Former Imo State governor, Senator Rochas Okorocha has reportedly been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force. The arrest took place at the REIZ Continental Hotel in Abuja on Monday, October 12, 2026. According to The Sun Nigeria, the arrest was connected to allegations of criminal conspiracy, forgery and i…

…Atiku Abubakar.This is as Atiku denied the allegation that he received Lagos funds from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, through one Ms. Aisha Achimugu, for his 2023 presidential election.Paul Ibe, a media adviser to Atiku, then challenged the EFCC to make its findings open since it has been said to be part of the probe in…

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji dissolved his State Executive Council after a valedictory session held at the Governor's Office in Ado-EkitiOyebanji clarified that three officials will remain in their positions despite the dissolution of the cabinetThe governor is scheduled to be sworn in for a second term on Frid…

GistReel Chief Barr. Lucky Chukwu, a Special Assistant to Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, has died, his younger brother, Senator Kelvin Chukwu, has announced. Senator Kelvin Chukwu, who represents Enugu East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, disclosed the development in a statement released on Sunday, Octo…

Segun Ogunwuyi submitted his resignation as Chief of Staff to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Monday, October 12, 2026Ogunwuyi, a former lawmaker in both the state House of Assembly and House of Representatives, is among several Makinde aides who have quit in recent monthsIn his resignation letter, Ogunwuyi cited hi…

By Adeola Badru The Chief of Staff to the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, Segun Ogunwuyi, resigned from the government. Ogunwuyi resigned on Monday, October 12, 2026, becoming one of several aides to have left the Makinde administration in the last two months, a development that has drawn attention to the political u…

The Chief of Staff to the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, Segun Ogunwuyi, resigned from the government on Monday. Ogunwuyi, in his resignation letter dated October 12, 2026, said his resignation took effect from the date of the letter. The Chief of Staff, who was a former member of the Oyo State House of Assembly and…

Chief Barr. Lucky Chukwu, a Special Assistant to Enugu State governor, Peter Mbah, is dead. His death was announced by his younger brother, Senator Kelvin Chukwu, who represents Enugu East Senatorial District. In a press statement issued on Sunday, October 11, 2026, by the senator’s Head of Media, Amb. Dr. Ogomegbunam…

…you going to say that the government does not know these individuals? In some cases, are governors not benefiting from the mining? “You don’t arm people and expect them not to use the weapons. The same thing applies to what our politicians are doing. An election is coming, and they are empowering many thugs with arms.…

…the budget, the budget officer brought out another, or original budget submitted to the governor, which was rejected. It was a more appropriate budget for the condition of the state. The sitting governor at the time considered the prepared budget too low and too close in value to the one being implemented at the time.…

…decisively”. Houthi media reported two Saudi strikes in Yemen’s Houthi-controlled Sanaa governorate on Sunday. Saturday’s attack drew condemnation from the United Nations and leaders around the world, including US President Donald Trump, who said he was considering joining Saudi strikes against the Houthis. Israeli Pri…

…costs. He said the government was working with state governments, through the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, and private investors to expand affordable transport services under the National Affordable CNG Transportation Programme. More buses, electric vehicles Responding to a request for more buses from a Nigerian identifie…

…of Ebonyi StateTinubu extended his condolences to Dr Eric Kelechi Igwe, former Deputy Governor of Ebonyi State and son of the deceasedPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over nine years of experience cover…

A video posted on October 11, 2026, captured Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke sitting behind a drum kit during a live performance with Sir Shina PetersAdeleke actively directed the rhythm while Peters handled guitar, and gospel singer Adegbodu Twins member contributed vocalsNigerians flooded the comments section, reacting…

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has said emerging economic opportunities in Ogun East, driven by industrial expansion, airport development, road infrastructure, energy prospects and the proposed Gateway Deep Sea Port, could transform the region into a major economic hub with far-reaching benefits for Nigeria. Abiodu…

Legal practitioner and former governorship candidate in Ekiti State, Tope Adebayo, has said that the task before the present generation in the state is to strive to create an economy capable of sustaining opportunities for future generations. Adebayo, who said successive administrations in the state had trod the lines…

INEC published the final list of candidates cleared to contest the 2027 Oyo State governorship electionThe list features 16 candidates drawn from major and minor political parties, including APC, PDP, and LPAlli Sharafadeen Abiodun will fly the APC flag, Abimbola Adekanmbi has the APM ticket, while Gbolarumi Hazeem Ola…

…technical meeting between the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Lagos House, Marina.

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has called for a fundamental mindset shift and strategic reorientation among Ndigbo across the country and in the Diaspora, emphasising a transition from “fragmented individual hustle” to structured collective institutions. Soludo said Ndigbo were succeeding as individuals…

…reportedly missing from the list are former minister Isa Pantami and Ogun State PDP governorship candidate Ladi Adebutu. The omissions have triggered concerns and political disputes over candidate nominations, party primaries, and compliance with electoral laws. Read the full story here: https://punchng.com/2027-protes…

…would be a formidable opponent, adding that the tensions between Obi and the state governor, Charles Soludo, made the situation even more challenging.On June 27, 2026, Obi reportedly denied sidelining party executives during a chance encounter with one of the local government chairmen along the Benin-Asaba Road. He sai…

…that post become a police matter? After the post, the Special Adviser to the Kogi State Governor on Security, Jerry Omodara, responded and asked that I take it down. He said if I did not, the court would talk to me. I told him that he was free to approach the court if he believed I had committed an offence. The petitio…

…family members who paid the ultimate price.” Engine The residents’ account was echoed by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa when he visited the crash site. According to the governor, eyewitnesses told him that the aircraft came down with a loud sound suggesting engine failure and appeared to be heading towards the town. “But th…

…Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of the 2027 governorship candidates, with the names of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship hopefuls Isa Pantami and Ladi Adebutu conspicuously absent from the list. In a list of candidates released today, October 10, the names of Messr…

INEC officially included former Inspector-General of Police Mohammed Adamu as the SDP governorship candidate for Nasarawa StateThe decision followed a Supreme Court ruling that reaffirmed key provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 on party membership registersThe Supreme Court judgment set out strict conditions on who ca…