…project. The clarification followed widespread reactions on social media after Governor Chukwuma Soludo unveiled the sculpture on Saturday. While some praised the monument, others questioned its resemblance to the late author of Things Fall Apart and criticised its artistic interpretation. Responding to the controversy…

…community in Kokona Local Government Area during a raid led by Nasarawa State Deputy Governor Emmanuel Akabe, who said the operation followed reports that mining activities had continued despite a government order suspending operations at the site. Akabe, who headed a joint security team to the mining location on Frida…

…for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, on Monday, the First Lady will be hosted by Governor Alex Otti and his wife, Priscilla. Kanu disclosed that the highlight of the visit will be a tour of the Akwete Weaving Cooperative Society in Akwete, Ukwa East Local Government Area. The statement read, “During the visit, Senator Ti…

…of Justice and the Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs.” Others listed included the “Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Executive Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, Auditor-General for the Federation and Chairman, Fiscal…

…driven by expanded health insurance coverage. According to him, “The administration of Governor Hyacinth Alia has made quality, affordable and accessible healthcare a major priority. Expanding enrolment into the Benue State Health Insurance Scheme is critical to ensuring that every resident can access healthcare servic…

…partyThe aggrieved group spans all 25 local government areas and includes allies of both Governor Bago and ex-Governor Abubakar Sani BelloA former senior aide to ex-Governor Bello has urged President Tinubu and APC national chairman Nentawe Yilwatda to intervene urgentlyFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit…

Former Governor of Anambra State and Pro-Chancellor of Dominican University, Ibadan, Mr Peter Obi, has received glowing tributes from the university as he marks his 65th birthday. In a statement issued on Sunday, the institution celebrated Obi’s exceptional leadership, unwavering commitment to quality education, youth…

The Osun State chapter of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has called on Governor Ademola Adeleke to review the contract for the proposed Ede International Airport project to ensure transparency and technical competence. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Head of the APM Governorship Media Directorate, Ezekiel Olu…

…to keep the banner of their fatherland flying high. The event was attended by the former governor of Imo State, Chief Ikedi Ohakim, leaders of Nigerian organisations in Poland, elders and members of the Nigerian diaspora community.

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ogun State, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, has alleged that governors across Nigeria are diverting local government allocations, declaring that he would grant full financial autonomy to local councils if elected governor in 2027. Adebutu…

…positioned sufficient manpower to upload the details of our State House of Assembly and governorship candidates. “We will do this seamlessly and upload them successfully within the timeframe allocated by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC),” the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Honourable Jungudo…

By Shina Abubakar Bola Oyebamiji, the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate for the August 15 poll has assured residents of the state that he will make the state safe for business to thrive and citizens to prosper. Speaking at the Osun State Muslim community Secretariat in Osogbo during an interactive…

…Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, has publicly endorsed the PDP governorship candidate, Hon. Oladipupo Adebutu, ahead of the 2027 Ogun governorship election. The endorsement came when Adebutu and members of his campaign team paid a visit to the Egba Traditional Council to seek the blessings of th…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship candidate in Ogun, Sen. Solomon Adeola, has accused opposition politicians of pursuing personal interests to access the state’s treasury rather than serving the people. This is contained in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Sunday by his Media Adviser, Kayode Odunaro. Ad…

…the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) has expressed confidence in the candidature of its governorship candidate in Adamawa State. The stakeholders, comprising caretaker committee chairmen from all 21 local government areas, said Engr. Umar Suleiman was duly elected at the party’s primary conducted across the state’s 226…

…describes wife as virtuous woman Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has said neither he nor his wife ever imagined they would one day become the frst family of Ogun State when they first met nearly 40 years ago. The governor made the remark on Sunday while paying tribute to his wife, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun, durin…

…Lateef Jakande, the late journalist, pioneer President of the Guild, former Lagos State Governor and former Minister of Works. Akhaine, a former human rights activist, was one of the prominent figures involved in the struggle for the restoration of democracy in Nigeria during the military era. He served at various time…

…the truth. “Happy Birthday, my brother.” CharlyBoy described the former Anambra State Governor as a beacon of hope to the younger generations that a better Nigeria was possible with sacrifices. “In a country where many people don stop expecting anything from their leaders, you somehow make millions believe say better N…

…province in southwestern Iran at a depth of approximately 12 kilometresKhuzestan governor Mohammad Reza Mowlaizadeh declared a high state of readiness and ordered full mobilisation of rescue and operational forcesThe Iranian Red Crescent Society dispatched two rescue teams to villages near the epicentre to assess the e…

…and stated that Namdas was replacing Dakorinama George, who had resigned to pursue a governorship ticket in Rivers state.Dakorinama George carries on despite replacementLegit.ng gathered that despite the directive, George has continued to function in the role.From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Inst…

…recent gubernatorial primary, calling on members to accept the emergence of former Governor Muhammad Abdullahi Abubakar as the party’s candidate for the 2027 governorship election. The group was reacting to a recent press briefing by the Tuggar Foundation, led by Shehu Barau Ningi, which questioned the validity of the…

…Sokoto State Government as part of her mission to Nigeria. She was received on behalf of Governor Ahmed Aliyu by the Deputy Governor, Engr. Idris Muhammad Gobir. The UNICEF chief noted that Nigeria’s certification as free of the wild polio virus in 2020 remains one of the country’s greatest public health achievements a…

Former Anambra State Governor and National Democratic Congress presidential candidate, Peter Obi, was spotted shopping at a branch of H-Medix Supermarket on Saturday. This comes months after he stopped by the Utako market in Abuja to buy groundnut in a viral video. Photos from the visit were shared on X by his former 2…

…What kind of support have you received? The utmost support for now should be health. Governor Seyi Makinde has tried his best. We have all been discharged from the hospital except for maybe two or three kids. In terms of financial support, we don’t know what government is doing. The governor said he would support the f…

…the Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) after six of the party’s 11 governorship aspirants rejected the emergence of Senator Sharafadeen Alli as the party’s gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 general election. The aggrieved aspirants insisted that the APC has not lawfully produced a governorship…