…number of deaths recorded at the health facility was increasing. Earlier in August, the lawmaker representing Rano Constituency in the Kano State House of Assembly, Ibrahim Muhammad, raised concern over the situation, claiming that at least 50 children had d!ed in his constituency. Residents, however, said the actual f…

…fought for the recognition of the June 12, 1993 presidential election mandateThe former lawmaker and businessman died on Sunday at the age of 80PAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his condolences to the fami…

Republican congressman Riley Moore reacted to the reported arrest of Mahmoud Adam, a Fulani community leader linked to attacks on Christians in NigeriaMoore credited both the Nigerian government and the Trump administration for the development, tying it to an active US-Nigeria security cooperation agreementAdam was rep…

…Benjamin Netanyahu from power. On Friday, the Supreme Court unanimously overruled the lawmakers and allowed the United Arab List as well as another Arab party onto the ballot. The justices, in a 7-2 vote, also reinstated the candidacy of Ofer Cassif, a far-left Jewish MP who is a relentless critic of Israel’s treatment…

…destructive drug has spiked in West Africa in recent years. As a result, governments, lawmakers and security organisations are grappling with new ways to disrupt its supply lines. Importantly, recent large busts in Nigeria have highlighted the growing role that Mexican meth ‘cooks’ play in the production of the drug. T…

…homes submerged by floodwater, describing the situation as a threat to residents. The lawmaker urged the House to visit affected communities to assess the severity of the situation and determine appropriate measures. Before ruling on the motion, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Martin Chike Amaewhule, sympathised with residents a…

…to identify those places where fat can be cut, so it can go toward lethality,” he told lawmakers at the time. Since returning to office early last year, Trump has overseen a purge of top military personnel, including the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, general Charles “CQ” Brown, whom he fired without explanatio…

…said the Senate must remain attentive to the realities confronting ordinary Nigerians as lawmakers consider economic reforms and policies. “Many Nigerians continue to bear a very heavy cost of living,” he said, stressing that “policymakers must not lose sight of how economic conditions affect ordinary Nigerians.” He ci…

…Republic of Nigeria, as amended, and the Standing Orders of the House. Welcoming the new lawmaker, Guwor congratulated Okolosi on his electoral victory and subsequent inauguration, assuring him of the cooperation of other members of the Assembly. Okolosi emerged as the winner of the bye-election held to fill the seat d…

…said the Senate must remain attentive to the realities confronting ordinary Nigerians as lawmakers consider economic reforms and policies. “Many Nigerians continue to bear a very heavy cost of living,” he said, stressing that “policymakers must not lose sight of how economic conditions affect ordinary Nigerians.” He ci…

…familiar with the matter. The gathering reflects a widening divide in Washington, with lawmakers increasingly under pressure from voters to curb or slow AI development over fears it could displace workers and upend society. Those concerns gained force from a run of incidents in which OpenAI’s autonomous agents slipped…

…Department on Monday announced it had revoked visas from various judges, prosecutors, lawmakers and businessmen in four South American nations run by right-wing allies of President Donald Trump. “This policy restricts visas for foreign nationals — and their immediate family members — who undermine a democratically-elec…

Lagos State lawmaker and actor, Desmond Elliot, has again apologised to the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, over his actions during the last All Progressives Congress primary election. Speaking during a meeting with Gbajabiamila and some party chieftains, the lawmaker begged on his knees and prostra…

…individuals of criminal conspiracy, defamation, cyberstalking and bullying against the lawmaker. In the petition dated September 9, 2025, and addressed to the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force CID, Buba’s counsel, Musa Ogah, named Hassan, Kibanna AA Square, Jabir Kaura, Ishaq Abubakar (Major), and others as res…

…of Gumel, Dr Ahmed Muhammad Sani, CON, and the Emir of Zurmi, Alhaji Bello Sulaiman. The lawmakers described the deaths of the two monarchs as a major loss to the traditional institution and the people of their respective emirates, saying they played significant roles in promoting peace, unity and community development…

…childrenWhen the host asked whether she communicates with 2Baba's new wife and Edo lawmaker Natasha Osawaru, Isabelle pointedly refused to answerPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! 2Baba and Annie Idibia's daughter Isabell Idibia has broken her silence on life growing up in one of Niger…

…by a glacier collapse, devastated towns and swept away villages on August 26.Nepalese lawmaker Shri Ram Neupane shared news of the second rescue shortly after army spokesperson Brig. Gen. Raja Ram Basnet confirmed the first worker's rescue. Officials identified the two men as a mechanical foreman and a mechanical super…

…their efforts to gain political advantage ahead of the 2027 general elections.The Benue lawmaker spoke to journalists in Abuja on Thursday, September 3, while reacting to recent lobbying activities in Washington aimed at drawing the attention of officials in the Trump administration and members of the US Congress to al…

…Khana/Gokana Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Dumnamene Dekor. The lawmaker appealed to the minister to fast-track the completion and energisation of the Ogoni Independent Power Project, describing electricity as a key catalyst for regional industrialisation, development and youth empowerment. On h…

Minister of Defence, Gen Christopher Musa (retd.), has urged state governors and lawmakers to stop distributing motorcycles as palliatives, warning that some of the vehicles eventually end up in the hands of terrorists and are used to facilitate their operations. Musa made the call on Thursday during an appearance on C…

…and other ride-hailing platforms out of the country as well,” he wrote on X. For former lawmaker Senator Shehu Sani: “Uber has left Nigeria. A good opportunity for our local startups to take over the business. Even our taxi unions can create an app and become our Uber. It’s not rocket science,” he stated on X. Similarl…

…could be secured for the renovation or furnishing of a purported official residence. Lawmakers said preliminary findings suggested that the organisation was never lawfully established, while stressing that investigations were ongoing and the findings did not amount to a determination of criminal guilt. Read here: https…

…faced by Nigerians. 9. The Kwara State House of Assembly has declared the seats of two lawmakers, Saba Yisa Gideon of Edu Constituency and Olusola Odetundun of Irepodun Constituency, vacant following their defection from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The development fo…

…of Representatives. Adeleke said he had assured President Tinubu during the period that lawmakers from Osun would support the President’s preferred candidates, despite indications that some members of his political group were backing Senator Abdulaziz Yari. He said he contacted the lawmakers and persuaded them to align…

…NNPCL refinery rehabilitation probeTMA president Mustapha Mohammed questioned why the lawmaker had previously backed former NNPCL chief Mele Kyari as refineries sat idleMohammed urged Ugochinyere to keep his House committee role separate from what TMA described as 2027 political campaigningPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast w…