…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…
…kidney-related disease. The news of his sudden passing was confirmed by the Western Regional Communication Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Kirk Mensah, who said: "Our comrade Kwame Dzokoto of the Efiewura and Edziban fame on a panel discussion on Owass Radio in Tarkwa collapsed and pronounced de@d on…
…described as the country's largest drug seizure in the past 10 years. "The National Police has just achieved the largest cocaine seizure in the port of Cartagena in the last 10 years," he wrote on X. Speaking in Cartagena on Tuesday, October 20 , the president said the joint operation was carried out in cooperation wit…
The Nigerian Army troops has arrested a notorious criminal, Denen Joe, popularly known as DJ Abam, in Peva community, Taraba State. The arrest has been described by residents of Peva and surrounding communities as a significant development in efforts to end years of alleged violence, extortion and criminal intimidation…
…His media aide, Moshood Karim, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja. Speaking on “The Golden Rule as a Principle from a Legal and Legislative Perspective: Advancing Development for Underserved Communities,” Imasuen argued that the principle of treating others as one would wish to be trea…
…not only technical proficiency, but also sound judgment, ethical integrity, emotional resilience, and unwavering commitment to patient care. Coker explained that “Now, this is the government’s commitment, the Ministry of Health, recognises the critical role of nurses in the delivery of quality health care.We remain com…
GHOne TV announced the reported death of veteran Ghanaian actor and media personality Seth Kwame Dzokoto on Thursday, October 22, 2026Dzokoto was widely recognised for his role in TV3's popular sitcom Efiewura and also hosted food show EdzibanFans flooded social media with tributes, with some noting they had sensed som…
NPA warns cyberattacks could disrupt African ports, international trade and supply chains as maritime systems become more connectedNigeria’s port modernisation plan includes $1 billion for Apapa and Tin Can Island, alongside expanding digital platformsDantsoho urges African ports to share cyber intelligence, adopt comm…
…on Wednesday. Okonkwo was recognised for his contributions to enterprise and functional education, while Olajide received the award for his investments in healthcare, enterprise, poverty alleviation and women’s empowerment. Western University, Canada, and Trinity International University, United States, also conferred…
…and Chief Executive of SON, Dr. Ifeanyi Okeke, made the call at the 2026 National Mandatory Conformity Assessment Programme (MANCAP) Quality Award Ceremony held in Lagos on Wednesday. In a statement obtained from SON’s website on Thursday, Okeke spoke as SON marked 20 years of the MANCAP scheme, which took effect on Ja…
…The entrepreneur, who holds diverse business interests including stakes in international tech and ticketing ventures as well as major betting partnerships like Choplife Gaming, also addressed comparisons to American rap mogul Jay-Z. Embracing the parallels between their music-and-business trajectories, he joked about h…
…from 2012 to 2021, was laid bare during the court proceedings.He accused the media personality of setting him up with "fabricated" allegations, saying that it was a "smear campaign against me". On the stand, Ms Price denied being "angry and vengeful" towards her ex-husband. Katie Price was described by a judge as a 'da…
…Greece, he was not automatically entitled to Greek citizenship under the country's nationality rules at the time.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!His parents, Charles and Veronica, lacked legal documentation, leaving their children in a difficult position. Giannis was reg…
…family.Anderson’s family announced his death on Wednesday, October 21, in an emotional statement describing the singer as a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, reports Yahoo News.According to the family, the music star died peacefully in his sleep, just weeks before he would have celebrated his 72nd birth…
Oba Oloyede Adekoya Akinghare II, widely regarded as the youngest traditional ruler in Yorubaland, marked a major personal milestone in 2026The Okeluse Kingdom monarch opened up about the struggles he faced while on the throne and pursuing his degree simultaneouslyIn a heartfelt message, the Ondo state king named the r…
President Bola Tinubu has urged international oil companies operating in Nigeria to give competent Nigerian engineering and manufacturing firms greater opportunities to take part in major energy projects. The President spoke on Thursday while receiving the Founder and Chairman of Lee Engineering Group, Leemon Ikpea, at…
A mob of about 50 people beat a foreign national to death Thursday in South Africa’s port city of Durban, a flashpoint for anti-migrant sentiment, police said. Durban has been a focus of months of protests against foreign nationals, with looting and violence erupting after an anti-migrant march in the city two weeks ag…
…alongside her, also passed away after she was reported to be critically ill. Journalist, Reuben Buhari, who confirmed the latest development in a Facebook post on Thursday, October 22, said Samuel's 3-year-old daughter, Silvia, has also passed away. Other victims, Yusuf Bawa, 34, and his five-year-old son have also pas…
…and surveillance across affected communities to strengthen security, dominate operational areas and deny criminal elements freedom of action. “The successful operations highlight Operation Fansan Yamma’s sustained efforts to rescue abducted persons, disrupt terrorist activities and restore peace across Zamfara and Kebb…
…grave after sitting on top of a headstone. The victim had stopped at his father's final resting place before attending the burial of a friend in the same cemetery who had passed on in a traffic accident the day before. He sat on top of the gravestone, but it gave way, and he fell into the hole below.Other visitors to t…
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…Turkmani, who left Afghanistan in 1999 to escape Taliban persecution, denied charges of unaliving, manslaughter and causing death by dangerous driving.In a victim impact statement, Michael's partner Sophie Carroll said she had lost a "soulmate" and "the future they planned together". She added: "We spoke about getting…
…billion, followed by Akwa Ibom with N118.05 billion and Ogun with N104.15 billionExternal debt increased in nine of the 10 states between June 2023 and June 2026, while Bayelsa recorded reductions in both domestic and external debtPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in…