…from all five South East states—Anambra, Imo, Ebonyi, Abia, and Enugu—to review ongoing federal initiatives and discuss regional development priorities. Leading the National Executive Council (EXCO) delegation, National Secretary Mr. Eleojo Obaje Audu expressed appreciation to the people of Anambra and the broader Sout…
…the party provided a platform where competence, capacity and results could take precedence over other considerations. “I came because Nigeria is tired and I am tired too. Tired of abandoned projects. Tired of darkness. Tired of hunger. Tired of insecurity,” he said. The YPP candidate said his administration, if elected…
…it was seeking to steer Stars and Stripes coverage away from “woke distractions.” Max Lederer, who has served as the publication’s publisher since 2007 and had announced his retirement just three days prior, was also notified he was being terminated, according to CBS. Stars and Stripes reporter Lara Korte said she too…
A federal judge in Rhode Island ruled against USCIS policies that blocked immigration applications from people in 39 countriesThe ruling came after immigrant service organisations and labour unions filed a lawsuit in March challenging the processing freezeCountries under full travel bans include Afghanistan, Iran, Hait…
…and save the decades-long marriage. However, his efforts proved abortive as she proceeded to file for divorce and legally concluded the process. Read his update below by Linda Ikeji at 22/08/2026 9:05 AM | Share this Story
…Nigeria must work.” “Our task is to turn these possibilities into results. We have the credentials, experience, and record to collaborate with Nigerians on this transformative journey,” he said. Obi concluded by pledging to begin what he described as the process of resetting Nigeria by uniting the country, improving se…
…the same directorate, while Abdulaziz Abdulaziz, Temitope Ajayi, Aderonke Arabirin and Frederick Nwabufo will serve as coordinating secretaries. Segun Dada, who held the position in 2022, returns as Director, New Media, with Solomon Arowolo as Secretary. The campaign also named five spokespersons led by Alake, alongsid…
…the campaigns begin, all candidates for the election must be willing to present their credentials, defend their records, and subject their vision to open scrutiny. “No candidate should hide behind the high walls of power, send proxies or surrogates to the hustings, and expect Nigerians to entrust them with the leadersh…
…Court judge, claiming that the talk show host was an "incapacitated person" and she needed a "temporary guardian" to ensure her "affairs are being properly handled." The media personality was placed in the guardianship that same month, with Sabrina E. Morrissey, a New York-based attorney, appointed as her legal guardia…
…one political party. This is why Osun matters beyond the numbers. Adeleke’s strength in Ede North, Ede South and Osogbo mattered politically. Oyebamiji’s performance in places such as Irewole and Ilesa East mattered politically. The final margin mattered politically. But the greater significance lies in what happened b…
…in the 3,763 polling units and 332 wards of the state. The estimated expenses exceeded the N3bn limit set by the Electoral Act 2026 for each of the governorship candidates. Adeleke polled a total of 511,067 votes to defeat his arch-rival, Bola Oyebamiji of the APC, who received 444,815 votes. Expenses on agents Saturda…
The Federal Government has pledged to raise electricity access above 80 per cent within five years and close the gap between installed and available power generation within three years as part of measures to address the energy crisis undermining Nigeria’s manufacturing sector. The commitment was disclosed by the Minist…
…Lakurawa militants attacked communitiesMinister Musa assured the delegation of federal government commitment to tackling insecurity in the affected Sokoto communitiesPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 ye…
…with the US Department of Justice over claims that the video-sharing platform violated federal children’s privacy laws, the department announced on Friday. “Under the settlement, TikTok will pay $300 million immediately and an additional $100 million upon entry of an order vacating a prior consent decree entered agains…
…tried to clean the car up, tried to get rid of any blood stains possible and then proceeded to take that vehicle with the mother tailing all the way down to California Borough," Gagliardi said. Heintz's family called police for a wellness check on the teen after she failed to check in with them when she was supposed t…
…logistics networks and deny insurgents access to food, supplies and other materials needed to sustain their activities. Security sources said the overall situation across the theatre remained calm but unpredictable, while troops continued to maintain satisfactory morale and operational readiness. by Linda Ikeji at 21/0…
…anything I sayIf you want to know about the reason I prayNsɛmfon n'atwa meho ahyia oh myMede ntenesoɔ abaa di n'akyi a, nso ɔnsanƐyɛ pam no o (Ey)Twam no o (Ah)Ɛsi ne ti ase a pagya like soberFor my soul we dey work for infinityYou can never doubt Father mine no wasi no pi yey ChorusAgya yɛ me mmoa daa na mehu-aHua-a,…
…recorded N199.22 billion.BUA Foods’ net profit margin of 38.20% also significantly exceeded those of its major competitors, including NASCON’s 24.15%, Nestlé Nigeria’s 9.95% and Cadbury Nigeria’s 4.17%.The company’s performance has been linked to its vertically integrated operations across sugar refining, flour milling…
…Nigerians to the very highest levels of government. He revealed that First Lady of the Federal Republic, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, personally reached out by call to register her concern for the ailing actor.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!He also named Senator Olamilekan Yayi…
…figures Chief Joseph F. Odunjo and Professor Afolabi Olabimtan, and Professor Adebayo Adedeji, a world-class economist, UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. It is the birthplace of the revolutionary Ransome-Kuti family — Funmilayo, Beko, Olikoye and Fe…
…Governor Ademola Adeleke joined the party. On August 29, 2024, the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja, in Suit No. FCT/HC/M/11850/2024, issued an interim order directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise Imumolen as National Chairman pending the hearing of the substanti…
…upcoming legislative by-elections.The affected constituencies are:Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency in Gombe state Disina State Constituency and Sakwa State Constituency in Bauchi state Udu State Constituency in Delta state Dawakin Kudu State Constituency in Kano stateThe APC said the timetable covers the condu…
…viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Kudu said the reforms under Najomo's watch needed to be assessed as part of a larger effort to reposition the industry, rather than measured against every hardship faced by passengers or operators."Our assessment of Capt. Chris Ona Najomo's stewardship shows a regulatory lead…
PDP governorship candidate Dr Wole Oluyede visited Governor Biodun Oyebanji in Lagos on Thursday to discuss unity and the future of Ekiti StateOluyede pledged to personally lead grassroots campaigns across all 16 local government areas in Ekiti to deliver votes for President Tinubu in 2027The meeting was described as a…
…Kai Spears The New York Times has been ordered to pay $9.25 million in damages after a federal jury ruled that the publication defamed former college basketball player Kai Spears by falsely linking him to a fatal 2023 shooting.Following a nine-day trial in the US District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, an…