…Aunty Ramota, plus content creators Geh Geh and Cute Abiola, alongside socialites like Cubana Chief Priest and King Ochacho.Seun Kuti had been among those notable attendees until the MC's remark changed the atmosphere.The Afrobeat musician left Peller and Jarvis' wedding after an incident involving the event's MC drew…

…story here: https://punchng.com/gala-reject-gyokeres-plus-e30m-for-osimhen-report/ 4. Fubara biggest loser in Rivers crisis — Wike Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, said on Saturday that Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara is the biggest loser in the political crisis that rocked the state. Wik…

By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has urged residents of the state to remain resolute and come out en masse to vote in the August 15 governorship election, assuring them that the outcome of the poll would be determined by the people’s votes. Speaking at a political rally in Ipetumo…

…accident took place around 9 am at Dumbin Rauga along the Kaduna-Zaria Expressway. Zubairu Lawal Bamalle, a lecturer in the Faculty of Arts at ABU and a childhood friend of the deceased, confirmed the death.Dr Bebeji's roles at ABUBeyond his teaching duties, Dr Bebeji held two significant administrative positions at th…

…figure within Nigeria’s traditional institution, holding the esteemed title of Abese Olubadan of Ibadanland, one of the high chiefs in the ancient city. President Tinubu remarked: “Oloye Alabi was a consummate journalist and public relations expert who had a distinguished public service career. He had the rare privileg…

…Obasanjo and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, may continue until one of them dies. Sani said Atiku has been receiving what he termed Obasanjo’s “hypersonic missiles” after the former vice president threw a “devastating bomb.” Posting on X, the former lawmaker wrote: “The Obj…

Lekan Alabi, the Abese Olubadan of Ibadanland, has died, leaving behind a legacy spanning journalism, literature, and chieftaincyAccording to Akin Akinwale, Alabi served as Chief Press Secretary to three different Oyo State Governors during his distinguished careerAkinwale further explained that as Ibadanland mourns Le…

By Shina Abubakar As the Osun State August 15 governorship election takes place within two weeks, candidates of major political parties have been evading public debates. Recall that a debate organised by the BBC Yoruba Organisation held online on Friday evening was not attended by both Governor Ademola Adeleke of the A…

…some politicians took advantage of the incumbent governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, triggering the protracted political crisis in the state. Wike, a former governor of Rivers State spoke on Saturday during a special media chat in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The Minister stated that those who allegedly d…

Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, on Saturday declared that his bid for the 2027 presidency is driven not by personal ambition or the privileges of office but by a determination to build a nation where leadership is accountable, institutions are strengthened a…

…as a badge of honour.- Atiku fires back at Obasanjo Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has responded to former President Olusegun Obasanjo's claim that picking him as his running mate in the 1999 election was the biggest mistake of his presidency. Reacting to Obasanjo's comment, Atiku, in a statement issued on Satu…

…Gbong Gwom Jos and Chairman of the Plateau State Council of Chiefs and Emirs, Da Jacob Buba, announced the suspension of the 2026 Nzem Berom Festival, citing worsening insecurity in Plateau State and other parts of the country. Despite renewed peace efforts by stakeholders, violence has continued to plague Plateau Stat…

INEC published the credentials and personal details of ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar and his running mate Rotimi AmaechiAtiku's INEC profile lists a Masters degree in International Relations but shows no record of an undergraduate qualificationNigerians have begun reacting online to the gap in the ADC presi…

…secretary to past Oyo State governors, Chief Lekan Alabi, is dead. Alabi, the Abese Olubadan of Ibadanland, died on Saturday morning in Lagos at the age of 76. His death was announced in a statement issued by Adeola Oloko, the media aide to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capita…

…Zambia, and Zimbabwe.Outside Africa, the list includes Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Cuba, Dominica, Fiji, Georgia, Grenada, Kyrgyz Republic, Mongolia, Nepal, Nicaragua, Papua New Guinea, Tajikistan, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Venezuela, and Antigua and Barbuda.Trump: 2 reasons US suspended Nigerians Earlier…

…people’s lives. The former lawmaker also declared his support for Senator Shehu Buba, whom he said would fly the PRP flag in the 2027 Bauchi State governorship election. He described the senator as “a man of courage, vision and commitment,” pledging to deploy his political experience and networks to ensure the party’s…

…a building gate was an attempt to lock Tosin out of her matrimonial home. Speaking in Yoruba, the deceased's mother clarified that the trending footage is not recent, nor does it feature the property left behind by her late son. Instead, she stated that the video was recorded two years ago, in 2024, at their own family…

…morning is former President Olusegun Obasanjo, who described his choice of Atiku Abubakar as his running mate in 1999 as the biggest mistake of his presidency. The South African government has also rejected claims that Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr, and her team were denied visas, while Grammy-winning artiste Tyla has re…

…President and Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed President Bola Tinubu’s recent assertion that Nigeria’s prosperity is on the horizon and that the quality of life is improving. Atiku described the remarks as disconnected from the realities confronting millions…

…Lukman, before now, consistently advocated the need for former vice president Atiku Abubakar, Mr Peter Obi and other opposition leaders to close ranks and present a formidable candidate against Tinubu, rather than the current fragmentation in the opposition landscape. Read Also: 2027 may become coronation, not election…

…a friendly encounter in Bauchi, DAILY POST reports. The match will take place at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium, Bauchi on Sunday. The game is aimed at preparing both team’s for the 2026-27 Nigeria National League, NNL, season. Wikki Tourists have recorded five wins and two defeats from seven warm-up matches. The B…

…suspended the Acting Director of Public Prosecutions in the state Ministry of Justice, Abubakar Jungudo, pending the outcome of an investigation into allegations of misconduct levelled against him. The suspension followed the governor’s approval of the constitution of a high-powered investigative panel to examine the c…

…August. Specifically, it falls on August 20th and is celebrated by adherents of the Yoruba traditional religion in Nigeria. Photo Day 2026In 2026, the day falls on a Thursday.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Isese Day is marked to honour and celebrate Yoruba traditional r…

…Jamiu, Fashola Abdulfatai, Daniel Gideon, Adegoke Oladimeji, Aliyu Yusuf and Abubakar Ahmed-have been arrested in connection with the disappearance of one Suleiman Rilwan, 29, since July 26, 2026. “Investigation subsequently established a criminal conspiracy involving the principal suspect, Jamiu Mohammed, and his acco…

Kaduna Governor Uba Sani named Jerry Adams, head of the state's Internal Revenue Service, as his deputy governorship candidate on July 28, 2026Donald Okwuosa said Governor Sani's Muslim/Christian ticket breaks the precedent set by former Governor El-Rufai, who ran a Muslim/Muslim ticket in Kaduna StateThe analyst said…