…statement on FridayFind 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 Lafia, Nasarawa State - Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has dismissed eight Special Advisers and replaced them w…

…of Nasarawa APC chairman Aliyu Bello, died on Friday, July 24, 2026A Nasarawa-based journalist confirmed the death via Facebook, sharing photos of condolence visitsKwande is set to be buried on Saturday morning, July 25, following Islamic ritesFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Ri…

…those defecting to the ruling party believe security agencies and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are on their side, stressing that desperation is driving many governors to take extreme measures."It is not only the governor of Kano that is in APC. Almost all the governors are of the opinion that th…

…to unlawfully distribute deadly opioids," said Assistant Attorney General Colin M. McDonald of the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division. "This conviction sends an unmistakable message: whether you deal drugs on a street corner or from behind a pharmacy counter, the Fraud Division will hold you fully…

…Borno South Youth Alliance. The longest-serving lawmaker at the red chamber of the National Assembly denied the accusations of receiving ransom money. “I have said it already. In my life, I have never seen N1billion cash, not to talk of N5billion. “After Kaigame came to make those claims on the television, I quickly sp…

…a copy of her presentation made available to our correspondent on Friday, official national data show that six in 10 Nigerian children experience some form of abuse, while only two in five children under the age of five have their births registered, with significant disparities between urban and rural areas. She added…

…assesses 199 passports against 227 travel destinations using data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA)’s Timatic database. While several African nations improved their global mobility, Nigeria failed to make the continent’s top 10. The Nigerian passport is ranked 90th globally and 45th in Africa, off…

…election. The party, describing the apex court verdict as a victory for internal democracy, the rule of law and the collective will of APC members in Ekiti State, called on all party members and stakeholders “to see the judgment as a call to greater unity and to support the governor as he continued to implement his age…

…if the allegations were backed by evidence:"If there was indeed evidence of any criminal conduct as alleged, Nigerians are entitled to ask why no action was taken at the time by a government that wielded the full powers of the Nigerian state."Atiku further alleged that the timing of Obasanjo's remarks was politically m…

…has detained six Liberians over alleged human trafficking, abduction, and an international visa scam. The suspects, comprising one woman and five men aged between 21 and 40, were apprehended at Gberigbe in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. They allegedly specialise in defrauding unsuspecting victims of millions of naira…

…intelligence to manage Nigeria’s public finances and drone technology to strengthen national defence. In separate posts shared on his verified X handle on Friday, Sowore said his administration would leverage emerging technologies to tackle corruption, improve transparency and modernise governance if elected president.…

The Joint Health Sector Unions, JOHESU, and the Assembly of Healthcare Professionals at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Calabar, have distanced themselves from a protest over the appointment of the hospital’s substantive Medical Director, describing the action as premature. In a statement issued on Friday in Ca…

President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerian medical professionals in the diaspora to encourage more of their colleagues abroad to return home and contribute to national development. The President made the appeal on Friday while receiving members of the Nigerian Diaspora Medical Associations, led by the Director-Gene…

US President Donald Trump warned China and Russia on Friday against selling weapons to Iran — while saying he believed assurances from Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin that they were not yet doing so. “Therefore, two major Countries that people speak of often in terms of Iran are, in my opinion, not participating,” Trump…

…that if Onguéné takes to the pitch, she will make her eighth appearance at a WAFCON finals, surpassing Nigeria’s Onome Ebi, who has featured in seven editions. The milestone would make the Cameroonian international the first player to reach eight appearances at the tournament. Ordega, Ohale target sixth title Nigeria’s…

…an impressive medal-winning start at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The National Sports Commission had announced cash rewards for medallists before the team's strong outing, led by Esther Nworgu, who won Nigeria's first gold medal of the Games. In photos and clips from the live event on Friday, the participant…

…under the initiativeFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.Tunde Onakoya, founder of Chess in Slums Africa, has partnered with Jobs59…

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has assured Nigerians that their votes will count in the 2027 general elections. Amupitan gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to former Head of State and Chairman of the National Peace Committee, General Abdulsalam Abubakar (ret…

Europe fines Google $1 Billion for 'Harming' Rivals in first Penalty under sweeping online law The European Union has fined Google €890 million ($1 billion) for breaching rules designed to promote competition in digital services, marking the first time the company has been penalized under the bloc's landmark Digital Ma…

…"The suspects are currently in lawful police custody and have made useful confessional statements while investigations is ongoing towards the arrest of other accomplices connected with the incident. "Upon conclusion of the investigation, all persons found culpable will be charged to court in accordance with the law. "T…

…life, following every legal step toward citizenship," the page states. "He has no criminal record. No parking tickets. He holds a valid work visa, has a pending asylum case, and is a dedicated flight attendant for a beloved airline." The page described him as "honest, caring, and loyal, always ready to lend a hand with…

…time out. The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich manager wants to prioritize his personal life after spending 10 years in the top job at City. When he returns to the game, the source added, he would be open to stepping into international football, with several other nations also sounding out his availability this summe…

US President Donald Trump will return to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner amid heightened security on Friday, three months after an alleged assassination attempt forced his chaotic evacuation from the event. Defying threats from what he called “lunatics,” Trump is set to give the speech he was prevented from deli…

The latest generation of phones is closing the gap with professional cameras, offering improved sensors, advanced image processing and stronger low-light performance for photography enthusiasts and content creators. Photography accessories brand Moment has released its list of the top six camera phones of 2026, ranking…

…had made contractors increasingly reluctant to take on new projects tied to the National Assembly. The lawmaker, who represents the AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency of the Federal Capital Territory, made the disclosure during an interview on KAA Truths posted on Thursday. Obika said constituency allocations approved for…