The Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (NACCIMA) has said the 2024 economic policies of the government were unfair to the private sector. The President of NACCIMA, Dele Kelvin Oye, said the private sector bore the burden of the economic policies of the federal government. In his New Year message on … Read more
In his New Year address to Nigerians, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declared that his administration’s reforms are yielding positive results and promised better days ahead. However, this assertion has drawn sharp criticism from opposition leaders, particularly within the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). These remarks come against the backdrop of widespread economic challenges, including skyrocketing inflation, … Read more
Amid permutations for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election, the Labour Party (LP) has declared its capability to win the 2027 presidential election without forming a coalition, emphasising its strong grassroots support and appeal to Nigerians. LP says: “We can win 2027 poll without merger” Legit.ng reported that Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, leader of the New Nigeria … Read more
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has attributed his victory in the September 2024 governorship election to divine intervention, emphasizing that his mandate is God-ordained to bring progress and prosperity to Edo State. The Governor made this declaration during a Sunday service at Streams of Joy International, Abuja. Addressing the congregation, he expressed profound gratitude … Read more
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced that his administration will be more committed to implementing additional developmental projects in 2025 across various sectors, including transportation, agriculture, health, energy, environment and other critical sectors. Sanwo-Olu emphasized that his administration will intensify its efforts in all areas, aligning with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President … Read more
Kano, Kano state – Kano state commissioner for transportation, Engr. Muhammad Diggol, has tendered his resignation letter “with immediate effect”. Diggol decided to quit after he was redeployed to the ministry of project monitoring and evaluation. As reported by PM News on Monday, January 6, Diggol did not state any reason for backing out from … Read more
Since joining the public sector in 1999, Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has openly declared that he has achieved unprecedented success in electoral politics. According to Vanguard, Wike denied claims that, while serving as governor, he turned Rivers State’s resources into his personal estate when addressing a meeting with stakeholders … Read more
A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has called on President Bola Tinubu to respect the views of Nigerians concerning the Tax Reform Bill. Naija News reported that the President sent some emissaries to some Northern chieftains to converse with them and secure their support for the Tax Bill. Northern governors … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has denied allegations that it plans to destroy over six million uncollected Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) from previous voter registration exercises. The commission clarified its stance through its official X page (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, December 5. Earlier, some media reports (not from Legit.ng) claimed that the commission planned … Read more
Amid growing calls for a united front to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027, the Labour Party (LP) has insisted that its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will not receive an automatic ticket. Advocates for change argue that only a coalition of the major opposition parties can unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Denials … Read more
Daramola Olarewaju, a senior aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has shed light on the prolonged internal crisis plaguing the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking exclusively with Legit.ng on Saturday, January 4, Olarewaju identified internal sabotage as the primary cause of the party’s challenges. “The only thing that kills any team, unit, or party … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria has heightened surveillance on passengers arriving from China due to the emergence of a new respiratory virus, Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), which has been causing widespread concern in the Asian nation. Reports from northern China indicate that the virus is particularly affecting children, leading to overcrowded hospitals and fears of a … Read more
The Da-Amakiri Tubo and Amanyanabo of the Elem Kalabari Kingdom, Asari Dokubo, has called on Nigerians in the diaspora to channel investments into the country, particularly the Kalabari Kingdom, to accelerate economic development. Dokubo made the appeal on Sunday in his New Year goodwill message addressed to monarchs, chiefs, elites, and residents of the Kalabari … Read more
Port Harcourt refinery will begin loading of petroleum products to marketers and retailers this week, the Petroleum Products Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETORAN) has said. Joseph Obele, the spokesperson for the association on Sunday, January 5, said since the Port Harcourt refinery began operations in November 2024, it has only supplied fuel to … Read more
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) endured a tumultuous year in 2024, marked by deep-seated internal conflicts that dashed hopes of consolidating its gains following the Supreme Court’s affirmation of Abba Kabir Yusuf as Kano State Governor. Political observers had anticipated a united front to strengthen the party’s position as a leading opposition platform, but … Read more
The Kano State Commissioner for Transportation, Engr. Muhammad Diggol has tendered his resignation letter, effective immediately. The resignation comes on the heels of a recent cabinet reshuffle, which saw Diggol reassigned to the Ministry of Project Monitoring and Evaluation. According to sources close to the commissioner, Diggol’s decision to resign was “purely political.” Although he … Read more
The Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, has ordered prompt support for victims of diesel tanker explosion in the state. Naija News reported that a diesel-laden tanker fell at First Bank in Agbor, Ika South local government area, when the driver tried to make a turn at the old Lagos/Asaba road. The tragic incident led … Read more
A 34-year-old guy described how he almost survived while his companion sadly died when their meal was contaminated by his 14-year-old bride just two days after their wedding, according to a Premium Times report published on January 4. Kamisu Haruna, aged 34, informed reporters that the event took place on December 22 at his home … Read more
To improve the quality of grades fro candidates, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced a new process to allow senior secondary students resit their WASSCE examinations papers. This disclosure was made by WAEC’s Head of Public Affairs, John Kapi, on Tuesday, December 31, 2025, on a JoyNews’ AM Radio Show in Ghana. Kapi … Read more
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has introduced a groundbreaking initiative allowing students to resit their WASSCE papers as early as January and February 2025. Naija News reports that this is a major departure from the previous system, where candidates had to wait for the next private exam cycle. WAEC’s Head of Public Affairs, John Kapi, … Read more