…Makinde, who are the presidential candidates of the African Democratic Congress and the Nigeria Democratic Congress respectively. President Bola Tinubu, who is seeking re-election on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, was represented at the ceremony by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sena…

United States Congressman Riley Moore has said the US Department of State cannot lift Nigeria’s designation as a Country of Particular Concern over continued attacks on Christians in the country’s Middle Belt. Moore, a Republican representing West Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District, stated this on Tuesday in a post…

…bold structural reforms, which it noted are establishing the groundwork for Nigeria’s long-term economic growth. HAI cited key policy interventions, including petroleum sector reforms that ended fuel scarcity, greater foreign exchange market stability, increased foreign reserves, local government autonomy, police refor…

…He said both groups had agreed to work together to strengthen democracy and provide Nigerians with a credible alternative ahead of the 2027 elections. “We had just had a successful meeting and in the meeting we concluded that this is the consummation of the alliance partnership, working together of the Minority Caucus…

The Nigerian equities market extended its bearish run on Tuesday as renewed sell-offs in banking stocks dragged the benchmark index lower, wiping N544.48 billion from investors’ wealth. The Nigerian Exchange All-Share Index declined by 0.35 per cent to close at 241,611.23 points, moderating its year-to-date return to 5…

…slight decline in headline inflation did not reflect the reality faced by millions of Nigerians struggling to afford basic food items. The ADC National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, stated this in a press statement issued on Tuesday. The party was reacting to the latest inflation figures released by the…

…exception,” he stated. The directive comes amid growing concerns over mob attacks across Nigeria, including the reported killing of 25-year-old University of Jos graduate Ibrahim Mbaya, popularly known as Ibee, in Jos. Disu urged Nigerians to hand suspected criminals over to law enforcement rather than taking the law i…

GistReel A Nigerian lady has sparked discussions online after comparing the financial realities of Nigerian market traders with those of some corporate workers. The young woman, identified on X as @ChisomAgbafor, shared her observation about Nigerian market traders and questioned the common perception of who is conside…

…Congress National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda. The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, and Omoyele Sowore of the African Action Congress signed the accord in person. Other parties that participated in the signing ceremony, organised by the National Peace Committee, included the Labour P…

…and Ondo States, if left unchecked, could create an undue pressure that could threaten Nigeria's fragile democracy. While commending Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, political parties and the people of Osun for the peaceful conduct of the governorship election, Jonathan stressed that…

…Coal and Davido trade words after Davido reveals why their unreleased song never dropped Nigerian music stars Wande Coal and Davido have exchanged words online after Davido spoke about a song they recorded together that was never officially released. Davido recently explained why his verse on Wande Coal's viral "Come M…

The more bills you pay, the less romantic you become - Singer Flavour says Nigerian high-life singer, Chinedu Okoli, popularly known as Flavour, has argued that people become less romantic when their financial responsibility increases. "The more bills you pay, the less romantic you become," he wrote on his Instagram st…

…period begins, saw ₦325 million shared among 6,500 women across 13 local government areasNigerians online are calling on the EFCC to investigate the incident over possible naira abuse violations under Nigerian lawPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!…

…as a presidential candidate.Atiku Abubakar speaks during a political engagement in Nigeria. Photo: FB/AtikuAbubakarImagesHow Tinubu's Bid to Join Atiku's Ticket FailedAccording to Atiku, Tinubu had initially promised to back him for the presidential ticket. After he secured it, five emissaries arrived at his door — amo…

…to my campaign for the Kogi East Senatorial District, where I am the candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC.” Ameh said his resignation did not affect his support for the NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, whom he described as “My leader.” He said, “I humbly accept any individual appointed by my leader t…

…attorney, Jeanine Pirro, four additional days to release the drug-trafficking records of Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu. According to Dr Von Batten-Montague-York, who disclosed the development in a post on X, Judge Howell noted that the case had been pending for more than three years. It will be recalled that Pirro h…

A fresh legal battle has erupted over the Enugu North Senatorial District ticket of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC. The development comes as Bishop Ossai Okwudili, popular known as Oscar, is asking the Federal High Court in Abuja to nullify the alleged substitution of his name with that of Rt. Hon. Asadu Patrick…

…intimidation, saying nobody had a monopoly on what he called “madness”. “We are all Nigerians and nobody have the monopoly of madness. I’ve said this many times. How can anybody give instruction for Peter Obi not to campaign in any state in Nigeria?” He argued that Nigerians should not remain silent if political rights…

…as a ceremonial opportunity for candidates to socialise. “This is an opportunity to let Nigerians know who the presidential candidates are and their disposition towards peaceful elections. “It has become a ritual of sorts. We’re going to finish signing the peace accord, and you will hear about violence propelled by the…

…Agency has dismantled an international cocaine trafficking cartel that allegedly used Nigeria as a transit hub for moving illicit drugs to the United Kingdom, other parts of Europe and Asia. The agency also arrested the alleged Nigerian arrowhead of the syndicate, a self-styled luxury goods dealer and social media infl…

…never support Tinubu" Dino Melaye shares reasons Dino Melaye, a former member of the Nigerian senate, has shared reasons he will "never" support the President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The politician is member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), having officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (P…

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on political actors to ensure that no Nigerian loses their life because of an election, urging candidates to conduct issue-based campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obi spoke on Tuesday on arrival at the signing of the Nat…

…stayed with me, fed and bought things for me. Drank garri during her first pregnancy - Nigerian man praises his wife A Nigerian man, Onyebuchi Lawrence Kalu, has praised his wife for her unwavering love and support when he was poor, living in one room, and earning N20k as a teacher, noting that she had chances to leave…

…alleged mob attacks across the country. He made reference to relevant provisions of Nigerian law, stressing that those who participate in mob attacks could face serious criminal charges. "Anybody who assaults or summarily executes a suspected criminal in the name of mob action is guilty of murd£r. And the punishment fo…

Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, has condemned what he described as an emerging trend in political conduct, where governors and other political leaders from outside a state attempt to influence the outcome of off-cycle elections. Jonathan made the remark in a statement on Tuesday while reacting to the outc…