Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate in Cross River State, Arthur-Javis Archibong, has accepted Governor Bassey Otu’s challenge to a public debate. Archibong said he was ready to engage Otu in an open debate at any time and venue chosen by the governor, provided Otu w…
The wife of an active-duty US Army sergeant was deported to Honduras on Monday, August 25, 2026Cristy Maryori Villafranca-Trejo was arrested by ICE in July outside a Walmart while her 6-year-old daughter watchedShe is at least the seventh spouse or parent of an active-duty US service member deported under the Trump adm…
Atiku Abubakar's spokesperson announced a condition for his participation in any 2027 presidential debateAtiku accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) government of using opposition-only debates as a strategy to avoid public scrutinyThe former vice president has challenged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to a direct na…
Nigerian socialite Rahman Jago broke his silence on the reported arrest of his friend Poco Lee in the United KingdomPoco Lee, whose real name is Iweh Odinaka, is reportedly being held on remand over an alleged assault offenceLegit.ng reached out to the UK Met Police for comments on the alleged reports and got a respons…
From the NFIU’s disclosure that terrorists are exploiting crowdfunding and accounts linked to deceased persons to move funds, to sharp disagreements among 2027 presidential contenders over insecurity and fuel subsidy, fresh US military training for Nigerian troops, a court battle over the stalled selection of a new Awu…
A northern pro-Tinubu group congratulated Bello Matawalle on his appointment to the 2027 APC Presidential Campaign CouncilNOVA said Matawalle's grassroots networks in Zamfara and the North West will be a major asset for the APC ahead of 2027The group set a target of 20 million votes for President Tinubu, pledging to ac…
An APC lawmaker in Nasarawa State visited Umaisha General Hospital, demanding answers over donated items he personally purchased for patientsThe lawmaker said over 50 ceiling fans, about 40 standing fans and 50 orthopaedic mattresses he bought for the hospital could not be fully accounted forA hospital staff member tol…
Kenyan man remarries 7 months after his wife's d3ath A Kenyan man, Dan Ambiya 'Lampard' has remarried seven months after the d3ath of his wife, Harriet Eshimuli, a development that has sparked mixed reactions among Kenyans, who questioned the timing of the remarriage. Harriet passed away on January 14, 2026, after a br…
The US government has confirmed that certain non-English-speaking permanent residents are eligible for an English language exemption during the naturalisation processUSCIS outlined two age-based exceptions that determine who qualifies for the exemption and under what residency conditionsApplicants who qualify must stil…
The National Rebirth Agenda called out the Ondo Redemption Front as a politically motivated group working to undermine Governor Lucky AiyedatiwaThe group cited about 190km of roads, 2,100 teachers recruited, and upgrades to over 100 health centres as proof of the governor's recordNational Rebirth Agenda urged those beh…
Minister of Defence General Christopher Musa accepted his appointment as Secretary I on the APC Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 electionsMusa said his constitutional duty to protect Nigeria's territorial integrity will remain his top priority despite the new political assignmentThe minister called on APC mem…
Raja Jackson — the 25-year-old son of UFC legend Quinton "Rampage" Jackson — made global headlines in August 2025 after he stormed a wrestling ring mid-show and brutally beat unconscious wrestler Stuart "Syko Stu" Smith live on stream. He was subsequently arrested on a felony charge weeks after being caught on video as…
A fast-moving wildfire on the outskirts of Reno, Nevada, forced tens of thousands of residents to leave their homes on SaturdayNevada Governor Joe Lombardo declared a state of emergency in Washoe County and deployed the National Guard to support response effortsThe fire burned around 10,500 acres by Sunday evening and …
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun reacted to the death of veteran Yoruba actor Taiwo Hassan, known as OgogoAbiodun described Ogogo as a cultural icon whose career brought joy to millions across NigeriaThe governor conveyed condolences to Ogogo's family, the people of Ilaro, and the Nigerian entertainment industryPAY ATT…
Businessman Pratt Tunde filed a federal high court suit after allegedly discovering his NDC candidacy was secretly swapped on August 1, 2026Pratt won the NDC primary for Lagos Mainland Federal Constituency on May 29, 2026, with INEC monitoring the electionThe suit names INEC and the NDC as respondents and seeks urgent …
Governor Ademola Adeleke won the August 15, 2026 Osun governorship election after defecting from the PDP to the Accord PartyA public affairs analyst identified incumbency, voter trust in infrastructure delivery, and the Davido factor as key drivers of the outcomeThe result is seen as a blow to the APC in the Southwest …
The Ministry of Defence has hailed President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, as Deputy Director, Security and Intelligence I of the All Progressives Congress 2027 Presidential Campaign Council. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Chief Information Officer, Queeneth Ih…
The Alaaye of Efon Kingdom, Oba Emmanuel Aladejare, has announced the conferment of chieftaincy titles on Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, and Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele. Oba Aladejare, who spoke at Efon Alaaye on Saturday during the grand finale of the 43rd Efon Alaaye Day, said Oyebanji and Bamidele were h…
Veteran actor Patrick Doyle took to Facebook to weigh in on the recurring debate over President Tinubu's educational credentialsDoyle questioned the logic of those raising the certificate issue, noting the president has won four elections despite the controversyThe actor described the repeated attempts to use Tinubu's …
Petrol depot prices increased across most major markets in Nigeria between August 17 and 21, 2026, driven by rising crude oil prices and supply concerns around the Strait of Hormuz.Calabar recorded the biggest increase, with Mainland’s price rising by N33 per litre, while Port Harcourt and Lagos also recorded notable i…
Halimat Omidina marked what would have been her late father Baba Suwe's 68th birthday with emotional posts on XThe model and content creator revealed that the veteran actor told her he was going to die two days before he passedHalimat shared the painful details of her final hours with Baba Suwe, including the moment he…
The National Coordinator and Executive Director of the National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office, George Nwabueze, has continued to defend the legitimacy of the office, posting additional documents he said showed its links with the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation…
Dangote Refinery's free petrol delivery initiative praised by marketers for easing operational pressuresIPMAN highlights potential for lower pump prices and improved cash flow for marketers and consumersCall for expanding delivery scheme to northern states for uniform petrol pricing across NigeriaPAY ATTENTION: Mark Le…
Muslim Rights Concern issued a 14-day ultimatum to Minister of Defence General Christopher Musa over alleged rising insecurity in Sokoto stateMURIC cited the killing of 44 people, including an Imam, and the abduction of 19 others in Sokoto within three weeks as the basis for its demandThe group linked its call to a vow…
A verified analyst on X listed five reasons President Tinubu currently holds an advantage ahead of the 2027 general electionsThe post pointed to a fragmented opposition, APC's control of 31 states, and early signs of economic recovery as key factorsThe claims drew sharp pushback from Nigerians who challenged the econom…