…The committee, headed by a former governor of Edo State and Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, was given the mandate to verify the ownership status of MOWAA. In the report, Oshiomhole noted that the Edo State Government under the administration of Godwin Obaseki spent a total of N3.8bn of taxpayers’ money on the MOWAA project,…
Nollywood actress and producer, Toyin Abraham has revealed that her husband, Mr Kolawole Ajeyemi, once threatened to leave her if she doesn’t stop smoking. Speaking in a recent episode of The Moraya Show, Abraham disclosed that she was a cigarette addict but gave up the addiction because she didn’t want to lose her mar…
…scored 11 goals in 63 appearances for the Lagos-based club. He played an important role in Ikorodu City promotion to the NPFL in 2024. Oyedokun will team up with former Kwara United defender Matthew Arinze who also moved to the club earlier this week. NPFL: Oyedokun leaves Ikorodu City for Libyan club Al-Afreeki SC
…fuel subsidy if elected in 2027Onanuga argued the subsidy plan conflicts with the Petroleum Industry Act and could undermine Nigeria's growing domestic refining capacityThe presidency questioned how the subsidy would be funded and whether Atiku would seek to amend existing petroleum legislationPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit…
…to rely on intelligence-led policing and community partnerships to detect and prevent violent crimes across the state.Three arrested over murder of seven family members Earlier, Legit.ng reported that three suspects have been arrested over the killing of seven members of a single family in Newark, KwaZulu-Natal, in a c…
…residents of the state. He also expressed sympathy to families of victims of electoral violence recorded before the election. “As we celebrate, we also remember the victims of electoral violence before the election. My heartfelt condolences go to their families and loved ones,” he said. The governor prayed for the repo…
…Government’s rural women empowerment initiative and the distribution of Liquefied Petroleum Gas cylinders in Uyo, the state capital, on Thursday. Eno, who described women’s empowerment as critical to social welfare and a major component of his administration’s ARISE Agenda, said at least 300 women would be selected fro…
…development,” Doro said. The Revised National Migration Policy is the product of a whole-of-government and whole-of-society consultation process coordinated by the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons ,with technical support from the International Organization for Migration . The…
…reveals ambition with Ravenna Ravenna president Ignazio Cipriani played a key role in bringing the former Brazil international to the club and said Ronaldinho was attracted by the project and the opportunity to reconnect with friends. The club hopes the 2002 World Cup winner can make at least one appearance as part of…
…Donald Trump to pay attention to the election, expressing concerns over possible violence and disruption of the electoral process. Meanwhile, days after the election, Wike said Adeleke won because Tinubu allowed the poll to be free and fair. Wike dismissed claims that the Federal Government manipulated the election. He…
…money transfers, stealing vehicles and locking victims up. Amotekun recovered the stolen vehicles. “We also recovered a vehicle used in an attack on our team at midnight to facilitate the criminals’ escape. It was later driven into the forest and abandoned,” he added. Adeleye said suspects were profiled across the Sout…
…obtaining access to these UI funds, Oyewusi subsequently transferred and withdrew the stolen funds through electronic transfers and ATM withdrawals. Oyewusi and his co-conspirators victimized individuals through identity theft, the state workforce authorities through stealing UI funds, and a financial institution by mi…
…of Gombe State. “Her victory brings pride not only to Gombe but to Nigeria as a whole. “I am particularly confident that this feat will inspire numerous young people, especially our girls, to pursue excellence and distinguish themselves in their chosen fields.” Yahaya also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to…
…in pipeline losses and improved security of oil assets. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission’s July report showed that oil losses through pipelines had fallen to historical lows. Nigeria’s combined crude oil and condensate production also rose to approximately 1.735 million barrels per day in June, fol…
…observer organisation, Kimpact Development Initiative, has said 17 election-related violence incidents were recorded across 10 Local Government Areas of Osun State during the August 15, 2026 governorship election, with more than 44 victims recorded. KDI stated that the incidents, which included gunshots, physical assau…
…multiple regions, including Boko Haram and ISWAP attacks in the North-East, bandit violence in the North-West, IPOB separatist activities in the South-East, and kidnapping in the South-West. These crises have claimed thousands of lives and displaced many more.Atiku's security blueprint"What I will do in the first 100 d…
…social protection and access to basic services. “Government will no longer rely solely on assumptions. Development interventions will increasingly be targeted using credible data. Resources will be allocated where they are needed most. Performance will be measured objectively,” he said. The governor urged ministries, d…
…equipment and construction of bridges or alternative crossings where necessary. He condoled with the families of the deceased, the Gorau community, Goronyo Local Government and the people of Sokoto State, while praying for the repose of the victims and urging residents to cooperate with emergency responders as the sear…
…If I win the presidential election, I will restore the subsidy. And anyone who stole Nigeria’s subsidy funds must return the money.” “When I was Vice President, I gave many young Nigerians the opportunity to serve in government. Today, some of them are governors, ministers, directors and hold other important positions.…
…argued that financial responsibility in marriage should not automatically be placed solely on the man. One user said the long-standing expectation that men must be the sole providers while women handle the home has contributed to problems within relationships. Another appeared to reference a recent relationship controv…
…traditional institutions, government and security agencies. The governor condoled with the families of the victims and prayed for the recovery of those injured in the attack.
…allegedly misappropriated. “If elected, I will bring back the oil subsidy, and whoever stole the money must refund it,” he said. Reacting to Atiku’s recent position that he would restore the fuel subsidy if elected, having earlier said in 2022 that he would remove it within his first 100 days in office, Wike said the c…
The International Press Institute has raised the alarm over the growing use of cybercrime laws by Mali’s military authorities to target journalists and suppress critical reporting. The warning followed the imprisonment and prosecution of several Malian journalists over their reports, public comments and criticism of th…
…August 19, 2026, he claimed that Peace ended the relationship after he gave her the "whole world." He further revealed that Peace was the second person to break his heart, saying all he ever wanted was to be loved. "BREAK-UP. I gave you my whole world, and you turned around and walked away like it was nothing. I never…
…of helping him A Tennessee pastor has been sentenced to life in prison without parole after being convicted of r@ping a 5-year-old girl, while his wife was also found guilty of helping facilitate the ab¥se. Benjamin Garlick, 35, was convicted of seven counts of aggravated r@pe of a child, six counts of aggravated s€xua…