…said the compact also required the country to commit a specified amount as counterpart funding. He added that the agreement stipulated that medicines and other medical products supplied under the programme would not be subject to inspection by Ghana’s Food and Drugs Authority. “It was humiliating,” Mahama said, adding…

…ICT teachers are among the areas requiring urgent attention of the state government, particularly more ICT personnel are needed following the growing importance of digital technology in modern education and school administration.”See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google However, Olugbenga commended the admi…

…eight weeks’ notice before selling social homes outside the sector.” The measure is part of new amendments to the Social Housing Bill announced by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government on Monday, September 28, 2026. This was published on the UK website. The government said the proposed “new disposal…

…private jets over multi-trillion naira duty debt >Simi Adamson of the service’s legal department swore the affidavit supporting the application. Court yet to decideThe case has been adjourned until October 22, 2026, for continuation of the hearing.For now, the forfeiture remains a request before the court, rather than…

…with higher mortgage limits for those who qualify.The bank said these steps form part of a wider plan to improve staff productivity, workplace satisfaction and employee retention.Banks raise pay as competition for talent growsThe push to retain staff comes as Nigerian lenders compete with fintech companies and other fi…

…at Legit.ng! Bishop Ibro Zion has come out strongly against social media commentator Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), over comments the latter made about Apostle Arome Osayi.In a lengthy post shared on his Facebook page on September 27, 2026, the clergyman accused VDM of disrespecting the pre…

Tanzania's Immigration Services Department announced that Nigeria has been removed from the Referred Visa Category effective September 25, 2026Nigerians previously waited up to two months for visa approval before booking flights to Tanzania under the old categoryNigerian travellers will now apply through Tanzania's sta…

…within four years through skills and entrepreneurshipThe 10-day programme includes artificial intelligence training, makeup artistry, and other vocational skills for beneficiaries across the statePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Ibadan, Oyo state…

…Delta Central Senatorial District, called for a thorough, transparent and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding Adeda’s death. The Delta State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, also clarified that workers did not embark on a formal strike over the incident but temporarily withdrew their…

…he said. The minister also called for a balanced discussion on budget transparency, particularly where the disclosure of sensitive information could have implications for national security or strategic interests. While affirming the importance of transparency, accountability and the public’s right to know, he urged the…

…to him, research sovereignty did not mean cutting Nigeria off from international partners, but ensuring that the country determined its priorities and used research directly to improve implementation. “Research sovereignty doesn’t mean isolating ourselves from support and partners globally, but rather it means putting…

Suspected armed robbers k!ll warehouse security guard, cart away motorcycles in Taraba A gateman was reportedly k!lled by suspected robbers who gained access to a warehouse and made away with motorcycles in Zangon Noma, Jalingo, Taraba State. The incident occurred behind Alhaji Yaro's Office (AYA), close to FastTrack H…

…seized her sister's phone, and transported the entire family to the Sate Police Headquarters. He stated that the family only became aware of the situation because his sister managed to send a quick audio recording to their group chat just before her phone was confiscated. "Nigeria Police Force good evening. I just got…

…Adviser, Dr Joseph Tolorunse, said the framework contains 138 regulations across 23 parts, translating the PIA’s competition provisions into detailed, enforceable rules.Under the proposals, competing operators would be barred from coordinating pump and ex-depot prices, profit margins, discounts, freight charges, supply…

…no longer satisfy all the conditions required to work off campus.That final point is particularly important: a student who previously qualified to work off campus can lose that right if their situation shifts, whether through a drop in enrolment status or any other change that affects their eligibility.Students who fin…

…she bent, kissed Olivia on the forehead, and said, "I'll call you soon, sweetheart."Jacob, who was 12, pulled away from her.Hannah, ten, sobbed into her shirt.Moses, eight, kept asking if he had done something wrong.Sophie, six, stood beside the stairs with tears running down her face.And Olivia just stared.I followed…

…The Service emphasised that the survey was anonymous, urging officers and men to participate actively and provide honest responses based on their experiences.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google “The survey is anonymous, and officers and men are therefore encouraged to participate actively and provide c…

…considered themselves holy could have what she described as “little foxes” in their hearts and lives. She said the pastors were allegedly saying that if God could judge people they considered holy, then those who had committed what she described as deeper sins would have no hope. Rika described the scene as resembling…

…category. The list includes doctors, scientists, inventors, creatives in culture and arts, executives, athletes, PhD holders, and specialists in priority scientific and engineering fields.

…digital and connected society. As the Chairman of the summit, Corps Marshal Mohammed’s participation brings a road safety and public safety perspective to discussions that will also cover substance use, addiction, trauma, early intervention and access to care. His involvement also highlights the intersection between me…

…social media personality, Speed Darlington, has warned comedian and content creator, Carter Efe, ahead of their highly anticipated celebrity boxing bout. The two entertainers are scheduled to face each other on October 1, 2026, at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, as part of…

…the court claiming to be lawful winner of the May 18 primary election conducted by the party. He prayed the court to declare him the candidate of the APC and that his name be forwarded to the electoral body as such. The aspirant also requested the court to compel INEC to accept him as the Kogi Central candidate of the…

…Agu said a man could have sexual relationships with several women and still find a partner willing to settle down with him, while a woman with a smaller number of past partners could face rejection because of her history. "A man can sleep with 30 to 40 women and still end up with the woman who is ready to settle down w…

…say that marrying this man was one of the best decisions of my life. Because we didn't start with plenty. We started with US. There were days we ate our last and genuinely didn't know where the next one would come from. There were days we trekked because we couldn't afford transportation. Days we jumped from one okada…

…different perspectives and felt it undermined the nation's values.Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), pushed back strongly, arguing that religion centred on miracles has stunted Nigeria's capacity for innovation and development.He maintained that Nigerians possess the same int…