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Breaking: PDP suffers setback as INEC drops popular governorship candidate

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Breaking: PDP suffers setback as INEC drops popular governorship candidate

The PDP has suffered a major setback as influential and popular governorship candidate missing in INEC final candidate list. You should see the details.

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Lord of Ajasa, Laide Bakare, others: How Nigerian celebrities became US citizens

Lord of Ajasa, Laide Bakare, others: How Nigerian celebrities became US citizens

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Olivia O'Flanagan's bio: all there is to know about Aidan Gillen's ex-wife

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Breaking: INEC dumps another PDP governorship candidate from 2027 race

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an hour ago

Breaking: Former APC leader in Kano resigns, video trends

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Breaking: PDP suffers setback as INEC drops popular governorship candidate

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Germany ends obligation for citizens to choose one nationality after changed law

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SEC exposes unapproved investment platform offering Dangote Refinery IPO shares to Nigerians

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Breaking: INEC takes final decision on Wike-backed Rivers guber candidate

Breaking: INEC takes final decision on Wike-backed Rivers guber candidate

INEC has taken a final decision on the fate of the Rivers governorship candidate backed by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. You should see INEC's decision.

Politics

52 minutes ago by Bada Yusuf

Breaking: INEC announces final position of ex-IGP who dumps APC

Breaking: INEC announces final position of ex-IGP who dumps APC

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a minute ago by Bada Yusuf

Just In: INEC declares fate of senator who pitched Wike against APC governors

Just In: INEC declares fate of senator who pitched Wike against APC governors

Politics

38 minutes ago by Bada Yusuf

Supercomputer predicts Premier League winner after Arsenal beat Leeds

Supercomputer predicts Premier League winner after Arsenal beat Leeds

Football

49 minutes ago by Elijah Odetokun

Breaking: NDC suffers major setback as INEC dumps its Kano guber candidate

Breaking: NDC suffers major setback as INEC dumps its Kano guber candidate

Politics

51 minutes ago by Bada Yusuf

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FG reopens portal to share N50,000 grant to Nigerians via SMEDAN, sets simple steps to qualify

FG reopens portal to share N50,000 grant to Nigerians via SMEDAN, sets simple steps to qualify

Industry

2 hours ago

US announces green card route that allows spouse and children under 21 to join

People

22 hours ago

Iyabo Ojo, Ini Edo, Jarvis, others react as Regina Daniels opens up on health struggles on her 25th birthday

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Breaking: Court of Appeal gives verdict on controversial APC primary

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4 hours ago

US approves green cards for 2 categories of foreign workers under EB-2 route

People

23 hours ago

US suspends visa issuance to citizens of 19 countries, partly restricts 19 others

People

13 hours ago

Remote data entry jobs paying $18–25: What Nigerians must know

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5 hours ago

Just In: Court of Appeal finally gives judgment on El-Rufai's bail

Nigeria

51 minutes ago

Dangote Group predicts naira’s next move against dollar, forecast Q4 2026 exchange rate

Dangote Group predicts naira’s next move against dollar, forecast Q4 2026 exchange rate

Money

13 hours ago

Bank jobs: How much UBA, GTBank, Stanbic IBTC and 7 others pay new graduate employees monthly

Bank jobs: How much UBA, GTBank, Stanbic IBTC and 7 others pay new graduate employees monthly

Money

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Moonshot by TechCabal unveils 2026 theme, "Courage & Conviction — Building for a New World"

Moonshot by TechCabal unveils 2026 theme, "Courage & Conviction — Building for a New World"

Technology

3 days ago

Ngozi Ezeonu raises alarm over fake drugs and baby foods circulating in Nigeria

Ngozi Ezeonu raises alarm over fake drugs and baby foods circulating in Nigeria

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Blord's net worth, age, wife, who is he and where is he from?

Blord's net worth, age, wife, who is he and where is he from?

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a day ago by Ciku Njuguna

Meet Leland Francis Fraser, Brendan Fraser's youngest son

Meet Leland Francis Fraser, Brendan Fraser's youngest son

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Charity Nye biography: what is known about the alleged Bill Nye's daughter?

Charity Nye biography: what is known about the alleged Bill Nye's daughter?

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TY Danjuma's wife and children; where are they now?

TY Danjuma's wife and children; where are they now?

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a day ago by Regina Stets

Necar Zadegan: bio, age, The Rookie role, and personal life

Necar Zadegan: bio, age, The Rookie role, and personal life

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Andrew Frankel's bio: Exploring the life of Bridget Moynahan's husband

Andrew Frankel's bio: Exploring the life of Bridget Moynahan's husband

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Adebimpe Oyebade’s biography: age, parents, siblings, husband

Adebimpe Oyebade’s biography: age, parents, siblings, husband

a day ago by Isaac Wangethi

The story of how Gridiron royalty built Archie Manning's net worth into a multi-generational legacy

The story of how Gridiron royalty built Archie Manning's net worth into a multi-generational legacy

a day ago by Isaac Wangethi

Evelyn Ha’s biography: What is known about the social media star

Evelyn Ha’s biography: What is known about the social media star

a day ago by Khadijah Thabit

From Shake It Up co-star flings to a decade-long romance: is Caroline Sunshine married?

From Shake It Up co-star flings to a decade-long romance: is Caroline Sunshine married?

a day ago by Isaac Wangethi

Xikers members profiles: ages, heights and fandom name

Xikers members profiles: ages, heights and fandom name

a day ago by Muhunya Muhonji

Amanda Balionis biography: age, measurements, marital status

Amanda Balionis biography: age, measurements, marital status

a day ago by Regina Stets

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Nigeria

Breaking: Popular APC council chairman suddenly dies, "deeply shocked"

Breaking: Popular APC council chairman suddenly dies, "deeply shocked"

3 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

NAF crash: Families of victims await remains as wedding plans turn to grief

NAF crash: Families of victims await remains as wedding plans turn to grief

10 hours ago by Nurudeen Lawal

Full List: US embassy, consulate announce remaining 2026 public holiday closures in Nigeria

Full List: US embassy, consulate announce remaining 2026 public holiday closures in Nigeria

13 hours ago by Nurudeen Lawal

Nigerian governor gifts secondary school girl N50m, video trends

Nigerian governor gifts secondary school girl N50m, video trends

14 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

Breaking: Court finally gives judgment on El-Rufai vs ICPC suit

Breaking: Court finally gives judgment on El-Rufai vs ICPC suit

a day ago by Bada Yusuf

NAF begins search for black box after ATR-42 plane crash in ondo

NAF begins search for black box after ATR-42 plane crash in ondo

a day ago by Adekunle Dada

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People

Denmark launches fast-track work permit scheme with 5 routes for foreign workers

Denmark launches fast-track work permit scheme with 5 routes for foreign workers

3 hours ago by Victoria Nwahiri

Japan lists requirements for foreign spouses to get permanent residency

Japan lists requirements for foreign spouses to get permanent residency

4 hours ago by Victoria Nwahiri

Japan mentions 4 reasons foreigners must return their residence cards

Japan mentions 4 reasons foreigners must return their residence cards

4 hours ago by Victoria Nwahiri

Denmark announces annual pay threshold for foreigners seeking work permits

Denmark announces annual pay threshold for foreigners seeking work permits

5 hours ago by Oluwadara Adebisi

Canada releases list of 2 countries whose citizens can fly in under special visa rules

Canada releases list of 2 countries whose citizens can fly in under special visa rules

6 hours ago by Oluwadara Adebisi

EU announces 4 countries whose citizens are exempt from biometric registration at borders

EU announces 4 countries whose citizens are exempt from biometric registration at borders

6 hours ago by Oluwadara Adebisi

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Ex-Senator Okorocha Finally reacts to court's arrest warrant report

Ex-Senator Okorocha Finally reacts to court's arrest warrant report

3 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

Petrol discount: Atiku accuses Tinubu of using NNPC Limited as 'campaign cashier'

Petrol discount: Atiku accuses Tinubu of using NNPC Limited as 'campaign cashier'

3 hours ago by Nurudeen Lawal

Court orders arrest of ex-Senator Rochas Okorocha, Araraume over alleged forgery

Court orders arrest of ex-Senator Rochas Okorocha, Araraume over alleged forgery

5 hours ago by Nurudeen Lawal

Breaking: INEC writes DSS, police as alleged fake APC primary results trend

Breaking: INEC writes DSS, police as alleged fake APC primary results trend

7 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

First state where Tinubu, APC will kick off 2027 election campaign and date announced

First state where Tinubu, APC will kick off 2027 election campaign and date announced

7 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

2027 elections: Reno Omokri tells Atiku to apologise to Tinubu, explains why

2027 elections: Reno Omokri tells Atiku to apologise to Tinubu, explains why

9 hours ago by Nurudeen Lawal

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Sports

Galatasaray coach explains why Victor Osimhen started on the bench against Kasimpasa

Galatasaray coach explains why Victor Osimhen started on the bench against Kasimpasa

23 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

Portugal FA set to sanction Cristiano Ronaldo for leaving camp over row with Jorge Jesus

Portugal FA set to sanction Cristiano Ronaldo for leaving camp over row with Jorge Jesus

a day ago by Elijah Odetokun

Nigeria’s highest-paid footballers: How much Osimhen, Lookman, others earn every week

Nigeria’s highest-paid footballers: How much Osimhen, Lookman, others earn every week

a day ago by Chukwu Ikechukwu

Comparing Galatasaray's results with and without Osimhen this season ahead of his injury return

Comparing Galatasaray's results with and without Osimhen this season ahead of his injury return

a day ago by Elijah Odetokun

Arsenal hit by major blow as 6 players including Havertz set to miss Leeds clash

Arsenal hit by major blow as 6 players including Havertz set to miss Leeds clash

a day ago by Chukwu Ikechukwu

Boost for Osimhen’s Galatasaray as Barcelona star is set to miss Champions League clash

Boost for Osimhen’s Galatasaray as Barcelona star is set to miss Champions League clash

a day ago by Elijah Odetokun

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South Africa announces 2 conditions under which citizens can give up their citizenship

South Africa announces 2 conditions under which citizens can give up their citizenship

2 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

ICC announces 5 West African countries whose citizens can apply for its available International jobs

ICC announces 5 West African countries whose citizens can apply for its available International jobs

3 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

UK universities withdraw admission given to Nigerians, reasons emerge

UK universities withdraw admission given to Nigerians, reasons emerge

5 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

Norway announces 5 ways citizens can lose their Norwegian citizenship

Norway announces 5 ways citizens can lose their Norwegian citizenship

5 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

Swedish Migration Agency announces change of old logo, shows new one with heraldic coat

6 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

Canada updates military monthly salaries of all ranks from corporal to major general

Canada updates military monthly salaries of all ranks from corporal to major general

8 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

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2027 Election: The urgent need to attract, not scare away investors

2027 Election: The urgent need to attract, not scare away investors

10 days ago by Dave Ibemere

The Newsrooms Winning the World's Trust Now Are African

The Newsrooms Winning the World's Trust Now Are African

10 days ago by Felix Imoh

Legit.ng Becomes Official Media Partner of the Federal Government's 3MTT Programme

Legit.ng Becomes Official Media Partner of the Federal Government's 3MTT Programme

12 days ago by Felix Imoh

What Happens When an AI Tools Doesn’t Understand Hausa Idiom and We Report it Anyway?

What Happens When an AI Tools Doesn’t Understand Hausa Idiom and We Report it Anyway?

12 days ago by Salisu Ibrahim

Felix Imoh Joins The 2026 INMA 30 Under 30 Class, The Only Nigerian Honoured

Felix Imoh Joins The 2026 INMA 30 Under 30 Class, The Only Nigerian Honoured

29 days ago by Legit.ng Team

Oil wealth, poor students and the NELFUND question, by Kalu Okoronkwo

Oil wealth, poor students and the NELFUND question, by Kalu Okoronkwo

a month ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

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Education

Mental health: Baze University urges students to seek help early

Mental health: Baze University urges students to seek help early

4 hours ago by Nurudeen Lawal

LASU best graduating student shares journey from hawking sachet water to scoring 4.77 CGPA

LASU best graduating student shares journey from hawking sachet water to scoring 4.77 CGPA

12 hours ago by Nurudeen Lawal

After backlash, ABU Zaria suspends new fee hike pending consultations with students

After backlash, ABU Zaria suspends new fee hike pending consultations with students

a day ago by Basit Jamiu

Primary, secondary schools, universities to close nationwide for one weekday before 2026 ends

Primary, secondary schools, universities to close nationwide for one weekday before 2026 ends

a day ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

South Korea plans to waive proof-of-funds rules for international students in 2026

South Korea plans to waive proof-of-funds rules for international students in 2026

2 days ago by Adekunle Dada

UNILAG opens applications for student exchange programs in Turkey, offers €800 monthly grant

UNILAG opens applications for student exchange programs in Turkey, offers €800 monthly grant

2 days ago by Adekunle Dada

Education

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Mike Adenuga at 73: How Glo’s founder built a legacy of never settling

Mike Adenuga at 73: How Glo’s founder built a legacy of never settling

6 hours ago by Pascal Oparada

Petrol Discount: 5 ways Nigerians can buy cheaper fuel at NNPC stations

Petrol Discount: 5 ways Nigerians can buy cheaper fuel at NNPC stations

7 hours ago by Victor Enengedi

Elon Musk gains $22 billion, reclaims trillionaire status as Tesla, SpaceX rally

Elon Musk gains $22 billion, reclaims trillionaire status as Tesla, SpaceX rally

7 hours ago by Pascal Oparada

Postcodes: Meet Nigerian company behind FG’s new nationwide digital address

Postcodes: Meet Nigerian company behind FG’s new nationwide digital address

10 hours ago by Pascal Oparada

DStv makes 13 big changes: New packages, channel cuts, subscription prices affected

DStv makes 13 big changes: New packages, channel cuts, subscription prices affected

11 hours ago by Pascal Oparada

inDrive cuts commission to 1% in two cities: What Nigerian drivers should know

inDrive cuts commission to 1% in two cities: What Nigerian drivers should know

11 hours ago by Pascal Oparada

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Headies Awards moves 18th edition from October 2026 to April 2027, gives reason as fans raise concerns

Headies Awards moves 18th edition from October 2026 to April 2027, gives reason as fans raise concerns

3 hours ago by Kola Ogunkanmi

“Is ₦200,000 enough?”: Nedu Wazobia questions government over Nigeria's cost of living

“Is ₦200,000 enough?”: Nedu Wazobia questions government over Nigeria's cost of living

4 hours ago by Kola Ogunkanmi

“You will not fail”: Regina Daniels’ mother shares powerful prayers for her as she turns 25

“You will not fail”: Regina Daniels’ mother shares powerful prayers for her as she turns 25

4 hours ago by Kola Ogunkanmi

Wicknell Chivayo’s funeral: Controversy erupts over what happened to tycoon's luxury coffin in grave

Wicknell Chivayo’s funeral: Controversy erupts over what happened to tycoon's luxury coffin in grave

6 hours ago by Chinasa Afigbo

Wicknell Chivayo: Burial ground official explains why late tycoon and wife were laid to rest there

Wicknell Chivayo: Burial ground official explains why late tycoon and wife were laid to rest there

6 hours ago by Olaniyi Apanpa

“I lost my freedom to move around”: Regina Daniels marks 25th birthday in wheelchair, explains online absence

“I lost my freedom to move around”: Regina Daniels marks 25th birthday in wheelchair, explains online absence

7 hours ago by Kola Ogunkanmi

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Pantami ya magantu da INEC ta cire sunansa, ya kara wa masoya ƙarfin guiwa

Pantami ya magantu da INEC ta cire sunansa, ya kara wa masoya ƙarfin guiwa

2 minutes ago by Abdullahi Abubakar

Masoyan APC sun yi hatsarin mota a kan janyar zuwa gangamin Tinubu, Shettima

Masoyan APC sun yi hatsarin mota a kan janyar zuwa gangamin Tinubu, Shettima

11 minutes ago by Abdullahi Abubakar

INEC ta cire sunan Sheikh Pantami daga jerin sunayen 'yan takarar gwamna a Gombe

INEC ta cire sunan Sheikh Pantami daga jerin sunayen 'yan takarar gwamna a Gombe

30 minutes ago by Ahmad Yusuf

INEC ta cire sunan ɗan rakarar su Kwankwaso a zaben gwamnan jihar Kano na 2027

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INEC ta cire sunan ɗan rakarar su Kwankwaso a zaben gwamnan jihar Kano na 2027

an hour ago by Ahmad Yusuf

Trump ya ballo sabon rikici da ICC, Faransa da sauran kasashe sun ce ba ruwansu

Trump ya ballo sabon rikici da ICC, Faransa da sauran kasashe sun ce ba ruwansu

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Alkawarin da aka yi wa dalibai idan Atiku ya ci zabe bayan kunci a mulkin Tinubu

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