…peace agreements in which they pledged to reject violence. The trend, according to reports, continued during the recently concluded Osun State governorship election won by Governor Ademola Adeleke, where at least 29 deaths were reported. The figures have consequently raised questions over whether the peace accords have…

…or breached border security regulations, Gulf News reported.Saudi Arabia deports 14,905 people as authorities step up enforcement of immigration and residency regulations across the Kingdom.ImagesBreakdown of ArrestsOf the 14,434 people arrested, 6,976 were held for residency violations, 4,110 for border security breac…

…as a major factor behind the sharp increase in Nigeria’s seaborne petroleum product exports. Nigeria’s seaborne petroleum product shipments averaged 561,000 barrels per day in the second quarter of 2026, compared with an annual average of 79,000 barrels per day in 2023. Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s jet fuel has emerged…

…media organisations to strengthen their editorial gatekeeping processes to ensure that reports lacking sufficient merit or verification do not gain traction in the public domain. According to him, the media remained a critical stakeholder in the Federal Government’s efforts to reform the solid minerals sector and had a…

…close at N1,338.58, according to a report by MarketForces Africa.Rising forex supply supports currencyThe latest gains come as Nigeria's foreign exchange market benefits from stronger dollar availability.Improved liquidity can reduce pressure on the Naira by making more foreign currency available to businesses, investo…

…Omoyele Sowore. The party made the demand in a statement issued on Sunday, following reports that the DSS had suspended its prosecution of Sowore until after the 2027 presidential election. PUNCH Online earlier reported that the Department of State Services directed its private counsel, Akinolu Kehinde, SAN, to take st…

…formally organises its push to secure a second term for the Nigerian leader.Legit.ng reports that Shettima, 59, is a former governor ot Borno state.President Bola Tinubu names Kashim Shettima as the APC 2027 campaign council vice chairman. Photo Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Kashim Shettima>Senator Shettima remains a close and lo…

…on August 28, 2026 when troops of Sector 6, Operation ENDURING PEACE, responded to reports of sporadic shooting in the community, security analyst Zagazola Makana reported. The troops moved to the area and conducted a search of the general vicinity, where they discovered the corpse of a native identified as Mrs Helen J…

…candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 elections.Legit.ng reports that AbdulAziz Na'ibi Abubakar, a political commentator and member of The Atiku Movement (TAM), disclosed this in a statement published on his Facebook account on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The Atiku Movement is a support group b…

…respective clubs on Saturday, continuing their strong starts to the new season, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Osimhen continued his impressive form as Galatasaray edged Göztepe 3-2 in the Turkish Super Lig. Read the full story here: https://punchng.com/osimhen-iheanacho-lookman-score-in-victories/

…those children are still government property,” she said. Chidinma also disputed reports that some of the abducted corps members had been rescued, saying her sister was still missing. “I heard some bloggers said they rescued some. They did not rescue anybody. My sister will not go like that, we just lost our mum few mon…

…as the current administration approached the end of its tenure. Lawal also dismissed reports of a disagreement between the APC governorship candidate and his running mate, Kayode Alabi, describing the reports as propaganda and social media speculation. “All that is propaganda. All that is social media talk. Don’t follo…

…in recognition of his leadership and development efforts. The Commissioner for Youth, Sports and Creativity, Nick Oworo, who hails from the area, praised the administration’s achievements in security, infrastructure, education, healthcare and human development, describing the progress recorded in three years as unprece…

…that the organisation had continued to thrive, eight years after the leader died. NAN reports that hundreds of members of the group were on ground to celebrate its 32nd anniversary and to also endorse Tinubu’s second tenure. (NAN) The post OPC declares support for Tinubu’s re-election bid appeared first on Vanguard New…

…Command had, however, warned the public against unverified claims following viral reports alleging widespread kidney selling among youths in Nyanya, Mararaba, Karu and neighbouring communities. The command said it had neither received nor confirmed reports that “nearly all” young people in the affected areas had sold t…

…This comes months after the United Arab Emirates officially exited OPEC. DAILY POST reports that since February 28, the United States, Israel and Iran have been engaged in a conflict that has heightened tensions in the Middle East, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, leading to volatility in oil prices. Global oi…

…this year, a 6-3 majority upheld state bans on transgender students playing on girls' sports teams. Last year, in another 6-3 ruling, the court let stand a Tennessee law that banned puberty blockers and hormone therapy for minors seeking to transition to match their gender identity. Trump campaigned aggressively agains…

…to the right and appropriate authority,” Alabo said. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the girls are students of the Federal University of Education in Pankshin. NAN

…structural challenges could still undermine efforts to achieve this. DAILY POST reports that political analysts and civil society organisations have highlighted how high voter turnout and local vigilance effectively countered political intimidation and substantial financial influence. However, translating a localised d…

…to about 31.2bn a year earlier. The reserves, it said, now cover about six months of imports. “Taken together, the large current account surpluses and the reserve accumulation, if maintained, would materially reduce Nigeria’s external vulnerability,” the agency said. On economic growth, Moody’s said Nigeria’s real GDP…

…had been using Claude across a range of classified and sensitive systems. According to reports by the Wall Street Journal and Axios, that included during the January operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. The supply chain risk designation, formally made in March, had canceled Anthropic’s military contra…

Jigawa First Lady Dr Amina Umar Namadi launched an empowerment 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 we…

…now the NDC presidential candidate, promised to reopen land borders and develop southern ports if electedNigerians pushed 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…

…Conferences of 2005 and 2014, where he made significant contributions to the final reports of the conferences. The party said Ugboaja’s contributions to the labour movement, democratic development and Nigeria’s political history would remain part of the country’s collective memory. “Ugboaja’s life was therefore one of…

…government said the new FIFA-standard facility is part of a broader plan to invest in sports and develop youth talent.Former senator Shehu Sani, the APC candidate for Kaduna Central in 2027, praised the governor's decision to overhaul the stadium.