…ruling party’s message is persuasive. The battle before the battle That is why the Yari controversy matters more than the words exchanged. The 2027 contest is already becoming a battle over perception: who looks strong, who appears weak, who can attract political allies and who can convince the political class that vic…

…the family to perform the religious burial rites. The pain has been compounded by the controversy surrounding compensation reportedly paid to the victims’ families. A community source, told Saturday PUNCH that the families of three of the deceased received N10m each from the Osun State Government. Mrs Oyebamiji confirm…

…Relationship coach and content creator Yada Awakening is at the centre of a growing controversy after a Muslim socialite came forward with what he claims is documented proof that Yada and his long-term partner, Queen Yada, were never legally married.Jamaar A Milton posted a video in which he directly challenged the cou…

…faced opposition The decision to suspend the September election also follows weeks of controversy surrounding the proposed NFF Elective Congress. The PUNCH reported on August 19 that uncertainty had surrounded the September 27 election, with stakeholders calling for reforms before the polls. Former Nigeria Premier Foot…

…funds, complaints over unpaid entitlements persisted across several national teams. The controversy deepened after the NFF turned down a Freedom of Information request for documents on how the money was used, saying the records were already in the possession of the EFCC and ICPC.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to vir…

…representing Agege Federal Constituency, Dr Wale Ahmed, has criticised the renewed controversy over President Bola Tinubu’s academic and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) credentials, describing it as a political distraction ahead of the 2027 elections. Ahmed, in a statement, said the continued focus on allegations s…

…seeing commensurate benefits from the additional government revenues. He noted that the controversy over the power projects was being revived because his demand for greater transparency over the proceeds of subsidy removal had become politically uncomfortable for the administration. “They removed subsidy from the poor…

"At this point, Neon Adejo, shut up" - Media personality, Do2dtun weighs in on ongoing controversy Media personality Do2dtun has criticised gospel singer Neon Adejo amid the ongoing controversy involving photographer David Martins and his estranged wife, Alicia Daniella. Reacting to Neon's recent explanation of his con…

…Police Command had not publicly commented on the matter at the time of the report. The controversy comes as political activities and discussions around the 2027 elections continue to intensify across Nigeria. Check the post below… TRENDING VIDEO: "In my area council, It's either you're doing APC, or you leave the area…

…Daily. Dare was responding to reports that the APC had withdrawn the list following controversy over the 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 con…

…lingering questions over President Bola Tinubu's birth records and academic history, a controversy that first arose before the 2023 election and has resurfaced in the build-up to 2027. Obi did not name any candidate directly.Peter Obi's plan for Nigeria's economyOn the economy, Obi said his administration, alongside ru…

…and pursue their grievances through peaceful and lawful channels. The group said the controversy went beyond one individual, arguing that the way political parties handle nomination disputes could affect young Nigerians’ confidence in the political process. “Today, the name before us is Hon John Ademola Akano. Tomorrow…

…to Calm Outrage as Sheikh Al-Fulani Issues Arrest Warning. React to the DJ Chicken's ControversyThe clip drew strong responses from viewers online. Legit.ng gathered some reactions below:@qozeem wrote: "He need to be arrested"@Alhajah adunni commented: "Dj chicken oni jeu omo lagbara olorun oba amin ase edumareee"@ROHE…

…Goje made the clarification in an interview with BBC Hausa on Tuesday, following the controversy surrounding the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary, which resulted in him losing the party’s ticket. The former governor said he had accepted the outcome as the will of Allah and would continue to support th…

…Naija star and internet personality Ike Onyema has issued a warning amid the ongoing controversy involving photographer David Martins, his estranged wife Alicia Daniella and gospel singer Neon Adejo. In a post shared online, Ike appeared to criticise a Neon, although he did not mention his name, accusing him of crossin…

…in 2016.But Ceferin, who revealed he has not spoken to Infantino since the start of the controversy, insisted the current situation was very different. "There are two options," he said. "One option is that he (Infantino) realises that he doesn't have the support, and that's not only a political support of the ones who…

…raising the certificate issue, noting the president has won four elections despite the controversyThe actor described the repeated attempts to use Tinubu's credentials against him as meeting the 'classical definition of insanity'PAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in y…

…dependency and boosting global competitiveness. The latest posts came amid an ongoing controversy over the status of the office following allegations by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission that it was a fake federal agency. The ICPC had said its investigation into the alleged Preside…

Fresh controversy has emerged over allegations surrounding questionable government agencies as the National Coordinator and Executive Director of the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office, George Nwabueze, denied operating a “fake agency” and insisted that his office had existed for 16…

…could be seen singing and pleading with members of the public not to allow the political controversy surrounding Oyetunji to affect the business. The women, who identified themselves as beneficiaries and marketers of the business, said the company had provided livelihoods and supported families. One of the women, speak…

…of a previous delay. Every unexplained interruption invites comparison with an earlier controversy. Every result that takes longer than expected to appear creates space for rumours to move faster than official information. In modern Nigeria, silence is rarely empty. Somebody fills it. That somebody may be a party agent…

…Election fund controversies The amount expended on the election has been a subject of controversy since Adeleke was announced winner of the poll. His elder brother and billionaire businessman, Deji Adeleke, while giving thanks for the outcome of the election, alleged that APC spent over N60bn on the poll. Also, popular…

…towards Bella and did not want her to maintain friendships. Speaking about the ongoing controversy surrounding the former couple, Phyna alleged that Sheggz had never liked her and recalled an incident when she slept at Bella's house. According to her, Sheggz returned home around 5am and she later began hearing shouting…

…with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Israel DMW took it personally over the fresh controversy involving his boss Davido following the gubernatorial election tension going on, leaving many to react. Full details in comments. Isreal DMW has come out swinging in defence of his boss, Davido, after a senior aide to Edo…

…They argue that West broke the contract and caused them emotional distress. The controversy began when the baby was diagnosed with HLHS at around 20 weeks of pregnancy. According to the office of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the biological parents asked West to terminate the pregnancy after receiving the diagnosi…