…growing support across Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America, as the international race to succeed António Guterres enters a new phase. Dr Jenny Clarence, Chief of Global Outreach for the Akasoba Duke-Abiola United Nations Secretary-General Campaign, made the claim in a statement on Thursday, citing networks affiliat…

…officer declared Uzodimma the winner with 230,464 votesThe case raises a constitutional question over whether Uzodimma, whose tenure as governor runs to January 2028, can legally contest the 2027 senatorial electionPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google fee…

…“And you did a very good mobilization with your team. Very good job.” Speaking with journalists at the end of his meeting with President Tinubu, Governor Adeleke said he came to thank the President, whom he described as the father of the nation. He said: “Yeah, that is why I’m here to thank Mr. President, the father of…

…support and solidarity, I led the coordination and formal submission of National Democratic Congress, NDC, candidates across the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory. “Working closely with the National Working Committee, NWC, and candidates at all levels, the exercise was successfully concluded today, T…

…were documented through its Election Day Data Room, established to coordinate and analyse reports from accredited observers deployed across the state. In its post-election analysis conference in Abuja on Thursday, KDI Executive Director, Bukola Idowu, said the violence disrupted voting at Iroyin Ayo Open Space, Ward El…

…and were anxiously awaiting news of their relatives.A senior official from the National Emergency Management Agency, who identified himself as Alhaji Ibrahim, said personnel had been mobilised and were heading to the scene to support the operation.Calls for safer waterway transportThe African Democratic Congress govern…

…Thursday following the signing of a Sub-lease and Operations Agreement between the National Iron Ore Mining Company, Itakpe, and Premium Steel and Mines Limited. The agreement is expected to address one of the major requirements for restarting the integrated steel plant: sustainable access to iron ore. The development…

…but that they were coping. His uncle then asked whether he had completed his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), prompting the man to reveal that he had contacted him because he needed a favour. “I need 19 million naira to start up a business here so I can support and my siblings,” the man wrote. ‘You Mean to Tell Me…

…for the proscribed group and sought guidance on how to manufacture explosives, the criminal complaint shows. Bowie told the informant that she would “make it a point to have picnics by the capital to observe” and learn about security measures, the complaint alleges. She added to the informant on an encrypted messaging…

…State, during the CBN Fair. Sidi Ali attributed the improvement in the country’s external reserves and other economic indicators to sustained monetary policy tightening, increased transparency in the foreign exchange market, and growing investor confidence. She said the foreign reserves had exceeded the CBN’s annual ta…

Former Cross River Governor and PRP presidential candidate, Donald Duke, has recounted how former military Head of State, Ibrahim Babangida, allegedly warned former President Olusegun Obasanjo against trusting his then deputy, Atiku Abubakar, during political tensions ahead of the 2003 presidential election. Duke’s acc…

…Atiku said the failure to settle the veterans, despite Nigeria's substantial national resources, was the result of deliberate diversion and theft of public funds, a pattern he said he intended to break.Peter Obi, who resigned from the Labour Party and was ratified as the NDC presidential candidate in May 2026, is among…

…gathering attended by dignitaries and congregants dressed in white and traditional attire. Davido’s uncle spotted dancing in white garment church, stirring reactions online. >Davido's uncle is seen dancing and participating in a procession, drawing considerable attention online.White Garment Church Video Goes ViralThe…

…Future (BYF) policy framework, the Katsina State Economic Development Strategy, national development frameworks, the African Union’s Agenda 2063 and the Sustainable Development Goals. On security, Radda said the situation had improved considerably in many parts of the state through collaboration among the government, s…

…16 passengers. Rufai said the rescue team comprised local divers, officials of the National Emergency Management Agency, the State Emergency Management Agency and the Police. He said, “Forty-six corpses have so far been recovered, while 15 persons were rescued alive. The rescue team, comprising local divers, NEMA, SEMA…

"Some women don't love their husbands, they just love the provision" - Media personality, Diaryof9jagirl Media personality, Diaryof9jagirl, has called out women who, according to her, only value their husbands because of what they provide for them. She argued that some women stop loving, respecting or showing patience…

…organizations (CSOs), and ethnic youth groups on Thursday urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to strengthen the use of technology in Nigeria’s electoral process to protect the votes of citizens ahead of the 2027 general elections The post 2027: Opposition parties, CSOs task INEC on stronger techn…

…and property in the state. He assured residents that the government would “adopt additional strategies and strengthen existing security measures to prevent further attacks on vulnerable communities.” The governor said the attack occurred shortly after the state government and security agencies reviewed the state’s secu…

…dreams. For the young athletes, however, the experience offered something more personal. Champions Meeting History They are used to the sound of the starter’s gun, the roar of the crowd and the feeling of crossing the finish line. But inside Y’ello Street, the MTN Champs winners encountered another kind of journey. A j…

…Attack on Tertiary Institutions by Terrorist and Bandit Gangs,” the DSS said criminal groups were shifting their focus from primary and secondary schools to universities and other tertiary institutions. According to the Service, the institutions could be targeted because of the concentration of students, academic and n…

…system aims to improve logistics, e-commerce, emergency response and national planning for better service deliveryIntegration with national identity databases will enhance government planning and infrastructure development across NigeriaPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Oparada…

…report named Abubakar over money laundering concerns but did not result in any criminal charges against himPAY 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 policy, and international issues A post circulating…

The first 20 deportees landed at Roberts International Airport near Monrovia on Thursday under a new US-Liberia agreementLiberia's justice minister said most deportees committed migration-related violations and can apply for asylum in the countryThe 1,200 migrants expected include nationals from Africa, North America,…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has disclosed that a precursor chemical used in the production of fentanyl was discovered during the dismantling of a methamphetamine laboratory in a deep forest in Ogun State. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that has driven a wave of overdose deaths in the United States…

GistReel A US criminal judge has warned smartphone users that deleting messages, social media posts and other information from their phones does not necessarily mean the data is permanently gone. Judge Kelly, a criminal judge in Dallas County, Texas, shared the warning in a video while educating viewers about the crimi…