BREAKING: Rivers Government Reacts Amidst Misconduct Allegations Levelled Against Fubara, Deputy

The Rivers State Government has accused the State House of Assembly of deliberately obstructing Governor Siminalayi Fubara from implementing the recent Supreme Court judgment affecting the state’s governance structure. Speaking at a press conference in Port Harcourt on Monday, the state Commissioner for Information, Joseph Johnson, insisted that Governor Fubara remains committed to implementing the … Read more

BREAKING: Ex-VP Sambo Disowns Former Aide, Umar Sani Fires Back

A fresh controversy has erupted following a press statement allegedly issued from the office of former Vice President Namadi Sambo, distancing itself from Umar Sani, the ex-VP’s former media aide. The disclaimer, purportedly signed by one Yinka Ibrahim, stated that Sani no longer represents the former Vice President in any official or personal capacity. However, … Read more

BREAKING: Akpabio: ‘Probing Natasha’s IPU Attendance Will Embarrass Tinubu’s Top Officials’

Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has asserted that probing the attendance of suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, at the Inter-Parliamentary Union meeting in New York will embarrass some top officials of President Bola Tinubu’s administration who were once accused of travelling out of Nigeria to embarrass the defunct military junta of Sani Abacha. … Read more

BREAKING: Governors Push Back Against LG Autonomy Implementation, Lobby Tinubu

State governors have intensified efforts to delay the disbursement of federal allocations directly to local government councils, challenging the implementation of the Supreme Court’s ruling on local government autonomy. During a recent meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, some governors objected to channeling local government allocations through the Central Bank of … Read more

BREAKING: 2027 Election: Primate Ayodele Releases Prophecy on Tinubu’s 2nd Term, Mentions Buhari

FCT, Abuja – The spiritual leader of the Inri Evangelical Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has said the immediate past Nigerian leader, Muhammadu Buhari, would not support incumbent President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. In a recent video seen by Legit.ng on Friday, March 14, 2025, Primate Ayodele said Tinubu’s fate as it concerns the … Read more

BREAKING: Edo Now A Lawless State, Stop Playing Blame Game

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Edo State chapter, Tony Aziegbemi, has urged Governor Monday Okpebholo to stop his endless blame game over his failure in managing rising insecurity. In a statement to Naija News on Sunday, the PDP Chairman described Okpebholo’s attempt to blame the past administration for Edo State insecurity as … Read more

BREAKING: Kano Government, Bayero’s Camp Clash Over Appeal Court Ruling on Emirate Tussle

The Kano State Government has reaffirmed that the Court of Appeal’s ruling on the emirship dispute remains valid, dismissing claims that it has been overturned. The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Haruna Isa Dederi, clarified that the court’s decision to grant a stay of execution does not nullify its January 10, 2025, judgment, which … Read more

BREAKING: Fake Drugs in Open Markets Threaten Millions of Nigerian Lives, NAFDAC Warns

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said its discoveries at the three open drug markets could destroy the lives of millions of Nigerians. Its Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed this during a news conference in Lagos at the weekend NAFDAC had on February 10, commenced enforcement operations at the … Read more

BREAKING: N’Delta Youths Condemn ‘Malicious’ Allegations Against PAP Boss

Youths from the Niger Delta region, under the leadership of Dennis Philip, 1st Phase General of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, have vehemently expressed their disapproval of the recent allegations leveled against Dr. Dennis Burutu Otuaro, the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). The youths, who addressed the press on Sunday, described the allegations as … Read more

BREAKING: Nigeria Qualify For 2025 Afrobasket Championship

Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, have qualified for the 2025 Afrobasket Championship in Angola. D’Tigers recorded a 75-70 victory over Libya in their first match before another resounding 87-67 win over Uganda in their second match. Caleb Agada continued his fine form from the Libya game with a game-high 20 points, while adding seven assists … Read more

BREAKING: Dangote Cement Cancels 166.95 Million Treasury Shares, Reduces Outstanding Share Capital

Dangote Cement Plc has officially cancelled 166,948,153 units of its ordinary shares classified as Treasury Shares, effectively reducing its total issued and fully paid-up shares. According to NGX Weekly Report seen by THE WHISTLER, the cancellation marks a adjustment in the company’s shareholding structure. Following this development, the total outstanding shares of Dangote Cement have … Read more

BREAKING: Andreeva Becomes Youngest Player To Win WTA 1000 Title

Russia’s Mirra Andreeva defeated Clara Tauson 7-6 (7-1) to become the youngest player to win a WTA 1000 title at the Dubai Tennis Championships on Sunday. The 17-year-old continued capped off her impressive showing in the tournament with a historic title after beating the likes of Marketa Vondrousova, Iga Swiatek, and Elena Rybakina on her … Read more

BREAKING: Orji Kalu Explains Why Some Abia Roads Are Poorly Constructed

The Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Dr. Orji Uzo Kalu has appealed to his constituents to refrain from comparing the roads in his constituency to federal and state roads. Senator Kalu in a Facebook post on Sunday clarifies the lack of understanding about the different classifications and funding allocations for these roads. According to … Read more

BREAKING: HURIWA Calls For Sack Of Corrupt Port Officials In Police, Customs, NAFDAC

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has called on the Nigeria Police and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to sack corrupt operatives who allow the importation of fake and substandard drugs into the country. HURIWA emphasized that under the Second Schedule, Legislative Powers, Part 1, Exclusive Legislative List, Article 21, the regulation of … Read more

BREAKING: Zelensky Offers To Resign For Ukraine To Join NATO

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed willingness to give up the presidency for Ukraine to acquire membership of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) amid its ongoing war with Russia. Speaking during a news conference in Kyiv on Sunday, Zelenskyy stressed the need for security of Ukraine. “Yes, I am happy, if it is for … Read more

BREAKING: EFInA Targets Financial Inclusion Expansion To 80% By 2030

Enhancing Financial Inclusion and Advancement (EFInA), Nigeria’s market facilitator for financial inclusion, has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that 80 per cent of Nigerian adults have access to and utilize quality formal financial services by 2030. With over 40 million adults still excluded from the formal financial system—disproportionately affecting women (41 per cent), youth (39 … Read more

BREAKING: Stay Away From LG Secretariats, Gov Adeleke Warns Elected PDP Chairmen, Councilors

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has charged the newly elected chairmen and councilors to stay away from the local government secretariats to avoid confrontation with elements of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Adeleke gave the charge on Sunday while swearing-in the elected chairmen and councilors in Osogbo, the state capital. “I urge you and … Read more