…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 productionPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist A…

California Prosecutor Andrew Haden committed su!cide inside US federal office Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew Haden has died by suicide inside the federal building where he worked in downtown San Diego, according to the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office.Haden's body was discovered last Wednesday after San Diego…

…representing the host community of the Kolmani oil field in Bauchi State, has urged the Federal Government to move beyond statements and verification visits and take concrete steps towards the immediate remobilisation of exploration activities at the site. The association cautioned the government against using the Kolm…

Amnesty International and Yiaga Africa have condemned the Chairman of Kuje Area Council, Federal Capital Territory, Samuel Shekwolo, over alleged threats to eject residents who refuse to join or vote for the All Progressives Congress in 2027. Amnesty, in a post on X, described the alleged threat as a call to violence a…

…a time when state governments have received significantly higher allocations from the Federation Account following the Federal Government’s economic reforms. An analysis of Ministry of Finance data previously showed that N47.25tn was shared through the Federation Account between 2023 and 2025 alone, accounting for more…

…- Abuja council chairman threatens residents The Chairman of Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Samuel Shekwolo, has come under heavy criticism after a video surfaced online showing him threatening residents who do not intend to support the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elec…

Governor Alia kicks against FG's plan to cede Benue land for ranching Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has rejected any proposal to establish ranches in the state without the consent of his administration and the people, saying residents would resist any attempt to take their land for pastoral activities.Alia made th…

…Audit Efficacy Index by PLSI. The state was also rated among the top 10 states in the federation that published detailed and accessible budget information for all its Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs). “These recognitions reflect strong competence, transparency, effective auditin…

…Mark described the occasion as a period for sober reflection, renewed faith, and rededication to the virtues of peace, tolerance, compassion, justice and service to humanity exemplified by the Prophet. The former Senate President urged Nigerians, particularly Muslim faithful, to use the celebration to offer prayers for…

…has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening and transforming the Federal Civil Service into a modern, professional, 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…

…or no political value would be made public. He made the remark in response to a US federal court permitting an ex parte review of sensitive records regarding Tinubu in an ongoing Freedom of Information Act, FOIA, lawsuit. However, Ejimakor said the FBI’s request for an ex parte review underscores the additional issue t…

…medical examiner called the death a suicide. Maxwell is housed at a minimum-security federal prison camp in Bryan, Texas. She is eligible for release in July 2037, when she will be 75 by Linda Ikeji at 25/08/2026 5:39 PM | Share this Story

"I truly believe there is more to this situation. He is a man with a good heart" - Influencer Papaya Ex reacts to Poco 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 describe…

…of those killed during the attack, and assured the families of the abducted that the federal government would not rest until every victim was returned safely."You are not alone. The entire nation shares your anguish. We will not rest until your sons, daughters, mothers and fathers are brought back safely to you," he sa…

…the reports are grave enough to demand an urgent and coordinated response from the Federal Government,” it said. The rights group urged the Federal Government and the Niger State Government to intensify efforts to establish the whereabouts of the abducted worshippers and secure their safe release. It also called for ur…

…the attackers as “enemies of peace and enemies of humanity,” as he assured the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring the safe return of the abductees. “Those who carried out this cowardly attack on defenceless Nigerians are enemies of peace and enemies of humanity, who will not go scot-free. “I extend my deepest…

…20. According to Virginia State Police, Dr. Richard Thomas Arriviello was driving a Mercedes-Benz on Interstate 77 around 8:50 a.m. on August 22 when he allegedly fired into the Jeep, striking both sisters in the legs. The victims were airlifted to a hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. Pol…

…killed and these guys came back to attack.” According to a prosecution witness at the Federal High Court in Abuja in February 2026, some disgruntled Fulani chiefs sponsored over 200 armed men wielding AK-47 rifles to carry out the Yelwata attack. Witness Moses Paul, a team leader with the Intelligence Response Team of…

…for it. In his remarks, the party’s candidate for the Ehime Mbano/Obowo/Ihitte-Uboma Federal Constituency, Barr. Ikenna Emeruem, assured the party leaders of the team’s readiness, urging every stakeholder present to put in their best. He said the party would deploy every available means to secure victory in Okigwe Zone…

…carrier, which was deployed in the Middle East during the Iran war, was taken into federal immigration custody and remains detained.Broader CrackdownTrump's administration has pursued one of the most aggressive immigration enforcement campaigns in recent American history, which includes revoking visas and green cards a…

…of Police, Tunji Disu, has directed police commissioners in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to treat every case of mob violence as homicide. In a video shared on its X handle, the police chief said no Nigerian community, vigilante group or association had the legal authority to arrest, try, convic…

…signatures. This tragedy also raises the question of the loneliness and suffering of elederly priests, in Italy as well as in France. Catholic authors note that for a clergyman, leaving a parish after decades of service means not merely a change of ministry but a break the community that had actually become his family…

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…Executive Council of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Bayelsa Chapter, held at the Redeemed Glory Family Church, Agudama-Epie, Yenagoa. Represented by his deputy, Dr Peter Akpe, the governor stressed that unity remained a source of strength, noting that a united Christian body could achieve much in the service of…

…had been declared missing, has been found d3ad inside an uncompleted building in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). He was found in the building located around Gas Pipeline area in Unguwar Sabo-Tasha, along the Abaji-Gwagwalada Road. According to Daily Trust, the deceased, a native of Bagwa Local Government Area of K…