…Following his election after four rounds of voting, Secretary-General-elect Kezias Kazuba Mwale pledged to serve the Union with humility. “I accept this mandate with a deep sense of responsibility, mindful that leadership is not a privilege to be enjoyed, but a trust to be honoured and carefully guarded,” he said. Mwal…

…who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, July 23, 2026 said the suspect, Rabi Abubakar, was arrested for alleged infanticide and causing grievous hurt. According to the PPRO, the victim was subsequently rushed to the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, for treatment. Habib said that while…

…on the matter, a former Vice-President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Dr Monday Ubani, SAN, said a university could not be run like a secondary school. “An individual cannot be running a university like a secondary school. The university system has established structures, and they are well regulated under Nigerian la…

…Obasanjo of using late Speaker Na'Abba for Politics Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has responded to former President Olusegun Obasanjo over allegations that he bribed the late former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Na'Abba, to orchestrate moves to impeach him while they were in office, accusing the…

…former Head of State and Chairman of the National Peace Committee, General Abdulsalam Abubakar (retd.), at his residence in Minna, Niger State, on Friday. The commission’s chairman led a delegation comprising National Commissioners, the Secretary to the Commission, directors and his technical aides. Amupitan described…

…Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, and the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Most Rev. Dr Daniel Okoh, have urged Nigerians to reject hate speech and embrace dialogue, insisting that the country’s religious diversity should be harnessed…

…incident. Efforts to reach the spokesperson for the state Police Command, DSP Yazid Abubakar, proved abortive, as his phone number could not be reached. Meanwhile, the people of Sauna District and other parts of the state have been experiencing repeated attacks on farming communities in recent years, with residents oft…

…Recently and out of the blue, the story of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, filled the crevices of the news cycle. 16 counts of money laundering and conspiracy involving billions of naira have been filed by the EFCC at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The charge sheet accuses Malami, his son,…

…argue that prostrating before elders or those in authority is deeply embedded in Yoruba and broader Nigerian custom. From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.Critics, however, contend that the frequency and public nature of these acts, particularly among elected officials, risks embedding a cul…

…Officer of Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Mohammed Goni, identified the man as Aboubakar Muhammad Zein-Nur, also known as Houdairi.According to the army, Zein-Nur was taken into custody because he was intercepted under circumstances considered suspicious in an area where terrorist groups are known to use border routes fo…

…Development, Dele Alake, and the Commandant General of the NSCDC, Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, urged the people of Ankpa, Kogi State, to embrace legitimate mining by partnering only with duly licensed mining companies. He advised host communities across Nigeria to take advantage of the Federal Government’s regulatory…

…Confirming the incident, spokesperson for the Niger State Command of the Corps, DSC Abubakar Rabiu Muti, on behalf of the State Commandant, said the operatives came under a "coordinated and unprovoked attack" after the suspects sighted them and attempted to resist the enforcement operation. According to him, the patrol…

…of the Ejeh of Ankpa and Chairman of the Ankpa Traditional Council, His Royal Highness Abubakar Ahmed. Speaking during the visit, Onoja conveyed the goodwill of the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, and the Commandant General of the NSCDC, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, urging residents to support only…

Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has described the Federal Government's N22.15 billion allocation for the construction and renovation of 106 palaces in the 2026 Appropriation Act as unconstitutional, accusing President Bola Tinubu of attempting to assume powers not granted…

…Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.Who Was Funmi Martins?Funmi Martins was a celebrated Yoruba Nollywood actress who died on May 6, 2002, at only 38 years old, following a cardiac arrest. Her death was widely described as a shock to the Nigerian film industry, and she left behind a legacy that her daughter Mide has continued…

…the Nigerian Bar Association Section on Public Interest and Development Law, Dr Monday Ubani, on Tuesday formally received his Doctor of Philosophy in Law from Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, emerging as the institution’s best graduating PhD student in Law. The senior lawyer said the achievement fulfilled…

Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala was caught on camera punching Spain star Dani Olmo during the 2026 World Cup finalThe incident sparked widespread attention after footage of the altercation circulated online following the high-stakes matchAyala has since released a statement addressing what happened between him …

…Yakubu, after the February 25 poll. The Peoples Democratic Party candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and the Labour Party candidate, Peter Obi, finished second and third respectively. Reflecting on the party’s journey since the election, Gombe said the SDP had survived internal and external challenges because its members chose…

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), led by Prof. Abubakar Umar Sadiq Gombe, on Wednesday assured Nigerians that the party had resolved all its internal leadership crises, declaring that it was united and ready to offer credible leadership ahead of the 2027 general elections. Addre…

'I have gone back to our family '- Gov. Fubara says as he declares support for Wike's governorship candidate The governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared his support for the governorship candidate backed by the Rainbow Coalition that is being led by his predecessor and current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike…

…of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, Bode Durojaiye. Oro Festival is a patriarchal Yoruba traditional practice observed to appease deities, enforce communal justice, and cleanse towns of malevolent spirits, following a monarch’s death and involves male-only rituals and curfews where women and non-initiates must stay…

…2027 presidential election. APM, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Abubakar Yusuf, on Wednesday, said the Tinubu administration was resorting to name-calling and disparagement because it lacked a convincing record of achievements to present to Nigerians, insisting that Makinde would defeat Tinubu in t…

…and filmmaker Mide Martins is celebrating a major streaming milestone after her Yoruba-language film 'Iya' crossed 10.4 million views on YouTube, sending her fans into a frenzy on social media.The actress, who made headlines for lifting her husband, announced the feat on Tuesday, July 21, via her Instagram page, sharin…

Dubai will offer more than $800 worth of discounts and deals to residents who bring friends and family to visit, the emirate’s media office said on Wednesday, as months of war have battered its tourism sector. “The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism launches ‘A Dubai Invite’, inviting residents to become ambassado…

…grew from N5.36bn to N866bn, while Zenith’s climbed from N7.2bn to N1.04tn. Similarly, UBA rose 82 times to N404.7bn, while First Bank’s rose to N139.9bn from N12.18bn over the period. Also, Access Bank’s profits jumped to N743bn by the end of 2025 from N501 million in 2005. Access Bank merged with Diamond Bank on 17 D…