June 12, 1993 marked a significant setback for Nigeria, harking back to the January 15, 1966, coup-d’etat. This unfortunate event pushed the country back by at least a century, primarily due to the suspension of the 1963 Republican Constitution. Although the masterminds behind the coup never explicitly stated that they had abolished the constitution, the … Read more
Awka, Anambra state – Valentine Ozigbo, a governorship aspirant in the November 2025 Anambra state governorship election, has said he is not afraid of a terrifying prophecy by Evangelist Ebuka Obi. Ozigbo is an ally of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election. Legit.ng recalls that Evangelist Obi … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has described the death of Afenifere leader, Pa Ayo Adebanjo, as a monumental loss to Nigeria, noting that the late Yoruba elder statesman lived a life of honor and service. Naija News reports that Atiku made these remarks on Sunday during a condolence visit to the family of the late … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the family of the educationist, diplomat, and former Minister of National Planning, Mrs Adenike Ebunoluwa Oyagbola, who passed away at 94. The President also condoled with the government and people of Ogun State on the loss of their illustrious daughter, an eminent citizen of Nigeria. In a heartfelt tribute … Read more
Ikeja, Lagos state – The impeachment of Mudashiru Obasa, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has continued to generate drama involving political figures and security operatives in the country. Legit.ng recalls that the 32 members of the assembly impeached Obasa amid allegations of corruption and financial mismanagement against him. In a swift … Read more
Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Timi Frank, has strongly criticized the Supreme Court’s ruling suspending federal allocations to local governments in Rivers State, calling it a calculated attempt to destabilize Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s administration. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, Frank labeled the judgment a “gross miscarriage … Read more
Suspected criminals impersonating agents of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have allegedly kidnapped ten individuals from the White Hill Hotel located on Shiroro Road in the Chanchaga Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State. A security analyst and counter-insurgency specialist, Zagazola Makama, cited intelligence sources indicating that the incident took place at approximately … Read more
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested one Alh Nuru Isah, 50 years for “canning” his wife, Wasila Abdullahi, 24 years to coma and her subsequent death over “handling of food ingredients and fruits designated for breaking of Ramadan fast,” Police said. Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Ahmed Wakil, in a statement on Sunday, said … Read more
The Federal Government has officially announced the appointment of Professor Lucian Chukwu as the new Vice Chancellor of Admiralty University, located in Ibuzor, Delta State. Naija News reports that Professor Chukwu, who specializes in Marine Biology and currently serves as the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Management Services at the University of Lagos, was revealed as … Read more
The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has flagged off the distribution of 7,000 gadgets to beneficiaries of the Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES), while directing that mechanism should be formulated to access additional fundings from the World Bank’s $500million fund. Mohammed said this over the weekend at the distribution ceremony held … Read more