…Ministries, Departments and Agencies to stop moving officers from recognised professional pools without approval from the authorities responsible for their postings. The directive by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation comes as the administration of President Bola Tinubu intensifies its crackd…

…haircuts, packed leftovers, and told myself my tired feet were temporary. When I finally booked the resort, I circled the date on our kitchen calendar in red marker.>Juliet took a picture of that too.She took pictures of everything.For her birthday, I had bought her a little instant-print camera, the kind that spit out…

…against him, accusing him of unlawfully recording telephone conversations linked to National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu.SCSN's warning to authoritiesWhile making clear that the Council does not tolerate criminal behaviour by anyone, the SCSN said the circumstances surrounding El-Rufai's case raise questions about whe…

…to strengthen its balance sheet while focusing on profitable growth and operational efficiency in an environment characterised by high input costs, currency volatility and changing consumer purchasing patterns. Ogefere expressed appreciation to shareholders for their support during the past year, noting that the compan…

…demand urgent intervention Nigerian travellers stranded at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Nairobi, Kenya, on Monday night staged a protest over prolonged flight delays and cancellations that have left scores of passengers unable to continue their journeys to Lagos for more than 24 hours. The protest, w…

…who scheduled a further preliminary hearing for January 22, 2027. The court has provisionally set aside eight weeks for a trial beginning on March 30, 2027, in Glasgow. The accused have previously entered pleas of not guilty. by Linda Ikeji at 31/08/2026 9:49 PM | Share this Story

…for burglary and five years for robbery, to be served consecutively. The Nigerian national will serve 30% of this sentence before being deported. A restraining order has been put in place in relation to his six victims. Essien was a carer until 9 March, when he was suspended by his employers following theft allegations…

…departments and agencies, representatives of civil society organisations, professional bodies and other stakeholders. Speaking on the ministerial and non-ministerial accounts of the state, Idris said audit queries and observations were raised based on identified financial and administrative issues. He identified neglig…

…participants were required to pay a registration fee of ₦5,000 and introduce two additional persons into the programme, who were also expected to pay the same amount. “Participants were reportedly promised an initial payment of ₦50,000 after the first week, followed by payments of ₦100,000 and ₦200,000 until the promis…

…added that with presidential approval, the EFCC and relevant agencies had created a national confiscation wallet for storing seized cryptocurrencies. “One of the problems we used to have was: where do you put confiscated virtual assets? Today we have a national wallet that we put them into,” he said. On legal strategy,…

By John Alechenu The National Laureate Committee has extended the deadline for submission of institutional entries for the 2026 National Laureate Programme to September 15, 2026. The initial deadline was August 31, 2026.The extension was sequel to appeals by tertiary institutions for more time to conclude their interna…

The National Pension Commission has opened discussions with the Lagos State Government and the Lagos State Pension Commission to address concerns over delayed pension increases and wage awards for retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme. PenCom disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday following concerns ra…

…$460,000 civil forfeiture in the 1990s and said a civil proceeding does not equal criminal guiltPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues United States- A member of Pre…

…the president's hardship allowance, remain in effect.The RMAFC is the constitutional body responsible for reviewing the remuneration of political and public office holders in Nigeria. Any changes to pay packages for elected or appointed officials must go through the commission before taking effect.What the review means…

…State, Bello Suleiman, has died. A statement from the palace confirmed that the traditional ruler passed away on Monday afternoon at the Federal Medical Centre in Gusau, the state capital. He had spent five years on the throne.Suleiman rose to the position after his uncle, Abubakar Atiku, was deposed by the Zamfara Sta…

…him, his 34 months in office had been characterised by “sustained enforcement, institutional reform, prosecution, asset recovery, restitution and stronger collaboration at home and abroad.”Olukoyede said the figures were not merely statistics, but evidence of the commission’s attempt to turn anti-graft enforcement into…

…the same window it entered through. The woman, who received hospital treatment for abdominal injuries, called 911 to report the attack, although no bear was found when the Larimer County Sheriff's office responded to the call. Local authorities are seeking help from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal & Plant Hea…

…a back massage during a medical timeout.The 39-year-old became increasingly emotional in the deciding set. With Djokovic trailing 3-1, he began tearing up as the crowd attempted to rally behind him, but he was unable to fight his way back into the match. Navone, meanwhile, remained aggressive and showed little fear aga…

A Nigerian X user identified as Happiness_gbemi shared how he switched careers from English Language to CybersecurityHe secured his first cybersecurity 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 b…

…a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Vice President Kashim Shettima has warned South Africa that Nigeria will no longer accept the mistreatment of its citize…

…and delayed withdrawals to service disruptions and concerns around the safety of personal information. These experiences have also created a more cautious customer. For many Nigerians, downloading a financial app is no longer simply about convenience or the promise of attractive returns. Questions around who operates t…

…further disclosed that on Aug. 17, the troops rescued a 63-year-old Cameroonian national abducted on the Gwoza-Cameroon axis, and eight abductees comprising three women and five children around Ngoshe in Gwoza on Aug. 22. According to him, three minors who escaped from terrorist enclaves around Amuda Bridge were also r…

Donald Trump shares AI video of Iran's Kharg Island 'being blown to smithereens' US President Donald Trump has shared what appears to be an AI-generated video depicting Iran's Kharg Island being blown up.The video, posted on Trump's Truth Social account, shows what appears to be the view from a military aircraft as str…

Lionel Messi announces retirement from international football at 39 Argentina great Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football, He noted in his Instagram post, which featured a photo of a handwritten message across three pieces of notebook paper, that he wrote those words on July 21, two days…

…by her first name by younger individuals, emphasizing the importance of traditional boundaries and respect. Speaking in a recent interview with media personality Toke Makinwa on the digital show Toke Moments, the 61-year-old entertainment executive described herself as "very traditional," noting that her strict traditi…