election was the biggest mistake of his presidency. Reacting to Obasanjo's comment, Atiku, in a statement issued on Saturday, Augus…

…Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, has directed the Area Commander to immediately produce the officers at the Command Headquarters for further investigation and appropriate action.The individual featured in the video is kindly urged to contact the Command's Complaint Response Unit (CRU) on 09…

…tried again in 2017, scoring 245, and once more in 2018, scoring 242. Both attempts ended the same way.The opportunity UNILORIN graduate's father rejectedIn 2018, a window appeared. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria offered her admission that year through a screening process, and she was filled with hope. But her father r…

…of the Republic of Kazakhstan, interstate treaties, or other grounds provided under the country's laws.

…that should have been among the happiest of her life.The death of her sister compounded her grief and left her with a deep-seated fear of flying. It took her several years before she could bring herself to board a plane again.She also recalled her final exchange with her late mother, a woman of quiet but fierce faith w…

Former Plateau State Governor Jonah Jang has lamented the breakdown of the once cordial relationship between the Fulani and Berom ethnic groups, saying they “should never have become enemies.” Jang made the remark in his autobiography, From Airman to Politics – My Life, unveiled on Saturday in Jos as part of activities…

…also monitoring the 26-year-old’s situation ahead of the new campaign. Chelsea are understood to value the former Wolverhampton Wanderers winger at around £70 million and are not actively seeking to sell him, although a significant offer could prompt negotiations. Maresca keen on reunion City’s interest is believed to…

…social media. The couple exchanged marital vows during a colourful celebration attended by family, friends and several high-profile personalities. Images from the ceremony showed the newlyweds dressed in matching red traditional attire adorned with coral beads, creating one of the day’s most talked-about fashion moment…

…the motivation behind his autobiography, the former governor disclosed that he never intended to write the book until his son, Yakubu, repeatedly persuaded him to document his experiences for future generations. According to him, the autobiography was also written to provide an accurate account of his public life and a…

…at the high-profile event held at the Tamarald Event Centre in Jos, which was attended by Vice President Shettima, former President Goodluck Jonathan, governors, federal and state government officials, traditional rulers and other dignitaries. Shettima said the appointment reflected the President’s recognition of capac…

…chain.He noted that the model effectively connects farmers with processors, reduces dependence on exporting raw commodities and encourages local value addition while creating sustainable employment.Reflecting on Zamfara's industrial history, the governor recalled the state's once-booming textile sector, which supported…

…man standing by to assist himThe crowd erupted in applause after the former president landed safely and walked to his seat, smilingFormer Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo turned heads at the launch of Charly Boy's memoir held at Alliance Française, Adenuga House, in Lagos, after footage emerged of him leaping off a…

…profile lists a Masters degree in International Relations but shows no record of an undergraduate qualificationNigerians have begun reacting online to the gap in the ADC presidential candidate's listed academic credentialsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Independent National Elec…

GistReel Tunde Akingbade, a veteran environmental journalist, author, and educator, dies at the age of 67. Akingbade passed away on Monday, July 27. Born on March 4, 1959, he spent over four decades in environmental journalism, establishing himself as one of Nigeria’s leading voices on climate change, pollution, conser…

…similar incidents have affected her employment opportunities in the past, although no independent evidence has been provided to verify the allegation. Social media users react The emotional video has continued to generate conversations across social media platforms, with many users condemning the interference in the wo…

…on protecting their financial interests as economic pressures mount. He said: "They understand that Putin's regime is on very shaky ground. And at this point, there's a very good chance that it will fall."According to the report, wealthy Russians have quietly transferred billions of dollars abroad over the past year as…