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Governor Bala Mohammed decried that poor and hungry children who exercised their rights to peaceful protest were being tried and put in a worse condition by the government. The Bauchi State Governor expressed his displeasure in a statement in Hausa on his Facebook handle, “ArewaMuFarka,” on Saturday. “How do you expect a person who is…

A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, APC for the 2025 election in Anambra State, Mr Paul Chukwuma, has condemned the level of insecurity in the state. Chukwuma was reacting to the recent kidnap of some sports journalists from SuperSports, who were travelling to Uyo from Lagos State to cover the Super Eagles African…

[ad_1] Famous Nigerian singer, Oladapo Daniel Oyebanjo, popularly known by his stage name, D’banj, has entertained passengers on the Lagos’ Blue Line Train and BRT bus The singer was on board the public transportation system and surprised the commuters with free concert and gifts. D’banj in the now trending video on social media, danced with…

Comrade Timi Frank, former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has alerted the public to an alleged plot by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to secure a court injunction blocking funds to 22 Local Government Councils in Rivers state. In a statement sent to Legit.ng, Frank claimed…

Pa Yemi Ogunderu, father of Richard Ogunderu, one of the teenagers who hijacked a Nigerian Airways plane in 1993, shares his insights on the shocking incident. At just 19 years old, Richard, along with three others, took the drastic action to protest the annulment of the presidential election widely believed to have been won by…

Nigerian exotic dancer and Only Fans model, Suleman Alimat Sadia, aka Pride Evy, has gotten her father to speak about her lifestyle on social media. The controversial dancer has been known to expose her body online while dancing and making various sultry poses. However, her father seems to be unfazed by her actions. Just recently,…

Real Madrid ace, Luka Modric has said that he was proud after setting two records at the club. Modric became the oldest player to play an official match for the Los Blancos on Saturday when he featured against Celta Vigo in the LaLiga. The Croatia midfielder, who’s 39 years and 40 days, surpassed the club’s…

The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, said Thursday it would meet with the federal government on how workers could survive the recent hike in the pump price of petrol. According to the labour movement, the current price of petrol has eroded the gains of the yet-to-be implemented N70,000 new national minimum wage. President of NLC, Joe…

The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, on Tuesday, lamented the activities of cult members and cyber fraudsters in higher institutions in the state. Oyebanji, who said his government would continue to support the security operatives and ensure their best performance in tackling the menace, charged school administrators in the state to step up…

While some people are hell-bent on relocating overseas, a Nigerian man, Olu, has returned to the West African country with his family to start a new life. Olu said they left behind everything they knew in the UK and took a flight to Nigeria with no guaranteed job. In a TikTok post informing netizens, Olu…

The All Progressives Congress in Ondo State commenced its campaign for the governorship election on Monday. The campaign kicked off as the candidate of the party and incumbent governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, promised to carry more infrastructural projects across the state, if re-elected. Aiyedatiwa said he would dualise the major road at Akungba Akoko in Akoko…

Premier League club Fulham have been linked with a move for Nigeria forward Tolu Arokodare. Arokodare has caught the eye of clubs and coaches with his impressive displays for Belgian Pro League outfit KRC Genk this season. The 23-year-old has scored six goals in 10 league appearances for the Smurfs. The forward scored 15 goals…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has commenced the process of appointing substantive directors to replace those who were relieved of their appointments, including some who retired about 11 months ago. An internal advertisement published by the apex bank, a copy of which was sighted by Daily Trust, gave this hint. In the advertisement, the…

According to Bscholarly.com, the World Education Forum consulted 140 countries, including 38 African countries, in identifying the finest education systems based on skill development. The report used the overall level of labour competence as well as the amount and quality of schooling in each nation to determine its criteria. The report found that digital literacy,…

Israel has conducted airstrikes on Iran, targeting approximately 20 sites in response to Iran’s October 1 missile attacks. The Israeli military operation said it was “Days of Reckoning,” aimed to destroy Iran’s capabilities for producing missiles, surface-to-air missile systems, and other air defence systems. Iran’s military confirmed that the strikes hit military bases in Ilam,…

A man has been shot by police after stabbing multiple people inside an Illinois Toyota car dealership. The assailant attacked multiple other people inside the Brian Bemis Toyota dealership on Sycamore Road. Police in DeKalb County repeatedly ordered the assailant to put down the knife, and opened fire when he refused City Manager Bill Nicklas…

Outspoken Nigerian social media commentator Martins Vincent Otse was finally created after the Lagos court ordered him to remove defamatory posts about Femi Falana (SAN), a Nigerian human rights lawyer. It all began after VDM reeled Femi Falana and his son, Falz, into a situation involving the EFCC and crossdresser Idris ‘Bobrisky’ Okuneye, alleging that…

Nigerian singer David Adeleke, aka Davido, has finally made an open statement since the recent heated episode involving him and his colleague Ayodeji Balogun, aka Wizkid. Legit.ng reported that Wizkid has been on a social media tirade against Davido as he hurled shades at the Fem crooner and his crew members, including his beloved uncle,…

Nollywood Yoruba actor, Saheed Balogun, has lost his daughter, Zeenat Balogun, to the cold hands of death. Announcing the sad news on Saturday, the actor took to his verified Instagram page to post a picture of a candlelight surrounded by flowers and captured it with heartbroken emojis. The tragic development was confirmed by actress Ronke…

Flood has killed two residents of Oluyole and Ibadan South West local government areas of Oyo state, following an heavy downpour that occurred on Tuesday evening. In a statement released to public by the South West Zonal Coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency, Olanrewaju Kadiri, on Wednesday, disclosed that some yet to be identified…

The Bola Tinubu government on Tuesday, October 29, donated N500 million to the Nigerian Legion. President Tinubu commended the Nigerian armed forces for their “unwavering efforts” towards combatting the various security challenges bedevilling the country. George Akume, the secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), announced the donation at the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance…

The Kano State Hisbah Board has confirmed the arrest and detention of Auwal Danladi Sankara, Jigawa State Commissioner of Special Duties, for allegedly engaging in an illicit affair with a married woman, Tasleem Baba Nabegu. Sankara was apprehended in an uncompleted building, reportedly owned by him, in the company of Nabegu, the mother of two….

Akwa United assistant coach, Umar Abdullahi has blamed his team’s inability to convert their chances for the draw against Rangers. The Promise Keepers were held to a goalless draw by Rangers at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Monday. Abdullahi expressed his dissatisfaction with the outcome of the game. “It is painful that the…

Arsenal legend, Freddie Ljungberg, has urged 25-year-old Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak to join Arsenal, Chelsea or Manchester City next year. Ljungberg believes Isak has a super power and can score many goals if he joins any of the Premier League clubs. “I like Isak. His top level is huge,” Ljungberg told Swedish outlet Expressen….

The Ijaw National Congress, INC, worldwide has called on security agencies to carry out a thorough investigation to fish out the culprits responsible for the killings during the Ijaw Youth Congress, IYC, election. This was contained in a press release signed by the National Publicity Secretary, INC Worldwide, Chief Ezonebi Oyakemeagbegha, on Monday. The release…

The satirical sculptures have gone viral, sparking controversy and turning heads – just days ahead of a supercharged US presidential election. From depictions of Trump leading the infamous January 6 riots to mocking his numerous legal battles over sexual assault, the many statues have taken form in DC, Philadelphia and Portland, The first of four…

Nnamdi Nnebe, a middle-aged tricycle operator, has been arrested. The man was nabbed for allegedly stabbing his elder brother’s wife at Umuokpu Awka in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State. It was gathered that the incident occurred a few days ago after a heated argument between the duo over the tricycle parking. Security…

Three weeks to the end of Godwin Obaseki’s eight years as governor of Edo State, the joint unions of the Edo State Polytechnic have demanded the payment of four-month salary arrears and other entitlements owed its members by the state government. DAILY POST reports that the unions made the demand at a press conference on…

The Niger State Ministry of Nomadic and Pastoral Affairs and the Minna Emirate’s Wakilin Waka office have jointly organised a stakeholders’ meeting to tackle the ongoing crisis between nomads and host communities in the Niger East senatorial district of the state. The event, themed “Join Hands With Our Communities in Reviving Lost Relationships,” was aimed…

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Senate caucus on Thursday moved to resolve the crisis rocking the party. The development followed an over three-hour closed-door meeting which was presided by the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro. Briefing journalists after the meeting, Moro who represents Benue South Senatorial District disclosed that an expanded Committee involving former…

The Federal Government, through the Transmission Company of Nigeria, says it would investigate the cause of the multiple power grid collapses that occurred on Monday and Tuesday. This was as the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, said there was nothing like a grid collapse but a trip-off. TCN said the national grid experienced what it…

Senator Shehu Sani has disputed the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission’s (RMAFC) assertion that Nigerian senators earn a monthly salary of N1 million. Sani accused the RMAFC of “dancing around the figures” by neglecting to disclose the total monthly running costs for senators. RMAFC had previously refuted Sani’s claim that senators receive N13.5 million…

Nigerian content creator and activist, Adebowale Debo Adedayo, better known as Mr Macaroni, has stated that he became fearless after his arrest in 2021. DAILY POST reports that following the massacre of the #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki Tollgate on October 20, 2020, many Nigerian youths kicked against the recommendation for reopening the tollgate. In…