…the Akwanga Local Government Area of the state. In a press statement made available to journalists in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, he explained that the rescue followed a distress call reporting that suspected kidnappers were operating around Megona Filling…

…is selective. If one rally receives protection while another faces disruption, or journalists and campaign workers fear association with certain candidates, democratic space contracts. Incumbency presents another challenge. Office naturally brings visibility, but danger begins when governing and campaigning become indi…

…The Commissioner of Police, Usman Jibrin, gave the warning on Monday while briefing journalists after the State Security Council meeting chaired by the Deputy Governor, Alhaji Idi Barde Gubana, in Damaturu. Jibrin said the meeting reviewed the security situation across the state and adopted new strategies to strengthen…

…Officer of the command, Sunday Eitokpah, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Monday in Calabar. The statement read, “The Cross River State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the alleged attempted rape of a 12-year-old girl in the Thomas Henshaw area of Calabar. The su…

…Kudu State Constituency in Kano State. Media organisations interested in deploying journalists and other relevant personnel to cover the elections are required to apply through the portal. The commission said the portal would close at midnight on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, stressing that there would be no extension of…

…of the party, Senator Ajibola Bashiru, issued the disclaimer in a statement released to journalists in Abuja. Checks revealed that the Senator representing Ogun West, Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, had emerged as the consensus candidate at the primary conducted in the state. Further checks revealed that Hunye had on Saturd…

…press freedom advocates, with RSF continuing to press for the release of the two French journalists. by Linda Ikeji at 23/08/2026 11:29 PM | Share this Story

…signed by the senator’s Media Adviser, Chief Kayode Odunaro, and made available to journalists on Sunday, Adeola described Hassan’s death as “a monumental loss to the creative and entertainment industry.” He stressed that the actor’s death was a loss to his family, Ogun State and Nigeria as a whole. “I am greatly sadde…

…have been effectively discharged.” The statement, read in part: “Voters, journalists and civil-society organisations cannot effectively scrutinise political financing if the applicable limits are not easily accessible or if there is no publicly known mechanism for monitoring compliance.” “The increasing monetisation of…

…The State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Paul Ogwuche, disclosed this to journalists in Makurdi on Saturday. Ogwuche said the approval was given at the State Executive and Security Council meeting held on Friday at the Government House, Makurdi. The commissioner said the funding further demonstrated the…

…Thursday when Governor Adeleke visited him at the Presidential Villa. But speaking with journalists on Friday, the APC candidate, who appealed to his supporters to remain peaceful, maintained that a position would be taken after a thorough examination of the official results of the election. He also called on Governor…

…governorship contest to the Accord Party's Governor AdelekeThe APC candidate spoke to journalists after he met with the president at Aso RockPAY 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 intern…

…Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Wike made the remark while speaking with journalists in Abuja on Friday about the visit of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to his residence on Thursday. The FCT minister claimed that Adeleke was now on the side of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and suggested that…

…petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027. Alfindiki, in a statement made available to journalists in Kano on Friday, said Nigerians deserve clear answers on how a renewed subsidy regime would be financed without putting more pressure on government finances. His reaction followed Atiku’s recent promise to restore the…

…comprising the Newspaper Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria, the Nigeria Union of Journalists, the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria and the Guild of Corporate Online Publishers. The petition raised concerns over market dominance, alleged unauthorised scraping and commercial use of copyrighted news content for tra…

…closed doors and both Olopoeyan and Adegoke did not disclose the issues discussed to journalists, it was gathered that the issues of discussion will not be unconnected with the 2027 Governorship race in the Pace-Setter State. Both Olopoeyan and Adegoke were political allies in the days of the Peoples Democratic Party b…

…“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…

…shifting position on fuel subsidy. Wike, who spoke while responding to questions from journalists during an inspection of ongoing road projects in the territory, dismissed suggestions that Atiku belongs among the frontrunners for the 2027 poll, insisting that only the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), P…

…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 the authorities. The IPI Africa Programme Lead, Nom…

…policymakers and community stakeholders from across the country. Addressing journalists in Umuahia on Thursday, the 11th National Amirah of FOMWAN, Dr Sumaye Fadimatu Hamza, said the theme reflected the realities of the country and the need for collective action to address challenges confronting Nigerians. She said Nig…

…governorship primary and reposition the APC ahead of the 2027 elections. Speaking with journalists shortly after the meeting, Yilwatda described reconciliation within the party as a continuous process, while stressing that unity among members would be critical to the APC’s ambition of reclaiming Oyo State from the ruli…

…of her legal case challenging her potential deportation and detention. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 after the Cape Town Regional Court postponed the case, she reminded the public that she was born in the country. The former beauty queen said she remained confident in the South African judicial…

…the outcome of the 2027 presidential election. Atiku stated this while speaking with journalists on Wednesday, amid reports that Obasanjo had declined to endorse his presidential ambition. Responding to the former president’s position, Atiku said he was not concerned about whether Obasanjo endorsed him, recalling the r…

…would be charged to court as soon as investigation is completed. In an interview with journalists, the suspect admitted to the crime. "I defiled a young boy, I was drunk when the incident happened. Alcohol pushed me commit the crime," he said. "I am a family man; it was the devil that pushed him to commit the crime." H…

…in the state, Mr Alphonsus Ogar Eba. Cobham spoke during his maiden interaction with journalists in Calabar, where he said Eba’s removal followed allegations of financial impropriety, maladministration and failure to meet some obligations to members of the party’s State Working Committee. Eba, who served as APC chairma…