…spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) after casting his ballot at Unit 3, Ward 9, AUD School, Atile, Ikire, in Irewole Local Government Area of the state. “I came out in my old age to vote today for the candidate of my choice because I want to see better governance in Osun. “I have been voting since the days of (…

…rights group raised concerns over alleged widespread vote-buying during the election, warning that the practice could undermine the integrity of the electoral process and pose a threat to Nigeria’s democracy. HURIWA alleged that supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Accord Party had offered prospective…

…Obozokhai, a wheelchair user, made the call after casting her ballot at Ilare III, Ward III, Unit 011, in Ife Central Local Government Area of Osun State during Saturday’s governorship election. Obozokhai said she came out to exercise her franchise despite her condition because she understood the importance of civic pa…

…Engr. Kayode Adereti and his wife, Princess Adebukola Adereti, cast their votes at *Ward 11, Unit 3, Ilare, in Ife Central Local Government Area on Saturday. Speaking after voting, Adereti described the voter turnout as “impressive” and commended security agencies for maintaining order across polling units. He also pra…

…Osun State, with the Nigeria Police Force deploying senior officers for the election and warning against electoral malpractice, voter inducement and unlawful mobilisation. Watch the video of the lawmaker being interrogated below View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Li…

…that the recent attacks on foreigners in South Africa must be labeled as "xenophobia," warning that avoiding the term masks targeted discrimination.However, South African representatives fiercely rejected the term, arguing that any regional discussion on the matter must focus heavily on unlawful migration and the enfor…

…as Nazik Mahamat Saleh, who was tortured and k!lled on 3rd May, 2026. An international warrant of arrest was issued by the Court of Appeal, N'Djamena, on 22nd June, 2026, for Abdoulaye and her accomplice, Fatime Senoussi Mouktar, in connection with the case. Confirming the arrest and repatriation, the spokesperson of t…

…of voter apathy due to pre-election violence, there is massive turn out of voters. In Ward 2, Units 3 and 5,Olorunda local government area, voters turned out enmasse as voting started at few minutes to 9am due to late arrival of INEC ad-hoc staff. It was also observed that police personnel at the polling units were not…

…in the ongoing Osun State governorship election. Akinsola, who voted at Polling Unit 6, Ward 4, in Ejigbo, said election officials gave her special consideration because of her condition, making the voting process easier and more […] The post #OsunDecides2026: Physically-challenged woman excited over special treatment…

Voters turned out in their numbers at Ward 09, Unit 011, Ikire, the polling unit where the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, is expected to cast his ballot. Some voters, who said the process had been peaceful and hitch-free, expressed confidence that their votes would count in the electi…

…across Osun State from midnight on August 14 to 6:00 p.m. on August 15, 2026Police warned political parties, candidates, and supporters to conduct themselves peacefully or face consequences for disrupting the electoral processPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your…

…as the party's governorship candidate despite Gusau's alleged victory in the primary. It warned that it would challenge what it described as an attempt to alter the outcome of the party's primary and called on relevant authorities and stakeholders to uphold the result of the exercise. The organisation also cited provis…

…to close at 242,619.20, compared with the 243,017.38 recorded on Thursday. Friday’s downward performance was driven by sell-offs in stocks such as Fortis Global Insurance, Omatek Ventures, John Holt, RT Briscoe and Dangote Sugar, alongside 25 other decliners. Fortis Global Insurance led the losers’ chart, declining by…

…election materials. As of 7:13 am, voters were seen waiting at Gulf Junction, Ogo Oluwa Ward 4, Unit 2, Osogbo, the state capital. Osun voters are electing a governor who will occupy the Bola Ige Government House for the next four years. A total of 15 political parties are participating in the off-cycle election, with…

37 min agoAugust 15, 2026 7:38 am #OsunDecides2026: 15 political parties, candidates race to Bola Ige House Welcome to the live coverage of the Osun Gubernatorial Election 2026. #OsunDecides2026 happening today, August 15, 2026, across the 30 local government areas of the state, is the last off-cycle election to the 20…

…after seeing the viral post and sent him a Zuko package, a gesture he described as heartwarming. Sharing screenshots of their conversation alongside the update, @ayo_solace wrote: "OG reached out to me yesterday evening, sent me the Zuko package and it felt so good 🤸🏾‍♂️🤸🏾‍♂️ Top guy! Thank you my broski @fireboydml! ❤…

Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappe has conveyed his belief that his team will reclaim their status as major title contenders this season. Los Blancos have experienced two consecutive seasons without securing a significant trophy. Since his arrival at the Santiago Bernabeu two summers ago on a free transfer following a…

…clubfoot, noting that about three out of every 1,000 births are affected, while warning that delayed or inappropriate treatment could result in lifelong disability and other complications. He said the programme was designed not merely to perform surgeries but to change the way orthopaedic deformities are identified and…

…that the APC distributed N15,000 each to some voters across polling units in all 15 wards. An APC chieftain involved in the distribution told one of our correspondents that the party appointed three leaders in each ward to coordinate the exercise. The APC chieftain, who spoke on condition of anonymity on Thursday, said…

…his situation.Osimhen reacts to transfer rumoursThe 26-year-old Super Eagles forward addressed the reports during his post-match interview after Galatasaray's 2-2 pre-season draw against newly promoted Corum FK.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Osimhen scored both of his s…

By Benjamin Njoku Award-winning actress and beauty queen Nehita Ofure Irieme delivered a powerful performance in the stage play ‘Surrounded’, staged at the recently concluded Building Forever Friendships, BFF, Festival 2026 in Lagos. Her performance was one of the highlights of the festival, with the emotional weight o…

…has responded to the allegation that she has an "obvious admiration" for the Olu of Warri, who is married wih kids. Dabota and Diiadem Adeola, both makeup brand owners and former friends, have been dragging themselves and leaking their secrets online. Some of the secrets include allegations of dating married men, getti…

…the surprise decision to hire Peixoto from Portuguese club Gil Vicente to replace Rob Edwards, who was sacked during the close-season, Wolves need a fast start to win back their disgruntled supporters. The early signs were good as the hosts, featuring debutant Kieran Trippier, took the lead in the 18th minute with thei…

…People are no longer spending as much time at mechanics as they used to. The people are aware of what the Tinubu administration is doing in the South-East, and this is the time to show appreciation,” he said. Speaking on the key economic areas where he said the government had performed exceptionally, Ezenwa said Presid…

…post, he accused Dapper of being a "master manipulator" and claimed he had previously warned him about how the situation could end. Shallipopi also took further shots at the music executive, accusing him of manipulating artists and making other allegations against him. He concluded one of his posts by calling Dapper "t…