A Zenith Bank Plc staff, Eucharia Ezeodi, and a director with the federal civil service, Felix Nweke, on Friday, testified against former acting Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Anamekwe Nnabuoku, in his trial for alleged N1.96 billion fraud. They gave their testimonies before Justice James Omotosho of a Federal High Court in Abuja, while being … Read more
In an exclusive interview with Legit.ng, the Ward 13 Councilor in the Abeokuta South LGA, said the judgment is a welcome development, adding that it showed that President Bola Tinubu is well connected with the people at the grassroots. Ogun lawmaker welcome LG autonomy Victor, who is also a media aide to Hon. Balogun Olaniyi … Read more
Olajumoke Shaqiru Victor, councilor representing ward 13 in Abeokuta South LGA of Ogun, has predicted how the state’s political pyramid will look after 227 election.
Victor, who spoke with Legit.ng in an exclusive interview on local government autonomy, kicked against any move by any governor to corner the ruling of the Supreme Court or the 1999 constitution, which advocated the independence of the local governments. How LG helps bring government nearer to people According to the lawmaker, the move by … Read more
On Thursday, the naira surged dramatically, reaching its strongest position in seven months at N1,485.95 per dollar. This remarkable uptick can be traced back to the strategic policies implemented by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), which have reshaped market dynamics and bolstered the currency’s resilience. To understand the significance of this moment, one must … Read more
At least four persons died on Friday in an auto crash along the Onitsha-Oba Expressway in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in the state, Mrs. Joyce Alexander, confirmed the accident to journalists in Awka. She said the accident was caused by a … Read more
Professor George Chima, the Chairman of the Abia State Independent Electoral Commission, has been abducted by armed assailants. Sources close to the family reveal that Chima was taken from his Okigwe residence in Imo State on Friday evening, where he was host to a gathering of lecturers from Abia State University, Uturu. The incident has … Read more
Despite global and domestic uncertainties, the Nigerian equities market started 2025 on a positive note, recording a N1.95 trillion gain as investors traded with caution. The market capitalisation, which opened the year at N62.763 trillion, climbed to N64.709 trillion by the end of January. Similarly, the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) All-Share Index (ASI) closed at … Read more
The Afenifere Youth Coalition has condemned in totality, the continued and unwarranted attacks by Omoyele Sowore on prominent Yoruba public office holders, particularly his recent verbal assaults on the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, which have rightfully led to his arraignment in court. Sowore, a presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) … Read more
The political crisis in Zamfara State appears to be taking a different twist as 10 members of the House of Assembly protested against their suspension by its leadership. While accusing the executive of masterminding the suspension, they called on the National Assembly, security agencies, Non-Governmental Organisations and other stakeholders to caution the State Legislature to … Read more