The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has expressed deep appreciation to UBA Chairman Tony Elumelu and Dangote Group President Aliko Dangote for their concern during the temporary closure of a section of the Independence Bridge in Lagos. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media, Orji Uchenna Orji, Umahi revealed that Elumelu … Read more
Umuahia, Abia state – Governor Alex Otti-led Abia State Government has denied engaging the Eastern Security Network (ESN) to combat herdsmen and protect farmers in the state. Special Assistant to Governor Otti on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma, said the Abia state government could not have engaged non-state actors to combat insecurity. Ekeoma said Governor … Read more
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca said his game plan forced him to leave Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson out of his starting lineup for the highly anticipated West London Derby against Brentford on Sunday. The announcement of the team sheets took many Blues supporters by surprise, as both Cole Palmer and Nicolas Jackson have been pivotal … Read more
The Arewa Consultative Forum has condemned the recent attacks on defenceless communities in Plateau State, resulting in scores of deaths, including children. In a statement issued in Kaduna on Sunday, the ACF’s National Publicity Secretary, Prof. Tukur Muhammad-Baba, called on the President Bola Tinubu led government to take immediate action to address the security crisis … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has kicked against a proposed nationwide, warning that it is Ill-timed and mischievous. Naija News reports that the Take-It-Back Movement has scheduled tomorrow, Monday, as protest across the country against government policies. Reacting in a statement on Sunday, Police spokesperson, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, advised the organizers to shelve the planned … Read more
Super Eagles of Nigeria star, Alex Iwobi helped Fulham to end their 26-match unbeaten streak in the Premier League as the London club pulled off a remarkable 3-2 victory at Craven Cottage. The Premier League match, which ended in a 3-2 win for Fulham at Craven Cottage, started positively for Liverpool, with Alexis Mac Allister … Read more
Tech billionaire, Elon Musk, has broken his silence following widespread protests tagged ‘Hands Off’ across the U.S. and internationally. Musk described the demonstrations as a staged movement manipulated by hidden political forces. The coordinated protests took place across all 50 states including major cities like Washington, D.C., and San Francisco, according to The Guardian. Organizers … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima, has given an assurance that President Bola Tinubu’s bold vision and pragmatic leadership will transform Nigeria into a better and more vibrant country in no distant future. The projection, according to him, is based on the robust investments by the Renewed Hope administration in healthcare, education and other critical sectors of … Read more
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Economic Affairs, in the Office of the Vice President, Tope Fasua has expressed confidence in the President’s ability to secure his re-election. Fasua argued that there is no viable candidate that has the power to remove Tinubu from power in 2027. He noted that other political parties … Read more
The Edo State Police Command has arrested two suspects over the death of a teenager, Okonkwo Emmanuel, following an alleged ritual performance. The incident reportedly occurred in Iyamon Village, Ubiaja, the Esan South-East Local Government Area, and was reported to the police on April 2 by the deceased person’s elder brother. The brother, Onyenbushi, told … Read more
Super Eagles of Nigeria midfielder, Joe Aribo and his team, Southampton, have suffered an early relegation from the Premier League with seven matches still remaining. Southampton’s relegation from the Premier League was confirmed after a tough match against Tottenham Hotspur, where Brennan Johnson delivered an impressive performance. The Wales forward scored the opening goal in … Read more
Two suspected armed robbers were arrested after a gun battle with police officers in the Royal Court Estate, Jahi II, Abuja. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command said the suspects had terrorised the area before their arrest in the early hours of Thursday, March 27, 2025. FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, … Read more
Yola, Adamawa state – Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa state has revealed plans to assess the performance of local government chairmen as part of activities marking the second anniversary of his administration. The governor made this known while receiving local government chairmen at the Government House in Yola during a Sallah homage. The delegation … Read more
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca has opened up on the reasons behind his decision to drop Cole Palmer, and Nico Jackson for the Premier League clash against Brentford. The Blues faltered in their Champions League qualification race with a disappointing goalless draw at the Gtech Community Stadium on Sunday. The Italian manager was heavily criticised on … Read more
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the general overseer of the Redeem Christian Church of God (RCCG), has stirred mixed reactions on social media as he prophesied the governing council of the church would soon start to hold their meetings on the moon. The cleric was seen in a trending video making the prophecy, adding that the revelation … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged the international community to pressure Russia into an “unconditional ceasefire” that will bring to an end to the war between both countries. Zelenskyy made this call in a statement released on X, stating that Russian forces launched a wave of missile attacks on Ukraine from the Black Sea. According … Read more
A coalition of civil society organizations has raised alarm over what it described as politically motivated violence in Benue State, allegedly orchestrated by influential politicians aiming to destabilize the region and provoke a state of emergency. Under the banner of the Coalition for Civil Society in Nigeria and Advocates of Social Justice, the group held … Read more
FCT, Abuja – The federal government of Nigeria is vetting potential candidates to fill diplomatic roles in its 109 missions, 76 embassies, 22 high commissions, and 11 global consulates. Legit.ng recalls that in September 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recalled all Nigerian ambassadors representing the country across the world just barely three months after his … Read more
About 30 people have been killed in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, following torrential rains over the weekend that caused widespread flooding and destruction, authorities reported on Sunday. The Ndjili River, which runs through part of the city of around 17 million people, overflowed its banks on Friday night, blocking the … Read more
Doma, Nasarawa state – Umar, the first son of the late Aliyu Akwe-Doma, former Nasarawa state governor, said no coalition gang-up can’t stop President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election. Akwe-Doma declared that no political alliance, especially in northern Nigeria, will stop Tinubu’s re-election bid. He stated this during his defection to the ruling All Progressives Congress … Read more