Some petty traders around polling units in Ede and its environs recorded brisk sales on Saturday, attributing the increase in patronage to the large turnout of voters during the Osun governorship election. The traders, who spoke in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said the election provided a…

…ICPC, confronted a man who was allegedly counting voters at Akoda Ward 9, Unit 1, in Ede, Osun State, during Saturday's governorship election. The incident, captured in a video shared by TVC News, showed the ICPC official challenging the man over his attempt to keep a record of the number of people present at the polli…

…State House of Assembly candidate in Benue State, Bemgba Iortyom, has called on the Federal Government not to bear the burden of investing in individual businesses by establishing ranches for herders. Iortyom, who made the call in a statement issued on Saturday and made available to journalists in Makurdi, advised the…

…for the first half of 2026 placed Abia at the bottom of all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory combined.VAT is collected incrementally across every stage of the supply chain and is widely regarded as a reliable barometer of commercial activity and consumer spending within a state.

…his repost, a reaction that quickly caught fire among fans.Deji Adeleke Votes Quietly in EdeDeji's appearance at the polls comes as his younger brother, Osun state Governor Ademola Adeleke, hopes to return to office for a second term.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Legit…

…attempt in Ejigbo, Osun State. According to the party’s Publicity Secretary, Abosede Busayo Oluwaseun, the incident occurred at Ward 4, Unit 13, in Ejigbo Local Government Area shortly after Salaam cast his vote. Oluwaseun said the candidate was swiftly taken away by concerned residents who intervened to prevent the si…

…his vote at Ward 10, Unit 13 in Ilesa West Local Government Area, also commended the Federal Government for providing an enabling environment for voters to exercise their franchise. The former lawmaker, however, denied allegations of vote-buying, saying that APC was popular and therefore had no reason to buy votes. He…

…units. Adeleke arrived at his polling unit, Unit 009, Ward 02, Agbogunde Sagba, in Ede North, at about 8:30 a.m. and joined other voters to exercise his franchise. Shortly after voting, the governor accused the All Progressives Congress of attempting to rig the election, alleging that some police personnel were aiding…

…candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts to protect lives and property following recent attacks and kidnappings in parts of Benue State. Obi made the call after visiting Otukpo-Nobi and Efeyi-Ugboju communities, where several residents were…

…the Orimolusi of Ijebu-Igbo and Paramount Ruler of Ijebu-Igbo, Oba Lawrence Jaiyeola Adedeji Adebajo. Stakeholders noted that despite criticisms and doubts expressed by some individuals during the process, the eventual confirmation and installation of Oba Abdul Fatai Balogun by the Ogun State Government brought the pro…

…the African Democratic Congress, ADC, the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, the People Redemption Party, PRP, among others In a statement by one of its conveners, Salihu Lukman, on Friday, the G-100 expressed the optimism of fielding one presidential candidate to wrestle with the All Progressives Congress, APC. Reactin…

…it —Man A businessman, Harisu Yahaya, has told a Grade I Area Court in Kubwa, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), that the devil pushed him into getting his girlfriend, Maryam Muhammad pregnant. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Harisu was responding to a petition filed […] The post I want him to provi…

…and a top Accord Party campaigner were allegedly held at a military cantonment in Ede as of Saturday morningThe council urged Chief of Army Staff Lt-Gen Waidi Shaibu to intervene as Osun voters head to the polls on Saturday, August 15PAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher…

…police, only agencies recognised and established under the Nigerian Constitution and federal law are permitted to carry out security and law-enforcement duties in connection with the election. Vigilante organisations, non-state security groups, and any other unauthorised bodies fall outside that category."Accordingly,…

…African Democratic Congress (ADC) House of Representatives candidate for Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency in Kaduna State. In this interview by our Northern Bureau Chief, MUHAMMAD SABIU, he shares his views on the politics of Southern Kaduna and explains why he believes the ADC stands a better chance of winning […] Th…

Nigeria Democratic Congress 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts to protect lives and property following recent attacks in Benue State. Obi made the call after visiting Otukpo-Nobi and Efeyi-Ugboju communities in Otukpo Local Government Area, where recent att…

…to freedom of association as enshrined in Section 40 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).” Akporeha further argued that there was no provision in the NLC constitution requiring a political support group to obtain approval from the national leadership before operating. He accused NLC…

…although two chieftains in the council said the party had budgeted N10,000 per voter. In Ede, Adeleke’s hometown, Accord started distributing N10,000 to eligible voters as far back as two weeks ago, according to many residents. It was learnt that the party initially asked voters to form groups of 100 and offered each g…

…connections. The BFF Festival, hosted annually in Lagos, Nigeria, by Bola Adetoun Jegede, is described as the world’s biggest friendship festival. The gathering celebrates community, emotional healing and meaningful human connections through conversations, games, networking activities and prizes. The post Nehita Ofure…

…in Anambra State to mobilise support and make RHA structures in their respective federal constituencies and senatorial zones available to APC candidates contesting the January 16, 2027, National Assembly elections. He stressed that an effective grassroots mobilisation network would be critical to securing electoral vic…

…publicly snubs Dapo AbiodunDuring the service, FIRS chairman Dr. Zach Adedeji appeared to step in as a mediator, seemingly attempting to bring the two together in what looked like a reconciliatory gesture. However, when Abiodun approached Ajimobi to exchange greetings, she visibly turned her back on him, refusing to ac…

The federal ministry of youth development announced the NiYA × Cascador Founders Programme, a new initiative targeting early-stage Nigerian entrepreneursSelected founders will go through a four-week intensive programme covering business fundamentals, pitch preparation and one-on-one mentorshipApplications for the progr…

…and service, and should never cost the life of any Nigerian,” he said. He said the Federal Government had taken measures to support a peaceful election, adding that the responsibility of government was to protect both the electoral process and the people. Tinubu further urged all stakeholders to respect the outcome of…

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…(ADC), Atiku Abubakar, on Friday, August 14, personally deposed to an affidavit at the Federal High Court in support of a legal action seeking to disqualify President Bola Ahmed Tinubu from participating in the 2027 presidential election. The suit, instituted alongside the ADC against President Tinubu, the All Progress…