…criticised the conduct of the trial judge, Justice Peter Lifu, for disregarding a subsisting order of the court. Lifu had, on June 15, 2026, ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to deregister ADC, Action Alliance, AA, Action Peoples Party, APP, Accord Party and Zenith Labour Party, ZLP, holding…

…Delta creeks. We recognized that military confrontations alone could not resolve the crisis in the region, including the nation’s economic crisis stemming from the destruction of oil pipelines across the area. The late Chief Clark, therefore, constituted an Elders Negotiation Committee (ENC) comprising respected sons a…

…precisely because of challenges such as these that the Head of the Civil Service has consistently championed the vision of a technology-driven and paperless Federal Civil Service,” the statement said. The Forum further stated that the benefits of the ongoing reforms are already being felt across the country, particular…

…Mr Real was rigged after the bout ended in a draw.Reacting to the result, Idowest insisted that he clearly won the fight, claiming he landed several clean punches on Mr Real and even left his opponent with a swollen eye.He further alleged that Mr Real continued throwing punches after the bell had gone and cornered him…

…in royalties had been paid into the account of Northside Music between 2017 and 2023, insisting he never consented to the arrangement. The singer further claimed that when he confronted Jude Okoye over the alleged discrepancies, he did not get satisfactory answers. He also recounted conversations with Paul Okoye, sayin…

The Dr David Olofu Campaign Council condemned attacks that killed over 15 people across Otukpo and Ohimini local government areas in Benue SouthThe campaign council called on the Benue State Government to set up a Judicial Panel of Inquiry to investigate the killings and account for all lossesThe ADC Benue South senato…

…confirmed by a childhood friend and fellow ABU lecturerDr Bebeji, who also served as Assistant Dean and coordinator of the ABU Law Clinic, leaves behind a wife and two childrenPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! A road crash on Saturday, July 19, 2026, claimed the life of Dr Umar Sani B…

…the organisation and other partners, were implementing response measures but emphasised that interventions required urgent scaling up to contain transmission. According to the agency, a regional preparedness framework is guiding response activities across Africa, while neighbouring countries continue strengthening surv…

…on Saturday, described the alleged substitution as unlawful and unconstitutional, insisting that he remains the duly nominated APC candidate for the senatorial district. The lawmaker, who represents Obingwa West Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, said he emerged winner of the APC primary election held on…

…details remain largely unavailable for public scrutiny," the statement said.The group insisted that a commercially driven national oil company has no business operating with the level of secrecy currently on display. It called on the federal government to strengthen oversight of NNPCL and ensure all expenditures relate…

Editor's note: In this opinion piece, Temitope Ajayi, a Senior Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Media and Publicity, responds to Cardinal John Onaiyekan's comments on Arise News following the Catholic bishops' meeting with President Bola Tinubu.PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng…

…economic instability, decaying infrastructure, institutional weakness, and a crisis of trust between the governed and those who govern. “I am convinced that the solution to these challenges is not more of the same. The solution is leaders who understand that public office is a sacred trust, not personal enterprise. “Le…

…mock accreditation, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has insisted it is fully ready for the August 15 Osun governorship election. The Commission also declared the BVAS “robust and bulletproof,” even as it deployed 703 extra machines to forestall technical failure. Addressing journalists […] The post…

…governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, triggering the protracted political crisis in the state. Wike, a former governor of Rivers State spoke on Saturday during a special media chat in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The Minister stated that those who allegedly deceived Fubara into engaging in face-off with him…

…the youth, to reject vote buying and defend the integrity of the electoral process, insisting that the collective will of the people would prevail if citizens participated actively in the election. “I am not seeking office for its privileges,” Atiku said. “I seek it because I still believe in the Nigeria that is capabl…

…selling a stake in the World Cup," Cordeiro said in a statement, just hours after FIFA insisted: "Nobody is selling football." Hours later, FIFA chief operating officer Kevin Lamour issued a statement to The Associated Press, saying FIFA staff were deceived by Infantino's lack of openness in planning the sale over rece…

Delta police spokesperson, Bright Edafe, stunned after suspects arrested with cocaine and pistol ask for a photo with him The spokesperson of the Delta state police command, SP Bright Edafe, was stunned after suspected drug dealers asked to take a photograph with him shortly after they were arrested and interrogated by…

…comment, Atiku, in a statement issued on Saturday, August 1, by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, described Obasanjo's remarks as "another failed attempt to rewrite history." He opined that the former Nigerian leader is still angry at him for opposing his third-term bid. "I am proud…

…contact the Command's Complaint Response Unit (CRU) on 09111111150 or 09111111151 to assist with the ongoing investigation."Watch the trending video below View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 01/08/2026 4:27 PM | Share this Story

…after a near-fatal accident in 2013Uchenna opened up about losing both parents and a sister, sharing how grief and trauma reshaped her life entirelyThe actress disclosed she developed a phobia of flying after her sister's death and went years without boarding a flightPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source,…

…halt the bloodshed. Clashes between farming and herding communities in Plateau have persisted for decades, claiming thousands of lives and displacing many others. The latest attack occurred in Rim Village, Riyom Local Government Area, where gunmen last Tuesday killed two people and injured two others. PUNCH Online repo…

…Yakubu Jang, son of former Plateau State Governor Jonah Jang, as Senior Special Assistant in the Office of the President. The announcement was made on Saturday by Vice President Kashim Shettima while delivering a goodwill message on behalf of President Tinubu at the 80th birthday celebration and book launch of Chief Ja…

…leapt from the stage at Alliance Française, Adenuga House, with a man standing by to assist himThe crowd erupted in applause after the former president landed safely and walked to his seat, smilingFormer Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo turned heads at the launch of Charly Boy's memoir held at Alliance Française, A…

Asaba hotel manager whose s3x t@pe with his side chick got leaked on the internet apologises to his family but calls out his enemies for spreading the video The Asaba hotel manager whose s3x t@pe with his side chick got leaked on the internet has apologised to his family, while also calling out his enemies for spreadin…

…skills and prove they can support themselves financially without relying on state assistance.The government said the changes are designed to reinforce the connection between naturalisation and sustainable integration, making it clear that citizenship reflects a genuine and lasting commitment to life in Germany rather t…