…recovered while 15 passengers were rescued alive following a boat accident in Gorau community, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, the state Police Command has confirmed. The accident occurred on Thursday when a boat carrying 77 passengers, including men, women and children, reportedly capsized while conveyi…
…election, I will restore the subsidy. And anyone who stole Nigeria’s subsidy funds must return the money.” “When I was Vice President, I gave many young Nigerians the opportunity to serve in government. Today, some of them are governors, ministers, directors and hold other important positions. Therefore, if I become Pr…
…pensions, particularly following the latest salary adjustment for military personnel announced in August and scheduled to take effect from September. The protest was later suspended after the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), assured the veterans that their demands would be addressed. A statement on T…
…Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on the recently concluded Osun State governorship election.Speaking during an interview on News Central Television on Wednesday night, August 19, Momodu described the statement as "an empty boast." The minister had said he would have been in Osun State to hel…
…She added: "You're no better than the man who only loves his wife while she's young, beautiful and can cook." Her post has since sparked reactions from social media users, with some agreeing with her while others argued that financial responsibility in marriage should not automatically be placed solely on the man. One…
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…to $10.37 billion in the first quarter of 2026, even as foreign direct investment accounted for only 1.3 per cent of the inflows and poverty is projected at 63 per cent this year. The latest PwC H2 2026 Nigeria Economic Outlook showed that the country’s macroeconomic stabilisation had produced significant improvements…
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has visited Bin Mper Community in Kombun District of Mangu Local Government Area following a gunmen’s attack that killed 25 people and injured several others. The attack occurred on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, with the governor visiting the community on Thursday to commiserate with…
Google has launched a new initiative offering eligible students in Nigerian higher institutions free access to Google AI Plus for 12 months ahead of the new academic session. As reported by The Nation on Thursday, the offer, known as the Gemini Student Offer, is valued at ₦92,400 per student and is available to individ…
What happens when young champions who are shaping Nigeria’s sporting future step into a space that tells the story of 25 years of connection, ambition and possibility? For the MTN Champs winners, it became a meeting of two powerful journeys – the story of where MTN Nigeria has been and the story of where Nigeria’s next…
…DSS said criminal groups were shifting their focus from primary and secondary schools to universities and other tertiary institutions. According to the Service, the institutions could be targeted because of the concentration of students, academic and non-academic staff and their family members, raising the possibility…
Nigeria's new Alphanumeric Postcode System will launch in 2026, providing every home a unique digital addressGIS-enabled system aims to improve logistics, e-commerce, emergency response and national planning for better service deliveryIntegration with national identity databases will enhance government planning and inf…
…document, not a new investigationThe 16-year-old report named Abubakar over money laundering concerns but did not result in any criminal charges against himPAY 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 pol…
The first 20 deportees landed at Roberts International Airport near Monrovia on Thursday under a new US-Liberia agreementLiberia's justice minister said most deportees committed migration-related violations and can apply for asylum in the countryThe 1,200 migrants expected include nationals from Africa, North America,…
…Dennis Idahosa, while inaugurating a mini solar power grid established for Gbelebu Community by Okomu Oil Palm Company Plc, in partnership with the Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta and ETIN Power. This was made known in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the deputy governor, Mr Friday…
…discovered during the dismantling of a methamphetamine laboratory in a deep forest in Ogun State. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that has driven a wave of overdose deaths in the United States and other countries in recent years, and its precursor chemicals are tightly monitored internationally because small am…
…necessarily mean the data is permanently gone. Judge Kelly, a criminal judge in Dallas County, Texas, shared the warning in a video while educating viewers about the criminal justice system and what they should know before becoming involved in a criminal case. The judge drew from her previous experience as a prosecutor…
…road projects in the territory, dismissed suggestions that Atiku belongs among the frontrunners for the 2027 poll, insisting that only the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), President Bola Tinubu, qualifies as a leading candidate. Speaking in a Hausa language interview on Wednesday, Atiku had reportedly…
…and co-investment between the state government, the Federal Government, the United Nations, Development Partners, International Financial Institutions, and the private sector to accelerate recovery and sustainable development in the state. Babagana Zulum made the call at the Council Chambers of the Government […] The p…
…among others,” Simanje said. She said the development highlighted the need for countries to review cybercrime laws that could undermine freedom of expression. “This trend shows the urgent need to repeal these provisions and ensure that cybercrime legislation is aligned with regional and international standards on freed…
…after his lover broke up with him An Adamawa man, Khĩńg Aráfáty Çélé, has publicly announced that that his 'lover' Peace Luka, broke up with him. In an emotional Facebook post on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, he claimed that Peace ended the relationship after he gave her the "whole world." He further revealed that Peace…
…at the possibility of taking a break from music. Speaking during an appearance on ‘The Uncut Podcast’, Davido said he does not intend to remain in the spotlight at 40 years while competing with artistes in their 20s. The singer stressed that his comments should not be interpreted as a call for established musicians to…
The spokesperson for the Ademola Adeleke Governorship Campaign Council, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has withdrawn remarks he made against Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, over the latter’s conduct during the Osun governorship election campaign. File photo: Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo. Olajengbesi, in a statement…
…happy because marriages differ. "In some homes, the husband does more to keep the home running. But in other homes, the wife is the one paying all the sacrifices. "Well, except where I said I wouldn't have married if I was a woman, considering how marriage takes so much from women. "Many took to the comment section to…
…hospitals, you need to do better; you're putting people's lives at stake" - Lady recounts alleged encounter with doctor in Egbeda A Nigerian lady has called out a private hospital in Egbeda after alleging that a doctor gave her a dismissive response when she returned to the facility after her condition failed to improv…