BREAKING: Banker, director testify against former Accountant-General in trial for alleged N1.9bn fraud

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

BREAKING: “It is Lack of Respect for 1999 Constitution”: Ogun Lawmaker Knocks Soludo, Reason Emerges

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

BREAKING: Naira Hits 7-Month High Amidst CBN Policies

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

BREAKING: 4 Die in Anambra auto crash

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

BREAKING: Gunmen Kidnap Abia Electoral Commission Chairman

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

BREAKING: Nigeria’s stock market kicks off 2025 with N1.95 trillion gain

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

BREAKING: Afenifere Youths, CSO condemn Sowore’s unwarranted, malicious attacks on IGP Egbetokun

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

BREAKING: Zamfara Lawmakers Protest Suspension In Abuja, Seek National Assembly Intervention

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