…a broader political shift taking place across the state.State APC chairman Mohammed Hassan made the disclosure at a gathering of party leaders and supporters, during which lists bearing the names of roughly 117,000 new members were formally submitted. He said further registrations and defections had lifted the total ab…

Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde's daughter shares lovely video from her engagement Veteran actress and filmmaker, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde's daughter, Meriah, has shared a lovely video from her engagement The 26-year-old apparel product developer who announced her engagement some days ago, took to social media to post video from …

…and this is quite concerning. Allegations of harassment of journalists and obvious partisanship of law enforcement agents were rife. These concerns should be addressed going into the next general elections,” the LP “Election is a civic exercise, not war. For 48 hours leading to the election, Osun State was on the preci…

…@officialABAT."Both posts were removed shortly after they went live, but not before thousands of users had already seen and screenshotted them.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!See the tweet that started the conversation below:Why the Deleted Tweets MatterDavido's family t…

'We Did It!: Davido celebrates as his uncle Ademola Adeleke wins re-election bid (Video) Superstar singer Davido has celebrated the victory of his uncle, Ademola Adeleke, after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared him the winner of the Osun State governorship election. In a video shared on his …

…to freeze funds tied to six people and three bureau de change companies named by the Sanctions CommitteeThe six individuals were designated in June 2025 under Nigeria's Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act over alleged links to ISWAP financing networksOperators who fail to comply with the SEC directive face fines,…

…Davido was visibly overcome with emotion, breaking down as the weight of the victory sank in.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Davido's Reaction to Adeleke's VictoryThe post quickly gained traction online, with fans reacting to both the election result and the Grammy-nomin…

…individuals, women, youth, and Persons Living With Disabilities (PWDs) among the thousands of voters exercising their right to vote. Among the voters was 97-year-old Pa Isaac Adeniran Adesanmi, a great-grandfather who traveled to the NUD Primary School Collation Centre, Unit 1, Ward 4, Ilase-Ijesa, in the Obokun Local…

…"Democracy is at its strongest when we honour the wishes of our people and protect the sanctity of their votes," he said.He closed his message with a direct appeal to residents across the state to keep the peace as the collation process continues."To every Osun citizen: I urge you to remain peaceful, law-abiding, and c…

…with our correspondent, the Country Director of Amnesty International Nigeria, Isa Sanusi, said the PFIPC controversy showed how deeply institutional weaknesses had affected governance in the country. He said, “The incident of the fake government agency is an indictment of the Nigerian government. It is a practical ind…

"They have insulted me because I begged to use their house for a shoot" - Diiadem reacts after Ehi posted their private chat Beauty entrepreneur, Adeola Diiadem has reacted after Ehi shared parts of their private conversation online amid their ongoing public feud. In a video, Diiadem expressed frustration over being in…

…remained committed.” Dickson stressed that the reunion was not convened to discuss partisan politics or any possible alliance between the defunct AD and the NDC. He recalled that the AD was one of the three political parties involved in Nigeria’s transition to democratic rule in 1998 and 1999, describing the party as a…

Man alleged to be a lecturer is str!pped and b£@ten by Unizik students after a female student alleged that he mol€sted A man said to be a lecturer at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Unizik), Awka, Anambra State, was str!pped completely and b€aten up by students after he was accused of molesting a female student. A video…

…included Najeem Salaam of the ADC, Farinloye Olarenwaju of the Action Alliance, Esan Olajide of the African Action Congress, and Adeagbo Opawoye of the African Democratic Party.Also on the ballot were Adesina Adeyemi-Doro of APGA, Saliu Oyelami of the People's Redemption Party, Ogunsakin Olalekan of the Young Progressi…

…stressed that democracy was strongest when the wishes of voters were respected and the sanctity of their votes protected. “Democracy is at its strongest when we honour the wishes of our people and protect the sanctity of their votes,” Adeleke said. He urged Osun residents to remain peaceful, law-abiding and committed t…

…“Democracy is at its strongest when we honour the wishes of our people and protect the sanctity of their votes. To every Osun citizen: I urge you to remain peaceful, law-abiding, and committed to this democratic moment. Let the people's will prevail,” he tweeted. Guber Polls: Osun people speaking with one voice – Gov A…

…Opara (Imo), Ekene Enefe (Anambra), Hadizatu Uwani Mustapha (Borno), Ahmed Waziri Hassan (Adamawa), Bob-Helen Inafa (Bayelsa), Oti Nkechi Linda (Abia), Prof Olusegun Adekunle Wright (Lagos) and Victor Eboigbe (Edo). RMAFC is a constitutional body responsible, among other functions, for monitoring revenue accruals into…

…be treated as an exhibit. The statement added that the Commissioner of Police, Kabir Hassan, had directed the State Criminal Investigation Department to take over the case and ensure a discreet, thorough and professional investigation. The command assured members of the public that anyone found culpable would face the…

#OsunDecides2026: INEC officials and electorates flee as v!olence erupts in Ejigbo Voting has been disrupted in Ejigbo, Osun State, following an outbreak of violence at a polling area during the ongoing governorship election. Video footage shared online by Channels TV shows voters, residents and officials of the Indepe…

Former Senator Shehu Sani has described the political atmosphere surrounding the ongoing Osun State governorship election as one that is heavily stacked against incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke. In a post on his verified X account, Sani noted that several influential figures of the ruling All Progressives Congress (A…

Former Kaduna Central Senator, Shehu Sani, has described the political situation surrounding Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, in the ongoing governorship election as one in which the incumbent is facing a formidable opposition. Sani made the observation in a post on his X handle on Saturday as voters across the st…

…same-faith presidential ticket. He was reacting to comments by an Islamic cleric, Shiekh Sani Yahaya Jingir, who spoke in support of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket. Okonkwo insisted that Muslim and Christians must be accommodated in the presidency as the President and Vice Preside…

…and should serve as a wake-up call to every institution responsible for protecting the sanctity of the ballot,” he said. According to HURIWA, vote-buying should not be treated merely as an isolated offence committed at polling units but as a broader form of electoral corruption capable of distorting political competiti…

Police interrogates Osun Lawmaker over large crowd of voters at private residence Security operatives have interrogated a member of the Osun State House of Assembly, Abiola Ibrahim, after about 146 people were found gathered at a private residence in Ikire on Saturday, the day of the state's governorship election. Ibra…

Nigerian and South African representatives clash at the Commonwealth Conference in Malawi over the xenophobic attacks in South Africa (video) Nigerian and South African lawmakers clashed during a session at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region Conference in Lilongwe, Malawi. The diplomatic dis…