Residents of Karanla community, a rural settlement in the Mowe area of Ogun State, have appealed to the state government to fix the community road, saying the poor condition has hindered movement and affected their livelihoods. FILE: Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun The residents who spoke with PUNCH Metro during a vi…

…contracts and other benefits in return for their support. He said the huge resources deployed during campaigns could give an incumbent an unfair advantage over other contestants, while also discouraging people without substantial financial backing from seeking elective office. NBC warns media The campaign finance debat…

Kebbi State Deputy Governor, Umar Abubakar-Tafida, has dismissed claims that his replacement as Governor Nasir Idris’ running mate for the 2027 governorship election was necessitated by the Supreme Court judgment on the 2023 election. Abubakar-Tafida spoke on Wednesday in Argungu when thousands of supporters, political…

…Lolo Mbakara, for N500. The comedian posted a screenshot of the troll's comment and replied; "me too" "Line up here if you don follow knack," he captioned the post. by Linda Ikeji at 19/08/2026 9:49 PM | Share this Story

…across the state, with about 4,150 ward officers and coordinators expected to be deployed across the state. Willie said the fellowship had established a College of Theology with more than 300 students and was completing a hatchery project as part of its contribution to economic empowerment and development. He assured t…

…investment can be, even before considering ongoing maintenance or the eventual need to replace battery components over time.His candid breakdown of the numbers gave many viewers a realistic sense of what budgeting for such a system actually looks like, rather than only the advertised price of the unit itself.

…to investigate the killing of its seven aid workers, calling the military's findings 'deeply offensive'PAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!The Israeli military has, for the first time, admitted that its soldiers opened fire on the car carrying five-…

…County Police Commander David Nkoroi confirmed that emergency response teams were deployed after thick smoke was spotted rising from the crash site.The seven who diedAlongside Outram, the six other occupants who lost their lives were Roger Duarte, Adam Navaty, Stephen Vasconquez, Henry Parra, Michael Contugi, and Suian…

…informant for armed bandits after he was found allegedly gathering information on the deployment and capabilities of security forces in Musawa Local Government Area of Katsina State. The arrest followed credible intelligence on the movement of armed bandits around the Katsina-Kano border, prompting troops to maintain b…

…Persons with Disabilities into the state’s public service, with the beneficiaries to be deployed across relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies. He said, “Council further directed that the provision of the Ekiti State Disability Law prescribing a 5 per cent reservation of employment opportunities for PWDs must, h…

…the Federation,” he said. The minister outlined several areas where the government had deployed resources generated through the reforms, saying the measures were aimed at cushioning their impact while improving the welfare of Nigerians. According to him, the reforms have contributed to wage increases and the timely pay…

…his comments following the election, arguing that Wike should explain the resources deployed by the APC during the campaign instead of blaming the ADC. “I think reacting to that is what my friend, the Minister of FCT, is trying to cover up. The share of how they lost in Osun, and so for him, he can relocate that blame…

…him during the 2018 Ekiti governorship election, claiming that security personnel were deployed to restrict his movement and weaken his campaign shortly before the poll. The former governor made the remarks during an interview on TVC News, against the backdrop of comments by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territor…

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has claimed that the Accord Party spent no less than N40bn during the August 15 Osun State governorship election. Fayose made the claim in a video interview with TVC journalist, Nifemi Oguntoye, posted on the journalist’s X handle on Wednesday. His comments followed claim by…

…clarified that while he does not know the accused businessman personally, he was deeply shocked by how quickly people who used to roll with him in the past are now publicly denying him. by Linda Ikeji at 19/08/2026 12:55 PM | Share this Story

…was tragically cut short today in a road accident," the statement read. "This is a deeply painful moment for the Association, and even more so for her immediate family, loved ones, classmates, and friends. The loss of a young, bright, and promising student is one that words can hardly express. "At this difficult time,…

…learned the lessons, and through it all, God has been good. 55 years. Visibly blessed. Deeply grateful. Still standing. Still smiling. Still becoming. Happy Birthday to me.'' by Linda Ikeji at 19/08/2026 9:38 AM | Share this Story

…approved for serving military personnel. Credit: Solomon Odeniyi Earlier, soldiers deployed to the ministry had moved against the protesters as they attempted to assemble at the premises, resulting in a confrontation between the serving and retired personnel. The heavy security presence subsequently prevented the ex-se…

…chairman warned against incitement, provocation along ethnic or identity lines, and the deployment of private armed groups, noting that such conduct could undermine the credibility of the elections even before a single vote is cast.INEC scales up logistics for 2027On operational readiness, Amupitan said INEC was scalin…

…while speaking with journalists on Tuesday, claimed that the Federal Government did not deploy its influence against Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party during the election. Wike claimed that President Bola Tinubu allowed the people of Osun State to freely elect their leader. He added that if Tinubu had wanted…

…two targeted housesSecurity agencies including troops, hunters and vigilantes have been deployed to the area to track down the attackersPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and internation…

…tool to support earnings per share, offset foreign exchange headwinds, and efficiently deploy surplus capital when management views market valuations as undervalued. By systematically repurchasing and cancelling shares on the London Stock Exchange, Airtel Africa reduces its total floating share count. This capital redu…

…years, the subsidiary of Coronation Group has strengthened its operational footprint by deploying digital platforms across dividend administration, corporate actions management, shareholder registry tracking, and online investor self-service. The award for unclaimed dividend resolution highlights the firm’s contributio…

…or steps are you making to solve problems, so don't be talking about opposition; say depleted opposition, which I'm one of those that depleted them. by Linda Ikeji at 18/08/2026 10:48 PM | Share this Story

…"The news of the de@ths of devotees in the accident has left my heart deeply distressed," he said in a social media statement. "My deepest condolences go out to the bereaved families." A grant of about $4,184 is to be given to the immediate dependents of the d£ad, he said. "In this hour of grief, the state government s…