…that the level of unemployment in Abia State was forcing youths to move to Lagos and Abuja in search of jobs after graduating from tertiary institutions, but promised to address the challenge through industrialisation and other youth-friendly policies. He further challenged journalists in Abia State to always ask criti…

Hon. Ejaife Omizu Odebala filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja challenging the outcome of the NDC Delta State governorship primaryOdebala claims he scored 15,454 votes against the 1st respondent's 12,015 votes in the May 29, 2026 primary electionThe case is before Justice Obiora Egwuatu and is scheduled to c…

…led members of the Board’s management team on a courtesy visit to INEC headquarters in Abuja. Speaking during the visit, Aina said JAMB approached INEC because of its extensive experience in deploying biometric technology for the identification and verification of large numbers of Nigerians. He said the Board was seeki…

…Prof. Suwaiba Said Ahmad, stated this on Friday at a ministerial press briefing in Abuja to commemorate the 2026 International Literacy Day, with the theme, “Literacy for People, Planet and Prosperity.” She noted that the theme underscores the role of literacy in promoting human development, environmental sustainabilit…

…“If profit had been my primary motivation, I could easily have located the university in Abuja or Lagos, where the commercial advantages would have been greater. “I chose Yola because I wanted to invest in my people, create opportunities, and bring world-class education closer to a region that had long needed greater a…

…ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! A Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out a suit through which Sen. Ifeanyi Araraume sought to unseat Sen. Patrick Ndubueze as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Imo North Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections.Justi…

…N1,700 to N1,800 across AA Rano, Empire Energy, Ranoil and other filling stations in Abuja and its environs. This means the retail price of diesel increased by between N300 and N320 per litre, depending on the filling station and location. The latest increase in diesel prices came after depot owners raised their prices…

…Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, led a delegation to Abuja after President Bola Tinubu directed talks with Nigerian officials on the issue. Nigeria has described attacks on its citizens in South Africa as a recurring problem. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ambassador Sola Enika…

…and military. Photo: army/verydarkblackman/policeVDM said at the NBA conference in AbujaDuring a panel session on insecurity at the NBA conference held in Abuja in late August 2026, VDM alleged that certain security personnel manning checkpoints were complicit in crimes often pinned on unknown attackers.PAY ATTENTION:…

…N49.17 above what Dangote Refinery is currently charging for petrol.Filling stations in Abuja were selling petrol at between N1,310 and N1,350 per litre at the time of reporting.Depots Raise Prices for Second Time in a WeekWholesale prices have already begun moving higher. A market survey by PetroleumpriceNG found that…

ABUJA — The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has explained how security forces have been able to rescue abducted victims without killing or arresting the terrorists holding them. Musa said the strategy involved locating the terrorists, cutting off their escape routes and denying them access to essent…

…at creating fear and seeking attention. The ONSA, in a security advisory released in Abuja, warned that Nigerians […] The post Recent military successes may push insurgents into isolated attacks —NSA appeared first on Tribune Online.

…advantage ahead of the 2027 general elections.The Benue lawmaker spoke to journalists in Abuja on Thursday, September 3, while reacting to recent lobbying activities in Washington aimed at drawing the attention of officials in the Trump administration and members of the US Congress to allegations concerning Tinubu. Agb…

…Karfe, Alhaji Saidu Akawu Salihu, has called for federal intervention on the Lokoja-Abuja highway to avert worsening traffic congestion, accidents and possible fatalities during the Ember months. The traditional ruler made the call when he visited the Federal Ministry of Works office in Lokoja to draw attention to the…

The Vice President of the World Trade Centre Abuja, Karim Ahmed, has said that Nigeria exported 281 non-oil products to 120 countries in 2025 Ahmed said the exports generated $6.1bn, describing the figure as the country’s highest formally documented non-oil export performance. He disclosed this at the Premier Export La…

…and damage Nigeria’s reputation. Enikanolaiye, in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, stressed that Nigeria remained firmly opposed to military coups and all forms of unconstitutional changes of government.According to him, Nigeria is a peace-loving country committed to constitutional order, democracy and stabilit…

…and disrupting social and economic life. He disclosed this in a tribute issued in Abuja to celebrate the 60th birthday of the Vice President, describing Shettima’s journey through banking, public administration, executive leadership, the legislature and the Vice Presidency as one defined by preparation and service. She…

…misinform the public and damage Nigeria’s image. Enikanolaiye, in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday, said Nigeria had never endorsed the military coup in Niger and would not support any attempt to seize political power through unconstitutional means. The minister said Nigeria remained a “peace-loving nation, a de…

…September 3, at the centenary celebration of the Daily Times of Nigeria Limited in Abuja. He was represented at the event by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume. "Let us admit that under this government, you can insult and attack the president and still go to bed without midnight tro…

…now selling petrol at N1,299 per litre in Lagos and up to N1,345 per litre in parts of Abuja as wholesale costs climbPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian econo…

…8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues FCT, Abuja - The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed holding a mock presidential election before the 2027 general elections to test its voter accreditation systems, result transmission infrastructure, and the INE…

…Speaking after a Renewed Hope Initiative meeting with wives of state governors in Abuja in June, the First Lady said such businesses could be started with relatively little capital. “We’re trying to give hope, and to start Akara business doesn’t take a lot of money. To start roasting corn, or somebody even said kuli ku…

…sources by leasing the two wings of its National Secretariat in Oro-Ago Crescent, Garki, Abuja, at an annual rental value of N20m per wing. He added that the National Executive Council approved the commercial leasing of three vacant floors of NBA House on Muhammadu Buhari Way, Abuja. However, the process of securing te…

…the Jos man; so what are the other cases? There are several others. In one case, an Abuja-based businesswoman was mistakenly arrested during an operation targeting suspected oil bunkerers. She was simply there to deliver goods. Once investigation confirmed she was innocent, she was paid an initial N10 million in compen…

…Mahmud A. Abubakar, before the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, over an alleged N1.09bn fraud. The EFCC disclosed this in a statement posted on its X account on Wednesday. The anti-graft agency said Abubakar was arraigned before Justice N.C. Nwabulu on a two-count charge bordering on the…