…Friday in Yola, Omar said his purported replacement announced by Atiku was unconstitutional, insisting that he remained the authentic governorship candidate of the party. “I have read with shock the statement attributed to former Vice President and national leader of the ADC, His Excellency Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, purpo…

…and past disqualifications as the reason for his persistence. He stressed his constitutional right to contest and his readiness to serve Nigeria, highlighting his experience, competence and patriotism as qualifications for the Presidency. The presidential candidate equally attributed Nigeria’s insecurity to government…

…aimed at preventing and dismantling armed robbery, kidnapping and other violent criminal activities across the state,” the statement added.

…Economic Community of West African States Monitoring Group, ECOMOG, to strengthen regional security and combat terrorism. He made the pledge in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, where he outlined some of his proposed policies and criticised aspects of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Atiku said Nigeria an…

…Command, and in continuation of the Command's intensified efforts to dismantle criminal networks operating within the State, operatives of the Command embarked on sustained intelligence-led follow-up operations aimed at identifying, apprehending those responsible for the heinous crime. "Consequently, at about 2330hrs o…

…55(1)(i) of the Nigeria Customs Service Act, 2023, and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Balarabe said intercepted wildlife and the three suspects involved in the illegal trade had been handed over to the appropriate authorities for further action. While handin…

…He urged the government to adopt preventive measures by engaging communities and traditional institutions before such challenges developed into emergencies. He further expressed concern over the economic hardship facing Nigerians, saying the removal of subsidies had increased pressure on households, businesses and work…

King Charles III released a personal statement mourning the death of King Harald V of Norway, describing him as a dear cousin and close friendHarald V, who died at 89, was described as the oldest reigning king in Europe at the time of his deathKing Charles recalled Norway's ties with the UK dating back to 1905 and the…

…elections. Also speaking, Oluwa urged party leaders and stakeholders to maintain internal cohesion, discipline and effective grassroots mobilisation ahead of the elections. He said while the party had made significant progress, there were areas where its internal structures could still be strengthened. Oluwa therefore…

The National Sports Commission has endorsed Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme, the erstwhile Deputy General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, as interim General Secretary of the federation following the resignation of President Ibrahim Musa Gusau, General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi and members of the Executive Committee. T…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has told the Federal High Court in Abuja that former Benue State governor, Gabriel Suswam, emerged as the winner of the All Progressives Congress, APC, primary election for the Benue North East Senatorial District. INEC stated its position during proceedings in a sui…

…with a major ISIS operation completed in MayA smaller team of trainers and intelligence analysts is expected to stay behind after the main contingent departsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The United States Pentagon is set to withdraw roughly 200 troops from Nigeria by late Septembe…

…to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and a difficult run for several Nigerian national teamsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed that its investigation into how the Federal Government's N12 billion intervention fund was…

…from CNG lead to lower transportation costs for NigeriansNigeria plans 500 additional CNG stations to support cheaper and cleaner fuel accessPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energ…

…PDP faction had received defectors from the All Progressives Congress (APC), ADC, National Democratic Congress (NDC) and other political groups in Nangere and Fune local government areas. The report also quoted the PDP governorship candidate, Abdullahi Usman Maigida, as saying the influx of new members had strengthened…

…spit out another, the affidavit said, according to KOCO-TV. Surveillance footage additionally caught her "slamming" one of the two children on a changing table when they went to "crawl away," the TV station reported per the affidavit. She additionally "open-hand" slapped the child, the footage showed, according to poli…

…spoke in separate interviews with newsmen, commended the agency for dismantling the criminal network. "We are very relieved and thankful to the DSS for arresting Mubarak. Many villagers are aware of the terror his men have been unleasing on us over the years. We are however thankful that the Almighty Allah has used the…

The Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser Tactical Team, has dismantled a Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist camp in the Kopre Mountain area of Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The operation, conducted in the early hours of Wednesday, followed credible intelligence on the…

…tourism, infrastructure and mineral resources. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Thursday in Jalingo at the Gala night to mark the Taraba State’s 35th anniversary and the official unveiling of the Taraba Regional Development Master Plan. He described the newly unveiled…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will tomorrow, Saturday publish personal particulars of governorship and State Houses of Assembly candidates ahead of the 2027 general election. The post INEC publishes particulars of gov’ship, state Houses of Assembly candidates tomorrow appeared first on Tribune On…

…and long-serving APC figures from across Nigeria's geopolitical zonesThe appointments signal early preparations by the ruling party ahead of the 2027 general electionsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!President Bola Tinubu has constituted a Body o…

…carried out. Saudi Arabia maintains strict laws against drug trafficking, with severe penalties, including the death penalty, imposed on individuals convicted of smuggling or dealing in illicit drugs. Saudi Arabia executes Nigerian convicted of cocaine smuggling

Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said that the rehabilitation of the runway at the Nigerian Air Force Base, Port Harcourt, reflects the strength of collaboration between the Rivers State Government and the Nigerian Air Force in tackling national security challenges. This is as the governor praised Presiden…

…supplyPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) to increase the domestic use…

…over 120,000 vehicles have been converted nationwide, with more than 100,000 additional conversion kits in the works. At the same time, we continue to expand conversion centres and refuelling infrastructure nationwide. “The Federal Government, through the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund, is currently f…