…society organisations have highlighted how high voter turnout and local vigilance effectively countered political intimidation and substantial financial influence. However, translating a localised dynamic into a nationwide presidential and general election presents unique obstacles. Nigerians have drawn several lessons…

…Airport, Abuja, a day after he was unveiled as campaign DG. The timing is instructive. By speaking so confidently about APC beyond 2031, he was not merely predicting an incumbent’s re-election. He was projecting the ruling party as the dominant political vehicle for the foreseeable future. That distinction matters. In…

Moody’s Ratings has changed Nigeria’s credit outlook from stable to positive while affirming the country’s B3 long-term foreign and local currency issuer ratings. Positive outlook, the agency said, reflected improvements in Nigeria’s external position and stronger-than-expected economic growth, which, if sustained, cou…

…the vehicle and were preserving relevant evidence for forensic and further investigative examination. He said the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for a “discreet and comprehensive investigation” to establish the circumstances surrounding the death. “The Command has commenced a p…

…taken responsibility for delivering victory for President Bola Tinubu in their respective states in the 2027 general election. The Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, Hope Uzodinma, disclosed this on Thursday after a meeting between the President and APC governors shortly after the 160th…

…living with a painful question: Where are the bodies of our loved ones? For the relatives of Oyebamiji Ibrahim and Oyebamiji Ismaila, the tragedy of September 30, 2025, did not end with their deaths. It has continued in the form of uncertainty, unanswered questions and the inability to give their loved ones a proper bu…

…as 46-year-old Uba Chigozie and 37-year-old Onyeka Emordi, were arrested by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the command under the supervision of CSP Sunday Cirman. The suspects were alleged to have specialised in vandalising mainly Toyota vehicles, particularly Corolla, Sienna and Hilux models, with their pre…

…unlawful,” an Anthropic spokesperson said Thursday. “We remain focused on working productively with the government to harness AI for our national security so all Americans benefit from this technology.” The conflict arose after Anthropic refused to allow the US military to use Claude for fully autonomous lethal weapons…

…money remitters, gift cards and cryptocurrency. The FBI investigations linked the activities of the alleged perpetrators to two separate cases involving American minors, who died by suicide after being subjected to online sexual exploitation and extortion. The EFCC says in one of the cases, a 13-year-old male victim re…

…programme for widows in Garki Local Government Area on August 22, 2026The initiative distributed sewing machines and grinding machines to widows selected from each ward across the local governmentGarki LGA chairman Hon. Adamu Hudu Kore said beneficiaries were chosen to ensure fairness in line with the state's 12-Point…

…crimes ranging from theft and kidnapping to fraud, domestic violence, and suspicious activityThe police also listed emergency helpline numbers for urgent or life-threatening situations and a separate channel for reporting officer misconductPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear…

…back hard at Keyamo online, with many defending Atiku's proposals as a credible alternativePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues FCT, Abuja - The Minister of Aviati…

…Mr. Sunday Dare, said rather than presenting Nigerians with a coherent alternative, the former Vice President “appears increasingly preoccupied with promising to reverse, reopen, or rename initiatives already being implemented.” The Presidency said it has noted the recent declaration by the former Vice president and pr…

…than they were in 2023. Onuigbo, a former two-term member of the House of Representatives, said a second […] The post Tinubu’s reforms, South-East projects justify second term — Onuigbo appeared first on Tribune Online.

…troops described it as an example of the joint force's ability to operate in restrictive terrain while dismantling established terrorist positions.The theatre command said operations would continue until all abducted persons are found and rescued, with the broader goal of restoring lasting peace across the North East.T…

…systems, including the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System. The directive was contained in a statement signed by the president’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday. According to the statement, the audit will cover IPPIS, Federal Government agencies and their administrat…

…as Love's investment adviser and allegedly sending him messages about supposed lucrative investment opportunities. Love then allegedly forwarded screenshots of those messages to victims to persuade them to hand over large sums of money. After receiving the money, prosecutors say Love and Chan disappeared with the funds…

…the centre of 2027 strategyDuke's remarks come at a time when opposition parties are actively exploring possible alliances ahead of the 2027 presidential election. His comments highlight one of the key questions that will shape the opposition's approach: whether competing politicians can overcome individual interests a…

…Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Areas having the highest numbers, with seven and five respectively. All other LGAs will also benefit in varying numbers. Among the communities and townships benefiting from the water projects are Obasanjo Hill Top, Alubarika, Bode Olude, Opeji, Omida Community, Moriwi Community, Pahayi Poli…

…Nigerians out of poverty, urging the Federal Government to focus more on building productive capacity and creating sustainable incomes. Kpakol, who spoke during an interview with ARISE NEWS on Friday, said poverty reduction programmes should ultimately be judged by whether beneficiaries could graduate from welfare and…

…deliberations that led to the emergence of the party’s new constitution. He said, “He actively participated and made invaluable contributions to several meetings and deliberations that culminated in the birth of our new Party Constitution.” The LP also recalled that Ugboaja was a member of the National Executive Counci…

…lose access to future immigration benefits in the country. Those are the administrative consequences. The legal ones, however, carry even greater weight.US mentions things people would face after committing a marriage fraud. Photo Imagesfor marriage fraud in USA conviction for marriage fraud in the United States can re…

…His administration is also building a digital platform to connect graduates with prospective employers and track their employment outcomes over time.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Governor Sani said:"Our administration is focused on creating an ecosystem that would enab…

…for faking her two-year-old child's abduction The Nigeria Police Force, through operatives of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT), has uncovered a staged k!dnapping scheme and separately arrested members of a suspected k!dnapping and armed robbery syndicate in two intelligence-led investigations. A statement from CSP…

…fourth with 134 incidents involving 814 victims. SBM Intelligence attributed the relatively lower number of victims per incident in Katsina, compared with Zamfara, partly to community- and local government-led peace initiatives and the activities of state-backed vigilante groups. It said the Katsina State Community Sec…