…Welfare, Iziaq Salako, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during the 2026 International Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. He warned that children, pregnant women and women of childbearing age were particularly vulnerable, adding that exposure could cause serious health problems without showing immediate symptoms. "We c…

…the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) to death by hanging after convicting them of criminal conspiracy, armed robbery and culpable homicide. The convicts are Gaji Hassan, Abdullahi Goni Gudusu and Modu Bukar. In a judgment delivered on Thursday, October 22, 2026, in Suit No. SS/78C/2026, The State vs Gaji Hassan and 2 O…

…that has since gone viral. She clarified that her focus is entirely on securing conventional medical care, emphasizing that she prioritizes immediate treatment from doctors and hospitals to heal her child."Is NSPPD a doctor or a hospital?'' she asked Watch the video below View this post on Instagram A post shared by Li…

The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has charged certification officers in the scheme to equip themselves with the necessary digital competencies to improve operational effectiveness and service delivery.The DG charged them to remain vigilant against threats such a…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Thursday, October 22, uncovered another illegal herbal products factory in Agege, Lagos, where three unregistered products were allegedly manufactured under unhygienic conditions, with one bearing a registration number belonging to a registere…

…being put in place to prevent future occurrences, and identify areas where additional support would be required. Recall that over 100 students across some secondary schools in Ijebu Ode, Ago Iwoye and Ijebu Igbo were on Wednesday hospitalised at the State Hospital, Ijebu Ode, General Hospital, Ijebu Igbo and other heal…

…POMR, Idris Zekeri, Obi said the office had become aware of the image depicting Cardinal John Onaiyekan and described in the statement as the NDC presidential candidate, and Sir Chinyeaka Oha, the party’s Enugu State governorship candidate, standing before the Catholic Pontiff. The statement condemned the alleged use o…

…a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks and general market trends.The Nigerian stock market closed in negative territory on Thursday, Octobe…

…to schoolRecounting the experience, Fola said he wanted to defend his project personally, despite arriving from an international trip.“That viral picture of me defending my project in mufti was taken right after I landed from Canada. I drove straight to school from the airport because I wanted to do the defense myself,…

Qatar's Ministry of Interior published the categories of foreign professionals who can apply for permanent residency under the special competencies pathwayThe Qatari government identified three broad professional categories as the special competencies the state requires from foreign nationalsApplicants must fall within…

…Demiel, Namomai Medan, and Mikaila Yusuf guilty on multiple counts, including criminal conspiracy to commit kidnapping, kidnapping, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, armed robbery, harbouring a kidnapped person, and negotiating to receive ransom.List of death sentences DSS secured in 2026 Photo >The court imposed the…

…timetable on its social media platforms on Thursday, noting that the dates are not yet finalPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Federal Government has proposed a coordinated examination timetable for 2027, designed to reduce scheduling conflicts between Nigeria's major testing bodie…

…in the area for about two years through arrangements involving the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and Belema Joint Venture.He said the community had raised concerns over the failure to employ local people and meet its obligations before the contract ended.“The vessel is owned by Ibeto, and they have been w…

…them guilty of multiple offences linked to the abduction.The offences included criminal conspiracy to commit kidnapping, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, armed robbery, harbouring kidnapped persons and negotiating to receive ransom.The case involved the abduction of Reverend Fathers Matthew Dutsemi and Abraham Sauma…

The National Economic Council has endorsed a 90-day economic action plan aimed at reducing the cost of living, improving food affordability and attracting investment across Nigeria. The plan was proposed by the Federal Ministry of Finance and endorsed on Thursday during the council’s 161st meeting, chaired virtually by…

…the leadership of Senator Monday Okpebholo in a renewed fight against crime and criminality has arrested a cultist, a ritualist and organ harvester in Esan Central Senatorial Districts," the statement read. "Edo State Special security squad codenamed Operation flush out kidnapping and cultists in collaboration with Edo…

…that food inflation remained a concern because of low agricultural yields, seasonal farming, post-harvest losses, inadequate storage and transportation, as well as insecurity in farming communities. “We wait for the rain before we plant. Post-harvest losses that waste a large share of what our farmers produce,” Oyedele…

…MVA at 330kV level and 100 MVA transformers; Dakata and Dan-Agundi each gain an additional 100 MVA transformer, respectively, at 132kV level.” The statement said Lee Group, a major industrial company, had also been reconnected to the national grid after operating off-grid for more than 30 years. At Kumbotso, the projec…

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…in Economics at just 19 years oldThe young graduate completed all her ICAN professional examinations at 18 and had earlier obtained her AAT qualification at 16She also gained internship experience at KPMG Nigeria at 17 before securing hands-on work at Credit Direct FinancePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search…

…attached to his forehead. The case is being investigated under Section 324 of the Penal Code and Section 6(1) of the Explosives Act 1957. "Police are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the full cause of the incident and gather relevant evidence," he said. Watch the video below.. Student arrested after liv…

…popularly known as Odogwu Asaba, who is facing a two-count charge of unlawful carnal knowledge and ma@nslaughter, continued on Wednesday, October 21 at the Delta State High Court. Ogbonna pleaded not guilty to the charges when he entered his plea before Justice Michael Nduka Obi, in connection with the death of 20-year…

…called for increased government and private sector investment in technical and vocational education, saying about 90 per cent of graduates of their joint training programme have secured jobs or established businesses. The organisations said stronger financial support, industry participation and access to tools and ente…

…Commissioner for Power, Paul Usenbo, stated this in a statement made available to journalists in Benin. He said the state government was aware of the industrial dispute involving members of the National Union of Electricity Employees and the management of Benin Electricity Distribution Company, which culminated in a co…

…demands for a reduction in petrol prices to 2024 levels, renegotiation of the national minimum wage, implementation of agreed tax relief measures and resolution of outstanding disputes involving health workers and other public servants. In a joint statement signed by the NLC General Secretary, Benson Upah, and the TUC…