FCT, Abuja – The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has denied dismissing the security concerns of Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state. Legit.ng recalls that Governor Zulum raised alarms about the resurgence of Boko Haram attacks, warning the region could spiral back into chaos if the situation worsens. Zulum appealed for military … Read more
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has predicted that the outcome of the 2027 election will be a huge lesson for some people. According to him, some people are planning to use ‘fake news’ to win the 2027 election. The APC chieftain, who is a known supporter of President Bola Tinubu, … Read more
Nigeria’s rising fiscal pressures are likely to drive more aggressive domestic borrowing by the Debt Management Office (DMO), investment analysts at CardinalStone Limited have warned in their latest fixed-income market update. The caution comes amid signs of tightening liquidity, shifting investor sentiment, and a significant increase in the federal government’s spending projections for 2025. According … Read more
Manchester United’s manager, Ruben Amorim, has addressed the recent verbal exchange between goalkeeper Andre Onana and Lyon midfielder Nemanja Matic, suggesting that the incident was a mere “misunderstanding.” The tension between Andre Onana and Nemanja Matic escalated ahead of their Europa League quarter-final tie, where Manchester United are hoping to secure their only opportunity for … Read more
The European Union (EU) has announced a 90-day suspension of its planned retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods, following President Donald Trump’s decision to temporarily halt import taxes on most American trading partners, according to ABC News. President Trump announced on Wednesday that the U.S. would pause tariff increases for 90 days on all countries except … Read more
A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu wanted him to work in his administration, but he turned down the offer. According to Galadima, Tinubu personally approached him four times during the burial of Nduka Obaigbhena’s mother, but he turned down the offer. The NNPP chieftain … Read more
A former Lagos lawmaker, Olusola Sokunle, has stated that no coalition formed against President Bola Tinubu will succeed in 2027. Sokunle, who represented Oshodi-Isolo Constituency I between 2015 and 2023 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, shared his thoughts on Tinubu’s re-election while addressing newsmen on Thursday. He insisted that the President would not … Read more
Argentine star, Lionel Messi played a pivotal role as Inter Miami overcame a 2-0 deficit on aggregate to secure a 3-1 victory against Los Angeles FC, earning a place in the semi-finals of the CONCACAF Champions Cup on Wednesday. Lionel Messi demonstrated his enduring ability to influence matches, scoring twice, including a decisive penalty in … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a ₦50 billion lawsuit brought by the embattled leader of the banned Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, against the Federal Government. Naija News reports that Justice Inyang Ekwo ruled to strike out the case due to insufficient prosecution efforts. During the court proceedings on Thursday, April 10, … Read more
The Supreme Court is facing pressure to speed up action on a petition filed by seven governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The governors are challenging the emergency rule declared in Rivers State by President Bola Tinubu. Among those demanding expedited action on the petition is a civil society group, Advocates for Democratic Nigeria … Read more
Uche Odogwu, a UK-based Nigerian literary and performance artist, recently spoke about his upcoming novel, Dark Circles Under the Eyes, in an interview with veteran cultural and lifestyle journalist, Olusola Bodunde Sanusi. In Dark Circles Under the Eyes, Uche Odogwu delivers a haunting yet lyrical meditation on incarceration, identity, and diasporic disillusionment. At once emotionally … Read more
The management of the Imo State Custodial Centre has officially addressed the viral online reports claiming an attack on the facility and an escape of inmates, calling the news completely false. In a statement issued on Thursday in Owerri, the state capital, Public Relations Officer of the Imo State Custodial Centre, CSC Goodluck Uboegbulam, strongly … Read more
A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, Buba Galadima, has claimed that his daughter worked for former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration for four years without pay. Galadima, a stalwart in the Kwankwasiyya movement, made the revelation during an appearance on a programme on AIT. He has been a fierce critic of the policies of … Read more
Washington, USA – The US Mission in Nigeria has expressed concern over the alleged intimidation and threats against Nigerian religious leaders. A recent report by the Catholic Register alleged that a Nigerian bishop, Wilfred Anagbe, alerted the world to the alleged persecution of Christians in Benue state. Anagbe’s testimony in America reportedly drew verbal attacks … Read more
Factional National Chairman of the Labour Party, Lamidi Apapa, has dismissed claims that he disappeared only to appear after a Supreme Court ruling on the party’s leadership crisis. Naija News reports that Apapa said he has been in court challenging an Appeal Court ruling that recognized Julius Abure as the party’s national chairman. Speaking with … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Africa’s richest man and philanthropist, Aliko Dangote, on the occasion of his birthday. Tinubu praised Dangote’s contributions to Nigeria’s economic development and humanitarian efforts across the continent. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu described Dangote as “a visionary whose resilience and … Read more
The National Chairman of the Council of Ulama’Jibwis Nigeria, Sheikh Dr. Ibrahim Jalo Jalingo, has ignited a fierce controversy with his latest remarks on apostasy, calling for the execution of individuals who convert from Islam to another religion. In a provocative post shared on his Facebook page on Thursday, Jalingo, an influential figure within Nigeria’s … Read more
Football icon Cristiano Ronaldo has made a bold entrance into the film industry, teaming up with renowned British filmmaker Matthew Vaughn to launch an independent production company, UR•MARV. The partnership has already set the stage for two high-octane action films, with a third installment in the works. While the exact financial details of their 50-50 … Read more
The ruling, the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday, April 10, announced that its national secretariat would be shut down over the killing of the party’s director of administration, Lateef Adekunle Adeniji by his abductors. In a memo signed by deputy director of administration, Ubagba Abel and issued to staff of the secretariat and members … Read more
The newly appointed Commissioner of Police (CP) at the Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU), Lagos, CP Ronke Okunade, has officially assumed duty. This was confirmed by the spokesperson of the unit, DSP Ovie Ewhubare, in a statement issued on Thursday in Lagos. Ewhubare noted that Okunade assumed office as the 31st CP, following the retirement … Read more