…of the polls. But beneath the celebration and disappointment was a quieter question: Can Nigerians still believe an election when it is over? That question is bigger than Ademola Adeleke. It is bigger than Bola Oyebamiji. Ultimately, it is bigger than Osun. Adeleke won the August 15 governorship election with 511,067 v…
…over N100bn in the August 15 governorship election in Osun State, Saturday PUNCH can report. The funds were channelled into campaign materials, vote buying, payments of agents, canvassers, security personnel and electoral officers in the 3,763 polling units and 332 wards of the state. The estimated expenses exceeded th…
…policy,” he stressed. He added, “You might agree with me that the manufacturing sector cannot be competitive in an environment where the government is using its right hand to counter what the left hand is extending to the industry.”
…post Ariana Grande has slammed US President Donald Trump for using her song, We Can't Be Friends in an anti-trans video. A video posted on TikTok by Team Trump on Thursday, August 20, showed the president walking toward the stage at a political rally with overlaid text that read, "Me and my truth we sit in silence... m…
…cops he would speak with Zolciak about whether cops could speak to his son, who did not scan into the gym on the day of the alleged assault but was visible in security camera footage. Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann, who have been embroiled in a contentious divorce since 2023, share co-parenting responsibilities for KJ a…
…turned a "little bit south." "They're a younger couple talking about how relationships can continue maybe in a college setting. Somewhere that conversation probably goes a little bit south," Gagliardi said. "Towards the end of that conversation between boyfriend and girlfriend, he goes inside and grabs a large knife…
…Sharing photos from that alleged incident, she noted that years of bottled-up emotions can profoundly change a woman's appearance and affect her health. According to her, she was falsely accused of using charms to make her ex marry her and was subsequently thrown out. Stephanie added that sharing her story is part of h…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) said its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, deliberately skipped the National Peace Accord signing ceremonyADC's National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, cited the Osun governorship election violence as a key reason for the party's boycottAbdullahi accused the National…
…13. Troops recovered various items from the suspects, including 65 packs of sweet candies, 117 packs of biscuits and 167 sachets of Dangote salt, among other assorted provisions. The suspects and recovered items have been handed over to 21 Special Anti-Banditry Mobile Police Regiment (21 SAB MOPOL) for further investig…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in last weekend’s governorship election, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, has foreclosed acceptance of his defeat by the incumbent governor and candidate of the Accord Party, Governor Ademola Adeleke. Oyebamiji told State House correspondents after a meeting…
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The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Rivers State has called for justice and a thorough investigation into the attack and burning of the family home of one of its members in Ikwerre Local Government Area, Isaiah Thomas. The party made the demand after visiting the family residence of Thomas at Omuoko, Aluu, on Wedn…
…and continued investment in local production.Its performance also contributed significantly to the overall profitability of the consumer goods sector.5. International Breweries Plc — N342 billionInternational Breweries generated N342 billion in revenue in the first half of 2026, placing it fifth on the list.The brewer…
…August 16, 2026, governorship contest to the Accord Party's Governor AdelekeThe APC candidate spoke to journalists after he met with the president at Aso RockPAY 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 p…
…actor Fanta mourned the devastating loss of his wife after a difficult battle with lung cancer. In an emotional announcement on Monday, August 17, 2026, Fanta broke down in tears as he revealed that his wife had passed away. According to the actor, she had been battling lung cancer since February, a period that he and…
…with the show of Love towards our brother Actor Hassan Ogogo," Kosoko said. "We can clearly see how the whole Nigerians both home and abroad have been praying for Ogogo."First Lady and Senator Step InKosoko also disclosed that the support has extended beyond ordinary Nigerians to the very highest levels of government.…
…the Independent National Electoral Commission has yet to publish its final consolidated candidate list for all states, the contest in Ogun is rapidly consolidating into a high-stakes two-horse race. On one side stands Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, aka Yayi, representing the All Progressives Congress. On the other…
…Issa Bawa, presented the ticket to Mustapha on Friday, formally making him the party’s candidate for the 2027 election. Mustapha, who is also the Turaki of Ilorin Emirate, announced his resignation from the APC earlier in the day, citing recent developments within the party in Kwara State. In his resignation letter, he…
Peter Akah, known as Peter Randy, broke his silence after Peter Obi appeared to be chasing him away in a viral videoDespite the public snub, Akah took to Instagram on Friday, August 21, 2026, with a bold message of support for the former Anambra governorThe loyalist continued to drum support for an Obi/Kwankwaso ticket…
…Accord is a national legal matter already before the courts and that no election result can determine its outcome.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!He stated this while speaking from Abuja in a statement made available to Legit.ng."Nobody should interfere with the internal…
…and lessors that Nigeria's market was open for investment had been particularly significant.At the Nigeria Aircraft Acquisition and Investment Summit in April, Najomo identified capital, confidence and capacity as the three pillars for growth, and reaffirmed the NCAA's commitment to the Cape Town Convention and IDERA f…
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…
…could earn Villa up to an additional £4m in add-ons. "It's a privilege to be here and I can't wait to get started," said Konsa, who clinched the Europa League with Villa last season. "I want to keep winning, I'm hungry to win and that's what I'm here for. I'll do everything in my power to continue bringing success to…
Israel DMW has stated that nobody can ban singer, Davido, from performing in Edo State. Israel, who is Davido’s logistics manager, stated this while reacting to a directive by Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo. DAILY POST reports that Apostle Kassy Chukwu, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Digital Medi…
…election is already a “walkover,” insisting that there is little the opposition parties can do. “In the next few weeks, watch what is going to happen. You will see the largest rainbow coalition supporting President Tinubu,” he said. DAILY POST reports that Adeleke, who was re-elected as Osun State governor last week af…