…of the security situation in the community. Faniyan, who commiserated with the traditional council elders, the Local Government Chairman and residents of Mangu, vowed that the perpetrators of the attack would be identified, arrested and prosecuted. He said the Police Command would deploy all constitutional means at its…

…only candidate showing the capacity to match President Bola Tinubu locally and internationally. Posting on X, he wrote: “Atiku steps down now and opposition momentum dies totally – an election with the incumbent as contestant is a different ballgame from a transition election. “2027 is beyond Atiku. Atiku himself is th…

…partiesPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over nine years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.Lafia, Nasarawa state - Abdullahi Sule, governor of Nasarawa, has said the All Progress…

…and Strategy, Maj.-Gen. Olufemi Akinjobi (retd.), urged political parties to place national interest above partisan advantage. He called on political candidates to recognise that political competition was not warfare and should not be treated as such. His words: “No security architecture, regardless of how sophisticate…

National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has urged politicians holding elective offices to show sincerity to the Nigerian electorate by redeeming pledges made during campaigns. Professor Yilwatda made the appeal on Tuesday in his remarks shortly after receiving the Blueprint Newsp…

…that would prioritise the welfare and security of the people. “This is not about personal interest. We are responding to the yearnings of our people. They want leadership that will listen to them, protect them and improve their living conditions,” he said. Taloka added that many APC supporters in Goronyo had become dis…

The Imole Campaign Council, TICC, has commenced the final stage of documenting victims of election-related violence recorded before, during and immediately after the Osun State Governorship Election. The council, in a statement issued in Osogbo on Tuesday by its spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, extended its sympathies…

The United States has imposed sanctions on International Criminal Court President, Tomoko Akane, and senior trial lawyer, Abdoulaye Seye, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday, escalating the Trump administration’s campaign against the Hague-based court. Akane, a Japanese judge who heads the ICC, and Seye, a S…

…lifestyle suspected drug dealer flaunted online before his arrest by NDLEA The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) earlier today, announced the arrest self-styled luxury goods dealer and social media influencer, Afolabi Kazeem Michael, popularly known as "KC Luxury," over his alleged role as the arrowhead of…

…Mutairu Omowunmi Tawa and Faith Chukwujeku were separately arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on one-count charge each. The charge against Mutairu Omowunmi Tawa reads: "That you, Mutairu Omowunmi female, on or about 25th of July, 2026, at Salamagic Event Ce…

Media personalities rally behind Davido amid Wande Coal exchange, say singer did nothing wrong Media personalities have weighed in on the ongoing exchange between singer Davido and Wande Coal, with some arguing that Davido did not say anything disrespectful to warrant the backlash. Media personality Do2dtun first quest…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said the limited time left in his tenure will not stop his administration from delivering quality projects that will improve the lives of residents. Fubara said his administration would continue to provide critical infrastructure and address pressing development needs befor…

Political parties, presidential and National Assembly candidates on Tuesday signed the First National Peace Accord on issue-based campaigns for the 2027 general elections. The parties and the candidates pledged to shun violence, hate speech, personal attacks, misinformation and other forms of conduct capable of undermi…

…country’s Middle Belt. Moore, a Republican representing West Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District, stated this on Tuesday in a post on his X handle. He was reacting to the latest attack in Plateau State, where gunmen killed at least 24 people in a community in Mangu Local Government Area. “This is exactly why the @Sta…

…running despite the ruling All Progressives Congress APC indicating that it is still finalizing its structures and comprehensive nationwide campaign plan. Clarifying the party’s stance on the legal window set by the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, had noted…

…of the House Minority Caucus, led by the Minority Leader, Fred Agbedi, at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. The meeting was part of consultations by the G100 ahead of its proposed Summit of Opposition Political Parties scheduled for August 31. The initiative comes amid growing concerns among opposition politicians…

…Tantalizer, R. T. Briscoe and Regal Insurance, while Red Star Express, Transnational Express, Meyer, Chellarams and Fortis Global Insurance led the decliners. Sectoral performance was largely negative, with the banking sector recording the biggest decline of 1.82 per cent. The consumer goods and oil and gas sectors als…

…faced by millions of Nigerians struggling to afford basic food items. The ADC National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, stated this in a press statement issued on Tuesday. The party was reacting to the latest inflation figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), which showed that headline…

…6:12 pm on Tuesday. At the time of his arrival, the Minister of Information and National Orientation was reportedly meeting with the President. The agenda of the meeting has not been disclosed. Tuesday’s meeting comes hours before the official commencement of campaigns on August 19 ahead of the 2027 elections, as annou…

…investigations using available forensic and intelligence tools. The IGP warned that criminal liability could extend beyond those who physically attack victims. According to him, people who mobilise crowds, incite violence, film and circulate footage, or prevent police officers from intervening could also face criminal…

…that some employees with seemingly attractive salaries still struggle with their personal expenses and may find it difficult to support a family. ‘So who exactly is poor?’ – Lady Asks The lady pointed out that earning a high salary does not necessarily translate into financial comfort, particularly when living expenses…

Presidential candidates and national chairmen of major political parties on Tuesday signed the first National Peace Accord ahead of the 2027 general elections in Abuja. The accord was signed on behalf of President Bola Tinubu by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, alongside the All Progress…

…on states during off-cycle elections. Jonathan made the call in a statement personally signed by him in Abuja on Tuesday, August 18. The former President warned that the practice witnessed during recent governorship elections in Osun, Ekiti and Ondo States, if left unchecked, could create an undue pressure that could t…

…why his verse on Wande Coal's viral "Come My Way" snippet never made it to the final release. According to him, Wande reached out to him to record a verse for the song, but he expected the track to be released first before Davido's version was later released as a remix. Wande Coal, however, challenged Davido's account,…

…letters asking for confirmation that he had been the speeding driver. The two criminal cases culminated in hearings on two days last week, when Scholes was handed a six-month driving ban and ordered to pay fines, costs, and court fees totalling £1,472. A court official said Scholes, who was prosecuted in private hearin…