…Government Area of Gombe State. A copy of the letter was made available to our correspondent on Sunday. Hassan Muhammadu, who was also the North-East Zonal Secretary of the party, announced his immediate withdrawal from the party and resignation from all positions he held.The former national official said the decision…

…Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has condemned President Bola Tinubu’s handling of proceeds from the removal of fuel subsidy, accusing the administration of failing to account for the funds even as the Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU threatens a fresh nationwide s…

Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate production rose to 1,677,777 barrels per day in August 2026, representing a 0.4 per cent increase from the 1.67 million bpd recorded in July. The increase, though modest, marked another month of improved oil production as the country sustained compliance with its Organisation of Petro…

…economy and national interest. Beyond security, his influence in the Niger Delta has extended to promoting stability, community engagement and opportunities for people across the region. The Guardian of the Nation Award represents AFRIMMA's recognition of an individual whose service and contributions have demonstrated…

…wage for Nigerian workers if elected President. Speaking in an interview with The Independent, Sowore equally stated that his administration would provide 24-hour electricity, and make education free and accessible at all levels. The activist also promised to construct one million public mixed-income homes and reform t…

…for me. I only wanted to bury my children. The police took my statement, and the commander of the soldiers said investigations would commence. We were later told to go ahead with the burial. What exactly do you want on the matter? I do not have money to pursue any case against the military or anybody. My children died…

…also claimed the AI surfaced a photo she had deleted years ago, although there is no independent evidence showing where that particular image came from. Robins said Meta AI later suggested she ask, "Where does Kalie Robins live?" and displayed a message saying it was "Pinpointing Kalie Robins' location." The mother sai…

…suspects were arrested by operatives of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Gender Unit, at a hotel in Obi, Obingwa Local Government Area of the state on September 7, 2026. Afolabi said the suspects had been transferred from the Central Police Station, Umuahia, in connection with alleged conspiracy and child t…

Ontario's general minimum wage will increase by $0.35 per hour on October 1, 2026, under the province's annual inflation-linked formulaSpecial wage categories covering students under 18, homeworkers, and wilderness guides will also rise on the same dateThe Ontario Ministry of Labour confirmed the new figures in April 2…

…life. That is what matters,” he said. Eka William is the second commissioner to die under the administration of Governor Bassey Otu. The Commissioner for Tourism, Abubakar Ewa, died in 2025. As of the time of filing this report, there was no official statement from the Cross River State Government on William’s death. T…

…Over Igbo Actor’s Struggle With Yoruba In Hollywood Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde is facing reactions from Nigerians after recounting what she described as one of her most embarrassing experiences while working on an African-inspired movie in Hollywood. According to Omotola, an Igbo actor on the production s…

…Joint for the atmosphere on the cavernous Ashe Stadium. The sisters received a thunderous ovation when they took court, all business in understated white outfits. Every blistering volley and overhead smash from the Americans received raucous cheers, and when they sprinted to the lead in the decisive 10-point tiebreaker…

By Omeiza Ajayi When the electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, blew the whistle last month to signal the commencement of political campaigns towards next year’s elections, the degree of threats and intimidation unleashed by highly placed political office holders across the country was d…

…to Niger Republic, where he continued to run live Internet broadcasts allegedly funded by political opponents. “Those sponsoring him cannot change destiny; if God says I will be, nobody can stop me using social media propaganda against me,” he said. However, Saturday PUNCH was unable to independently confirm the police…

…striker Victor Boniface out of the club’s UEFA Europa League squad ahead of Saturday’s Bundesliga clash with Union Berlin. Boniface was omitted from the continental squad despite an impressive pre-season, having endured a difficult loan spell at Werder Bremen last term. Martinez told Kicker that the striker was still n…

…stood ten yards away in my grandmother's white lace dress, mud on the hem, boots hidden underneath, and my new husband, Tom, beside me like a punishment in a rented suit.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!We'd been married 14 minutes."You're standing on my dress," I muttere…

…taxpayer education and effective communication by tax authorities. He recommended the establishment of a tax accountability desk to regularly inform the public about how tax revenues are being spent, suggesting that the desk could operate under the Office of the Tax Ombud. Amaeshi also advocated earmarking tax revenues…

…by side behind the house, the heaps mark the graves of a husband and wife whose lives ended within hours of each other following a reported domestic dispute. The house, built beside the Celestial Church of Christ, Iri Orun Parish owned by the couple, was deserted when our correspondent visited the community on Thursday…

…at the market spoke Yoruba when they came to buy things from me. At first, I did not understand what they were saying, so I became curious and started asking them to interpret the words they used. That was how I gradually started learning Yoruba from my customers. What do you sell? I used to sell pepper and fruit, but…

…robbery targeting three banks in the Labone area of Accra. Maazi, who was previously remanded in police custody after being denied bail, was taken to court on September 2, 2026. He faced eight counts relating to alleged offences, including conspiracy to commit robbery, and has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Diaspor…

…at the corps’ headquarters in Abuja on Friday. Afolabi said the suspect operated under the guise of running a nongovernmental organisation and orphanage programme known as the Back to School Project, using promises of free education to lure less privileged parents into releasing their children. “Under the guise of oper…

…morning, both still half asleep, staring at two pink lines like they had personally offended us with their timing.I looked at the test, then at him, then back at the test again."Are you seeing this?" I asked.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!He took it from my hand like he…

He said: “The administration of our schools cannot be run like an autocracy where absolute compliance is demanded with threats, and without openness to the informed opinions of stakeholders”. The post Catholic prelate tackles Imo govt over ‘totalitarian’ education policies appeared first on Tribune Online.

…Umoru ABUJA — Senators from the 19 Northern states and the Federal Capital Territory, under the aegis of the Northern Senators Forum (NSF), have mourned the deaths of the Emir of Gumel, Dr Ahmed Muhammad Sani, CON, and the Emir of Zurmi, Alhaji Bello Sulaiman. The lawmakers described the deaths of the two monarchs as a…

…to try the case again with a new jury. Kevin Reddington, Clancy's lawyer, previously demanded the replacement of the holdout juror, but Judge William Sullivan declined to do so, and, earlier, ordered the jury to resume deliberations on Friday morning. Clancy has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, saying she hear…