First Lady Oluremi Tinubu celebrated President Bola Ahmed Tinubus 73rd birthday with a heartfelt message, calling him her “knight in shining armor” She expressed gratitude for his courage, resilience, and leadership, praying for continued health, joy, peace, and prosperity in his life Her tribute, shared alongside a photo, sparked reactions from Nigerians, with many extending … Read more
A violent communal clash over a disputed cashew farm in Kwara State has left two people dead and several others injured, forcing residents to flee The long-standing land dispute between Osi and p-Opin communities escalated when Osi youths were confronted while harvesting cashews Community leaders from both sides have blamed each other for the violence, … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has continued to make the headlines as several eminent Nigerians pen tributes to celebrate his 73rd birthday Joining the fray, Tosin Ashafa, a Nigerian politician and entrepreneur, commended the presidents leadership qualities since his time as governor of Lagos state Ashafa described Tinubu as a democrat who is committed to national development … Read more
This years Eid al-Fitr celebrations in Kano have been subdued due to soaring inflation, making it difficult for residents to afford traditional festivities Traders, including chicken sellers, textile merchants, and spice vendors, lament low sales as many people prioritize survival over celebration Tailors and families have also been affected, with fewer people sewing new clothes … Read more
Nigeria has a history of political assassinations targeting journalists, activists, and politicians, with justice remaining elusive Victims like Dele Giwa, Bola Ige, and Funsho Williams were influential figures whose murders shook the nation but remain unsolved Despite investigations, speculation persists that powerful forces have covered up the truth, leaving a lasting impact on Nigerias democracy … Read more
Two northern hunters, survivors of a brutal attack in Edo State, recount how vigilantes and locals falsely accused them of being kidnappers and killed many in their group The incident in Uromi, Esan North-East LGA, has sparked nationwide outrage, prompting strong condemnation from President Bola Tinubu and other leaders Authorities, including the Edo State Governor … Read more
Rivers State’s former HoS George Nwaeke has alleged that the suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara ordered the bombing of the Rivers State House of Assembly However, the retired civil servant was being tackled by his wife, Florence, who claimed that her husband was not the one who granted the interview This revelation came barely two weeks … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday, March 28, 2025, made another promise to the people of Nigeria President Tinubu vowed to continue to work hard and pray hard for the peace and stability of the country He stated this after the special Juma’ah prayer in commemoration of his 73rd birthday at the National Mosque in … Read more
The Northern States Governors Forum (NSGF) has reacted to the killings of northern travellers in Edo state The northern travellers were in Udune Efandion, Uromi, Edo state over allegation of being kidnappers The northern governor said the killers of the travellers must be identified, arrested, and swiftly brought to justice Northern governors say Nigerians should … Read more
Interpol has confirmed the arrest of 306 cybercrime suspects across seven African countries in an international crackdown on digital fraud networks Nigeria recorded the highest number of arrests, with 130 suspects, including 113 foreign nationals, involved in cyber scams and investment fraud Authorities also seized thousands of devices, vehicles, and properties linked to cybercrime operations, … Read more
Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas assumed office as Sole Administrator of Rivers State and held a crucial security meeting to address stability concerns He delivered a statewide broadcast warning against lawlessness and stressing his commitment to restoring governance Ibas appointed new officials, inspected infrastructure projects, and prioritized legislative restoration amid the political crisis President Tinubu declared … Read more
Bola Tinubu has appointed the APC spokesperson and chairmen in different states Photo Credit: @officialABATSource: TwitterS/NNamesStatesPosition1Felix MorkaDelta/APC SpokespersonBoard Chairman/Nigerian Television Authority (NTA).2Fatuhu Mohammed Buhari KatsinaDirector-General of the National Agricultural Seed Council3Mallam Muhammad MassanAPC Chairman, BauchiBoard Chairman, Nigerian Stored Products Research Institute, Ilorin.4Alhaji Abdullahi AbbasAPC Chairman, KanoBoard Chairman, Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service.5Dr. Austian AgadaAPC Chairman, BenueBoard … Read more
The Rivers Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has approved salaries for workers Ibas approved salaries for Civil Servants, pensioners, and all suspended political appointees for the month of March Sole Administrator was appointed after President Bola Tinubu suspended Governor Sim Fubara Rivers Sole Administrator approves March salaries for workers/ Photo credit: @biggiedeyforyou/@KlefjonzSource: TwitterRead more … Read more
First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reacted to the query issued a student of the Delta State College of Nursing Sciences Mrs Tinubu urged the nursing school to handle the matter of punishing the students with understanding and fairness Some of the students of the Delta State College of Nursing Sciences were queried over chant … Read more
Police have reacted to the killing in Uroma, Edo state, on Thursday Photo Credit: @PoliceNGSource: Twitter READ IN FULL ON LEGIT.NG
A 24-year-old woman, Ugochi Ugbawa, was arraigned in Awka for allegedly stealing an 11-year-old child but pleaded not guilty to the charges The Chief Magistrate granted her bail at N3 million with a surety in like sum, while the case was adjourned to May 28 for hearing The police prosecutor and the childs mother declined … Read more
The Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development (PAPSD) denounced calls for a state of emergency in Zamfara, calling them an unpatriotic attempt to destabilize the recovering state PAPSD commended President Tinubu and security agencies for improved security in Zamfara, emphasizing that the state is experiencing growth and does not meet constitutional conditions … Read more
Hon. Philip Agbeses petition, backed by over 200 lawyers, urges the National Assembly to assume legislative functions in Benue and Zamfara due to mass suspensions of lawmakers The suspension of nearly half of the lawmakers in both states has sparked concerns over governance, representation, and potential constitutional breaches While some speculate Agbese is calling for … Read more
Remi Tinubu, Nigerias First Lady, visited a school of nursing in Agbor, Delta State, and the students sang a song rejecting her as the nation’s mother The video of the development went viral on social media, and the nursing student who shared the video online was queried and given a 24-hour ultimatum by the institution’s … Read more
Anambra residents, under the Electricity Consumers Right Network (ECRN), protested against the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), demanding its unbundling due to inefficiencies The group accused the EEDC of exploitation, erratic billing, and poor service, calling for independent power plants and regulatory reforms They warned of civil disobedience if their demands were ignored, urging the … Read more
The Delta State College of Nursing Sciences has issued a query to a student nurse, Osato Edobor, for recording and posting a video during First Lady Oluremi Tinubus visit to Asaba The institution accused Edobor of engaging in an unauthorised online publication, citing a violation of the student handbooks disciplinary code The College of Nursing … Read more
The Anambra State High Court in Ogidi dismissed a contempt charge against HRH Igwe Mac Anthony Okonkwo, allowing him to continue as Alors traditional ruler The Alor Peoples Convention had sought to stop the monarch from acting as king, but the court ruled that he could continue pending his appeal The ruling was hailed as … Read more
Nigeria Muslims have been urged to look out for the new moon of Shawwal 1446AH on Saturday, March 29, 2025, to determine the end of Ramadan The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Sultan Sa’ad Abubakar III, issued this directive on Friday, in a statement by the Waziri of Sokoto, Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu Ahead of … Read more
EFCC Declares Aisha Achimugu Wanted, Details EmergeSource: FacebookEFCC issues public noticeThe public is hereby notified that AISHA SULAIMAN ACHIMUGU, whose photograph appears above, is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in an alleged case of criminal conspiracy and money laundering, the statement read. READ IN FULL ON LEGIT.NG
Late comic actor Babatunde Omidina, aka Baba Suwe, flanked by NDLEA officials, waits in the courtroom in Lagos, on November 4, 2011. Photo credit: PIUS UTOMI EKPEI/AFPSource: Getty ImagesThe NDLEA ordealHow I became crippled after my NDLEA encounter – Baba SuweI have not forgotten about my issue with the NDLEA and I will never forget … Read more