…candidate and former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Najeem Salaam, finished third with 17,180 votes. Adeleke won 19 of the state’s 30 local government areas, while Oyebamiji secured 11. Salaam did not win any, including his home council of Ejigbo. The result represents a significant increase in Adeleke’s…

…polled 444,815 votes, while the African Democratic Congress candidate, Najeem Salaam, finished third with 17,180 votes. Adeleke won in 19 of Osun State's 30 local government areas, while Oyebamiji secured victories in the remaining 11 LGAs. Osun Election: Adeleke's victory shows voters can resist political pressure – L…

…people of Osun State, describing it as proof that residents appreciated the work his administration had put into infrastructure, education, and agriculture during his first term.

…Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The party also said former office holders, political organisers, community leaders, women, young people and grassroots supporters from different parts of Bauchi State had all come on board.The APC credited the influx to consistent mobilisation efforts by key figures within the party, naming…

By Nwafor Sunday Former Bayelsa State Governor, Henry Seriake Dickson; Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo; former Senator Ben Murray-Bruce; and other political figures have congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in Saturday’s governorship election. The politicians,…

…of Police in Anambra State, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, has introduced a monitoring mechanism through the command’s operational control rooms to closely supervise police checkpoints, patrol teams and other operational activities across the state. In a press statement on Sunday, the spokesperson for the command, SP Tochukwu Iken…

…all its attendant lapses, represents the best election conducted under the Tinubu administration. The Kogi and Imo governorships, and the by-elections held in June, were shambolic.” The party called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) “to build on the Osun outcome going into the 2027 election.”

…victory to office reflected the confidence voters had placed in him based on his administration’s performance. “I warmly congratulate Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election and the good people of Osun State on this important democratic victory,” Obi said. He also commended young people in the state for participati…

…particularly significant. Governor Adeleke's political alliance with Tinubu's administration has long been a subject of public discussion, and any hint of a family rift carries weight ahead of future elections. Netizens call out Davido for taking down tweets calling out Tinubu. >The singer had previously made headlines…

…has launched a new multi-year grant programme to support Nigerian non-governmental organisations delivering measurable social impact across the country.Known as Impact FIRST: Heritage, the initiative is designed to provide sustained funding and long-term partnership support to outstanding NGOs that have demonstrated st…

…Labode Oladimeji Akindele, ordering that the sprawling estate be placed under the administration of the Administrator-General of Lagos State, pending the final determination of the legal dispute. The order, which followed the dismissal of an application seeking to strike out the claimant’s suit, marks a significant int…

…Director, Dr Dauda Garuba, and the Chairman of the EAC, Prof. Victor Adetula. The organisation said its observers monitored the election across all 30 local government areas, 332 registration areas and 3,763 polling units in the state. It explained that the assessment was based on reports submitted by its field observe…

…polled 444,815 votes. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, Najeem Salaam, finished third with 17,180 votes. Watch the video below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Davido (@davido) by Linda Ikeji at 16/08/2026 9:06 AM | Share this Story

…offences in connection with the 2026 Osun State governorship election.” The organisation also urged the agencies “to invite and facilitate independent regional and international assessment through the African Union (AU), ECOWAS, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights and relevant UN human-rights mechanisms…

…provided the updated currency exchange rates below:CFA: N2.39Yuan/Renminbi: N201.37Danish Krona: N210.21Euro: N1,571.70Yen: N8.54Riyal: N361.59South African Rand: N83.85Swiss Franc: N1,673.58Pounds Sterling: N1,840.10SDR: N1,855.85WAUA: N1,853.65UAE Dirham: N369.64Customs exchange rate changesLegit.ng had earlier repor…

…trillion in a single year of the Tinubu presidency. He noted the irony that the same administration which announced in November 2024 that the Port Harcourt refinery had resumed operations at 70 per cent capacity, presenting it as a flagship success of the Renewed Hope Agenda, is now distancing itself from the same faci…

•Traditional rulers administer peace oaths ContentsAdeleke in early leadSkirmishes, tear gas, ballot box snatching mar votingLawmaker, others arrestedADC candidate’s polling unit attackedTension in ModakekeTraditional rulers administer oaths to gladiatorsLarge turnout despite fears •97-year-old man votes •Election reco…

…a break from acting to focus on herself and address issues she had not previously recognised. “I just decided to take a break in 2024. It was just last year I decided to start coming back. I’m happy I did that because there were a lot of things that I didn’t even realise were affecting me.” Erica also made it clear tha…

…margin of 2,263 votes. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, Najeem Salaam, finished third in the local government area with 5,053 votes. Ejigbo is Salaam’s home LGA.Governor Ademola Adeleke wins Ejigbo LGA in the 2026 Osun election, defeating APC’s Bola Oyebamiji and ADC's Najeem Salam. Photo Ibadan, Comra…

…to them by Adeniyi Adeyemi, who had presented himself as the Director-General of the organisation. Adeyemi had earlier alleged that he paid N400m to the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, through a proxy to facilitate his appointment as Director-General of the agency. He subsequently clarified…

…Osun governorship electionSecurity personnel fired shots into the air and released canisters within the Union Baptist Primary School premises for over 15 minutesThe shooting sent residents and people near the collation centre fleeing for safety as result collation was ongoing across the statePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast…

…personalities and consumers to celebrate the fusion of one of Yoruba culture’s most recognisable symbols with one of the region’s most historic landmarks. Cocoa House, completed in 1965, is a 26-storey building that was financed from proceeds of the region’s cocoa trade. It was widely recognised as West Africa’s first…

…Kunle Ajayi, Frank Edwards and others among the night’s notable honourees. Organised by the Academy of Gospel Music Nigeria, the awards celebrated gospel ministers, artistes, creatives and institutions whose works have contributed to the growth and spread of gospel music and ministry. Moses Bliss emerged Artiste of the…

…men and women. The history of this democratic era cannot be properly told without recognising their courage, commitment, and selflessness. As we stood together in solemn reflection, we honoured their memory and reaffirmed our gratitude for the legacy they left behind. “However, I wish to emphasise that today’s gatherin…

…supporters to channel any disagreements over results through appropriate legal and administrative mechanisms rather than resorting to violence or disrupting the process. The Situation Room said it would continue to monitor developments as the collation of results progresses. The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room is…