…allegations could not be independently verified at the time of this report. The development unfolded on the same day Osun residents go to the polls to elect the state's next governor.Read Olajengbesi’s full post on the alleged development in the Osun election below via his Facebook page:
…by the military personnel and prevented from proceeding to their destinations. The development occurred as voters across Osun State headed to polling units for the governorship election. The presence of the soldiers caused restrictions on movement along the road leading to the INEC office, with motorists and other road…
…Electoral Commission, INEC, portal as the party's governorship candidate, describing the development as an alleged manipulation of the electoral process. The former deputy governor maintained that he remains the candidate produced by the ADC governorship primary held in Zamfara State, where he secured 35,665 votes to d…
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…other citizens to freely associate. In a statement issued on Friday in reaction to the development, Akporeha argued that the NLC had no authority to prevent workers from belonging to a political support organisation of their choice. He said the directive amounted to a violation of Section 40 of the 1999 Constitution, w…
…disputed reports that she died from poisoning or complications from breast cancer. The development took another turn on August 12, when the Osoba and Awonuga families indefinitely postponed her burial, which had been scheduled for the following day, shortly after a candlelight procession and artists’ night were held in…
…as the “alarming rate” of voter inducement and political violence, condemning the development as the weaponisation of poverty and the monetisation of politics. Itodo warned that attempts to undermine electoral institutions and create an atmosphere of intimidation could affect the credibility of the election. “YIAGA Afr…
…of project inaugurations was part of the Fubara-led administration’s efforts to deepen development at the grassroots. The Secretary to the Rivers State Government, Dagogo Wokoma, disclosed this at a news briefing in Port Harcourt on Friday. Wokoma said the project inaugurations, which would run from August 17 to August…
…they described as his numerous achievements, particularly the landmark infrastructural development projects executed by his administration in the South-East geopolitical zone. Chief Okey Ezenwa, Anambra State Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors, stated this at the end of a joint meeting of the RHA and APC Natio…
The federal ministry of youth development announced the NiYA × Cascador Founders Programme, a new initiative targeting early-stage Nigerian entrepreneursSelected founders will go through a four-week intensive programme covering business fundamentals, pitch preparation and one-on-one mentorshipApplications for the progr…
…Election Integrity and Security Assessment report, released on August 10 by the Kimpact Development Initiative (KDI). PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!As reported by ICIR, the report drew on a citizen survey of 3,275 respondents across all 30 local government areas, 15 ke…
…rate.Dangote Refinery, depots crash cooking gas prices below N1,000 per kg. ImagesThe development places Dangote among the lowest-priced major depots captured in the latest market update and could provide some relief for households and businesses that depend on cooking gas.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral mom…
…economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu, arguing that the reforms had strengthened the development capacity of states across the country. The governors maintained that Osun could not afford to remain outside what they described as the progressive mainstream. Responding, Omisore thanked the governors for the visit and…
…to statement from his missionary organization, SIM International.Confirming the development, SIM International Director Phil Bauman expressed gratitude over Rideout's freedom, reporting that the missionary remains in good health as arrangements are made to reunite him with his family:"We are grateful to confirm that ou…
…and heightened concerns over security, particularly during the night. Following the development, the senator representing Jigawa Northeast Senatorial District, Ahmed Abdulhamid Malam Madori, facilitated the repair of the damaged transformers, leading to the restoration of electricity to the communities. The Hadejia cha…
…Ajayi, with the ‘Golden Era Pillar of Critical and Strategic Intelligence for National Development Award’, as part of activities marking its 50th anniversary RATTAWU conferred the award on Ajayi on Thursday at his office, when the National President of the group, Emeka Kalu, led members to a media/security-critical eng…
…disrupted air connectivity, pushed up oil prices and increased transport costs. The development is now projected to reduce global tourism growth by 1–2 percentage points below the initial forecast of three to four percent for 2026. The report noted that these dynamics are already shifting traveller preferences, with mo…
…the broader criminal activities associated with the gang,” Ejire-Adeyemi noted. The development comes amid heightened security operations by security agencies in parts of Kwara State following a series of kidnappings and other violent crimes recorded in some communities. Reacting to the arrest, the Commissioner of Poli…
…ruling party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Abiodun, who revisited the political developments of 2023 during the meeting, revealed that he was advised against supporting Daniel’s emergence as the APC senatorial candidate because of concerns that the former governor might eventually go against him. The governor wa…
…when he received the report of the National Implementation Committee on the Review and Development of Agricultural Curricula for Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria. Alausa said the new programmes were designed to equip graduates with practical and industry-relevant skills needed to strengthen food production, reduce post…
…by fathers of such minors. The state Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Eugenia Abdallah, disclosed on Thursday, August 13. The commissioner disclosed that the minors defiled by their fathers were between the ages of 2 and 10. "Mostly, 50 per cent are abused by their own fathers, with the victims ra…
…cannot be ignored in assessing the outcome.A pledge that could change the calculusOne development that Okwuosa flagged as potentially significant is Adeleke's public pledge to deliver 100 per cent of Osun's votes to Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. If Tinubu takes that commitment seriously, Okwuosa suggests it…
…Nancy, who now serves as her primary caregiver. Southwick earned a degree in child development and taught in a nursery school. Based on her and her dad's memories, backed by historical data, she published a book, Thomas Leonard McAvey: A Soldier and a Sailor in 2012, about her Civil War-era great-grandfather. Speaking…
…mobilisation. The group said it would promote and communicate the achievements and developmental initiatives of the present administration, particularly those directly impacting residents. According to the forum, it would establish mechanisms to collate the yearnings, aspirations and concerns of residents across the se…
…for further care following his delivery. Activist Zege Orkwande, who confirmed the development on Thursday, said the suspected child trafficker was arrested at Adekaa in Gboko. "Following good intel, she was tracked through Okada from Tarka LGA and arrested in Gboko. Meanwhile, about nine (9) persons were arrested and…