…businesses. The push is part of a broader economic modernisation agenda under Governor Chukwuma Soludo, the renowned economist and former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, who has placed technology, innovation and human capital at the centre of his administration’s development strategy. The Managing Director and…
A former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, on Sunday commissioned a 500-seater Information and Communication Technology Centre built by the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Bauchi State, Usman Suphi. Saraki, who was represented at the commissioning by a former Acting National Chairman of the PDP, Ka…
…The bodies of Vivian Chinedu Akabuike, 29, and her boyfriend, Ifeanyi Stanley Nwachukwu, 32, were recovered from the rubbles of the collapsed Elite 5-Star Hostel in Amaokpala, near the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State. The building, which had about 60 rooms, caved in on S…
…addressed to INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, EFCC Chairman Olanipekun Olukoyede, and ICPC Chairman Musa Aliyu, SERAP suggested that a joint investigation will strengthen public confidence in INEC and safeguard the credibility of the 2027 general elections. Consequently, SERAP called for the launch of an immedi…
…Ademola Adeleke on Sunday, August 16, 2026.The socialite, whose real name is Pascal Okechukwu, shared a video on Instagram that featured a clip of himself alongside Adedeji Adeleke at the end, using it as the backdrop for an effusive tribute to his in-laws, the Adeleke family.Cubana Chiefpriest congratulates Davido's f…
…August 16, noted that the lists were presented by APC deputy governorship candidate Farouk Mustapha, former political adviser to Governor Bala Mohammed, Shittu Zaki, and Hassana Arkila.Who has joined the APC?Among those who crossed to the APC is Hamza, a former chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), along with…
…the state. In a press statement on Sunday, the spokesperson for the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, said the initiative followed feedback received by the CP during his recent Anambra Security Stakeholders’ Interactive Sessions across the three senatorial districts. Ikenga said the mechanism was aimed at strengthening effe…
…general elections. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja and signed by Salihu Moh. Lukman, G100 congratulated not only Adeleke but, more importantly, the people of Osun State, whose determination it said had prevailed at the polls. The group called on opposition leaders who believe Nigeria requires a different direc…
…who owes who? "If e sure for any of you, make we go KPMG, PwC, Deloitte, Templers, Aluko & Oyebode, Olaniwun Ajayi LP, Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie. "Any top law firm and auditing firm. Let them run a forensic analysis and interpret both the accounts and the contract for us, and tell you I cheated you!" He also disputed a c…
…Muhammed Adamu Hammajam, Abdullahi Umar Usman, Ibrahim Abubakar, Adamu Chiroma, Muktar Muhammad Adamu and Yakubu Ogirima Ibrahim. The three entities are Nine to Nine BDC Ltd, Generation Currency BDC Ltd and Abbal Bako & Sons Bureau de Change.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagr…
…also celebrated Nigerian gospel artistes making an impact outside the country, with Nkiruka “Enkay” Ogboruche winning Diaspora Female Artiste of the Year and Limoblaze taking home the Diaspora Male Artiste of the Year award. Beyond the competitive categories, the ceremony honoured several veterans and pioneers of gospe…
…secured 125 votes against APC's 85 at former Governor Oyinlola's own polling unit in OkukuDavido's car remark sparked a wave of reactions online as collation of results continued across the statePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Davido wasted no time weighing in on the unfolding Osun…
…International Press Centre (IPC), the Nigerian Women Trust Fund (NWTF), TAF Africa, The Kukah Centre (TKC) and Yiaga Africa, said it deployed 823 accredited observers across polling units in all 30 local government areas to monitor the election, which was contested by 15 candidates. Of 2,339,233 registered voters, 1,90…
…today, and that provided a nice opportunity for me,” he said. Also, a food vendor, Mrs Bukola Olaoye, expressed satisfaction with the patronage, while praying for a peaceful conclusion to the election. Olaoye urged political actors participating in the election to accept the outcome and ensure that the process remained…
…showed the terrorists dragging several bodies of their cohorts killed towards the Timbuktu Triangle. “Notably, no single casualty on own troop,” he stressed. The successful defeat, he said, highlights the high state of readiness, aggressive posture and operational effectiveness of OPHK troops, with the additional impet…
…reported that the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State has issued a sharp rebuke of Governor Alex Otti's administration after a National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) report on Value Added Tax (VAT) collections for the first half of 2026 placed Abia at the bottom of all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory…
…that thugs were disrupting voting in Olorunda and Irewole LGAs, naming a man called Enuku as a key actorThe governor accused security personnel of siding with the APC while urging his supporters to remain calm and defend their votesPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher i…
…on Who’s Dat Girl. Ayra Starr’s new album features Wizkid, Rema The album also features UK artiste Kwn on Amazing, Theodora on Ms. Paper and American singer Leon Thomas on Pressure. According to The Nation, Starr Girl also contains previously released songs, including Tornado, Hot Body, Where Do We Go, Letter To God an…
…showed the terrorists dragging several bodies of their cohorts killed towards the Timbuktu Triangle. “Notably, no single casualty on own troops.The successful defeat of this multi-pronged attack further highlights the high state of readiness, aggressive posture, and operational effectiveness of OPHK troops with the add…
…attacks and kidnappings in parts of Benue State. Obi made the call after visiting Otukpo-Nobi and Efeyi-Ugboju communities, where several residents were reportedly killed, injured or abducted by non-state […] The post Peter Obi visits Benue communities, demands stronger action against insecurity appeared first on Tribu…
…The APC deputy governorship candidate, Engr. Kayode Adereti and his wife, Princess Adebukola Adereti, cast their votes at *Ward 11, Unit 3, Ilare, in Ife Central Local Government Area on Saturday. Speaking after voting, Adereti described the voter turnout as “impressive” and commended security agencies for maintaining…
…N'Djamena, on 22nd June, 2026, for Abdoulaye and her accomplice, Fatime Senoussi Mouktar, in connection with the case. Confirming the arrest and repatriation, the spokesperson of the Nigeria Police Force, CSP Ani Iniedu, says Abdoulaye, who is also linked to narcotics trafficking activities in Chad, fled to Nigeria fol…
…Redemption Party, PRP, among others In a statement by one of its conveners, Salihu Lukman, on Friday, the G-100 expressed the optimism of fielding one presidential candidate to wrestle with the All Progressives Congress, APC. Reacting, Keyamo said, “This is a journey to nowhere.” 2027: ‘Journey to nowhere’ – Keyamo moc…
The Imo State coordinator of the City Boy Movement, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has declared his support for the Accord Party candidate and incumbent governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, in the ongoing governorship election. The businessman made his position public in a post he shared…
…as Basiru Ibrahim, 25; Saidu Madaki, 23; Sa'adu Ibrahim, 25; Lawan Yusuf, 24; and Muktar Salisu, 21. The statement revealed that preliminary investigation linked the suspects to four alleged cases involving criminal trespass, criminal conspiracy and armed robbery in Jajaye Village and surrounding areas. They were also…