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1 week ago | 
legit.ng | Esther Odili |A Politics
Former members of the defunct CPC have pledged continued support for the APC and President Bola Tinubu The leaders downplayed defection rumours and urged aggrieved members to resolve issues through internal mechanisms rather than public criticism Amid plot to unseat Tinubu n 2027, CPC, led by ex-Governor Tanko Al-Makura of Nasarawa state, gathered in Abuja to express their continued allegiance to the APC Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political...
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1 week ago | 
legit.ng | Esther Odili |A Politics
Edo state governor, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has predicted the collapse of the PDP following the defection of Hon.
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1 week ago | 
legit.ng | Esther Odili |A Politics
Former Information Minister Lai Mohammed has revealed the efforts by his office to counter narratives alleging rigging in the 2023 presidential election Mohammed, who served under ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, highlighted the strategic efforts his office undertook to counter narratives even by international media campaigns He emphasised that the evidence presented showed the APC's loss in strongholds and that opposition candidates did not meet constitutional requirements to emerge victorious...
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1 week ago | 
legit.ng | Esther Odili |A Politics
Benue state governor, Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has declared a three-day public holiday for workers in the stateHe announced Thursday, April 17, 2025, in addition to Friday and Monday, as work-free days for civil servants in observance of EasterThe Secretary to the state Government, SSG, Deborah Agber, confirmed this in a statement on Wednesday and shared further detailsLegit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
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1 week ago | 
legit.ng | Esther Odili |A Politics
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has described social media as a "terrorist organisation" Speaking at an event in Maiduguri, the Sultan explained how social media is used for spreading fake news and inciting national unrestThe monarch, however, urged security agencies to take urgent action as he also condemned the continued violence in Plateau and other parts of NigeriaLegit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
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1 week ago | 
legit.ng | Esther Odili |A Politics
The digital trading platform CBEX has reportedly crashed, vanishing with over N1.3 trillion and leaving thousands of Nigerian investors stranded CBEX reportedly promised unrealistic returns of 100% within 30 days, following a familiar pattern seen in previous Ponzi schemes like MMM, Twinkas, Ultimate Cycler, and others However, this article presents other top fraudulent investment platforms that Nigerians fell victim to and eventually lost their funds Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over...
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1 week ago | 
legit.ng | Esther Odili |A Politics
A viral video has exposed the Osun State Broadcasting Corporation (OSBC) for allegedly promoting the fraudulent CBEX Ponzi scheme on its radio programmes CBEX officials were given airtime on OSBC to falsely advertise the scheme as a poverty alleviation initiative, urging petty traders and low-income Nigerians to invest Despite warnings from Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) about CBEX's unregistered status, OSBC presenters enthusiastically endorsed the scheme on air Legit.ng...
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1 week ago | 
legit.ng | Esther Odili |A Politics
Dr. Olisa Agbakoba, SAN, has questioned the credibility of sexual harassment allegations made by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan against Senate President Godswill Akpabio He cited significant inconsistencies, emphasising that the allegations lacked evidence and fell short of legal standards globally Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended by the Senate for six months over misconduct, but had accused Akpabio of sexual harassment Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience...
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1 week ago | 
legit.ng | Esther Odili |A Politics
There is tension in Kogi state as gunmen stormed a mountain in Egbola, and abducted an unspecified number of worshippers during a night vigil Men of the state vigilante forces in the remote area engaged the gunmen in a shootout, leading to the successful rescue of one victim identified as Mary Adams Gure A search-and-rescue mission is ongoing by men of the vigilante services, but the police public relations officer (PPRO), ASP William Aya, is yet to issue an official statement on the incident...
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1 week ago | 
legit.ng | Esther Odili |A Politics
JAMB Registrar Prof. Is-haq Oloyede praised President Tinubu for approving 67 new tertiary institutions between 2024 and 2025Oloyede warned newly approved institutions against illegal admissions, stressing strict compliance with CAPS and IBASS platformsEducation stakeholders applauded JAMB’s technological innovations, while regulatory agencies urged institutions to meet required standardsLegit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.
