…strong as her daughter battles an illness in Nigeria. In an emotional video shared on social media, the soldier addressed US President Donald Trump, explaining that she was overwhelmed by the situation involving her daughter while still trying to fulfil her responsibilities as a servicewoman. “Mr. President, this is me…

…Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in Saturday’s governorship election. The politicians, in separate messages on X on Sunday, described Adeleke’s re-election as significant for democracy and the people of Osun State, while urging political actors to draw lessons from the outcome. Dickson: Victory reminder of peo…

…apparel product developer who announced her engagement some days ago, took to social media to post video from their beautiful moment. Watch the video below View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 15/08/2026 4:48 PM | Share this Story

…success. "It is becoming increasingly evident that Nigerian voters are beginning to appreciate the power of their votes and the importance of participating actively in the democratic process. "The message from Osun is clear: the people have the power, and when they collectively decide, no amount of money, influence or…

…support for a free and fair election in the state. “At this point, I must deeply appreciate Mr. President, His Excellency Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his strong support for a free and fair election. “Mr. President is a son of Osun State, and I hereby reaffirm my earlier endorsement of him for a second term in the 20…

…noticed the deletions and began questioning the singer's motives, sparking debate on social mediaPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Afrobeats superstar Davido has quietly deleted two politically charged tweets that drew significant attention on Sat…

NNPC and FIRST E&P launch Impact FIRST: Heritage to support NGOs delivering social impact in NigeriaFive Nigerian NGOs receive inaugural grants focusing on long-term support for proven interventionsThe initiative transitions from annual grants to multi-year funding for sustainable social investmentPAY ATTENTION: Find i…

…from the credentials it published for the 2027 presidential election.A senior INEC official, speaking anonymously to Sunday PUNCH, said the commission simply published whatever documents each candidate chose to submit and had no power to demand, question, or supplement those materials. The official added that the publi…

…Letters of Administration have been issued and served on the relevant parties, while official notices and boards identifying properties under the Administrator-General’s control are expected to be erected in accordance with the court’s directive. The development effectively removes the disputed estate from private admi…

…he said. According to Makinde, the result represented a significant lesson for politicians who believe that political power and the machinery of government could be deployed to determine electoral outcomes irrespective of the wishes of the electorate. He recalled that he had warned in his last newsletter that the rule…

…surgery in the future. “I have a beautiful and perfect body as a body magic aesthetician, but if there’s need in the future to consider plastic surgery, I will gladly jump on it,” she said. Beyond acting, Martins revealed that she has built several businesses and does not depend on her acting career to pay her bills. S…

…the President deserved commendation for the conduct of the election. “We are also appreciative of Mr President because, at the commencement of this election, Mr President announced to the world and informed the Independent National Electoral Commission that the poll should be credible, and we agree that the election wa…

…involving contracts and payments. DapperDam responded in a series of posts on his official X handle on Saturday, August 15, 2026, denying the allegations and insisting that available records would establish the truth. He also challenged the artistes to subject their contracts and financial records to independent audits…

…Electoral Commission, INEC, recorded a generally successful deployment, with officials arriving at 89.1 per cent of the polling units observed before 8:30 a.m. The remaining 10.9 per cent of polling units monitored recorded the arrival of officials between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. The centre also noted that INEC reporte…

…on Sunday, urged the Independent National Electoral Commission, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to investigate alleged vote-buying, financial inducement, violence and other electoral offences linked to the 2026 Osun State governorship elec…

…relate to alleged terrorism financing, material support for terrorist groups and financial transactions connected to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), Punch reports.Hammajam was designated on June 18 for alleged financing and direct support of ISWAP, while Usman was listed for repeatedly sending funds to…

The naira closed the week at N1,357.61 per dollar at the official FX market, gaining N8.08 week-on-weekNigeria's external reserves climbed to $52.25 billion, a 17-year high representing a 28.32% year-on-year riseThe CBN rolled out new financial market reforms, including expanded access to OMO securities for non-bank in…

…reaction to Adeleke's winFans React to Davido's Emotional PostSupporters of both the musician and the governor flooded the comments section with messages of congratulations, humour, and political commentary.@Lordsjerry_14 wrote: "Imole congratulations 👏🎇 Make davido do giveaway"@cfcmrmoney16 commented: "This Osun state…

…the trillions of naira sunk into the facilities under his own watch. Atiku’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, said in a statement on Sunday in Abuja that the combined obligations of the Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna refineries to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company NNPC Limited ros…

…election today when the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will officially announce the winner. The keenly contested election witnessed a remarkable turnout of voters despite the pockets of pre-election violence and threats by gladiators of the two major parties: Accord and All Progressives Congress (APC)…

…I had to see a therapist because of that show,” Erica said. She explained that social media became particularly difficult for her because of the constant stream of notifications and comments. “At first, I didn’t know that it was getting to me. It was like after three years of back-to-back insults. “When I open Instagra…

Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party secured 18,458 votes in Ejigbo Local Government Area in the 2026 Osun governorship electionAdeleke's closest rival, APC's Bola Oyebamiji, polled 16,195 votes, leaving a margin of 2,263 votes between the two candidatesNajeem Folasayo Salaam, the ADC candidate and ally of form…

…According to the bank, its digital lending platforms and partnerships with commercial and microfinance banks will provide MSMEs with easier access to funding. The report stated, “In 2026, BOI’s digital loan platform and on-lending partnerships with microfinance and commercial banks will allow MSMEs to access low-collat…

…Total vote cast:48953 Total valid votes: 48027 19. Ede North Returning Officer: Associate Prof. Jacob Opele A: 35427 ADC: 307 APC: 10283 Accredited voters: 47262 Total vote cast:47205 Total valid votes: 46474 20. Ila LG Returning Officer: Prof Oludolapo Amu A: 16211 ADC: 259 APC: 12934 Accredited voters: 30028 Total vo…

By: Angel Igere In an era where Netflix, YouTube, TikTok and other streaming and social media platforms have transformed the way people consume content, live theatre may seem like a fading art form. Despite this, stage productions continue to educate, entertain and preserve culture in Nigeria in ways that digital media…