…heating up the polity ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying no political office is worth the life of any Nigerian. Sanwo-Olu spoke at the 7th Annual Lecture of Freedom Online Newspapers, themed, “2027: Elections, Economy, Security and Nigeria’s Future.” The governor said the 2027 campaign season was already takin…
…artisanal refining,” he added. When contacted, the spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, Blessing Agabe, confirmed the incident, saying the victims were allegedly attempting to steal crude oil. Agabe, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, said that while no official complaint has been lodged with the comma…
…has stirred reactions among Nigerians over the last 24 hours, while other e-hailing services, including Bolt and inDrive, have vowed to remain in Nigeria’s market, which is valued at $450 million in 2026. The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria, AUATON, condemned Uber’s exit. In a statement by its sp…
…at the Supreme Court and filed an application for a stay of execution. “We filed a notice of appeal on the same day, and we filed a stay of execution on the morning of the second day after the Appeal Court judgment was delivered. By law, the court has within seven days to oblige us the Certified True Copy,” he stated.…
…Strait of Hormuz rattled global oil marketsDangote Refinery raised its petrol gantry price three times in nine days, bringing the cumulative increase to N100 per litreNNPCL is now selling petrol at N1,299 per litre in Lagos and up to N1,345 per litre in parts of Abuja as wholesale costs climbPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast…
…for election technology, operations, and the procurement of new accreditation devices to replace units lost or damaged during the last electoral cycle. He noted that the commission's ICT team had begun engaging manufacturers on procurement, even though the full budget release was still pending.He said a comprehensive a…
…on Sept. 2, 2026. A statement by Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, Media Information Officer, made this known. “Acting on the intelligence, troops swiftly mobilised to the scene, where they made contact with the terrorists and engaged them with a high volume of fire. “Troops’ prompt intervention forced the terrorists to…
…for privacy as they mourn her death. Wilson was known for her deep, emotive contralto voice and for blending jazz with elements of blues and funk. She won two Grammy Awards during her career, including Best Jazz Vocal Performance in 1997 for New Moon Daughter and Best Jazz Vocal Album in 2009 for Loverly. Throughout he…
…an argument with the aged couple over the sale of land belonging to their mother, the police said on Wednesday, September 2. According to the police, the incident took place around 6 pm on August 30 when Tukaram Kisan Raut and his wife Anjana Raut were out for a walk in their village. The couple's sons, Sanjay Raut and…
…Department of Banking and Finance had visited Alli at his Mokola campaign office in Ibadan to interview him and extend an invitation to an upcoming departmental programme. According to the campaign team, the office was crowded upon the students' arrival, leaving insufficient seating for everyone. To ensure the intervie…
…Adedimeji and Aisha Lawal were caught on camera teasing her about the dramatic outfit choiceFans flooded the comments with hilarious reactions to her interpretation of the wedding-themed dress codePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Nollywood actress Kazeem Atinuke, widely known as Mama…
Two people have died and several more were injured, including three police officers, when a gunman opened fire in the US city of Minneapolis on Wednesday, police said. The suspect was also dead, Garrett Parten, a spokesperson for the police, said at a press conference, adding that it wasn’t clear how he had died. One p…
…following an agreement with the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Maritime Police Command to end the controversial blockage of containers at Nigerian ports. National Coordinator of the NAGAFF 100% Compliance Team, Alhaji Ibrahim Tanko, announced the suspension […] The post NAGAFF suspends strike after NPA, Police…
…while delays within the healthcare system could also arise from limited screening services, misdiagnosis and long waiting periods for biopsies and scans. Buhari said the result was that many patients reached oncology specialists only after the disease had advanced significantly. She cited the case of Tope Osoba, who re…
…into politics. Eno made the disclosure during the state’s monthly covenant prayer service on Tuesday, which started trending on Wednesday. The governor said he started the business by selling akara and bread, which he packaged as “Akara Burger”, before expanding into a coffee shop. “We still have that shop there. I sta…
…would Galatasaray want to let Osimhen go? He's not only fired them to title success twice already, but he's started the new season in great form. After two games played, he's registered four goals and an assist. Galatasaray's best chance of success this term is to have Osimhen leading the line.Will Clubs Test The Water…
…Von BattenVon Batten, who was born in Nigeria, is known for his ties to former Nigerian Vice President Atiku Abubakar, having previously worked as a lobbyist on his behalf in the United States.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!In its announcement, Von Batten-Montague-York…
…action capable of undermining the court process or altering the existing status quo. Justice A. A. Omoniyi gave the warning while presiding over the suit instituted by the Fusengbuwa ruling house in connection with the succession process for the vacant stool of the Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland. The judge’s…
…is AbdulHakeem Uthman Mustapha, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) who is the choice of majority of power brokers in the presidency His profile from Nigerian website Sports Village Square, revealed that Mustapha is a member of FIFA’s Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination Committee, a position that gives him direct exposu…
…rising cost of living. The forum also proposed a maximum salary of N1.5m for Level 17 officers as part of a comprehensive review of federal civil servants’ remuneration. Read here: https://punchng.com/workers-demand-n300000-minimum-wage/ Atiku, Obi will target me if Tinubu loses, says Wike The Minister of the Federal C…
…they identified low yields, fragmented markets, inadequate financing, weak extension services and climate change as major constraints to agricultural development. Speaking during the webinar held under the theme, ‘Can Regenerative Agriculture Feed Africa?’ Country Director, Sasakawa Africa Association, Nigeria, Dr. God…
…their aviation relations, by reviewing and ratifying existing Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA), following plans by the German aviation group to further expand its operations in Nigeria. The agreements were reached, when the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, received a delegation from…
…January 2024, has shown yield advantages of up to 10 tonnes per hectare under good practice, against a national average of 6 tonnes. Field reports from our regulators cite gains of 20 to 35 per cent under pest pressure and erratic rainfall. For a country battling inflation and import bills, that looks like food securit…
…of the NBA in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. He said the administration, which assumed office in August 2024, confronted several institutional and professional challenges but succeeded in strengthening the NBA’s financial position, digital infrastructure, welfare schemes, professional regulation and legal education. Acco…
Mr. Oluwatosin Ajayi, Director-General of the Department of State Services, DSS, represents a distinctive breed of intelligence chief: calm, measured, civil and deeply respectful of the rule of law.Yet, beneath his unassuming demeanour lies a resolute intelligence professional whose leadership has produced remarkable r…