Politics

Kogi State Police Command has arrested a 40-year-old man, Elisha Daniel, for allegedly raping a three-year-old girl. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr Kingsley Fanwo, disclosed this on Thursday. He described the…
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Police on Thursday arraigned salesboy, Henry John, at the Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly stealing his employer’s N152 million. John was arraigned on a two-count charge of conspiracy and stealing. He, however,…
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Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state has declared Friday, January 17, 2025, a work-free day ahead of the state’s Local Government election scheduled for Saturday, January 18. Ondo govt declares work-free day ahead of LG elections…
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Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has urged his community to stop demanding more political appointees after its fortune in producing the governor. Naija News reports that Nwifuru made this known on Thursday during the annual…
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The German company Rocket Factory Augsburg (RFA) has been officially licensed for spaceflight by the UK's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), paving the way for the first satellite launch from SaxaVord Spaceport in the Shetland Islands. This…
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Over 50 migrants trying to reach Spain by boat from West Africa have drowned. A migrant rights group, Walking Borders, said on Thursday. Moroccan authorities on Wednesday rescued 36 people from a boat that had departed from Mauritania…
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The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has acknowledged and accepted the judgment of the Rivers State High Court, which nullified the party's Ward, Local Government, and State Congresses conducted on July…
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There was a mild drama in Edo State on Thursday after the All Progressive Congress (APC) announced the successful reclamation of the party’s secretariat, which had been reportedly seized by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) four years…
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The 14 elected wards and Local Government Areas (LGA) executive members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra state have written the national chairman of the party, Umar Damagum. In a statement made available to Legit.ng on…
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Pope Francis, 88, has suffered a fall at his residence, Casa Santa Marta, injuring his right arm, though the Vatican has confirmed there are no broken bones. A statement released by the Holy See described the incident, which occurred on…
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Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has reiterated his commitment to supporting the Iranian people in their fight for freedom, highlighting the Islamic Republic's weakening grip on power. In a statement shared on his verified…
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The Chairman of Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Ogun State, Comrade Sanyaolu Adebayo has disowned the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) in the state, saying it is an alien group in the face of law and has no record with…
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The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has urged his colleagues saddled with the responsibility of working on the ₦49.74 trillion 2025 budget, to ensure that the welfare of Nigerians is prioritised. He insisted that the final…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will arraign the Chairman of Honeywell Group, Chief Oba Otudeko, and a former Managing Director of First Bank, Olabisi Onasanya for alleged N12.3 billion at the Federal High Court, Lagos,…
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Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said his government had taken steps to prosecute  the alleged suspects of the Jan. 16, 2024, explosion at Bodija area in Ibadan. This is contained in a statement issued on Thursday by Dr Sulaimon…
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The Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has disclosed that the Presidential Tax Committee has accepted the new proposed Value Added Tax (VAT) formula as recommended by the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF). Governor Sule also assured…
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The Board of Directors of Eterna Plc has appointed Mr. Olumide Adeosun as the new Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Eterna Plc. According to a statement issued on Thursday by David Edet, the Company’s Secretary/Legal Adviser,…
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A devastating accident claimed the lives of nine members of a family in the Okete community, Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State, in the early hours of Thursday. According to local sources, the tragic incident occurred at…
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Pope Francis has suffered a fall and injured his right arm but did not sustain any fractures, according to a statement from the Vatican. The Holy See press office reported that the 88-year-old pontiff fell Thursday morning at Casa Santa…
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Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun has imposed a curfew on Ifon and Ilobu communities in Orolu and Irepodun Local Government Areas following a fresh outbreak of communal clash between the two communities. A statement on Thursday in Osogbo by…
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