By Babajide Komolafe The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr Olayemi Cardoso, has undertaken high-level engagements in Singapore aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s financial connectivity with Asia through institutional cooperation, financial-market development and innovation. The engagements included discus…
…Ogun State, under the aegis of the Transport Unions Alliance for Yayi, have endorsed the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, ahead of the 2027 election. The unions announced their support on Thursday at a rally held at the Ake Palace Pavilion in Abeokuta. Th…
…facing telecommunications operators. He said the APC would work with the Progressive Governors’ Forum and state chapters to promote harmonised right-of-way terms and protect telecommunications infrastructure. Yilwatda also called for the protection of fibre-optic infrastructure as critical national information infrastr…
…accounts and propertiesPresiding Judge Joyce Abdulmalik ruled that the former Kaduna governor filed similar suits before two different courts within 12 days, constituting an abuse of court processEl-Rufai had sought N1 billion in damages and a perpetual injunction to protect assets he said were purchased with lawful se…
…facing telecommunications operators. He said the APC would work with the Progressive Governors’ Forum and state chapters to promote harmonised right-of-way terms and protect telecommunications infrastructure. Yilwatda also called for the protection of fibre-optic infrastructure as Critical National Information Infrastr…
Governor Dapo Abiodun has warned transport unions in Ogun State against arbitrary increases in transport fares, saying they must not punish commuters. Abiodun gave the warning on Thursday at the Ake Palace Pavilion in Abeokuta during a rally at which nine transport unions endorsed the governorship candidate of the All…
…refineries below international market rates. Photo Amaechi/ADC>The former Rivers state governor stated this while addressing ADC supporters at an Townhall meeting in Edo State on Thursday, October 8, 2026PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!How the proposed fuel subsidy plan…
…power’ at all times without fear or favor.” Obiesika wrote: “You Dey mind the nonsense governors we have in the south east,minus Otis Alex.” However, Ayo disagreed with the criticism, writing: “Reason no serious goverment will take any ungrateful people serious.” Watch the video here… “If I see any of you at Onitsha He…
…to make a formal reconciliation declaration over the 1967 Asaba Massacre, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori revealed on Wednesday. The governor, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, disclosed this at the anniversary memorial of the massacre in Asaba, 59 years after hundreds of pe…
…of the captives, saying, “The kidnapped graduates have been released. The Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, confirmed this in a telephone conversation at about 5.00 pm today (Wednesday).” He stated this in a statement issued by his media aide, Adeola Oloko, in Ibadan. A parent to one of the victims, Alhaja Alimot Akan…
Governor Seyi Makinde has expressed joy over the release of prospective National Youth Service Corps members of Oyo State origin who were abducted in Imo State last Thursday. The government’s position was contained in a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, made available to journalists i…
…“Let us speak clearly: the killing of unarmed civilians can never be justified.” The governor pledged continued support for national recognition of the massacre and the establishment of a fitting national memorial. Also speaking, the Isama Ajie of Asaba and convener of the Asaba Massacre Memorial, Chief Chuks Nduka-Eze…
…and members of the grassroots political movement aligned with Peter Obi, the former Governor of Anambra State and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate for the 2027 election.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Ibrahim wrote on X:"He (Chikaodi) should be ce…
…Kebbi State Government approved a new minimum wage for over 17,000 teachers following a governor-endorsed White Paper on salary reviewThe Nigeria Union of Teachers chairman announced when teachers would start receiving the new payThe state government also invested heavily in school infrastructure, covering thousands of…
…Edo State. The party’s Edo Central senatorial candidate, Herberta Okonofua, former governorship aspirant Kenneth Imasuangbon and others escaped, while an ADC supporter, Jerry Oliha, sustained gunshot injuries. The local government chairman denied involvement, while police said they were yet to formally confirm the inci…
…to make a formal reconciliation declaration over the 1967 Asaba Massacre, Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, said on Wednesday. The governor, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, disclosed this at the 59th anniversary memorial of the massacre in Asaba, 59 years after hundreds of…
…pay in October 2016 alongside other union leaders during the administration of former Governor David Umahi. He claimed the suspension arose from demands over unpaid professorial promotions dating to 2014 and salary reductions the academics considered unlawful.He further alleged that an Industrial Court of Arbitration o…
…modern Nigeria. The president's connection to the June 12 cause runs deep: as Lagos governor and later as a political figure, Tinubu was himself associated with the pro-democracy resistance of the 1990s. In 2018, former President Muhammadu Buhari formally recognised June 12 as Democracy Day, a move seen as a belated vi…
…through his Media Aide, Adeola Oloko. Oloko, who spoke with DAILY POST, noted that the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, called the traditional ruler and informed him of the release. Oloko said, ‘The prospective members of NYSC who were abducted have been released. “The Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, co…
…priced based on production costs, not international market ratesThe former Cross River governor outlined a crude oil allocation strategy he said would make his proposed pricing model possiblePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Ri…
Governor Umo Eno declared a state of emergency in Akwa Ibom's education sector during the 2026 International Teachers' Day celebration in UyoEno approved the recruitment of 2,000 additional teachers, with applicants required to pass a CBT and oral interview before being consideredThe governor also announced the upgrade…
…questioned the logic behind allegations of official involvement.The commissioner said Governor Monday Okpebholo had already directed security agencies to coordinate their efforts and work towards the immediate rescue of the elderly man. He also recalled that a special court set up specifically to handle kidnapping case…
…the presidential and National Assembly elections are set for January 16, 2027, while governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections will hold on February 6, 2027.Read
…in Ilaje and Okitipupa local Government Areas had been deployed on the directive of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa. “I have been in the forest with the CO, FOB Igbokoda, for search and rescue operations. I have deployed personnel and ambulances from all hospitals in Ilaje and Okitipupa LGAs as directed by Mr. Governor. “The…
…of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general electionsGanduje, a former Kano State governor, has been one of the most prominent APC voices pushing for Tinubu's return to powerPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Former Kano State Governor and ex-Nati…