…"drink spiking" is not part of allegations against him The management and legal team of Nigerian dancer Poco Lee have released an official statement addressing the allegations against him in the United Kingdom, urging the public to avoid spreading unverified information about the case. In the statement, the team noted…
…inclusion and exclusion of some party leaders and other political figures including the Nigeria Revenue Service boss and the Defense Minister. He said the list remained valid, stressing that the party was yet to constitute all the subcommittees that would make up the campaign structure. "As it is with every other list,…
…In an interview on KAA TRUTHS podcast, Daniel Bwala said an activist and member of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Aisha Yesufu, was the one who called Tinubu an illegitimate President. According to Bwala, Aisha’s continuous view of the President as illegitimate despite the Supreme Court ruling on the 2023 presid…
…look healthier and stronger if the economy is bad. “In a global economy like that of Nigeria, 40 percent of women are farmers, so we need to do more as politicians to see that women live healthier. “No matter how much grammar we speak in our different states as governors, we need to do more for our women and another th…
…press conference streamed live on his social media platformsThe NDC candidate called on Nigerians to ask tough questions and demand that every candidate defend their academic records and credentialsObi also unveiled economic, security, and healthcare plans built around regional strengths and a shift from consumption to…
…Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Nigerian singer Rollex Dee has taken a major step towards freedom after a Lagos State High Court granted him bail.The singer, who has spent about two months in police detention, was granted bail on Friday, August 21, 2026, reports Da…
…recovered items, have been handed over to the Intelligence Rapid Response Team of the Nigerian police, the Edo State Security Corps disclosed. See video below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 26/08/2026 7:11 AM | Share this Story
A 34-year-old man, Rabiu Mukthar, allegedly fired a pump-action gun at wedding guests in Tudun Yola Quarters, KanoMukthar reportedly told police the noise from the ceremony disturbed his sleep, and the organisers never informed him about the eventKano State Police confirmed the arrest of Mukthar and a second suspect, w…
…oil project. He said, “The renewed verification of the Kolmani oil field is welcome, but Nigerians, especially the people of the North-East, have every reason to demand proof, not promises. “This is not the first time Kolmani has been presented with political fanfare. Similar promises were made in 2022, shortly before…
Youths in Politics NG has called on the leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress to review the nomination process for the Lagos State House of Assembly, Eti-Osa Constituency I, following a complaint by one of the aspirants, John Akano. The organisation made the call in a statement issued by its President, followin…
…persons, adding that no public official has the right to make residence in any part of Nigeria conditional on membership of or support for a political party. Shekwolo, who was elected Kuje Area Council chairman on the APC platform in the February 2026 FCT Area Council election, in a video circulating on social media on…
…months of 2026, an amount about 4,713 times higher than the combined six-month salary of Nigeria’s 36 governors, an analysis of state budget implementation reports has shown on Monday. The analysis showed that while a governor’s stated monthly salary of N503,000 translates to N3.018m over six months, the combined six-m…
…crisis, which has resulted in deaths and displacement in Benue and other parts of Nigeria.The Federal Government has said the ranching initiative would begin with a pilot project in Plateau State before being extended to Benue, Nasarawa, Kaduna, Adamawa and the Federal Capital Territory. During the town hall meeting, A…
Troops of the 1 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have arrested two suspected terrorists and recovered arms, ammunition and other items during a night operation in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The acting spokesman for the operation, Yusuf Mohammed, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. Mohammed said t…
…enhancing professional capacity. “A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and an Associate member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria, Mrs Olayinka holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration. She has extensive experience in the private sector, pub…
…into the category of people visiting the holy land yet planning to fornicate there - Nigerian Muslim woman writes A Nigerian Muslim woman, Hussaina Sufyan Ahmed, has claimed that some Muslims go to Saudi Arabia for pilgrimage with plans to fornicate there. She stated this in a Facebook post on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.…
…tolerance and mutual respect. Mark made the appeal when he felicitated with Muslims in Nigeria and across the world on this year’s Eid-ul-Maulud celebration, which marks the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW). He stressed that democracy can only flourish where the rights, freedoms and choices of citizens are resp…
…efficient, and results-oriented institution capable of delivering better services to Nigerians. The President stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at the presentation of two books authored by the retiring Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack. The books, “I Planted: A Memoir of Purposeful…
…Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Political Matters. Sources told PRNigeria that the two officers were taken to the Force Headquarters on August 20, 2026, where they remained for questioning. The police have not publicly explained the specific reasons for the invitation. Some sources claimed the move fo…
The management and legal team of Nigerian dancer and socialite, Iweh Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, have said claims linking him to alleged drink spiking are not part of the allegations or charges before a court in the United Kingdom. The management made the clarification in a statement issued on Tuesday amid on…
…agenda for Lagos Central Senatorial District. The former spokesman for the New Nigeria People’s Party expressed concern over the rising water levels around Lagos Island, Marina and Lagoon areas, as well as the impact of major engineering projects and land reclamation on the state’s drainage system. He said, “One of the…
…Lee's prosecution in the UK Media personality Papaya Ex has spoken out in support of Nigerian dancer Poco Lee amid his ongoing prosecution in the United Kingdom. Reacting to the situation, she described it as heartbreaking to watch her friend go through such a difficult period, while urging people not to use the matter…
…pray that you use your good office to direct the immediate intervention of the Nigeria Police Force to: “Invite Mr Abayomi Hunye for immediate questioning regarding the aforementioned infringements and probable commission of offences against Nigerian laws. “Cause him to be prosecuted after investigation for impersonati…
Snaresbrook Crown Court confirmed Nigerian dancer Poco Lee is listed for plea and trial preparation on September 15, 2026Community leader Benjamin Kuti explained that Poco Lee is currently on remand in a UK prison ahead of the court dateThe court's Admin Team Lead James Baker confirmed the hearing is open to the public…
President Bola Tinubu directed the Armed Forces, Nigeria Police Force, DSS, and other agencies to launch an immediate rescue operation for victims abducted in Niger StateTinubu said he is outraged by the mass abduction and killing of innocent citizens, describing the attackers as enemies of peace and humanityThe presid…