…at the 2026 International Youth Day themed “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations”, organised by the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, Ogun State chapter. Speaking at the event held in Abeokuta, Talabi commended the current state leadership of the NYCN for demonstrating maturity and rare leadership qualities, e…

…Ododo>As reported by The Punch, the Information Officer, James Sani, of the Kogi State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development confirmed the development in a statement issued on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Ododo made the gesture at the clo…

…Council in Kano on August 21, 2019. Ugboaja was widely regarded as a veteran trade unionist with a legal background and extensive experience in organised labour, civil-society advocacy and national policy negotiations. by Linda Ikeji at 27/08/2026 1:22 PM | Share this Story

…A fresh plea is taken, conviction and life sentence follow. What legal mechanism connected the final appellate disposition to the new proceeding?” Supreme Court erred in ordering continuation of Nnamdi Kanu’s trial – Lawyer to NBA, IBA

…South senator argued that the presence of "incompetent" officials in the Tinubu administration was responsible for some of the controversies and embarrassments confronting the government. "Already, I've been vindicated on that, as to saying that my concern is that the president has so many kakistrocrats that dominate t…

…infrastructure investments, and the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) among the administration’s achievements. He also commended efforts to stabilise the foreign exchange market, saying greater predictability would help businesses plan, while stronger foreign exchange reserves would boost investor confidence.On hi…

…Ochogwu made the call on Thursday in Abuja at a two-day training programme organised by the IPCR for members of the National Youth Service Corps, Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme participants, interns and volunteers under the Renewed Hope Agenda for Young Peacebuilders. He said the programme was designed to e…

…splitting up the party. Malami, a former Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, urged members of the opposition party to be united ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking during the inauguration of the 600-member ADC Campaign Council in the state, Malami disclosed that party members sho…

…and sanitation challenges and strengthening water security across the country. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja at the nationwide stakeholders’ consultation workshop for the development of the Nigeria National Water Compact. Utsev said the initiativ…

…bandits and criminal gangs, the eventual payout is “dominated by a single terrorist organisation.” To overcome this national menace, it recommended “disrupting the financial flows that now underwrite insurgency, and addressing the economic desperation that supplies its foot soldiers.” The report cautioned that “without…

…and charged with one count of tampering with evidence and two counts of purchasing or furnishing alcohol to a minor, according to the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office. The investigation reportedly began after a student informed school officials that Adams was having an inappropriate relationship with a former student.…

…still beset by credibility concerns, there have been renewed calls for the Tinubu administration to revisit and implement the Uwais Report, particularly as the nation approaches another general election cycle. While electoral offences such as vote buying, ballot snatching, impersonation, and official misconduct are cle…

…the party. The party also reaffirmed that Olooye Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke is its recognised governorship candidate for Oyo State in the 2027 general elections. The Deputy National Financial Secretary of the ADC, Oladimeji Fadeyi, stated this on Wednesday during a special interview on Solutions 93.9FM’s AM UPDATE. The…

…Unit, in collaboration with the Office of the Federal Mines Officer, Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, acting on credible intelligence, raided ‘Mmiri Obiaja’ popularly known as ‘mmiri mgbo’ Obiaja Nnobi and arrested three suspects engaged in illegal mining of sharp sand at the river. “The following suspec…

…Ademola Adeleke, has pledged to heal divisions in the state and pursue an inclusive administration after the recent governorship election, promising to uphold equity and fairness in the next phase of his tenure. Adeleke made the pledge in a state broadcast on Thursday to mark the 35th anniversary of the creation of Osu…

…memoir about her experience with Sweeney, which was adapted into ITV's 2024 television miniseries Until I Kill You. by Linda Ikeji at 27/08/2026 7:53 AM | Share this Story

…at home in the autumn. But Netflix, which will broadcast the contest, and Saudi organisers are pushing for a move to the United States. The organisers want to stage the bout on November 20, a Friday, at Madison Square Garden. However, Joshua, 36, and his promoter Eddie Hearn want the fight at Wembley. Fury is already i…

…(PFIPC), obtain government approvals and gain access to official financial and administrative systems.The findings are contained in an ICPC interim investigation report on the PFIPC saga. The investigation was ordered by President Bola Tinubu after the presidency disowned the organisation and Adeyemi.According to the I…

…his provocative outbursts! Think about it. Recently, on August 8, at a mass wedding organised by the Kano State government for 1,500 couples, Sheikh Jingir said the “outcome” of Tinubu’s Muslim-Muslim ticket in 2023 demonstrated the numerical superiority of Muslims in Nigeria and called for its repeat in 2027. “So, her…

…‘’Within a week, Nigerians have heard three different explanations of what an Atiku administration would do about petrol subsidy. The confusion has now become impossible to ignore. ‘’First, Atiku’s spokesperson, Paul Ibe, said Atiku would restore petrol subsidy if elected president and later phase it out. Ibe described…

…linking him to the alleged $16bn power expenditure during the Olusegun Obasanjo administration. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, accused the President Bola Tinubu-led government of reviving old allegations to divert attention from questions over the use of revenues saved from petrol…

…northern Nigeria to learn from the recent political developments in Osun State and recognise the power of their votes in determining the leadership of the country. Usman made the remarks during an interview with DCL on Wednesday, where he criticised alleged vote-buying, the deployment of security personnel during elect…

…worth more than $500m for the Federal Government within the first three years of his administration. “Within three years of my assumption of office, we’ve been able to forfeit both cash and assets worth over half a billion dollars to the government,” he said. He attributed the recoveries to the resourcefulness and prof…

Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Ali Pate, disclosed that the reform is targeted at reducing suicide deaths and attempts by 15 per cent by 2030. Briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting, Pate said suicide remains a major public health concern in Nigeria and globally, citing Worl…

…attention from the economic hardship confronting Nigerians. The Olusegun Obasanjo administration’s power sector spending and commitments, commonly cited at about $16bn, became the subject of a House of Representatives probe after his exit from office in 2007. In 2008, the Umaru Yar’Adua administration raised questions…