…He also referred to the estimated 35 million Nigerians he said would require food assistance during the 2026 lean season and millions of young people entering the labour market without adequate opportunities. Agada said he accepted the YPP mandate because he believed the party provided a platform where competence, capa…

…had adopted the policies without proper statutory and regulatory authority and on the basis of "anti-immigrant sentiments that it is forbidden from letting influence its decision-making."PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!"USCIS's hold on adjudications cannot be attributed…

…with the relevant parties progress towards a final resolution. The post Geregu bond crisis: Yari digs into pocket to protect investors appeared first on Vanguard News.

…an Upper Area Court in Mararaba Gurku, Nasarawa State, seeking an order compelling his sister-in-law to allow his wife to return to him. Adamu, a resident of Aso, Mararaba Gurku in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, filed the application against Aisha Mohammed, his wife, and Fatima Mohammed, […] The post My…

…seeking the presidency should not rely on proxies or surrogates during the campaign, insisting that those asking Nigerians for their votes must be prepared to engage directly with the electorate. According to him, voters deserve the opportunity to question presidential candidates about their records, plans and capacity…

…Senator Ajibola Basiru, and Hadiza Bala-Usman were named Deputy Secretary and Assistant Secretary. Tinubu, as chairman, will work with a body of advisers made up of Bisi Akande, Segun Osoba, Senator Rochas Okorocha, Senator Abdullahi Adamu and Senator Florence Ita-Giwa. Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Speaker Tajude…

…moved Nigeria closer to something we have discussed for decades but rarely achieved consistently. An election whose winner does not require everyone else to believe they were cheated. That is the real test. A credible democracy does not require universal agreement. The loser does not have to love the result. Supporters…

…N11.289bn if multiplied by 3,763, the total number of polling units. A senior special assistant to Adeleke who spoke with Saturday PUNCH on condition of anonymity on Thursday confirmed the amount but explained that the party did not disburse the money on election day. He also disclosed that each of the canvassers was p…

…power generation within three years as part of measures to address the energy crisis undermining Nigeria’s manufacturing sector. The commitment was disclosed by the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, during a presentation on ‘Industrialisation and Regional Competitiveness: The Role of Power’ at the just-concluded Nigeria…

…met with Minister of Defence Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.) over the growing security crisis in parts of Sokoto State.Tambuwal arrived at the meeting on Thursday, August 20, 2026, alongside Abdussamad Dasuki, who represents the Kebbe/Tambuwal Federal Constituency and serves as Deputy Minority Leader in the House of Repr…

…generating more than N3.5 trillion during the period.This is according to data analysis of the companies' financial results obtained from the Nigerian Exchange.The figures showed continued growth despite persistent inflationary pressure, high energy costs and foreign exchange volatility.Nigerian Breweries led Nigeria’s…

…From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Social Media, Olusegun Dada, shared a video of the meeting

Nollywood stars gathered to pray for veteran actor Taiwo Hassan Ogogo as concerns over his health grewJide Kosoko revealed that First Lady Oluremi Tinubu personally called to express concern over Ogogo's conditionSenator Olamilekan Yayi has been covering all of Ogogo's medical expenses and even explored flying him to I…

…therefore not just moral. It is developmental. In stark contrast, Oladipupo Adebutu’s insistence on keeping executive power within Ogun East, specifically the Remo zone, following Governor Abiodun’s eight-year tenure, flies directly in the face of political equity. Should Adebutu’s bid prevail, it would mean that Ogun…

…dispute as though it is tied to the Osun State governorship election.Imumolen insisted that the two are entirely separate matters.Imumolen backs Tinubu while fighting for Accord leadership. Photo Imumolen>He said the leadership question within Accord is a national legal matter already before the courts and that no elec…

…including the government, operators, investors and passengers, to work together consistently."We call on all stakeholders to sheath their swords and allow the positive steps being taken by the administration to cascade into meaningful gains for the country," the statement concluded.US sends FBI agents after man accused…

…he is legally presumed to be the father of any child she bears. Concluding his analysis, Alieke reiterated that modern DNA testing remains foreign to the core foundations of Nigerian customary and statutory laws. While admissible in court, it is generally treated as a secondary source of evidence that is often subordin…

…Monday Okpebholo. DAILY POST reports that Apostle Kassy Chukwu, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Digital Media, had in a video on Friday, announced that Davido has been banned from performing in Edo over his online altercation with Okpebholo during the Osun State governorship election. Reacting to the an…

…Tinubu’s re-election. According to Wike, the 2027 election is already a “walkover,” insisting that there is little the opposition parties can do. “In the next few weeks, watch what is going to happen. You will see the largest rainbow coalition supporting President Tinubu,” he said. DAILY POST reports that Adeleke, who…

…Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham into his starting 11. Mourinho however insisted that the three stars are not “incompatible”. Madrid begin their new LaLiga season with a trip to Espanyol on Saturday. It would Mourinho’s first competitive game in his second stint as he seeks to end Barcelona’s run of back-to-…

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GistReel Social commentator and businessman Isaac Fayose has reacted to the controversies surrounding the recently concluded Osun State governorship election, lamenting the alleged loss of lives and the huge sums reportedly spent by political parties. Taking to his Instagram page, Fayose claimed that 29 people had lost…

In Osun State, I know a man I raised who is nicknamed "Half Salary" - President Tinubu taunts Aregbesola (video) President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has brought up the "Half Salary" nickname associated with former Osun State Governor Rauf Aregbesola. Tinubu made the remark on Thursday, August 20, 2026 while receiving Osun Stat…

…of laws and regulations, but on their predictability, durability, transparency and consistent application,” the union said. It consequently called for greater stability in Nigeria’s fiscal and regulatory environment, urging government institutions to avoid abrupt policy changes and ensure adequate consultation with ind…

…should be held accountable for how the savings from subsidy removal are used, but insisted that accountability should not mean returning to what he described as an unsustainable system. “President Tinubu should be held accountable for how the savings and additional revenues are used. That accountability is important. B…