…of the season. Nevertheless, the Blues have shown some defensive frailties, having conceded five goals in their opening two Premier League matches against Fulham and Brighton. Peter Crouch told the That Peter Crouch podcast: “Great game! Two teams looking good as well. I think Chelsea will concede. “I’m going to put th…
…Following the mass resignation of the Ibrahim Gusau-led Board of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF after intense pressure from the public, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ordered for a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football. The President’s message underlined the severity of how bad Nigerian football has dropped in f…
…while INEC raises the alarm over AI-powered disinformation ahead of the 2027 elections. Federal workers are demanding a N300,000 minimum wage amid rising living costs, the House of Representatives is probing a suspected fake government agency linked to dozens of bank accounts and an alleged N400m transaction, while FCT…
…sector. The World Bank disclosed this in its Country Partnership Framework for the Federal Republic of Nigeria for the period FY26-FY32. According to the document, the World Bank’s intervention will focus on improving electricity access and reliability for households and businesses through both on-grid and off-grid sol…
The Federal Government has said a sustained increase in domestic revenue will be critical to Nigeria’s efforts to secure an investment-grade sovereign credit rating. The government said it would focus on raising revenue, improving the efficiency of public spending and strengthening debt affordability while consolidatin…
…trade-offs rather than sabotage. Where is government in all this? Not absent. The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, through the National Agricultural Seeds Council, flagged off a Renewed Hope Seed Support Programme that delivered 46 metric tonnes of certified seed to 4,600 farmers in Zamfara in 2026. T…
…in August 2024, confronted several institutional and professional challenges but succeeded in strengthening the NBA’s financial position, digital infrastructure, welfare schemes, professional regulation and legal education. According to him, the administration also defended the independence of the judiciary, challenged…
…globally to do this when the need arises. Our counterpart, the current Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, held a televised briefing on September 16, 2025, where he spoke of the Agency’s fight against criminal cartels, terrorism and drug traffickers. Traditionally, the MI6 Chief also makes an annual public…
…and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned a man, 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…
…by the Commissioner for Commerce, Cooperatives, Trade and Investment, Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, and the Director-General of the Industrial Training Fund, Afiz Ogun, on Saturday. The assessment found that the facility already had infrastructure, production spaces and machinery capable of supporting an early start, prom…
The Chief Commercial Officer of United Nigeria Airlines, Adedayo Olawuyi, has urged the Federal Government to reduce aviation charges and taxes as an intervention to make air travel more affordable. Speaking as a panelist at the AeroWest conference held in Lagos on Wednesday, with the topic, “The Real Cost of Running A…
…the delay as unacceptable, arguing that retaining the funds defeated the purpose of the Federal Government’s intervention, which was designed to ease the financial pressure on students and their families. “NANS Zone C demands the immediate refund of all NELFUND payments due to affected students,” Babatunde said. He war…
…and money launderingSeveral of those named face multiple charges, with some detained at federal correctional facilities in Mississippi, Louisiana, and PennsylvaniaPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The United States government has released the names and photographs of 30 Nigerian natio…
…Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, described the situation as “grave” and urged the state and Federal Governments to take immediate action to protect the community. In a statement issued by his media aide, Aminu Abdullahi, Dan’iya said the reported levy demand indicated an alarming level of criminal control over the lives an…
…two ex-convicts for child abduction and trafficking; rescue 4-year-old girl The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested two suspected child traffickers and rescued a four-year-old girl who was allegedly abducted in Kuje, Abuja. The suspects, identified as Rose Daniel and Blessing John, were arrested…
The federal government of Nigeria, through NCCSALW, explained that a viral video falsely linking NSA Nuhu Ribadu to an illegal arms importation case is fake newsNCCSALW confirmed one of its top officials was personally present when 399 automatic weapons seized at Tin Can Island Port in Apapa, Lagos, were handed over to…
…will appear higher in your Google feed!Alhaji Ardo Wokili Madugu, the chairman of the Federal Capital Territory chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), has died following a road accident on the Lambata-Izom road in Niger State on Sunday, August 30, 2026.The MACBAN FCT Special Assis…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, has appealed to the Federal Government to intervene in the operations of Dangote Refinery to help reduce retail fuel prices. The National President of IPMAN, Abubakar Maigandi, made the appeal in an interview with DAILY POST on Tuesday. His appeal comes…
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…of their own. As seen on BBC Sport, Honest Ahanor, a target of the Nigeria Football Federation, has joined the south London club on loan for the entire season. The defender will formally become a Chelsea player from 1 July 2027.Brentford's Jayden Meghoma headed to the Championship, linking up with Portsmouth on a seaso…
Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike has defended the inclusion of an individual under Economic and Financial Crimes Commission investigation on President Bola Tinubu’s presidential campaign team. Wike argued that being probed does not prevent a person from canvassing votes He stated this during a media parl…
…Onitsha and Ibadan are among the communities placed on the critical-risk list.The federal government urged residents in affected areas to verify evacuation routes, protect valuables, and comply with instructions from emergency authorities.FG warns 33 states over rising flood Meanwhile, Legit.ng also reported the federa…
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…a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.The Federal Government has attracted more than $2 billion in investments for the development of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) infrastructure and related value chains as it intensifies efforts to reduce transportation costs and promote clea…
…1. Proceedings in a suit filed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar before a Federal High Court in Abuja ended abruptly on Tuesday after his lawyer refused to serve the suit’s originating documents on President Bola Tinubu’s lawyer. Atiku’s suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/1888/2026, was filed in his name and that of his par…