"I love smoking a lot. I tried to stop but I can't" - Omah Lay Nigerian singer Omah Lay has opened up about his struggle to stop smoking, admitting that he has tried to quit but has been unable to. Speaking in a recent conversation, the singer said he loves smoking and had previously tried to force himself to stop. "I…

…race between Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and APC candidate Bola Oyebamiji, while ADC candidate Najeem Salaam is also seeking to make a significant impact. Osun Decides: Adeleke fighting for his political survival - Shehu Sani

…in Saturday's governorship election. PUNCH Online earlier reported that three major candidates in the Osun governorship election had expressed confidence in emerging victorious as the polls entered the sorting and collation stage, with each candidate and their supporters optimistic about securing the mandate of the ele…

…in all 30 local government areas to monitor the election, which was contested by 15 candidates. Of 2,339,233 registered voters, 1,906,390, representing 81.50 per cent, had collected their Permanent Voter Cards and were eligible to vote, the Hub said. On the security incidents, the EU observer hub reported 25 cases of t…

…news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!SEC explains how beneficiaries can claim assetsSpeaking at a Probate/Unclaimed Monies Awareness and Investor Clinic organised by the SEC in partnership with Meristem in Abuja, SEC Director-General, Dr. Emomotimi Agama, said investor protection should continue even aft…

Ngozi Adeleke opened up about Governor Adeleke's dancing reputation in a candid interview, revealing how long it has defined himThe First Lady shared that her husband danced through their entire traditional wedding ceremony, even bringing musician Shina Peters to performNgozi made a surprising confession about herself…

…the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) had converged on Osun to support the party’s candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, while senior opposition politicians were absent from the state. “All the Big shots of the ruling party are in the state the Governorship election is taking place. The big shots of the opposition are somewh…

…officials were seen sorting the ballot papers according to the political parties and candidates before counting the votes cast by eligible voters at the polling unit. Party agents and other stakeholders were present to observe the process and follow the announcement of the results. The sorting and counting of votes mar…

…Senator Ajibola Basiru, has delivered his polling unit to the party’s governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, in the ongoing Osun State governorship election. Oyebamiji polled 177 votes at Polling Unit 003, Alagba, Osogbo, where Basiru voted, defeating Accord Party candidate and incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke, who…

…interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said the election provided a significant boost to their businesses, with some expressing a wish for similar opportunities to occur more frequently. A bean cake and bread seller, Mrs Toyin Aina, said she made more money from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. than she usually earned in a…

…on the platform of the Accord Party, has been openly mobilising support for his candidacy during the governorship poll.

Kenneth Okonkwo, campaign spokesperson of African Democratic Congress, ADC, candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has urged Christians and Muslims to reject any same-faith presidential ticket in the interest of unity and sustenance of Nigeria’s democracy. Okonkwo said the Nigerian Constitution frowns at same-faith presidential ti…

The Peoples Democratic Party 2027 State House of Assembly candidate in Benue State, Bemgba Iortyom, has called on the Federal Government not to bear the burden of investing in individual businesses by establishing ranches for herders. Iortyom, who made the call in a statement issued on Saturday and made available to jo…

…and acts of violence linked to the electoral period.Saturday's vote pits three main candidates against each other in what is widely regarded as a closely watched contest. Adeleke, who won the 2022 governorship on a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ticket, is now seeking re-election under the Accord Party platform. He fac…

…System (BIVAS) machines operating below standard at multiple locations, causing significant delays for voters who had turned out to cast their ballots.Governor Adeleke raises alarm as BIVAS machines fail, delaying voter accreditation across Osun State. Photo names alleged thug, questions police conductAccording to PUNC…

…Rema The album also features UK artiste Kwn on Amazing, Theodora on Ms. Paper and American singer Leon Thomas on Pressure. According to The Nation, Starr Girl also contains previously released songs, including Tornado, Hot Body, Where Do We Go, Letter To God and Misunderstood. The new project arrives two years after Ay…

…confident of victory— Osun people are ready for change By Dayo Johnson, Osogbo The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Najeem Salaam, has reportedly escaped an alleged assassination attempt in Ejigbo, Osun State. According to the party’s Publicity Secretary, Abosede Busayo Oluwaseun,…

…had no reason to buy votes. He expressed optimism that the party’s governorship candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, would emerge victorious. Similarly, Sen. Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, commended the large voter turnout and urged more eligible voters to come out and cas…

The African Democratic Congress governorship candidate in Osun State, Najeem Salaam, has raised concerns over the alleged non-recognition of his party agents in several areas across the state during Saturday’s election. Salaam, who arrived at his polling unit to vote at 10:39 a.m., said he received reports that ADC age…

…at the polling unit of Najeem Folasayo Salaam, popularly known as Iwaloye, the African Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship candidate. However, the voters alleged that the people caught sharing the money were linked to the APC and displayed an APC card as what they described as evidence. "We are talking about Iwaloye…

…Ifofin Unit 001, Ward 8, Ilesa, Osun State, is where the National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, Rauf Aregbesola, is registered as a voter. A voter, Adeniyi Taye, commended the electorate in the area for coming out to vote. “We are many in the area. You can see from the large turnout here. Ex-Governor Ra…

…a call in Modakeke and Obaku that police is aiding them to teargas them so that people can run away, and people are resolute. They just want to perform their civic duty. Let the security agencies please be neutral and watch it,” he said. Despite the allegations, Adeleke expressed confidence in his chances of winning th…

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts to protect lives and property following recent attacks and kidnappings in parts of Benue State. Obi made the call after visiting Otukpo-Nobi and Efeyi-Ugboju communities, where several r…

…governorship election in the state. “I came out in my old age to vote today for the candidate of my choice because I want to see better governance in Osun. “I have been voting since the days of (Obafemi) Awolowo and I believe government cannot be perfect, but we have to do our best to choose better leaders. “What will…

…application appointments in the USThe US government clarified that N-600 applicants who skip ASC appointments without a valid excuse risk having their applications deemed abandonedMilitary personnel serving outside the US are protected under a special exception that shields them from abandonment rulingsPAY ATTENTION: M…