…Osun State, Kolapo Idris, has recommended stricter controls over overhead funding to ministries, departments and agencies, MDAs, that fail to render proper financial accountability. Idris made the recommendation in his report on the accounts of the Osun State Government for the financial year ended December 31, 2025. T…

…The matter has also been referred to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, for necessary action. CP Zungura advised members of the public to exercise caution and properly verify grant, empowerment, investment and similar programmes before registering or investing. He said the case re…

…that the National Laureate Programme, inaugurated by the Federal Government under the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, was designed to advance the Renewed Hope Agenda by redefining reward for academic research and innovation. It serves as a national platform for identifying, evaluating, celebrating and rewardin…

…fired tear gas to disperse some of the protesters. The commission said it recognised the financial importance of ensuring that retirees received all benefits due to them and acknowledged concerns arising from delays in implementing pension adjustments. “PenCom recognises the importance of ensuring that retirees receive…

…Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Drug Enforcement Administration that relate to Tinubu and past investigations.Why Tinubu's team is contesting the redactionsAfolabi said the decision by Tinubu's legal team to contest the redactions was rooted in rights provided under American law, not…

…talks continueRMAFC chairman Mohammed Bello Shehu confirmed a new pay package for ministers and political office holders has been submittedPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The new remuneration proposal was sent to President Tinubu through the Office of the Secretary to the Government…

……10,053 assets forfeited, 102 tonnes of solid minerals recovered…Says work not finished, promises faster restitution, deeper prevention By Clifford NdujiheTHE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday, said it secured 10,872 convictions and recovered N1.23 trillion, $684.48 million, £373,906 and €9.34 m…

…her husband made a 'terrible decision'. According to her, there are more effective punishments for a cheating husband, and divorce isn't one of them. "Someone asked me: "Stella, what if your husband cheats on you or even impregnates another woman? Will you divorce him?" she wrote. I laughed. DIVORCE WHO? Me? Divorce m…

Mysterious island appears and then vanishes in Canadian reservoir A huge floating island covered in trees mysteriously appeared in a Canadian reservoir before vanishing just weeks later, leaving officials unsure where the bizarre landmass has gone.The strange sighting occurred at British Columbia's Williston Reservoir,…

Tennis star Novak Djokovic tears up and vomits as he loses in first round of U.S. Open Novak Djokovic suffered a stunning first-round exit from the U.S. Open on Sunday night, losing to unseeded Mariano Navone in five sets after struggling physically throughout a gruelling match. The 24-time Grand Slam champion was beat…

…internship in less than a year after making the transition and was retained by the organisationHis post drew reactions from followers who said his story proved a tech background was not a requirement to break into the industryPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! A Nigerian man who goes b…

…Tinubu at an African Union summitThe VP called for dialogue but warned that the dehumanisation of Nigerian citizens had become completely unacceptablePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experienc…

…around their money. The industry is becoming more mature, and companies have to recognise that.” This changing attitude could reshape competition in the sector. For years, many fintech companies have focused heavily on user acquisition, using promotions, incentives and aggressive marketing to attract customers. But ret…

…the airport this year. In a statement, Oluwafemi Adeniyi, spokesperson for Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said the Nigerian government was concerned about the political and security situation in its neighbouring country.Adeniyi said Nigeria hoped to see peace, security, democracy and development restored in Nig…

…the festive atmosphere.Two Icons, One FrameZubby Michael is one of Nollywood's most recognised faces, celebrated for his commanding screen presence and prolific output in the Nigerian film industry. PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Nwankwo Kanu, on the other hand, remains…

…into 17 grade levels based on qualifications and experiencePresident Bola Tinubu's administration signed a new minimum wage that has reshaped the salary figures across all grade levels in the public serviceCivil servants on CONPSS Level 7 now earn between N1.27m and N1.65m annually depending on their step within that g…

…commitment to her children's education. She participated in the 'Amrit Daud' organised as part of the Amrit Mahotsav celebrations of Kholeshwar Educational Complex of Bharatiya Shikshan Prasarak Sanstha. She won the race and received a Rs 3,000 cash prize, which she plans to use towards her daughter's education. A larg…

The Ohanaeze Youth Council, OYC, has urged the Minister of Works, David Umahi and the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, to urgently fix the deplorable state of the Ihiagwa-Naze-Obinze road. OYC in a statement by its National President, Igboayaka O. Igboayaka, on Monday, said that the deplorable condition of the roa…

…inauguration event organized by the Tinubu City Boy Movement, a political support organisation campaigning for President Bola Tinubu's administration and his anticipated 2027 re-election bid. Speaking to the crowd, the commissioner said: "Whoever shows us a finger, we are ready to cut off his fingers. "We are now playi…

…Timipre Sylva, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress, APC. Sylva, a former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, made his decision known in a resignation letter dated August 31, 2026 and addressed to the APC Chairman of Ward 4 in Brass Local Government. In the letter, the former governor, who described h…

…but please stop making it look like I committed an offense in the womb and God punished me with a big body! "Just as He made some fair skinned and some dark, He made some small and some big. I was born big, my friend. "My gym instructor needs to be cautioned. Happy life, my people!" by Linda Ikeji at 31/08/2026 9:52 AM…

…UNGA would not take place. According to the lobbying firm, some members of the Trump administration had allegedly made it clear that Trump would not hold a private meeting with Tinubu, whom it accused of being an alleged heroin trafficker. The firm, however, acknowledged that Tinubu, as Nigeria’s President, could trave…

…Shakiru Fagunwa; and Dr Gafar Salawudeen. It would also be recalled that the former Minister of Power and one of the APC governorship aspirants in the state, Bayo Adelabu, on Thursday, August 27, 2026, said his ambition to govern the state was not a do-or-die affair. Adelabu, in a statement released in Ibadan, said his…

…reflects a larger shift across African agriculture. Banks are beginning to recognise that financing farmers cannot be separated from solving infrastructure and information gaps. In many rural communities, the absence of reliable agricultural data makes lending difficult long before repayment issues arise. That is where…

…threatening political opponents and supporters of opposition parties. The rights organisation said the commissioner’s alleged remarks that those who refused to support his political party would be “flogged” were unlawful and unacceptable in a democratic society. In a statement posted on its verified Facebook account, A…