…him about the eventKano State Police confirmed the arrest of Mukthar and a second suspect, with the weapon recovered and both held at the State CIDPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience c…

By Shola Ogunniyi FAROOQ Kperogi’s column of August 22, 2026 in this newspaper, “Why Atiku’s subsidy gambit rattles Tinubu,” is a well-crafted political opinion. Kayode Adebiyi’s rejoinder of 24 August, also in these pages, addressed most of the fiscal errors in Kperogi’s argument. What both pieces left mainly intact,…

…of exploration activities at the site. The association cautioned the government against using the Kolmani oil exploration project as a political campaign tool ahead of the 2027 general elections. The chairman of the association, Hashim Pali, made the call on Tuesday while reacting to the verification visit to the oil f…

…the Nigeria Democratic Congress to review the nomination process for the Lagos State House of Assembly, Eti-Osa Constituency I, following a complaint by one of the aspirants, John Akano. The organisation made the call in a statement issued by its President, following a petition concerning the circumstances surrounding…

…Capital Territory, Samuel Shekwolo, over alleged threats to eject residents who refuse to join or vote for the All Progressives Congress in 2027. Amnesty, in a post on X, described the alleged threat as a call to violence and an attack on freedom of association and the liberty of persons, adding that no public official…

Thirty-three state governments spent at least N512.10bn on Government Houses, Governors’ Offices and travel and transport in the first six months of 2026, an amount about 4,713 times higher than the combined six-month salary of Nigeria’s 36 governors, an analysis of state budget implementation reports has shown on Mond…

We are shifting from strikes to sanctions on Iran - US govt says US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told several of his foreign counterparts in recent days that "for the time being" the U.S. is not expected to initiate new strikes against Iran, according to a U.S. official and a second source with knowledge of the m…

…outlines how police decide whether a charged individual is released on bail or kept in custody before their court hearingThe guide also covers separate rules that apply to anyone under the age of 18 who faces criminal chargesPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your…

…a gathering of constituents and loyalists, the local government boss attempted to justify his stance by citing the infrastructure and developmental projects driven by President Bola Tinubu and the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, within the Kuje area.I have said in my area council, it's either you are doing APC or leave the…

Khloe Kardashian's BFF's twin sister Khadijah is using loans from friends to pay bills amid divorce Khadijah Haqq, a close friend of Khloe Kardashian, says she is struggling financially amid her divorce from former NFL player Bobby McCray and is relying on family and friends to help cover household expenses.According t…

Rapper Famous Dex arrested for domestic battery Rapper Famous Dex has been arrested on a domestic battery charge, according to official records. The rapper was taken into custody on Sunday, Sunday 23, and booked on the charge. Records indicate he remained in a Las Vegas jail at the time of publication.The arrest marks…

…attempt to take their land for pastoral activities.Alia made the remarks on Tuesday, August 25, during a town hall meeting with stakeholders from the Katsina-Ala, Ukum and Logo federal constituency."Nobody will force us to cede even an inch of our land to pastoralists for any purpose," he said. "If that must happen, I…

Troops of the 1 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have arrested two suspected terrorists and recovered arms, ammunition and other items during a night operation in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The acting spokesman for the operation, Yusuf Mohammed, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. Mohammed said t…

…said.The clinic provides free services and conducts community outreach programmes focused on STI prevention, testing and early treatment. Mudarikwa said patients presenting with STIs are also routinely offered HIV screening. "Usually, when patients present with STIs, we first screen them for HIV because people living w…

Ondo government bans cash payments in schools The Ondo State Government has banned cash payments in public schools as part of measures to curb alleged extortion and unauthorised levies imposed on pupils and students by school authorities.The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, a…

…of State Accountant General,” he stated. The media adviser said Olayinka served meritoriously as Accountant General of the state between November 28, 2019, and August 24, 2026, adding that her appointment underscored Governor Oyebanji’s resolve to engage highly competent hands to man strategic positions as preparations…

…category of people visiting the holy land yet planning to fornicate there - Nigerian Muslim woman writes A Nigerian Muslim woman, Hussaina Sufyan Ahmed, has claimed that some Muslims go to Saudi Arabia for pilgrimage with plans to fornicate there. She stated this in a Facebook post on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. "Not per…

…filed by ex-boyfriend Sheggz amid ongoing feud Lawyers representing former BBNaija housemate Bella Okagbue have rejected the defamation claims made against her by her ex-boyfriend, Segun "Sheggz" Olusemo, as the feud between the former couple continues. In a letter dated August 24, 2026, Bella's lawyers denied the alle…

"A man upgrading my ticket to business or first class is the bare minimum; booking out a restaurant for my birthday is normal" - Content creator Caramel Plug Content creator Caramel Plug has shared her views on the kind of gestures she considers normal in a relationship, saying some luxury experiences do not necessaril…

…values of Osun State, stressing that no political ambition or commercial interest could justify the loss of human lives. “Politics must be a vehicle for development, not a catalyst for bloodshed,” Akinola quoted Oyetola as saying. The minister expressed condolences to the families of those killed and urged residents to…

…of peace, tolerance and mutual respect. Mark made the appeal when he felicitated with Muslims in Nigeria and across the world on this year’s Eid-ul-Maulud celebration, which marks the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW). He stressed that democracy can only flourish where the rights, freedoms and choices of citizen…

…as part of activities marking Walson-Jack’s retirement after 34 years of meritorious service. The event attracted senior government officials, governors, former public office holders, members of the National Assembly, diplomats, captains of industry, civil servants, family members and friends who gathered to celebrate…

…comments on alcohol influenceSheikh Al-Fulani reminded the content creator of his previous arrest over threats linked to Seyi Tinubu, warning of another possible arrestPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Popular Islamic preacher and online commentat…

…Sources told PRNigeria that the two officers were taken to the Force Headquarters on August 20, 2026, where they remained for questioning. The police have not publicly explained the specific reasons for the invitation. Some sources claimed the move followed a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu,…

Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Aloy Ejimakor, on Tuesday said President Bola Tinubu’s records relating to alleged drug trafficking in the United States, US, would be disclosed, but some important aspects would be redacted. Ejimakor explained that only details with littl…