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

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

A court in Abuja has ordered the arrest of Rochas Okorocha and Ifeanyi Araraume over alleged forgery, as INEC disowns a disputed APC primary result.

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Breaking: Prominent Muslim cleric Abubakar dies after brief illness, photo emerges

Breaking: Prominent Muslim cleric Abubakar dies after brief illness, photo emerges

Prominent Adamawa Muslim cleric Modibbo Abubakar Bobboi Modibbo Iya Wuro Yombe has died after a brief illness, the state Muslim council announces.

18 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

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Breaking: Nigerian Army wins best counter-terrorism force in Africa as details emerge

Breaking: Nigerian Army wins best counter-terrorism force in Africa as details emerge

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Breaking: Tension as police arrest, detain Osun SSG, 5 others, give reason

Breaking: Tension as police arrest, detain Osun SSG, 5 others, give reason

2 months ago by Bada Yusuf

World's youngest Professor announced as name, age, gender, nationality emerge

World's youngest Professor announced as name, age, gender, nationality emerge

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Security group reacts to VeryDarkMan's social media attacks on AIG Jimoh Moshood

Security group reacts to VeryDarkMan's social media attacks on AIG Jimoh Moshood

2 months ago by Nurudeen Lawal

CSANS condemns VeryDarkMan's defamation of AIG Jimoh Moshood, defending his police service and urging investigations into smear campaigns against security personnel.

Police take action as father-in-law locks out widow 8 days after husband’s death

Police take action as father-in-law locks out widow 8 days after husband’s death

2 months ago by Ezra Ukanwa

Lagos DSVA intervenes after viral video of Tosin, a widow facing intimidation. Perpetrator arrested as agency ensures her safety and seeks justice for her rights.

New Google data unveils Nigerians' most searched word in 2026, full list emerges

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New Google data unveils Nigerians' most searched word in 2026, full list emerges

2 months ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

New Google search data reveals the most searched word definitions in Nigeria in 2026, with "love" ranking first. Legit.ng obtained the full list and details.

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Lagos State

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

Education

2 hours ago by Nurudeen Lawal

2027 election: INEC announces date to release final list of governorship, State Assembly candidates

2027 election: INEC announces date to release final list of governorship, State Assembly candidates

Politics

14 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Lagos deputy gov Hamzat appears on Masoyinbo, shares encounter with white woman teaching Yoruba in New York

Lagos deputy gov Hamzat appears on Masoyinbo, shares encounter with white woman teaching Yoruba in New York

Celebrities

16 hours ago by Kola Ogunkanmi

Driver miraculously escapes as train crushes his car

Driver miraculously escapes as train crushes his car

Nigeria

22 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

NNPC announces new deadline for N66 petrol discount at filling stations

NNPC announces new deadline for N66 petrol discount at filling stations

Energy

23 hours ago by Dave Ibemere

Lagos State

Abuja

Primate Ayodele speaks out on Tinubu’s 30-day fuel discount, 'he must be careful'

Primate Ayodele speaks out on Tinubu’s 30-day fuel discount, 'he must be careful'

Nigeria

19 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Dangote, Rabiu to lead high-profile launch of book on Tinubu's reform agenda in Abuja

Nigeria

21 hours ago by Nurudeen Lawal

NLC gives Tinubu 2-week ultimatum as fresh crisis looms

NLC gives Tinubu 2-week ultimatum as fresh crisis looms

Nigeria

a day ago by Bada Yusuf

Nigerian firm launches $150m 20-storey royalties Abuja Condominium Project

Nigerian firm launches $150m 20-storey royalties Abuja Condominium Project

Industry

a day ago by Dave Ibemere

TCN announces power outage in several locations as 3 towers collapse

TCN announces power outage in several locations as 3 towers collapse

Energy

a day ago by Dave Ibemere

Abuja

Rivers State

2027 elections: Amaechi suffers setback as major ally resigns

2027 elections: Amaechi suffers setback as major ally resigns

Politics

5 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

VDM shows off ₦50m murals of Burna Boy and kids at new Rivers school ahead of commissioning, Nigerians react

VDM shows off ₦50m murals of Burna Boy and kids at new Rivers school ahead of commissioning, Nigerians react

Celebrities

18 hours ago by Kola Ogunkanmi

2027 election: Wike warns Amaechi will face trouble campaigning in Rivers

2027 election: Wike warns Amaechi will face trouble campaigning in Rivers

Politics

19 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

Breaking: Obi, Kwankwaso's OK Movement coordinator is dead

Breaking: Obi, Kwankwaso's OK Movement coordinator is dead

Nigeria

3 days ago by Bada Yusuf

Breaking: Wike leads rainbow coalition to Fubara's private residence

Breaking: Wike leads rainbow coalition to Fubara's private residence

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3 days ago by Bada Yusuf

Rivers State

Kano State

Nigerian father loses 5 children to Diphtheria within 8 days as outbreak worsens

Nigerian father loses 5 children to Diphtheria within 8 days as outbreak worsens

Nigeria

a day ago by Basit Jamiu

Nigerian governor approves ₦235.1m to promote 18,984 SUBEB staff

Nigerian governor approves ₦235.1m to promote 18,984 SUBEB staff

Education

3 days ago by Adekunle Dada

Police take action as Kano politician allegedly displays firearm during rally

Police take action as Kano politician allegedly displays firearm during rally

Politics

4 days ago by Adekunle Dada

Durbar Ban: Kano joint security forces threaten to arrest Emirs Sanusi II and Bayero

Durbar Ban: Kano joint security forces threaten to arrest Emirs Sanusi II and Bayero

Nigeria

6 days ago by Nurudeen Lawal

Stay safe: NiMet forecasts thunderstorms in 27 States, FCT on Thursday, October 1, full list emerges

Stay safe: NiMet forecasts thunderstorms in 27 States, FCT on Thursday, October 1, full list emerges

Nigeria

9 days ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Kano State

Oyo State

Former lawmaker dumps Makinde, APM ahead of 2027 election

Former lawmaker dumps Makinde, APM ahead of 2027 election

Politics

18 hours ago by Adekunle Dada

FG empowers 700 Oyo youths with AI, fashion skills under NPRGS poverty reduction drive

FG empowers 700 Oyo youths with AI, fashion skills under NPRGS poverty reduction drive

Nigeria

18 hours ago by Nurudeen Lawal

Just In: Concerns as workers at Oyo Institute abducted in Ibadan

Just In: Concerns as workers at Oyo Institute abducted in Ibadan

Nigeria

20 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

APC governorship candidate's wife, others reportedly attacked

APC governorship candidate's wife, others reportedly attacked

Politics

a day ago by Bada Yusuf

List: Nigerian states where schools will be shut in late October, early November, and why

List: Nigerian states where schools will be shut in late October, early November, and why

Education

2 days ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Oyo State

Anambra State

Breaking: APC tells Peter Obi to quit 2027 election race, gives reason

Breaking: APC tells Peter Obi to quit 2027 election race, gives reason

Politics

15 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

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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23 hours ago by Ciku Njuguna

Soludo’s son Ozonna launches music career, his performance in Abuja faces mixed reactions

Soludo’s son Ozonna launches music career, his performance in Abuja faces mixed reactions

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4 days ago by Olaniyi Apanpa

Why Soludo is allegedly attacking Peter Obi, Analyst explains

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Why Soludo is allegedly attacking Peter Obi, Analyst explains

Politics

9 days ago by Adekunle Dada

Flood alert: Federal govt names 24 states, FCT at risk

Flood alert: Federal govt names 24 states, FCT at risk

Nigeria

11 days ago by Adekunle Dada

Anambra State

Kwara State

Breaking: Top governor promises Dangote Refinery shares for female teachers

Breaking: Top governor promises Dangote Refinery shares for female teachers

Nigeria

4 days ago by Bada Yusuf

Full list: Nigerian states where schools will be shut on October 5 and why

Full list: Nigerian states where schools will be shut on October 5 and why

Education

4 days ago by Bada Yusuf

Schools to close on Monday as Nigerian governor declares work-free day for teachers

Schools to close on Monday as Nigerian governor declares work-free day for teachers

Education

6 days ago by Nurudeen Lawal

Lagos, Kwara, Ekiti, Plateau, Enugu, unveil new CNG buses with cheaper transport fares

Lagos, Kwara, Ekiti, Plateau, Enugu, unveil new CNG buses with cheaper transport fares

Economy

6 days ago by Pascal Oparada

NYSC corps members to receive ₦50,000 support grant as Nigerian governor makes announcement

NYSC corps members to receive ₦50,000 support grant as Nigerian governor makes announcement

Nigeria

6 days ago by Nurudeen Lawal

Kwara State

Adamawa State

Adamawa: Governor Fintiri warns parents as schools reopen, issues directive

Adamawa: Governor Fintiri warns parents as schools reopen, issues directive

Education

10 days ago by Nurudeen Lawal

Breaking: Babachir Lawal accuses NDC guber candidates of working against Obi-Kwankwaso

Breaking: Babachir Lawal accuses NDC guber candidates of working against Obi-Kwankwaso

Politics

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Insecurity in Nigeria: Over 1,000 terrorists reportedly killed in Borno, others, details emerge

Insecurity in Nigeria: Over 1,000 terrorists reportedly killed in Borno, others, details emerge

Nigeria

21 days ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Abuja, 14 states face severe thunderstorms as NiMet issues weather alert, full list emerges

Abuja, 14 states face severe thunderstorms as NiMet issues weather alert, full list emerges

Nigeria

23 days ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

Former Adamawa Speaker Kabiru Mijinyawa dumps APC for another party ahead of 2027 election

Former Adamawa Speaker Kabiru Mijinyawa dumps APC for another party ahead of 2027 election

Politics

25 days ago by Adekunle Dada

Adamawa State