South Africans vote Wednesday in a closely watched local government election, with parties battling for control of major cities in a contest expected to offer a measure of the national mood before the next national polls. The vote comes as a weary electorate contends with crumbling infrastructure, dry taps, persistent ... Read More

Americans in Michigan has elected Abdul El-Sayed as the first Muslim in US upper chamber in the Midterm election. You need to see the details of the poll. Read More

Eniola Badmus snubs Lege Miami at a political event supporting Tinubu's reelection bid, sparking reactions as Nigerians revisit their past disagreement Read More

The politician said candidates have been tortured and barred from campaigning in Ebonyi State. Read More

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde commissioned the facility on Tuesday. Read More

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s open US Senate seat, according to media projections, becoming the first Muslim elected to the US Senate and securing a crucial seat for Democrats in their battle for control of the chamber. Reuters reported that El-Sayed’s victory in Tuesday’s closely contested election marked a ... Read More

By Luminous Jannamike, Abuja The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has disowned a cleric claiming to represent the association, declaring that he is not its General Secretary and warning against attempts to use its name to mobilise support for political candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. The association said ... Read More

From a Methodist pastor ending a 94-year Democratic losing streak in Kansas to a billionaire's $200 million campaign collapsing in Georgia, Tuesday's elections produced historic victories that have fundamentally altered America's political landscape. Read More

The UK has published three conditions applicants must meet to qualify for a 10-year British passport. Here are the requirements prospective applicants should check. Read More

American gospel legend Kirk Franklin has released a new song, ‘Hope In You’, featuring Afrobeats superstar Davido. The song is from Franklin’s new double album, I Am What I Am, Read More

Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt Women from K-gbara Dere community in Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State have recounted the devastating effects of decades of oil pollution on women, agriculture, water sources and livelihoods in Ogoniland, calling for a transparent and effective cleanup of contaminated communities. Among these women ... Read More

Zlatan Ibile teaches his father-in-law his viral ‘Gbeseh’ legwork at a lively pre-wedding welcome party dance in Marrakesh ahead of their white wedding. Read More

Police said the suspect confessed to the offence, claiming that one Nafi’u, who is currently at large, contracted him to receive and convey the consignment. Read More

Nume Ekeghe Epicure Insurance Brokers Limited has unveiled plans to expand its services, accelerate digitisation and deepen insurance penetration in Nigeria as it marks its 10th anniversary. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Oyinpreye Aigbogun, said the company’s next phase of growth would focus on collaboration and integrating insurance into ... Read More

The European Council has officially taken a major decision naming five countries whose citizens are now approved to begin the formal Schengen visa waiver process. Read More

Legit.ng recently shared a story based on a TikTok video by Ijanada Martins. Ms Martins has since told us that she did not wish the content to be shared... Read More

The company disclosed that its security team had detected and prevented 57 suspected North Korea-linked cyber threat cases throughout 2026. Read More

Australia has announced conditions for training visa holders to sponsor their family members into the country. Other requirements were also explained. Read More

Democrats flipped the US House and Senate in a shock midterm sweep, as anger over living costs and losses by Trump-backed candidates reshaped the political map. Read More

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s US Senate race over former Republican lawmaker Mike Rogers, US networks said early Wednesday, making him the first Muslim elected to the upper chamber of Congress. “Michigan, we did it!” El-Sayed said in a speech attended by hundreds of supporters who screamed and hugged each ... Read More

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has expressed confidence that President Bola Tinubu will win re-election in 2027, saying his administration’s achievements will secure him a second term. Alausa, recently appointed Director of Education Sector Mobilisation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, said opposition parties lacked a ... Read More

Emmanuel Ugwu-Nwogo in Enugu The governorship candidate of the Democratic Leadership Alliance(DLA) for the 2027 election in Enugu State, Nnamdi Ugwu, has formally presented his manifesto, saying that if he becomes governor his administration would usher in “the golden age of Enugu.” He promised to build the economy of Enugu ... Read More

Four Nigerian-Americans have won elections to various political offices in the United States, while a fifth was leading in a closely watched race in Georgia, following the November 3 midterm elections. The victories, recorded in Maryland, Texas, Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania, highlight the growing political participation and representation of Nigerians ... Read More

The singer first teased the project on social media in August, describing it as a reflection of his experiences and continued presence in the music industry. Read More

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has made history by becoming the first Muslim elected to the United States Senate after winning Michigan’s open Senate seat in the November 3 midterm elections. El-Sayed, 42, defeated Republican candidate Mike Rogers, a former congressman and FBI agent, in a closely contested race, according to media ... Read More

Brazil arrive unbeaten after recording three wins and two draws in their five matches. Meanwhile, Nigeria have recovered impressively from their opening-day defeat to Poland, winning four consecutive games. Read More

Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms has made history after winning Georgia’s gubernatorial election, becoming the first Black woman elected governor of a US state. Bottoms, a former mayor of Atlanta, defeated Republican businessman Rick Jackson in Tuesday’s election, according to projections by US media, securing a landmark victory for Democrats in ... Read More

The grassroots campaign of Accord Party presidential candidate, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, is extending into rural and underserved communities across Kano, Katsina read more 2027 Presidency: Gbenga Hashim mobilises in North West, takes campaign to ungoverned rural areas Read More

Nollywood actor Lege Miami could not hold back his emotions as he broke down in tears while speaking in support of President Bola Tinubu at a meeting Read More

Atiku Abubakar accused the SSS of plotting to disrupt his Sokoto campaign launch, prompting a denial and an investigation. Read More

Former United States President Barack Obama has reacted to the Democratic Party’s sweeping victory in the midterm elections, saying Americans have called for unity and leaders capable of providing practical solutions to the country’s challenges. Obama made the remarks in a statement shared on his official X account on Wednesday ... Read More

Hendon FC mourns 26-year-old midfielder Ezekiel Williams, who died suddenly ten days after scoring his first goal. The club postponed its cup tie in tribute. Read More

The UK has listed 104 jobs that foreign nationals cannot use to qualify for a work visa under its immigration rules. Here is what applicants need to know. Read More

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to possess “the most advanced and powerful warships” while touring a shipyard, state media reported Wednesday, as Pyongyang accelerates an ambitious naval expansion. Kim toured the Nampho Shipyard on Monday, where North Korea is building a new warship, the state-run Korean Central News ... Read More

The Federal Government has sent a strong warning to landlords and anyone helping terrorists in Nigeria. Read More

Democrats are preparing a legislative offensive against US President Donald Trump after their sweeping midterm victory handed them control of both chambers of Congress and the power to challenge his policies, investigate his administration and block his nominees. Emboldened by victories deep in traditional Republican territory, the party is promising ... Read More

Ini Edo's viral encounter with Meagan Good delights fans as the Hollywood star endorses Divorce Me on InAgo TV, calling it global in a lively clip online today. Read More

Speaking during a press conference at the university on Tuesday, ASUU-UniAbuja Chairperson, Sylvanus Ugoh, a professor, said the union can no longer guarantee industrial harmony on the campus unless the FCT Minister reverses the allocations. Read More

US President Donald Trump has issued a serious threat to Democrats while sending his congratulatory message to the opposition on wins in the midterm poll. Read More

Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham corrects an MC over her surname during introductions at Sola Sobowale’s care facility launch, sparking reactions online Read More

A serious road crash involving four vehicles has caused heavy traffic on the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway in Lagos. Read More

President Donald Trump has blamed the loss of his Republican Party on the fallout of the US war against Iran. Daily Trust reports that while the President campaigned heavily for his party and even made some controversial promises, including monetary compensation to those who vote for his party in the ... Read More

•Osun governor’s wife seeks investment in science, innovation The Founder/Director-General, Institute for National Transformation International (INT), Prof. Vincent Anigbogu, has called for a  revolution in Africa, urging leaders to move Read More

• ‘Senator  sponsored 48 bills in 40 months’ The Senate Press Corps (SPC), the umbrella body of journalists and media representatives covering the Senate, has named  Deputy President of the Read More

The traditional ruler of Iho-Dimeze Ancient Kingdom in Ikeduru Local Government Area of Imo State, Eze Martin Amaku, has reaffirmed his commitment to reviving and preserving Igbo cultural heritage, describing Read More

Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Anambra State chapter, has declared its readiness to support the state government in preventing and responding to any Ebola outbreak. It said it was mobilising its Read More

Nigerian-born legal scholar Professor Dapo Akande has been elected as a judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), marking a significant milestone in his career and a diplomatic victory for the United Kingdom. Dapo Akande, who originally qualified as a lawyer in Nigeria, will serve a minimum nine-year term ... Read More

The National Tuberculosis, Leprosy and Buruli Ulcer Control Programme (NTBLCP) has debunked widespread myths and superstitious beliefs surrounding Buruli ulcer in Nigeria. The body warned that misconceptions about the disease Read More

Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has reiterated its commitment to youth empowerment and skills development through training in fashion and garment design, to promote entrepreneurship and create employment opportunities that Read More

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Ebonyi State, Chief Ifeanyi Odii, popularly known as Anyichuks, has condemned the reported reprisal-killings involving indigenes of Ebonyi and Anambra states, offering Read More

Israel’s main opposition leaders have agreed to back former military chief Gadi Eisenkot as prime minister, promising to replace Benjamin Netanyahu’s government as quickly as possible. The leaders of the Read More

The Court of Appeal, Benin Division, has adjourned the hearing of an appeal arising from the dispute over the Okumagbe of Wanno Clan stool in Edo State to January 18. Read More

In today’s Nigerian newspapers review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with President Bola Tinubu getting ready to receive the State Police Bill from the National Assembly for assent after 28 state houses of assembly approved it. Another headline features the Chairman of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) ... Read More

President of the Trade Union Congress (TUC), Festus Osifo, has urged workers to exercise greater political responsibility as the country approaches another electioneering period He warned against selling their votes Read More

A car owner in Kano has finally got his vehicle back after it mysteriously disappeared while he was attending church service. Read More

In a statement, Ms Yusuf said the team was travelling from Ikenne, Ogun State, to honour its league fixture at the Olympic Pitch, Sonya, Ijesha, Lagos State, when the accident occurred Read More

Managing Director of LG Electronics, Mr. Hyoung Sub Ji, has restated the commitment of the South Korean technology company. Ji spoke during the Republic of Korea’s National Day celebration in Read More

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has commended the Nigerian Navy for enhancing maritime security and curbing pipeline vandalism and crude oil theft, saying its operations have Read More

Governor Dapo Abiodun has said the planned $7 billion Gateway Deep Sea Port and the proposed $10 billion Ogun Liquefied Natural Gas (OgunLNG) project are attracting fresh waves of investors Read More

The Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Housing and Habitat, Hon. Abdulmumini Jibrin has stressed the need for the real estate sector of the Nigerian economy to be properly regulated Read More

President Donald Trump has threatened to veto legislation passed by a Democratic-controlled Congress, signalling a potential legislative standoff as Democrats read more Trump threatens vetoes as Democrats win control of Congress Read More

No fewer among than 26 individuals were honoured for excellence in their various fields at the fifth Journalist Olawale Ogunbusola School Competition, Public Lecture and Awards (JOOSCPA), at the National Read More

Davido joined the conversation surrounding a historic political achievement in the United States after Keisha Lance Bottoms won the Georgia gubernatorial election. Read More

Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has surpassed Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé to become the highest-scoring teenager in UEFA Champions League history. The 19-year-old set the new record after scoring in Barcelona’s 3-0 victory over Aston Villa on Tuesday. Yamal capitalised on a defensive error by Villa in the seventh minute ... Read More

The SME Mall has urged small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria to strengthen their financial management, adopt digital technologies and comply with regulatory requirements to benefit from emerging opportunities Read More

Afia Media, a South-East-focused media organisation, has rescheduled the inaugural Afia Annual Lecture and Awards from November 26, 2026, to May 25, next year. The organisation said the decision followed Read More

LEAP Africa has called for increased investment, stronger policy frameworks and greater collaboration between government and the private sector to accelerate the growth of youth-led enterprises and unlock Africa’s economic Read More

A newborn baby boy has been rescued after being found abandoned in Abuja. Read More

The Chief Executive Officer/co-founder of Abode, Jeffrey Itepu, has identified lack of trust as a major challenge confronting Nigeria’s real estate sector, warning that the industry must improve transparency and Read More

Determined to strengthen public art and creative expression in Nigeria, the organisers of the Lagos Street Art Festival (LSAF) have announced that the second edition of its festival will bring together art, music, culture and community in Lagos State. According to them, building on the success of its debut, as ... Read More

Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu, has hailed the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, for his contributions to peaceful co-existence, religious tolerance and national development over the past Read More

Mr Trump has also blamed his handpicked candidates for the losses. Read More

HGL has been recognised with the Generational Excellence in Business Award at the Family Business Leadership Awards  at the Mike Adenuga Centre, Ikoyi, Lagos. The award, presented during the Family Read More

A support group for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid has intensified grassroots mobilisation in Benue State ahead of the 2027 general election. The North Central Grassroots Mobilisation Movement for Tinubu/Shettima Read More

The Thursday Business Group (TBG) will tomorrow celebrate its 10th anniversary with a Founders’ Day Dinner and Awards Night in Lagos. In a statement, the group’s General Secretary, Gbolahan Alade, Read More

The Federal Government has been urged to encourage the local production of building materials to bring down the cost of housing. The Chairman, Organising Committee, eighth Real Estate and Construction Read More

Tragedy has hit the PDP family in Kaduna State following a deadly road accident that claimed the lives of three party members. Read More

The Nigerian Navy has provided a 50,000-litre solar-powered industrial borehole and water reticulation to address water scarcity in Doro community, Bindawa Local Government Area of Katsina State. The project, which Read More

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has placed security at the centre of his administration’s agenda, promising to protect “every inch” of the state’s territory and accelerate measures that will allow Read More

Onitsha Country Club has emerged winners of the maiden Governor’s Cup Lawn Tennis Tournament in Anambra State, defeating Anambra Sports Club, Awka. The tournament, sponsored by Audi Ltd, was hosted Read More