…emerge victorious in the August 15 governorship election in the state. She said the APC candidate, Bola Oyebamiji, had the capacity to transform the state. Mrs Oyetola spoke in Osogbo while leading hundreds of women under the Akoni Obinrin Support Group on a “Walk to Win” rally organised to mobilise support for the APC…

…Party, Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress and Najeem Salaam of the African Democratic Congress have remained visible in terms of campaigns and political structures. However, Sunday PUNCH notes that Adeleke and Oyebamiji have largely dominated the political space through the instrument of power. Many reside…

…complications like high blood pressure, blood clots, liver problems, ovarian and breast cancers, and stroke, gynaecologists have said. The physicians stressed that misuse of steroids or other hormonal medications to simulate pregnancy is extremely dangerous, and women should never go for such an option. The maternal he…

…contemporary interiors, advanced audiovisual technology and a flexible layout that can be adapted for different event formats, from private executive meetings to large-scale conferences. The expansion also increases the hotel’s accommodation capacity from 54 rooms to 164 rooms, enabling event organisers to host multi-d…

…is not only an opportunity for Kano State or Northern Nigeria but for the entire African continent. Instead of travelling all the way to China to purchase goods in bulk, traders will be able to come to Kano and place their orders here,” he said. Abdussalam disclosed that the project, valued at between N25bn and N30bn,…

…Karimi for Kogi WestAro claims the May 18, 2026 primary validly produced him as the APC candidate and that submitting Karimi's name to INEC on July 11 was unlawfulThe APC National Working Committee had already reaffirmed Karimi as the duly elected candidate after reviewing petitions from more than 700 aspirants nationw…

…participate in the forthcoming general elections, maintaining that the party has fielded candidates for all elective positions. Njesi made the assertion during a media chat with journalists in Owerri, where he disclosed that the APP is not only prepared but also fully optimistic that its 2027 outing will be a successfu…

…Vaccine Group announced that a volunteer received the first dose of an experimental candidate in a rapidly launched clinical trial. "This is an important milestone for the trial, and marks the next phase in our multinational collaborative journey to develop a Bundibugyo ebolavirus vaccine."- Katrina Pollock, Chief Inve…

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Interim National Working Committee, under its Chairman, Kabiru Turaki, SAN, has held a closed-door meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja, in what appeared to be the party’s first high-level consultation following the Federal High Court …

…Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue state has dismissed claims that its governorship candidate for the 2027 election, Chief Michael Aondoakaa (SAN), is constitutionally disqualified from contesting the poll, describing the allegations as false, misleading and politically motivated. The party, in a statement issued…

…it was unsustainable.However, the court resolved all other issues raised by the applicants against Access Bank Plc, Coronation Merchant Bank Ltd, and United Securities Ltd.

…for the sake of my kids – after the wedding, he said, 'now that there's no going back, I can finally tell you why I married you'Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! I thought marrying my father-in-law was the only way to keep my kids from being taken. But the moment the wedding was over, he revealed th…

…Ladoja, to forestall any attempt by any individual or group to impose a preferred candidate as the family’s Mogaji (compound head), contrary to established customs. The section alleged that the family has uncovered plans to install Mr. Fatai Omosanjo Amzat as the Mogaji of the Olufadejin family despite what it describe…

…Messi was eligible to play for one other country before being cap-tied to the South American giants Messi played for Argentina during the 2026 tournament this summer; however, the trajectory of his international career could have been significantly different. A recent investigation revealed that he was eligible to play…

…suspended work and rail services as Typhoon Noul approaches southern China, with flight cancellations announced in the financial hub of Hong Kong. The typhoon is forecast to make landfall along the coast between Shenzhen and Haifeng in Guangdong province early Sunday, China’s National Meteorological Center said. The Ch…

…the annual showcase, which pits top players from across MLS against rivals from the Mexican Liga-MX. Participation is usually mandatory, with exceptions for injury. But this year, the World Cup took place in the middle of the MLS season, which paused for a seven-week break, and the league confirmed exceptions had been…

The United Nations has called on African governments, the private sector and development partners to scale up investments in people, mobilise sustainable financing and strengthen partnerships to accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals. Speaking at the Africa Social Impact Summit 2026 in Lagos on S…

The UK government has outlined primary routes through which foreign nationals can obtain permanent residency in the countryIndefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) gives holders the right to live, work, and study in the UK for as long as they wishForeign nationals living in the United Kingdom have pathways available to secure…

…stood out to me. I read it five times.Once the marriage secures board approval, Sofia can be relocated quietly, and the transition phase can begin.>I looked at her. "What does this mean?"She stared out the bus window, jaw tight. "It means I was never supposed to become part of the family.""Then why marry you?""Because…

…government areas of the state.According to him, the state government recorded significant progress during last year’s exercise, with 1.050 million children vaccinated across the state. Also speaking, the Zamfara State Chairman, Advocacy on Malaria, Dr. Bashir, assured that no child would be left behind despite the inse…

…Commission's (NERC) new interconnected mini-grid (IMG) regulations, which allow significantly larger renewable energy systems than previously permitted.19 States to Experience Stable Electricity as FG Begins Construction of 48 Interconnected Mini-Grids>Abba Aliyu, managing director of the REA, disclosed this on Thursda…

…era of groundbreaking work in Yoruba language development, bilingual education and African language policy. Born on 27 January 1932, Bamgbose was widely regarded as Nigeria’s first Professor of Linguistics and one of Africa’s most influential scholars in language studies. He received his early education in Nigeria befo…

The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed confidence that the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will honour his pledge to serve only one term if elected in the 2027 presidential election. Kwankwaso stated this during an interview on News Centr…

…in Ghana have been released. The release followed the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)’s order, averting an impending diplomatic row between Nigeria and Ghana. This came as the group called for a lasting regional framework to prevent future trade disruptions. In a statement made available to Vanguard…

…supply and forced many marketers to source products from private depots at significantly higher prices.The temporary suspension came after changes to the refinery's marketing framework, tightening diesel availability in the domestic market and pushing up costs for distributors.Industry stakeholders say the latest incre…