…was lacking, as there was too much bickering, greed and a strong inclination towards personal aggrandisement within the body of Christ. He emphasised that for unity to thrive, there must be sacrifice, love and acceptance of one another, regardless of denominational differences, to enable the Church to continually make…
…for INEC staff. He said competitive remuneration was critical to retaining skilled personnel and sustaining efficiency, noting that the commission had lost some experienced staff to migration due to poor pay. He said better welfare would boost morale and strengthen public trust in election outcomes. The Chairman furthe…
…Deron Lewis-Payne, in the United States has been sentenced to more than 10 years in prison after using ChatGPT while planning an armed bank robbery in Omaha, Nebraska. Lewis-Payne was sentenced to 121 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to bank robbery and brandishing a firearm during a crime of violence, th…
…two locally made firearms, ammunition and other exhibits. According to the spokeaperson of the command, SP Damiel Ndukwe, the operation followed credible intelligence received at about 1:30 a.m. on August 18, 2026, while the operatives were on crime-prevention patrol along the Port Harcourt Expressway, Enugu, concernin…
…that terrorists are exploiting crowdfunding and accounts linked to deceased persons to move funds, to sharp disagreements among 2027 presidential contenders over insecurity and fuel subsidy, fresh US military training for Nigerian troops, a court battle over the stalled selection of a new Awujale, and protests over Gov…
…of Reps ticket - Aisha Yesufu Human rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, has stated the reason she declined the House of Representatives ticket offered her under the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, for the 2027 general elections.In an interview on Symfoni TV, Yesufu said her decision to reject the offer was…
…transaction alerts. It said pre-registered SIM cards, numbers registered to deceased persons and SIMs linked to gender-based proxies were being used to break the connection between bank accounts, SIM cards and Bank Verification Numbers. “Terrorist facilitators use phone numbers for mobile banking or account alerts that…
…deployed to ensure their immediate arrest and prosecution,” he said. The Police Spokesperson further noted that the operation was conducted in collaboration with the military, local vigilante groups, and hunters, with sustained bush-combing operations to apprehend the criminals. “The Command urges members of the public…
…a stadium, a campaign permit mysteriously delayed, billboard charges raised beyond reasonable reach, state media favouring incumbents, or security rules applied firmly to one party and leniently to another. Individually, such incidents may appear administrative. Collectively, they can alter the character of an election…
…firearms and recovered six firearms and weapons-manufacturing tools. The police spokesperson said the suspect was arrested on Sunday following credible intelligence. He added that four locally made Dane guns and two single-barrel guns were recovered from the suspect, who was reportedly cooperating with investigators, a…
"Not every relationship needs to be revisited. Learn your lesson and move on" - Actress Ireti Doyle advises Actress Ireti Doyle has advised people against constantly revisiting failed relationships and situations in search of closure. In a video shared online, the actress questioned the need to keep analysing past rela…
Police arrest 15 suspects for attacking, k!lling Edo security personnel The Edo State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the fatal st@bbing of an Edo State Security Network (ESSN) personnel in Ewatto, Esan South East Local Government Area of the state. The command also detained 11 others over…
…and homes were left without power for three minutes at 11.02pm after the suspected arson attack. Nearly 60 properties had no power until 8.05am on Sunday, UK Power Networks said. A 67-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson and has been bailed pending further inquiries.A West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service s…
…affiliation,” he said. Jibrin urged politicians to focus on issues rather than personalities and warned against the destruction of property and street violence. “You cannot win election by throwing stones. Deal with your political issues on issues. Discuss your political intentions on issues, not personality, not destr…
…Ademola Adeleke demanding reforms in the state police command and the release of persons he described as political detainees. Zungura, who assumed duty in Osun on Monday, paid a courtesy visit to Adeleke alongside senior officers of the command, where he pledged to work with the state government to restore peace and pu…
…that we need to remove subsidy. Mismanagement of the proceeds should not be the reason for not removing it,” Obi said. He argued that the government should have provided alternatives to cushion the impact of subsidy removal on Nigerians while ensuring that the savings were deployed to productive sectors. “What we shoul…
…built him a broad base of supporters that the APC can draw on during the campaign season.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!"This appointment attests to his competence, diligence, and dedication to the ideals of the All Progressives Congress and the leadership of Asiwaju Bo…
…State visited Umaisha General Hospital, demanding answers over donated items he personally purchased for patientsThe lawmaker said over 50 ceiling fans, about 40 standing fans and 50 orthopaedic mattresses he bought for the hospital could not be fully accounted forA hospital staff member told the lawmaker that about se…
…Lee’s associates, in separate posts on social media, described him as a kind-hearted person and urged the public not to rush to conclusions while the legal process is ongoing. Filmmaker TG Omori, who said he had known Poco Lee for years, described the dancer as “the purest soul” he had ever met. “It breaks my heart to…
…the loss of his wife. Others have defended his decision, arguing that grief is deeply personal and that losing a spouse should not condemn someone to a lifetime without companionship. Some Kenyans, including friends of his late wife, suggested that Olivia has always been in the picture and Dan cheated on his late wife.…
…locally made firearm and other weapons, and we equally apprehended him. He was the person who was coming to kidnap the wife of his former boss, whom he had previously worked for." Speaking on the other eight suspects, Adeleye disclosed that among them are two motorbike snatchers and a church burglar who was arrested wi…
…into politics, he ensured that he brought his wealth of experience and deployed ICT personnel to guide the committee on the assignment. He noted that the committee was designed to handle the exercise with utmost objectivity and integrity, ensuring that the assignment was devoid of politics. “It doesn’t matter whether t…
…Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, says fuel subsidy reversal talks can’t be reduced to election season promises . This is as he condemned former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to reverse the removal of petrol subsidy if elected president in 2027. Yilwatda, in a statement on Monday in Abuja, described…
…a conversation with our correspondent on Monday, said Poco Lee is currently in a UK prison and is scheduled to appear before the Snaresbrook Crown Court on September 15, 2026, at exactly 10 am. Kuti said he was privy to the development because he regularly attends court proceedings and supports Nigerians involved in le…
…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 the deadline. INEC said accredi…