…Congress (NDC) candidate for Oredo Federal Constituency, directing the party to recognise Omo-Osagie Efosa as the rightful flag-bearer ahead of the 2027 general elections.The ruling was delivered on Tuesday in suit number FHC/B/C/60/2026. Osagie Efosa Omo filed the case as plaintiff against five defendants: Omosigho Uy…

Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov has dismissed insinuations that the Russian government sponsored some Nigerian youths who waved Russian flags during the 2024 #EndBadGovernance protests. Lavrov, who spoke in Moscow on the sidelines of the Third Russia-Africa Summit, in response to a question by the News Agency of…

The Honourable Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has outlined a roadmap to stabilise Nigeria’s electricity grid, expand transmission capacity and attract fresh investment into the sector.He spoke at the opening of the Nigeria Energy Leadership Summit 2026 at the Landmark Centre, Lagos, themed “Strengthening Power Delive…

…leaders at the national and state levels following the emergence of the video. The organisation reportedly disassociated itself from the suspect's alleged conduct and the recording. According to the command, preliminary information shows that the suspect was born on September 15, 2004. He attended Mualledi Model Primar…

…supportDespite those fears, Abraham graduated from the Department of Business Administration holding two scholarships and a long list of leadership rolesPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Abraham Edidion Edem, a Business Administration graduate of…

…designed to extend health insurance coverage to salaried workers and corporate organisations. The statement said the new plans would complement the existing Ilera Eko scheme for vulnerable residents and the informal sector. “Governor Sanwo-Olu gave every resident until 31 December 2026 to obtain insurance cover, with e…

…of the Nigeria Labour Congress in Abuja on Tuesday, following renewed pressure from organised labour over the cost of living, workers’ welfare and outstanding agreements. The government also approved the payment of peculiar allowance arrears, effective from May 1, 2026, in three equal monthly instalments beginning in N…

…rally in Imo State and took a direct swipe at the Rainbow CoalitionUzodimma and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike have been at loggerheads over the coalition's activities in APC-governed statesThe governor warned members of his party against stepping outside the APC fold ahead of the 2027 general electionsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Le…

…his supporters to desist from calling him their leader and going forward should recognise the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as the leader of all political groups in the state. Fubara made the declaration on Tuesday, October 27, at the official unveiling of the Rainbow Coalition at the Ya…

…you.” Danjuma, a journalist who has worked with various print and broadcast media organisations, was formerly the Chief Press Secretary to a former Nasarawa State Deputy Governor, Damishi Luka Barau.

…Kure, the committee's chairman, delivered the panel's report to Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo in Abuja on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.Investigators conduct autopsies, inspect the detention facility and gathered forensic evidence and witness statements. Photo creit: @BTOofficial>PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to…

…was not connected to any disagreement with the governor or any member of his administration.He explained that he arrived at the decision after careful consideration and had no dispute with the state government.In the letter, the former commissioner thanked the governor for allowing him to serve in the administration.He…

…to repeated distress calls from detainees. Presenting the committee’s findings to the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Tuesday, the chairman of the panel, Jonathan Kure, said the incident, which occurred between September 16 and 17, 2026, was a preventable custodial tragedy. “The committee concluded that th…

…State, have been hospitalised after developing adverse reactions following the administration of drugs during a Bilharzia treatment and prevention exercise. Channels TV reports that the affected students were rushed to Ahmadi Rimi General Hospital and Turai Yar'Adua Maternal and Child Hospital in Katsina after they dev…

…Jonathan Kure, disclosed this on Tuesday while presenting the panel’s report to the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in Abuja. Kure stated that the panel recommended that one point four billion be paid to the families of 33 victims and forty-four survivors. The committee chairman added that the deaths were avo…

…daughter and niece by his side, according to a statement from his agent, Zachery McGinnis, reports ABC News.George Takei mourns Walter KoenigKoenig's former Star Trek co-star George Takei shared the news of his death in a Facebook post on Monday, paying tribute to the actor beyond his memorable on-screen character."Tod…

By Omeiza Ajayi The independent ministerial committee investigating the recent deaths of 33 persons in the custody of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State, has unravelled the cause of death of the suspects. In the Executive Summary by the chairman of the Committee, Jonathan Kure,…

…apartment. The incident also left one vehicle completely burnt, destroyed a vulcanising workshop and two other residential buildings, and an adjoining travel and tours office. Confirming the incident in a statement issued on Tuesday by its Public Relations Officer, Hassan Adekunle, the Kwara State Fire Service said the…

…to develop practical skills and explore entrepreneurship alongside formal education. Organisers said the event would feature live entertainment, a red-carpet experience, food, drinks and free pedicure sessions for attendees. Samuel completed his primary and secondary education in Ondo State before studying Anatomy at F…

…of the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement in Abuja, marking a significant milestone in the organisation's expansion ahead of the 2027 general elections. The movement, led by its Grand Patron, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has continued to establish its presence across the country throug…

…Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has called on Nigeria to reduce its dependence on imported finished goods by expanding domestic manufacturing, processing raw materials locally and strengthening its export capacity. Rabiu made the call on Monday while delivering a keynote address at the 32nd Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja,…

…“The private sector will be central to Nigeria’s transformation: businesses organise production, employ workers and connect markets. Yet they cannot fulfil this role without an enabling operating environment. “Our entrepreneurs are remarkably resilient, but resilience should not excuse an environment that makes product…

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — President Bola Tinubu said yesterday that his administration is rewriting Nigeria’s decades-long story of economic under-performance through far-reaching reforms designed to dismantle structural barriers, unlock the nation’s enormous potential and deliver jobs, productivity and shared pro…

…the Federation Account Allocation Committee’s September meeting, held at the Federal Ministry of Finance headquarters, Abuja, to consider the August 2026 accounts. The technical sub-committee’s report, dated 14 October, was obtained by The PUNCH on Monday. The shortfall represented 44.24 per cent of the total budgeted…

Organised labour will decide its next course of action after a crucial meeting with the Federal Government on Tuesday (today), with the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress demanding concrete proposals on petrol prices, wage negotiations and other unresolved workers’ welfare issues amid the threat of nation…