…and by citizens who have served this state in different
capacities.” He, however, commended the Oyebanji administration for what he described as its enviable and laudable achievements, saying, “The
work
that
has already been done by the administration had brought about improvements in fiscal transparency and au…

…PDP in the racePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of candidates approved to contest the 2027 Oyo state governorship election, with 16 candidates from 16 different political parties making the cut.The list,…

…gains depend on gas, plants and grid infrastructureGenCos warn fresh arrears could undermine progress, as NBET prepares another phase of the ₦4 trillion debt-reduction programmePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Pascal Oparada is a journalist with…

…Awujale selection process Legit.ng earlier reported that the Ogun State government suspended the process for selecting a new Awujale of Ijebuland, halting ongoing moves by kingmakers to nominate a candidate for the revered traditional stool.The decision marks the second intervention by the state authorities since the s…

…alleged that the elderly woman returned to the illicit drug trade after her release. “Undeterred, the notorious old woman promptly returned to the criminal trade and escalated the scale by setting up a drug joint where she harbours dangerous characters,” the statement added. In another operation, NDLEA operatives at th…

…on the grave of her stepson's late wife. The report stated that the woman was apprehended by villagers, and when confronted, she allegedly admitted to the act, claiming the deceased had been appearing to her in her dreams to torment her, and that pouring faeces on the grave was an attempt to stop the torment. She, howe…

…water from the Zambezi River. It was gathered that four days after losing 22 year old Monde Pelekelo, who was attacked and dragged into the Zambezi River by a crocodile, another family member, 20 year old Sikwezi Pelekelo, met a similar fate at the same spot in Sokoto Village, Sioma District. At about 3pm on Wednesday,…

…depot prices climbed across Lagos, Warri, Port Harcourt and Calabar during the week ended Friday, October 9, 2026.The depot intelligence figures reviewed showed widespread increases between October 5 and October 9, with petrol reaching ₦1,370 per litre in Calabar. Diesel also became more expensive at several location…

…a US citizen and injuring more than 300 othersSaudi civil aviation authorities suspended airport operations and later extended the closure by 24 hours as countries warned their citizens to stay awayUS President Donald Trump said he was evaluating whether America should join Saudi strikes against the Houthi rebels behin…

…travel approaching, a little flexibility could help travellers keep their spending under control.1. Travel before December 14, if possible.Those who can arrange their leave or family visits earlier may find more affordable flights. For example, Lagos to Enugu was listed at ₦104,000 on December 11, compared with ₦32…

Former Senator Shehu Sani has advised candidates omitted from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) lists to stop pursuing legal battles, saying they risk wasting money, time and energy. Sani made the appeal in a post on X on Saturday, following a Supreme Court ruling that enabled INEC to exclude some ca…

…me a lesson about the benefits of success :) , and about human nature. I never responded.'

…October 8 and 10, 2026. "In its unrelenting efforts on the fight against s3xual and gender-based violence (SGVB) across the State, the Bauchi State Police Command has arrested four male suspects for separate offences of r@pe, defilement and s3xual exploitation of minors and a vulnerable person across Ningi, Katagum, Sh…

Bendel Insurance have confirmed the return of goalkeeper, Joshua Baba ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, Matchday 8 fixture against Sporting Lagos. The return comes after the club declared Baba absent without official leave (AWOL). He had failed to report for duty after an approved recovery period. T…

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has called for a fundamental mindset shift and strategic reorientation among Ndigbo across the country and in the Diaspora, emphasising a transition from “fragmented individual hustle” to structured collective institutions. Soludo said Ndigbo were succeeding as individuals…

…3. 2027: Protest, relief as INEC releases final candidates’ list The Independent National Electoral Commission’s release of the final candidates’ list for the 2027 general elections has generated mixed reactions. Among the prominent opposition figures reportedly missing from the list are former minister Isa Pantami and…

…roads serving Ondo State and other parts of the region. NANS President, Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, who led the delegation, said thousands of students travelled daily along the routes to their respective institutions, making their condition a major concern for students’ welfare, safety and access to education. “These roa…

…the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the NDC, had been conducting party activities independently. This included selling nomination forms, conducting a screening exercise, and holding a primary without the involvement of the official state, local government, or ward structures."People from Labour and APGA are the on…

…and law enforcement authorities to disrupt illegal supply networks and prosecute offenders. “Our enforcement operations are aimed at dismantling illegal supply chains, preventing prohibited products from reaching the Nigerian market, and ensuring that offenders are brought to justice,” NAFDAC said. The agency explained…

…embarrassing experience. It started with a knock on my gate at about 5 am. My wife responded, and a woman asked to see her. My wife told her it was too early and asked if she wanted to buy something from the shop. She said no, that she wanted to see her. The knocking continued, and I noticed that it was no longer just…

…to Lagos. They heard it. A tortured, rattling roar, like metal begging for mercy. “It sounded like the engine was coughing blood,” one fisherman told me at the edge of the swamp. “We looked up and saw it wobbling. It was coming down on our heads.” Where to die Residents said the aircraft was already in trouble long bef…

…sustained varying degrees of injuries. “This is one attack too many. I unequivocally condemn the senseless killing, displacement and continued persecution of innocent citizens in their ancestral homes. “The people of Ukum I (Ngenev) deserve to live in peace, cultivate their farmlands and pursue their legitimate means o…

…Erie included two young children and a woman who was eight months pregnant. Police responded Friday evening to reports of shots fired and discovered two women dead in the street, Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah told reporters. Video evidence showed the pair arriving at the residence appearing distressed, then attempting t…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of the 2027 governorship candidates, with the names of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship hopefuls Isa Pantami and Ladi Adebutu conspicuously absent from the list. In a list of candidates released today, October 10, the names of M…

…repeatedly applying for visasOther Nigerian celebrities, including Gbenro Ajibade, Tunde Ednut, Apama Nolly and Ashabi Olorisha, have also celebrated becoming US citizensPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Relocating abroad has become a dream for ma…