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Tinubu, Atiku or Peter Obi? New report predicts winner in Kano, 4 other states

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Tinubu, Atiku or Peter Obi? New report predicts winner in Kano, 4 other states

Newspaper analyses President Bola Tinubu, Atiku and Obi’s chances in Kano, Adamawa, Bauchi, Benue and Kwara ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election.

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Stretford Hill CEO calls for safer, more durable infrastructure in Nigeria, showcases services

Stretford Hill CEO calls for safer, more durable infrastructure in Nigeria, showcases services

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Yul Edochie and Lizzy Gold dance together at her all-white birthday boat cruise amid dating rumour

Nollywood

28 minutes ago

Australia lists 12 key benefits for foreigners who join the Australian police force

People

44 minutes ago

My husband took our 4-year-old camping — Then my son revealed daddy’s disturbing rule

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48 minutes ago

Canada lists high-paying jobs with new fast-track to permanent residency for foreign workers

People

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Australia publishes annual salary earned by police constables in their first year of service

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APC: Popular governorship aspirant dumps his party

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APC vs PDP, others: Winner emerges in Kogi local government elections 2026

APC vs PDP, others: Winner emerges in Kogi local government elections 2026

The Kogi State Electoral Commission has officially declared the winners of the 2026 local government (LG) election. Legit.ng has the full details.

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an hour ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Dangote begins ₦1.83 trillion highway construction under FG tax credit scheme

Dangote begins ₦1.83 trillion highway construction under FG tax credit scheme

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30 seconds ago by Pascal Oparada

2027 election: Tinubu's running mate Shettima opens up on what scares him

2027 election: Tinubu's running mate Shettima opens up on what scares him

Politics

24 minutes ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Tragedy as health Agency Boss, 4 children die in fatal car crash

Tragedy as health Agency Boss, 4 children die in fatal car crash

Nigeria

25 minutes ago by Adekunle Dada

Dangote Foundation, Gombe govt to give 28,284 vulnerable women refinery shares

Dangote Foundation, Gombe govt to give 28,284 vulnerable women refinery shares

Capital Market

33 minutes ago by Pascal Oparada

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UK closes 2 pathways foreigners use to stay longer in country, mentions alternative routes

UK closes 2 pathways foreigners use to stay longer in country, mentions alternative routes

People

21 hours ago

Toluwanisings: Davido reacts to narrative about gospel singer's sudden death

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6 hours ago

Funke Akindele and Femi Adebayo's presence at Wunmi Toriola's son's 7th b'day party sparks reactions

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UK names 1 category of residents whose children can now get settlement without 5-year wait

People

18 hours ago

Marketers unveil new petrol landing cost, Dangote, others revise PMS prices nationwide

Energy

23 hours ago

UAE lists 5 categories of talented people eligible for Golden Residence Permit without a job contract

People

22 hours ago

Egg prices in Nigeria show signs of falling as states with highest costs emerge

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an hour ago

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Tinubu, Atiku or Peter Obi? New report predicts winner in Kano, 4 other states

Politics

2 hours ago

New refinery nears completion, set to contribute 30,000bpd to Nigeria’s capacity

New refinery nears completion, set to contribute 30,000bpd to Nigeria’s capacity

Energy

22 hours ago

NCC begins crackdown on fake phones, modems, PoS terminals, releases verification guide

NCC begins crackdown on fake phones, modems, PoS terminals, releases verification guide

Technology

a day ago

Nigerian airline announces job openings for 10 positions, lists requirements

Nigerian airline announces job openings for 10 positions, lists requirements

Industry

a day ago

INEC final list: 13 Ogun state governorship candidates for 2027 election

INEC final list: 13 Ogun state governorship candidates for 2027 election

Politics

3 days ago

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NCC releases the number of registered phones and devices in Nigeria, announces verification code

NCC releases the number of registered phones and devices in Nigeria, announces verification code

Technology

6 hours ago by Pascal Oparada

GOtv Jolli complete fact sheet, including full channel list, pricing, and how to subscribe

GOtv Jolli complete fact sheet, including full channel list, pricing, and how to subscribe

Guides

2 days ago by Isaac Wangethi

How to start a solar installation business in Nigeria: Costs and profits

How to start a solar installation business in Nigeria: Costs and profits

Energy

a day ago by Pascal Oparada

Canada announces closure of permanent residence pathways, mentions 1 country affected

Canada announces closure of permanent residence pathways, mentions 1 country affected

People

2 days ago by Oluwadara Adebisi

Everything to know about GOtv Max, including how to upgrade to the package, and what it costs

Everything to know about GOtv Max, including how to upgrade to the package, and what it costs

Guides

2 days ago by Isaac Wangethi

The GOtv Supa Plus package, everything it offers, and what makes it worth the high price

The GOtv Supa Plus package, everything it offers, and what makes it worth the high price

Guides

2 days ago by Isaac Wangethi

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Kunle Afolayan's story and why he warned that Nollywood creators might abandon YouTube distribution

Kunle Afolayan's story and why he warned that Nollywood creators might abandon YouTube distribution

a day ago by Isaac Wangethi

Mechanical Engineering in Nigeria: Salaries, Requirements, and How to Become One

Mechanical Engineering in Nigeria: Salaries, Requirements, and How to Become One

2 days ago by Simon Ayub

A look at Sharon Ooja's life in the spotlight, highlighted by the wedding she kept under wraps

A look at Sharon Ooja's life in the spotlight, highlighted by the wedding she kept under wraps

2 days ago by Simon Ayub

How Abel Enitan captured everyone's attention with that unforgettable breakout performance

How Abel Enitan captured everyone's attention with that unforgettable breakout performance

2 days ago by Simon Ayub

Ibrahim Shekarau's life story and what led him to quietly step back from the political frontline

Ibrahim Shekarau's life story and what led him to quietly step back from the political frontline

2 days ago by Simon Ayub

How Wumi Toriola keeps shaking up the Nollywood scene with her unfiltered personality

How Wumi Toriola keeps shaking up the Nollywood scene with her unfiltered personality

2 days ago by Simon Ayub

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Grief as 45,000-litre tanker crushes several Oyo residents

Grief as 45,000-litre tanker crushes several Oyo residents

10 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Outcry as nursing student dies at psychiatric hospital after asthma attack

Outcry as nursing student dies at psychiatric hospital after asthma attack

14 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

Kano: Emir Sanusi reacts to demolition of Eid ground shops

Kano: Emir Sanusi reacts to demolition of Eid ground shops

15 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

Niger miners’ deaths: Mining Marshals deny involvement, fault suspended commandant

Niger miners’ deaths: Mining Marshals deny involvement, fault suspended commandant

18 hours ago by Nurudeen Lawal

Oyedepo Receives APC Governorship Candidate: "I Don't Belong"

Oyedepo Receives APC Governorship Candidate: "I Don't Belong"

18 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

Adamawa Governor Fintiri announces plan to buy Dangote Refinery shares for 52,000 workers

Adamawa Governor Fintiri announces plan to buy Dangote Refinery shares for 52,000 workers

20 hours ago by Nurudeen Lawal

Nigeria

People

US releases list of 14 benefits available to people who join ICE

US releases list of 14 benefits available to people who join ICE

2 hours ago by Muhammed Hammed Olayinka

My mother fed a homeless boy for 20 years — His words years later left me in tears

My mother fed a homeless boy for 20 years — His words years later left me in tears

7 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

My grandma hid an old handbag for years — What I found inside left me screaming

My grandma hid an old handbag for years — What I found inside left me screaming

8 hours ago by Kola Muhammed

UK Army lists minimum age and fitness rules for foreigners joining as infantry soldiers

UK Army lists minimum age and fitness rules for foreigners joining as infantry soldiers

15 hours ago by Ankrah Shalom

UK Army publishes salaries for 6 open roles foreigners can join without degree

UK Army publishes salaries for 6 open roles foreigners can join without degree

15 hours ago by Ankrah Shalom

UK Army lists 6 roles foreigners can join without educational qualification

UK Army lists 6 roles foreigners can join without educational qualification

16 hours ago by Ankrah Shalom

People

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Politics

2027 election: SDP's Adebayo opens up on possibility of stepping down, 'no price too high to pay'

2027 election: SDP's Adebayo opens up on possibility of stepping down, 'no price too high to pay'

7 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Full list: 12 states Makinde will defeat Tinubu in 2027 according to MDPCO

Full list: 12 states Makinde will defeat Tinubu in 2027 according to MDPCO

9 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

2027 election: Wike, Adeleke, Soludo’s backing of Tinubu rattles opposition, details emerge

2027 election: Wike, Adeleke, Soludo’s backing of Tinubu rattles opposition, details emerge

9 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Breaking: APC member reportedly killed in Ibadan, details emerge

Breaking: APC member reportedly killed in Ibadan, details emerge

17 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

Just In: Court gives verdict on ADC leadership crisis

Just In: Court gives verdict on ADC leadership crisis

18 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

Shettima inaugurates Arewa for Asiwaju office, warns against taking northern support for granted

Shettima inaugurates Arewa for Asiwaju office, warns against taking northern support for granted

18 hours ago by Nurudeen Lawal

Politics

Sports

Chelsea release statement on Emiliano Martinez after injury vs Everton

Chelsea release statement on Emiliano Martinez after injury vs Everton

3 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

Ademola Lookman: Atletico Madrid winger under fire in Spain after consecutive half-time substitutions

Ademola Lookman: Atletico Madrid winger under fire in Spain after consecutive half-time substitutions

4 hours ago by Chukwu Ikechukwu

Lionel Messi: Inter Miami star eyes historic 9th Ballon d’Or after reaching 936 career goals

Lionel Messi: Inter Miami star eyes historic 9th Ballon d’Or after reaching 936 career goals

5 hours ago by Chukwu Ikechukwu

Supercomputer predicts Premier League winner after Man City's historic 7 consecutive wins

Supercomputer predicts Premier League winner after Man City's historic 7 consecutive wins

19 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

Akor Adams sends special message to Venezia fans after scoring big winner against Napoli

Akor Adams sends special message to Venezia fans after scoring big winner against Napoli

20 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

Galatasaray coach reacts as Victor Osimhen blanks against Genclerbirligi

Galatasaray coach reacts as Victor Osimhen blanks against Genclerbirligi

21 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

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5 African countries with strongest passports for international travel in 2026

5 African countries with strongest passports for international travel in 2026

7 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Nigerian passport holders can visit these 4 Asian countries with visa on arrival in 2026

Nigerian passport holders can visit these 4 Asian countries with visa on arrival in 2026

8 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Tanzania lists 3 types of residence permits available to foreigners in 2026

Tanzania lists 3 types of residence permits available to foreigners in 2026

a day ago by Basit Jamiu

Switzerland publishes integration requirements that anyone seeking citizenship must meet

Switzerland publishes integration requirements that anyone seeking citizenship must meet

a day ago by Basit Jamiu

South Africa sets out clear rules on how much rest time employers must give workers

South Africa sets out clear rules on how much rest time employers must give workers

a day ago by Basit Jamiu

Bahrain sets friday as weekly rest day for workers, gives condition for changing it

Bahrain sets friday as weekly rest day for workers, gives condition for changing it

a day ago by Basit Jamiu

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Legit.ng Wins Excellence in Digital Journalism at the Global Brands Awards 2026

Legit.ng Wins Excellence in Digital Journalism at the Global Brands Awards 2026

6 days ago by Felix Imoh

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

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

18 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

18 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

19 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?

20 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

a month ago by Legit.ng Team

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Education

Breaking: Tinubu scraps major recruitment requirement for federal universities, gives reason

Breaking: Tinubu scraps major recruitment requirement for federal universities, gives reason

16 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

15 best special needs schools in Nigeria, along with their locations and school fees

15 best special needs schools in Nigeria, along with their locations and school fees

17 hours ago by Isaac Wangethi

Chemical Engineering in Nigeria — How do you become a chemical engineer and where can you work?

Chemical Engineering in Nigeria — How do you become a chemical engineer and where can you work?

18 hours ago by Isaac Wangethi

Pan Atlantic University courses, admission requirements and how to secure admission to PAU

Pan Atlantic University courses, admission requirements and how to secure admission to PAU

18 hours ago by Isaac Wangethi

The 15 best fashion schools in Nigeria and their updated school fees as of 2026

The 15 best fashion schools in Nigeria and their updated school fees as of 2026

a day ago by Isaac Wangethi

Tinubu signs bill to upgrade federal polytechnic to University of Technology

Tinubu signs bill to upgrade federal polytechnic to University of Technology

a day ago by Adekunle Dada

Education

Business and Economy

Food Inflation: Full list of Nigerian states with slowest food price increases in September 2026

Food Inflation: Full list of Nigerian states with slowest food price increases in September 2026

2 hours ago by Pascal Oparada

Dangote to sell another of his company’s shares in another African country

Dangote to sell another of his company’s shares in another African country

2 hours ago by Pascal Oparada

Lagos agency gets NMDPRA approval for Fuel trading, pricing system: Airlines, motorists, others to benefit

Lagos agency gets NMDPRA approval for Fuel trading, pricing system: Airlines, motorists, others to benefit

3 hours ago by Pascal Oparada

Popular PoS firm shuts down operations in Nigeria, gives agents a deadline to withdraw funds

Popular PoS firm shuts down operations in Nigeria, gives agents a deadline to withdraw funds

3 hours ago by Pascal Oparada

FG begins free cooking gas cylinder, refill distribution: Marketers seek role, release new prices

FG begins free cooking gas cylinder, refill distribution: Marketers seek role, release new prices

3 hours ago by Pascal Oparada

US removes travel warning for an African country, retains strong travel restrictions for another

US removes travel warning for an African country, retains strong travel restrictions for another

6 hours ago by Pascal Oparada

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Entertainment

Heartwarming moment between Ooni of Ife and Olori Ronke at daughter's wedding gets fans talking

Heartwarming moment between Ooni of Ife and Olori Ronke at daughter's wedding gets fans talking

2 hours ago by Shade Metibogun

Bidemi Olaoba shares what he wished he had done differently during last moment with Toluwanisings

Bidemi Olaoba shares what he wished he had done differently during last moment with Toluwanisings

2 hours ago by Olumide Alake

Wizkid's old video visiting mother before her emergency surgery resurfaces, fans react

Wizkid's old video visiting mother before her emergency surgery resurfaces, fans react

3 hours ago by Shade Metibogun

Wumi Toriola fights back tears at son Zion's 7th birthday over Toluwanisings' tribute, video trends

Wumi Toriola fights back tears at son Zion's 7th birthday over Toluwanisings' tribute, video trends

5 hours ago by Olumide Alake

Nollywood actress Tenia Abraham Omenogor laid to rest in Abuja after kidney infection battle

Nollywood actress Tenia Abraham Omenogor laid to rest in Abuja after kidney infection battle

6 hours ago by Olumide Alake

Ooni wins hearts at Queen Aderonke’s daughter’s traditional wedding for one special reason

Ooni wins hearts at Queen Aderonke’s daughter’s traditional wedding for one special reason

18 hours ago by Olumide Alake

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'Farashin abinci ya zube kasa warwas a Najeriya saboda tsare tsaren Tinubu'

'Farashin abinci ya zube kasa warwas a Najeriya saboda tsare tsaren Tinubu'

11 minutes ago by Abdullahi Abubakar

2027: Zargin yi wa Tinubu aiki, Kwankwaso ya yi wa ADC martani cikin fushi

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2027: Zargin yi wa Tinubu aiki, Kwankwaso ya yi wa ADC martani cikin fushi

an hour ago by Abdullahi Abubakar

Yadda ƴan kasuwa 2000 suka yi asara, an rasa rayuka a gobarar tankar mai a Edo.

Yadda ƴan kasuwa 2000 suka yi asara, an rasa rayuka a gobarar tankar mai a Edo.

2 hours ago by Abdullahi Abubakar

Ajali ya gitta: Shugaban hukumar BASHCMA da 'ya'yasa 4 sun rasu lokaci 1

Ajali ya gitta: Shugaban hukumar BASHCMA da 'ya'yasa 4 sun rasu lokaci 1

3 hours ago by Ahmad Yusuf

Bayan arangama tsakanin jam'iyyu, an sanar da sakamakon zaben ciyamomi a Kogi

Bayan arangama tsakanin jam'iyyu, an sanar da sakamakon zaben ciyamomi a Kogi

3 hours ago by Abdullahi Abubakar

An rasa rayuka bayan wani jirgin sama na leken asiri ya yi hatsari a Saudiyya

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An rasa rayuka bayan wani jirgin sama na leken asiri ya yi hatsari a Saudiyya

4 hours ago by Abdullahi Abubakar

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