…in high esteem despite their political differences, adding that there was no personal grievance between the two former leaders. "The relationship between the former President Obasanjo and Atiku, in my view as a Nigerian who witnessed the administration and the post-administration, is the fact that they do not seem to h…

…the 2027 general elections, describing them as divisive and capable of undermining national unity. Kwankwaso, in a statement on his official X account on Monday, said he was “deeply concerned” by the remarks made by Jingir at an event in Kano over the weekend. He said religious leaders, particularly those with signific…

…ever to have won the award at least twice, alongside Lionel Messi and Cristiano RonaldoBayern Munich president Herbert Hainer and CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen both paid tribute to the England captain's record-breaking campaignPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Go…

…in the Gariki General Area of Enugu State, following efforts to dismantle a criminal syndicate linked to the abduction of two persons in Udi Local Government Area on August 2, 2026. He said the arrest followed an earlier operation in which troops "neutralised one member of the syndicate and apprehended another." Accord…

The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure has empowered youths and women in Ile-Ife, Osun State, with advanced technical skills and work equipment to enable them to establish and grow local businesses. The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NASENI, Khalil Halilu, stated this in…

…showing that only formal defence treaties ensure military backingFrom NATO to new regional pacts, the strength of alliances now shapes the balance of global powerPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The age of strict non-alignment is fading as wars, rivalries and shifting power balances…

…me as "lazy and useless" - Suspect reveals why he k!lled man in Ghana The Accra Regional Police Command has arrested two brothers in connection with the k!lling of a 54-year-old man and the injury of his wife at Beach Drive Estate, Tuba, near Weija, Ghana. The suspects, identified as Adams Adder Almeida and his brother…

…"good friend". According to local media reports, the two men had been involved in a personal dispute.Chalong said he had approached Thongchai because he wanted to talk to him. "He [Thongchai] then pushed me, saying 'I don't want to talk, I don't want to talk,'" he said. Chalong claimed he followed Thongchai towards his…

…shoot, leaving his assistant directors and security personnel behind to complete the final scene. TG Omori later learnt from his producer that the men allegedly broke through the gate and injured a security guard who tried to prevent them from gaining access. "It's hell outside," he wrote. Sharing his own experience, T…

…of wine but has to remain disciplined about how much he drinks. "I have to be professional about it," he said.Pitt previously credited fellow actor Bradley Cooper with helping him get sober following his split from Angelina Jolie. During that period, he also spent more than a year attending Alcoholics Anonymous meeting…

…when choosing political leaders and consider factors such as competence, values, national unity, integration and infrastructural development. "Your tribe will not exempt you," Buchi said, stressing that ethnicity represents only one part of a person's identity and should not be the sole basis for making political decis…

…Mfa Igirgi Jnr, Media Aide to the Special Adviser to the Governor on Security and Internal Affairs, Chief Dr. Joseph T. Har, who confirmed the incident in a statement said the woman was hospitalized following the assault. According to eyewitness accounts, the confrontation began over the collection of market levies. Th…

…that critics often do not know the private battles these women are fighting. Additionally, Sunday cautioned women who are seeking husbands or children to remain vigilant and avoid falling victim to false prophets in their search for spiritual solutions. See her post below by Linda Ikeji at 10/08/2026 4:00 PM | Share th…

…alerted the Chief Matron of the Law School. According to the report shared by security analyst, Zagazola Makama, upon receiving the report, the matron proceeded to the scene, where the deceased was found lying on the ground within the hostel premises. The matron reported the incident at the Victoria Island Police Divis…

…elections, including councillors and council chairmen, without requiring them to personally finance their campaigns. He further stated that the APC recorded a total of 2,158,600 votes across Edo State, covering Edo North, Edo Central and Edo South, describing the figure as evidence of the party’s growing strength and g…

…In his vote of thanks, the Chairman of the Bauchi State Council of Traditional Rulers and Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Suleiman Adamu, thanked the former President for always identifying with Bauchi State, saying he had proven to be a worthy son of the state. The Emir commended Bala Mohammed for transforming the stat…

…publicly backed a Nigerian lawmaker's push for Nigeria to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), describing the call as timely and reflecting the frustrations of many African countries.The Pan-African Youth Development Network (PAYDN) threw its support behind Hon. Philip Agbese, who represents the Ado/Ok…

…Tiktoker Peller's mum for insisting he gifts her partner money at his wedding Media personality Daddy Freeze has responded to an X user who criticized popular TikToker Peller for gifting bundles of dollar bills to his family during his Lagos wedding last weekend. During the wedding reception, Peller brought out a box f…

…expressing pride and happiness in competing at such a high level. The Nigerian international, who recorded 10 clean sheets over 30 league appearances in the previous season for Udinese, made this known in an interview with The Guardian. He noted that he aims to push for higher finishes with his club next season while m…

…to create FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), a company to run the commercial and operational aspects of FIFA's tournaments, with an idea to sell off around 20% to private investors. But the letter has urged FIFA to hold an independent review into Infantino's scheme, while not naming the Swiss directly. "A proposal advanced…

…police command, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists on Monday. Babaseyi said that the alleged fake Pastor was picked up after four months of sustained surveillance. He said “Following four months of sustained intelligence gathering and discreet investigation, Detectives atta…

The family of late Nollywood actress, Temitope Osoba, has recounted her final moments, revealing that the actress repeatedly said she would die on the day she eventually passed away. Osoba’s maternal aunt, Pejuola Ogunesan, disclosed this in an interview with actor Kunle Afod alongside another family member, Dupe, on S…

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…word. However, are there no Christians alike? Are there no Jews? Are there no traditionalists? Have I done anything wrong by merely campaigning for a Muslim-Muslim ticket?” he said. “Have I stopped the Christians from their own slogans? Have I stopped traditionalists from a similar campaign?” Reiterating his position,…

…a young child refused to sit down and buckle up, forcing the plane back to the terminal. The Toronto-based airline said Monday the parent and crew repeatedly tried unsuccessfully to secure the child in the seat before returning the plane to the terminal in Victoria International Airport in British Columbia to remove th…