…Minority Leader, Fred Agbedi, at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja. The meeting was part of consultations by the G100 ahead of its proposed Summit of Opposition Political Parties scheduled for August 31. The initiative comes amid growing concerns among opposition politicians that persistent divisions could weaken th…
…the government has run out of ideas on how to address the worsening cost of living. The party said the government’s focus on the slight decline in headline inflation did not reflect the reality faced by millions of Nigerians struggling to afford basic food items. The ADC National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdu…
…warning that the police would thoroughly investigate and prosecute anyone found to have participated in mob action. “Anybody who assaults or summarily executes a suspected criminal in the name of mob action is guilty of murder. There’s no exception,” he stated. The directive comes amid growing concerns over mob attacks…
…out that earning a high salary does not necessarily translate into financial comfort, particularly when living expenses and other responsibilities are taken into account. She wrote: “Meanwhile, somebody with a good corporate 9-5 job earning A$500k is struggling to feed themselves, talk less of training three children.…
Presidential candidates and national chairmen of major political parties on Tuesday signed the first National Peace Accord ahead of the 2027 general elections in Abuja. The accord was signed on behalf of President Bola Tinubu by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, alongside the All Progress…
…Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, political parties and the people of Osun for the peaceful conduct of the governorship election, Jonathan stressed that political mobilisation on election day must have boundaries. He said that the outcome of the state election demonstrated that Nigeri…
…their governor has. You left your state, came to another state to rig and then you start talking that my Uncle is a dancer, he is not a serious....the road to your government house is not done...First of all, you were not even elected, you were selected...you didn't win those votes. You do not know what it is to win an…
The more bills you pay, the less romantic you become - Singer Flavour says Nigerian high-life singer, Chinedu Okoli, popularly known as Flavour, has argued that people become less romantic when their financial responsibility increases. "The more bills you pay, the less romantic you become," he wrote on his Instagram st…
"My doctor has kinda clipped my wings" - Dolly Parton apologizes for missing Dollywood attraction opening amid ongoing health issues Country music icon Dolly Parton has apologized for missing the opening of a new attraction at her Dollywood theme park in Tennessee after her doctors advised her not to travel due to rece…
…around her.The event took place on Monday, August 10, just days before the official start of the 2027 election campaign period, which is scheduled to begin on August 19.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Voter inducement claims and currency concernsOrganisers described the…
The Labour Party (LP) has said it is banking on its extensive grassroots structure and its links with organised labour to deliver its candidates in the 2027 general elections. The National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mr Ken Asogwa, stated this in an interview in Abuja on Tuesday, saying the party was fully prepar…
…an additional 10 days to comply with the order concerning records held by the US Department of Justice, DOJ, Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, and Drug Enforcement Administration, DEA. However, Judge Howell granted only four additional days, setting August 21, 2026 as the deadline for compliance. Von Batten said th…
…election scheduled for the 2027 general election. The plaintiff claimed that he participated in the NDC primary held on May 29, 2026, and emerged with the highest number of votes, making him the rightful winner of the exercise. According to him, he only discovered the alleged substitution after obtaining a Certified Tr…
…is that Obi and the NDC should not be allowed to campaign in any state, with particular attention on the three states. He claimed that security agencies could be used to frustrate Obi’s campaign activities, including preventing venues from being allocated to him in Anambra State. Senta questioned why Obi would be preve…
…are expected to formally commit to peaceful conduct. Asked why he continued to participate in a process he appeared to have little faith in, Sowore replied, “I don’t have faith in it. I’m bringing faith to the system. Those are two different things.” He challenged the characterisation of the Osun election as peaceful,…
…for a work and holiday visa. Photo MediaImagesThe process is designed to select participants randomly and is meant to ensure a fair distribution of the limited spots available in each programme year.Australia: How the 2026-2027 ballot worksRegistrations for the 2026-2027 programme year opened on Thursday, June 4, 2026,…
…Drug Law Enforcement Agency has dismantled an international cocaine trafficking cartel that allegedly used Nigeria as a transit hub for moving illicit drugs to the United Kingdom, other parts of Europe and Asia. The agency also arrested the alleged Nigerian arrowhead of the syndicate, a self-styled luxury goods dealer…
…Democratic Congress (ADC), having officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in July 2025. Before that, he joined the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2015 after leaving the PDP, before returning to the PDP ahead of the 2019 elections. Taking to Instagram, he gave 16 reasons why he will…
…AbdulAziz Yari, warned politicians against using insecurity as a tool to win the hearts of citizens. Yari said the fight against insecurity was a collective national responsibility that went beyond government and security agencies. “Let us encourage all political parties to understand that insecurity is not something t…
…He made reference to relevant provisions of Nigerian law, stressing that those who participate in mob attacks could face serious criminal charges. "Anybody who assaults or summarily executes a suspected criminal in the name of mob action is guilty of murd£r. And the punishment for murd£r is de@th." "Section 319 of the…
…the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, were in Osun State to rally support for the party’s candidate. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and other top political leaders were also in the state a few days to the election, raising concerns over their intentions. But ex-President Jonathan, in his reaction, warned t…
…the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said Governor Ademola Adeleke of Accord Party won the recent Osun State governorship election because President Bola Tinubu allowed the poll to be free and fair. Wike made the declaration while speaking during an inspection tour of flood-affected areas in the Federal Capi…
…is a very unfortunate development and a big shock to all of us, his colleagues. Our hearts go out to his immediate family as they grieve," he said. The company said it had commenced a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the d3ath. Ezeh said the investigation would examine the immediate, under…
Fleeing celebrity drug kingpin arrested as NDLEA smashes cocaine cartel The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a self-styled luxury goods dealer and social media influencer, as he attempted to flee the country. The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), di…
…contest is expected to attract competing candidates and political interests as parties prepare for the election. Ogala’s declaration, however, signals her determination to pursue the position despite the challenges she says she has observed in the state. Watch the video below… “I will be the next Governor of Abia state…