…defended Umuahia during the war. “Colonel Emeka Ananaba (who later became Abia Deputy Governor) defended Umuahia 30 per cent. Colonel Joe Achuzie defended Umuahia 20 per cent. And myself, Corporal Nwafor, defended Umuahia 50 per cent,” he said. Nwoke also referred to the book Tragedy of Victory, saying its title aptly…

…crash site, with joint teams working to retrieve human remains and wreckage. Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa confirmed on Wednesday that human remains, personal items and aircraft parts had been recovered, although divers were still working to locate the main fuselage. On Thursday, the Chief of the Air Staff, Air…

…kingdom feels sad as well, but the tension is coming down. I appreciate the Executive Governor of Ondo State, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and his SSA on Community Development, for making efforts to calm the situation. “I appreciate the security agents; they are all on the ground. Because it was an accident, it was not in…

…my career," he said.Senior political figures at the ceremony included APC Oyo state governorship hopeful Senator Alli Sharafadeen Abiodun, Senator Yunus Abiodun Akintunde of Oyo Central, and Southwest Federal Constituency coordinator Hon. Folake Olunloyo-Oshinowo.Following the Oyo phase, OSSAP-TVEE said the NPRGS rollo…

…which several buildings belonging to traditional chiefs were reportedly set ablaze.Governor Douye Diri announced the restriction on Friday, October 9, through a statement issued by his press secretary, Daniel Alabrah, citing a breakdown of law and order. The statement said the governor acted after receiving briefings f…

…services sold within the country.According to a public notice signed by Bank of Tanzania Governor Emmanuel M. Tutuba, the measure is intended to strengthen the use of the local currency.

…and she has resumed eating solid food. Following the incident, outgoing Tennessee Governor Bill Lee suspended all scheduled executions across the state for the remainder of the year and mandated an independent review into the operational failures surrounding the procedure. Pike's legal team has renewed demands for Gove…

…from his broadcasting daysThe veteran actor spoke about his relationship with Nigerian governors and the president, comparing it to a father-son dynamicEdochie, who will turn 80 in a few months, explained why he believes his voice carries weight with those in powerPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and…

…young people with practical skills for the future economy. The commendation came as Governor Biodun Oyebanji said Ekiti must move beyond prolonged analysis of its opportunities and translate its potential into tangible prosperity, with innovation, productivity and technology playing greater roles in the state's develop…

…Agency, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, disclosed that the incident occurred at No. 42, Governors Road, Aboru, in the Alimosho Local Government Area of the state. Oke-Osanyintolu said the Alpha Eagle Response Team of the agency was immediately dispatched to the scene after receiving a distress call.

…target precisely because one strike can kill as ​many people as possible," regional governor Vadym Filashkin said on the Telegram app. There was no immediate comment from Moscow on the attack. Russia denies targeting civilians, though it has regularly pounded ​Ukrainian cities, towns and other targets during its full-s…

…the Nigeria Democratic Congress and the presidential campaign organisation of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde rejected the intervention, with some questioning its sustainability and timing ahead of the 2027 elections. The Presidency, however, said the initiative was not a return to fuel subsidy, explaining that NNPC Li…

By Babajide Komolafe The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso, has undertaken high-level engagements in Singapore aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s financial connectivity with Asia through institutional cooperation, financial-market development and innovation. The engagements included discus…

…Ogun State, under the aegis of the Transport Unions Alliance for Yayi, have endorsed the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, ahead of the 2027 election. The unions announced their support on Thursday at a rally held at the Ake Palace Pavilion in Abeokuta. Th…

…facing telecommunications operators. He said the APC would work with the Progressive Governors’ Forum and state chapters to promote harmonised right-of-way terms and protect telecommunications infrastructure. Yilwatda also called for the protection of fibre-optic infrastructure as critical national information infrastr…

…accounts and propertiesPresiding Judge Joyce Abdulmalik ruled that the former Kaduna governor filed similar suits before two different courts within 12 days, constituting an abuse of court processEl-Rufai had sought N1 billion in damages and a perpetual injunction to protect assets he said were purchased with lawful se…

…facing telecommunications operators. He said the APC would work with the Progressive Governors’ Forum and state chapters to promote harmonised right-of-way terms and protect telecommunications infrastructure. Yilwatda also called for the protection of fibre-optic infrastructure as Critical National Information Infrastr…

Governor Dapo Abiodun has warned transport unions in Ogun State against arbitrary increases in transport fares, saying they must not punish commuters. Abiodun gave the warning on Thursday at the Ake Palace Pavilion in Abeokuta during a rally at which nine transport unions endorsed the governorship candidate of the All…

…refineries below international market rates. Photo Amaechi/ADC>The former Rivers state governor stated this while addressing ADC supporters at an Townhall meeting in Edo State on Thursday, October 8, 2026PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!How the proposed fuel subsidy plan…

…power’ at all times without fear or favor.” Obiesika wrote: “You Dey mind the nonsense governors we have in the south east,minus Otis Alex.” However, Ayo disagreed with the criticism, writing: “Reason no serious goverment will take any ungrateful people serious.” Watch the video here… “If I see any of you at Onitsha He…

…to make a formal reconciliation declaration over the 1967 Asaba Massacre, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori revealed on Wednesday. The governor, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, disclosed this at the anniversary memorial of the massacre in Asaba, 59 years after hundreds of pe…

…of the captives, saying, “The kidnapped graduates have been released. The Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, confirmed this in a telephone conversation at about 5.00 pm today (Wednesday).” He stated this in a statement issued by his media aide, Adeola Oloko, in Ibadan. A parent to one of the victims, Alhaja Alimot Akan…

Governor Seyi Makinde has expressed joy over the release of prospective National Youth Service Corps members of Oyo State origin who were abducted in Imo State last Thursday. The government’s position was contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, made available to journalists i…

…“Let us speak clearly: the killing of unarmed civilians can never be justified.” The governor pledged continued support for national recognition of the massacre and the establishment of a fitting national memorial. Also speaking, the Isama Ajie of Asaba and convener of the Asaba Massacre Memorial, Chief Chuks Nduka-Eze…

…and members of the grassroots political movement aligned with Peter Obi, the former Governor of Anambra State and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate for the 2027 election.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Ibrahim wrote on X:"He (Chikaodi) should be ce…