The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says that the ‘lines cut’ that occurred between Towers 420 to 422 on the Omotoso – Ikeja West 330 Kilo Volt (kV) transmission line affected power supply to Lagos state. This is contained in a statement issued by Mrs Ndidi Mbah, TCN’S General Manager, Public Affairs in a statement … Read more
There was heightened panic along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Tuesday evening following an explosion at the Otedola Bridge axis. Multiple videos shared on X around 7 p.m. captured thick flames billowing from the site of the explosion. While the exact cause remains unclear, some X users speculated that a petrol tanker was involved. An X … Read more
The suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has reported her case with the Nigeria Senate and the Senate President Godswill Akpabio to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) at the United Nations in New York. Speaking at the Women in Parliament Session, which was held during the IPU meeting, Natasha, who is a lawmaker representing Kogi Central senatorial district, … Read more
FCT, Abuja – The Nigerian Women Crusade for Good Governance has apologised to Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Nigerians over Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s conduct. The group described Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s behavior as “gross misconduct” The group’s National Coordinator, Dr. Mrs. Cecilia Ikechukwu, said Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s behavior undermines the efforts of women striving for inclusion and respect … Read more
FCT, Abuja – The House of Representatives has passed a resolution urging the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to suspend the increase in Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction charges. The federal lawmakers also called on the apex bank to stop the stoppage of free ATM withdrawals for customers from other banks in Nigeria. The call … Read more
In a decisive ruling on March 10, 2025, Nigeria’s Supreme Court cleared the way for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the administration of Dr. Peter Odili, who governed Rivers State from 1999 to 2007. The landmark decision, delivered by a five-justice panel headed by Justice John Okoro, dismissed appeals lodged by … Read more
The Federal Ministry of Transportation (FMT) has described as false a report claiming that Sen. Said Alkali, the Minister of Transport, diverted three billion dollars railway project from South-East to his home state, Gombe for political gain. The ministry urged Nigerians to disregard the publication, describing it as false, malicious and misleading to the public, … Read more
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering politics, elections, and governance in Nigeria. Port Harcourt, Rivers state – Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers on Tuesday, March 11, said his administration will implement the recent judgement of the Supreme Court on the political crisis in the state. As reported by Vanguard, … Read more
A fresh crisis has erupted in the Lagos State House of Assembly as Speaker Mudashiru Obasa and his former deputy, Mojisola Meranda, clash over the alleged withdrawal of ₦5 billion from the Assembly’s account for the purchase of Toyota Land Cruiser SUVs for lawmakers. Investigations by Peoples Gazette revealed that the conflict stems from Meranda’s … Read more
The Police Service Commission has approved the appointment of Ibrahim Adamu Bakori as the new Commissioner of Police for Kano State. PSC spokesperson Ikechukwu Ani confirmed the appointment. In a statement, Ani stated that Bakori, who hails from Katsina State, replaces Salman Garba Dogo, who was recently promoted to Assistant Inspector General of Police. Until … Read more