"Grow a thick skin if you desire fame" Singer Timi Dakolo warns as he shares how innocent act led to fake news about him Timi Dakolo has shared how an innocent act at an event led to the spreading of false news about him. The singer took to Instagram to narrate how it was alleged that he had a secret love child after h…

The All Progressives Congress and the Peoples Democratic Party in Kwara State have traded accusations over the disruption of an empowerment programme organised by the Kwara Central APC Women Leader, Tawakalitu Agaka, popularly known as Hajia Tawa. The programme, held on Saturday at Agaka’s family residence in Ilorin, w…

…incident occurred at about 7:40 a.m. on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Abu village, Ninzo Ward, Sanga LGA. According to a security source, troops of Sector 7, Sub-Sector 71, deployed at Raga General Duty location, responded to a report of the abduction of Dr. Ezekiel Audu and the wife of the local Hakimi. Preliminary info…

…Firdaus, and give those he left behind the strength to bear the loss.Ogogo, daughter warm hearts with funny posts Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that actor Ogogo's daughter, Kira Taiwo, got Nigerians talking over a post she made online. The Yoruba film star spotted Kira's post on her Instagram page and reacted…

…for the 2027 general elections as evidence that the court needed to act without delay, warning that ballot papers could be printed with the substituted candidate's name before any judgment was delivered."If this suit is not granted an expedited hearing immediately, the 3rd Respondent (INEC) will print final ballot pape…

…duly conducted primaries which were monitored by INEC and the name of the winner forwarded to the commission, there was no legal impediment to the participation of the candidate in the elections,” Ememobong said. He also highlighted the court’s treatment of the nomination procedure. “Specifically, it held that the acce…

…Any refusal after these 21 days, we will embark on peaceful but loud protest,” they warned. They specifically appealed to the minister to ensure that the payment was made before the expiration of the deadline. “We are using this opportunity to appeal to the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation to pl…

…quarter. Currency Transaction Reports from Deposit Money Banks followed a similar upward trend, rising from 7,040,493 in the first quarter to 8,197,292 in the second, 10,885,247 in the third and 11,091,107 in the fourth quarter. Among Other Financial Institutions, STR filings stood at 451 in the first quarter and 432 i…

…the growing pressure on the Federal Government’s finances. While N6.47tn was directed towards strategic infrastructure, the government spent significantly more dealing with wage adjustments and the foreign exchange impact on external debt. The N9.39tn additional expenditure on wage adjustments was N2.92tn higher than i…

…of Private Enterprise, Dr Muda Yusuf, said transparency remained a major concern, warning that some state governments could channel public funds towards projects that do not deliver sufficient economic or social benefits. “Transparency is also a big issue because sometimes monies are spent on unnecessary things. Of rec…

…highest testing activity, followed by Delta, Oyo, Rivers, Enugu, Edo, Abuja, Imo and Kwara. The report said testing activity outside Lagos increased during the period, suggesting that awareness and demand for DNA testing were gradually spreading across other parts of the country. It further revealed that men initiated…

…them with the prohibited crypto-asset service providers or platforms. The company warned that failure to keep wallet addresses confidential could expose users to dusting attacks or unauthorised account activity."Binance is required to adhere to the regulatory requirements in the jurisdictions in which it operates," the…

…Utomi described Yar'Adua as a "committed patriot" who wanted to see Nigeria move forward.Yar'Adua died on May 5, 2010, and was succeeded by his then vice-president, Goodluck Jonathan. Utomi recalled that Yar'Adua once invited him to the Presidential Villa in an attempt to persuade him to join his cabinet as a minister.…

…head of their production company Tony Comiti Productions, said a Togolese doctor had warned that Pezzani was at risk of developing sepsis. Lucchini has maintained that the filmmakers complied with the rules governing work in Togo, saying they obtained filming permits and declared their equipment to customs.The families…

…were waiting with the young boy, who was unharmed and returned to his father. Police warned the man that he could be held criminally liable for his actions, after which he expressed remorse for leaving the child unattended. Climbers of the 12,388-foot-tall (3,776 meters) volcano have frequently required rescue due to a…

…and mortgaging the future of generations unborn. “Yet, as the political calendar ticks toward the next electoral cycle and the reality of his diminished prospects sets in, Atiku has engineered a shameless volte-face. The architect of yesterday’s fiscal discipline has overnight transformed into the high priest of populi…

Terrorists stormed Igbesi community in Kwara State's Isin LGA late Saturday night and seized the community's monarchKwara State Commissioner of Police Ojo Adekimi confirmed the abduction of Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye IPolice said efforts were underway to rescue the traditional ruler, whose whereabouts remained unkno…

…Progressives Congress, APC, and formally re-registered as a member of the party in his ward in Mubi. This was disclosed by an APC chieftain, Ayekooto Akindele, who stated that Bindow’s return was witnessed by the Mubi APC Chairman, Alhaji Ahmadu Guruja, alongside thousands of supporters, political associates, friends,…

…has also been reaching out to those who matter, seeking their commitment and support towards finding lasting solutions to the security challenges facing the state. “We appreciate politicians who have demonstrated genuine commitment to addressing insecurity, irrespective of political affiliation. Their support is import…

…to the collective intelligence of Nigerians navigating global economic headwinds. Dare warned that Atiku’s desperation will fail during the 2027 presidential election. Posting on X, the presidential spokesman wrote: “True leadership requires the courage to defend difficult, foundational reforms even when the political…

…National Electoral Commission to extend the Continuous Voter Registration exercise, warning that eligible Nigerians who are yet to register risk being excluded from participating in the 2027 general elections. The call was contained in a statement issued on Sunday and jointly signed by the YPP FCT Chapter Chairman, Abr…

…to the development of the community. The monarch said, “All the honours and awards given either under the seal of Efon Alaaye Development League or by the Alaaye in form of chieftaincies and recent admission to the Efon Alaaye Hall of Fame and Roll of Honours represent the pinnacle of our Kingdom’s spirit. “They are de…

…is permitted to interfere with people's preferences. Love knows no borders. I am quite aware of the popular narrative, but I do not think it is really true because South African men also fall in love with women from other countries. Our sisters may have very good reasons why they prefer Nigerian men, but it is a good t…

…wrote to businesses with advice.Earlier this year, Dr Richard Horne, head of the NCSC, warned that most nationally significant cyber attacks on Britain were carried out by hostile states, including China, Iran and Russia.He said the body dealt with around four of these attacks each week, and warned businesses to be pre…

Bandits abduct village head's wife in Kwara, use another kidnap victim's TikTok account to make demand N20m ransom and make posts Armed bandits have kidnapped Iya Ayoka, the first wife of the Baale (community head) of Dabu community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. The incident occurred on Friday night…