…and conventionsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has listed former Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Adamu as the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate for Nasarawa State, who dumped the ruling All Progressives Con…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has released the final list of candidates for the 2027 National Assembly elections in Kwara State, listing Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and Senator Saliu Mustapha for the Kwara Central senatorial seat and Kolo Baba Jiya for Kwara North amid controversies over the emergen…

…people briefed on the development told Reuters that the blast left multiple people wounded. One witness said an explosion occurred before several injured people were seen lying on the ground inside the airport. More than a dozen ambulances were reportedly dispatched to the airport following the incident. However, Saudi…

…Dr Oyekolade Oyesanya, stated this in a statement made available to our correspondent. Oyesanya explained that the announcement was made by the Ẹkẹta Adiini of Ijebuland, Shaykh Abdul Wahab Oleolo, on behalf of the Chief Imam-in-Council. He said it was intended to remind worshippers of the sanctity of the mosque and th…

The Independent National Electoral Commission included Chinda's name as the APC's governorship candidate for Rivers StateThe development is significant given Chinda's political background and the ongoing power struggle in Rivers StateThe inclusion raises questions about the APC's candidate selection process ahead of th…

…candidates for the February 6, 2027, election in Gombe State, released by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). INEC published the final list of 16 cleared candidates for the election, with Pantami, whose name appeared on the provisional list released on August 29, absent from the updated list. The deve…

…rides after requesting them, asking God to punish them and jokingly calling for thunder to strike those who cancel trips worth ₦1,400. Watch video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial)

…on her 25th birthday. Photo: regina.danielsrally behind Regina DanielsThe support extended well beyond two names.Actress Destiny Etiko wished the actress a speedy recovery, writing: "Quick recovery darling ❤️ Happy blessed birthday to u 😍."TikTok content creator and wife of Peller, Jarvis, added: "Happy Birthday Gina🎂🎊…

…The Court of Appeal in Abuja has backed a Federal High Court order directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise Abdulghani Arobo as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Owo-Ose Federal Constituency in Ondo State.A three-member panel of the appellate court ruled that the l…

…with a missile on Saturday, a diplomatic source told AFP, with dozens reported wounded and a witness describing panic in the terminal. Saudi authorities did not confirm any new attack or evacuation, but one witness reported hearing an explosion while waiting to board a flight, and another said they saw a strike that le…

…reform trajectory. Oyedele said that the positive outlook validated reforms implemented under President Bola Tinubu, including fuel subsidy removal, exchange rate unification and tax reforms. He said that its medium-term ambition was to place the country firmly on the path to investment-grade status. It added that the…

…that people should be allowed to move freely to earn their daily bread. It also extended its condolences to the Nigeria Police Force and the family of a police officer reportedly killed along Kwi Road on Thursday. The association called on security agencies to investigate the attacks, apprehend those responsible and en…

US Vice-President JD Vance has said he would not watch the proposed livestream of the execution of Nidal Hasan, the former Army psychiatrist who killed 13 people at Fort Hood military base in Texas in 2009. Reuters reported on Friday, October 9, 2026, that Vance questioned whether the livestream would go ahead, despite…

…carried out by the Department of Quality Assurance in the Ministry of Education, underscores the government’s determination to ensure that all schools operate within the law and provide children with properly authorised and monitored learning environments,” the statement read.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience…

…health struggle, choosing her 25th birthday to address fans who had noticed her extended absence from social media.In a birthday video posted to her Instagram page on Saturday, October 10, 2026, Regina Daniels appeared seated in a wheelchair as she marked what she called her "Silver Jubilee." Nollywood actress Regina D…

…agencies to actPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Imo State has formally written to the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force, raising an alarm over what it described as a fraudulent APC senatorial primar…

…be seen playing the road with passengers, else serious sanctions are applied against offenders,”he said. Nsan testified that he has seen the effects of the weekly fast as he, including his colleagues, have hardly encountered serious negative incidents in the course of his work. The DPO of Ikom Town, CSP Abdulrahman Lag…

…to 5.2 per cent. The FT reported that about 15 universities were believed to have suspended recruitment from Pakistan entirely this year, citing figures from the higher education sector. Vice-chancellor of the University of Sunderland, Sir David Bell, said the increase in visa refusals had prompted universities to take…

…retailers.In a viral video circulating on social media, the traders said they operate under an association and argued that the Chinese nationals had no right to sell directly to consumers at prices below those charged by local traders.The development comes weeks after some Nigerian public figures criticised Igbo trader…

…Musk's former wife, Justine Wilson, has spoken about his estrangement from their transgender daughter, Vivian Wilson, alleging that he viewed her transition as the "death of a child".In the upcoming documentary Musk, Justine said Vivian was hurt by her father's public claim that he had lost her to the "woke mind virus"…

…seaport inefficiencies as another significant burden, particularly for businesses dependent on imports and exports. "Port inefficiency remains a significant 'hidden tax' on investment," it said.According to the department, Lekki Deep Seaport handled $9.6 billion in trade in 2025 while operating at 50 per cent capacity,…

…was arrested in East Pennsboro Township, Pennsylvania, on September 27 for alleged indecent exposure and disorderly conduct. He pleaded guilty to the disorderly conduct charge. Chimaobim Adedayo Igbojekwe | DHS website “ICE subsequently arrested him on October 1, following his conviction,” the statement said. The DHS s…

…Nigerian entertainer Charly Boy shared an emotional message for his wife after she underwent major surgeryCharly Boy said his wife already has to relearn how to walk following the procedure, urging her to take the process one step at a timeThe singer called on his followers to send well-wishes to his wife as she begins…

…have their visa applications rejected. About 15 universities are believed to have suspended recruitment from Pakistan this year, while data from visa-processing company Enroly suggests that refusal rates at almost half of universities exceed the five per cent threshold. Sir David Bell, vice-chancellor of the University…

Nigerian universities have been urged to move away from dependence on government allocations and embrace capital formation, investment and ownership through the capital market. The call was made at the University of Ibadan Alumni Association Annual Public Service Lecture held on Friday in Ibadan. The lecture was themed…