The Oyo State chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC has declared that Governor Seyi Makinde cannot hide from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and other anti-graft agencies. Thd party declared that the governor will be asked to account for all the monies received by his administration since 2019 a…

…it said was affecting commercial activities. Speakers at the meeting, however, commended Governor Bassey Otu’s administration for tackling insecurity and creating an enabling environment for the Igbo community, including appointing some of its members into government. On illegal taxation, the 2nd Vice President of Ohan…

Former Kenyan governor and two co-accused convicted of his pregnant girlfriend's murder Former governor of Migori, Kenya, Okoth Obado, his former personal assistant and one other have been found guilty of m8rdering his pregnant girlfriend, Sharon Otieno. The judgment, delivered on Thursday, July 23, 2026 by the Crimina…

…the official and parallel markets as liquidity improved sharply across FX segmentsCBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso credited ongoing reforms for pushing Nigeria's net foreign reserves from about $3 billion to over $40 billionFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng,…

…Femi Falana, has described the All Progressives Congress, APC's use of consensus for governorship primaries, especially in Ogun State, as "extortion" and "plutocracy" that undermines democracy. Falana spoke on Thursday at the 8th Penpushing Annual Lecture held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, th…

The Oyo State House of Assembly on Thursday approved Governor Seyi Makinde’s request to proceed on his annual leave, with the Deputy Governor, Adebayo Lawal, set to oversee the affairs of the state during the period. According to the letter, Makinde’s leave will begin on August 10 and end on September 11, 2026, while h…

…Fish Farmers’ Association have appealed to President Bola Tinubu and Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, for emergency support and compensation after flash floods destroyed farms and assets worth over N700m across parts of Ijebu-Ife and Ijebu-Igbo. The association said the disaster, caused by two days of heavy rainfall…

The family of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has disowned a letter circulating on social media and purportedly signed by the African Democratic Congress chieftain. In a statement issued on Thursday by his son, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, on behalf of the family, the document, titled “Urgent Message” and dat…

…African Democratic Congress, ADC, Rauf Aregbesola, has described himself as the first governor in Nigeria’s history to govern a state without owning a house of his own. Aregbesola, a former ally of President Bola Tinubu, disclosed that he was staying in his friends house during his eight year tenure as governor of Osun…

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum, in collaboration with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Bank, and Resolve to Save Lives Nigeria, has unveiled a Health Security Scorecard to strengthen the monitoring of states’ preparedness for infectious disease outbreaks and other public health emergencies…

…of these microfinance banks were revoked on July 1, 2026, following approval by its Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, in accordance with the provisions of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act (BOFIA), 2020.

…for sustained collective efforts to prevent emerging threats. They commended the State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, for strengthening peace and security through the establishment of community-based local vigilante structures. Parts of the resolutions reached during the meeting included: herders to avoid encroaching cultiva…

…to those who know him. Dankwambo is not just a politician. He is a former two-term Governor of Gombe State and a former Accountant-General of the Federation. His career has been built on financial discipline and public sector integrity. He brought that same rigour to this probe. He understands that complex financial st…

…economy, stocks, and general market trends.The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Tourism, Idris Aregbe, has unveiled the Renewed Hope Creative and Innovative Hub, describing it as a strategic platform to empower young people with skills, entrepreneurship and digital innovation in support of President Bola…

Imo Governor Hope Uzodimma explained that south-east governors reviewed the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration's record and reached a unanimous decisionThe governors cited key federal projects in the region, including the South East Development Commission and the Eastern Rail Corridor, as reasons for their stan…

…ceremony was attended by the Minister, his wife, Justice Suzette, their two sons, the Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri and many others. See more photos below... by Linda Ikeji at 22/07/2026 8:34 PM | Share this Story

…they are yearning for in 2027, especially in the area of the presidential and governorship elections that will take place in Nigeria, the 109 senatorial poll, the 360 House of Representatives election and the 1,015 state constituencies that are going to be contested. “I want to assure you that we in the party can prese…

…budget dispute The Ondo State House of Assembly on Wednesday dismissed allegations that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa was behind the move to remove the Speaker, Hon. Olamide Oladiji, insisting that the leadership crisis rocking the legislature was purely an internal affair. The Assembly said the decision to seek the Speake…

…code issued to him. He added that the process of uploading the details of the party’s governorship and State House of Assembly candidates was ongoing. The SDP chairman also disclosed that recent Supreme Court judgments had affirmed the party’s internal disciplinary actions and directed INEC to recognise decisions taken…

'I have gone back to our family '- Gov. Fubara says as he declares support for Wike's governorship candidate The governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared his support for the governorship candidate backed by the Rainbow Coalition that is being led by his predecessor and current FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike…

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered investigations into alleged birth tourism schemes involving healthcare providersThe executive order directed state agencies to examine possible violations linked to organised birth tourism operationsAbbott’s directive focused on suspected facilitators rather than banning foreign n…

…Movement has said the Federal Government’s recent attacks on its presidential candidate, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, show that President Bola Tinubu is jittery over Makinde’s growing popularity ahead of the 2027 presidential election. APM, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Abubakar Yusuf, on W…

…graduation photos on Instagram on July 21, 2026, thanking GodThe former Kano State governor's son completed his degree at Nile University of Nigeria, not abroadNigerians praised Kwankwaso for keeping his son in the Nigerian school system, calling it unusual for a politicianFind it fast with our new search feature at Le…

…violators. The Permanent Secretary, Barr. Samuel Nkwede, said the tour aligns with Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru’s commitment to promoting responsible and sustainable exploitation of the state’s mineral resources. “The purpose of this visit is to ascertain the extent to which these companies comply with Environmenta…

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf has commended the Federal Government for suspending the increase in the National Examinations Council examination fees. This is contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, on Wednesday in Kano. Muhammad said that Yusuf made the commendation while dist…