Trump asks Supreme Court to uphold Military's ban on Transgender Soldiers The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to uphold its policy banning transgender Americans from serving in the military, the latest significant case involving trans Americans to reach the conservative court in recent years. Days afte…
…Hope Uzodimma as Secretary. The council’s structure spans deputy director-generals for administration, mobilisation, media and election planning, alongside zonal directors and coordinators covering all six geopolitical zones. The gathering also came just days after the Independent National Electoral Commission’s offici…
A US federal judge ruled Thursday that sanctions imposed by President Donald Trump’s administration against AI giant Anthropic were illegal, finding that the government punished the company in a row over military use of its technology. Anthropic infuriated Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth in February by insisting its techno…
…criticism from Nigerians who questioned both his tone and the performance of the current administration.@muhd_tofa01 challenged Keyamo's "Rubicon" claim directly: "Over 130 million Nigerians facing multidimensional poverty with the middle class shrinking by the day. Which Rubicon are you talking about, Festus? What let…
…he intends to remove, why he considers their removal necessary, and what safeguards his administration would deploy against terrorism, arms trafficking, smuggling, human trafficking, and other forms of transnational organised crime. “This distinction is fundamental. But of course, Atiku is unhinged now, and he would sa…
…to the statement, the audit will cover IPPIS, Federal Government agencies and their administration and internal controls. The directive followed the Federal Executive Council’s resolution of August 19, 2026, in response to findings by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission on “fake agen…
…will start enjoying the commodity, complementary to the major waterworks of the administration of our governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun. “The projects were facilitated based on requests to my office and prioritised on the basis of urgent need and expected numbers of beneficiaries,” the senator stated, while urging the hand…
…the hurried measures being considered by the government reinforce its position that the administration had the capacity to cushion the effects of its harsh economic policies all along but simply refused to do so until its electoral interests were threatened. “No doubt, if these interventions are possible now, they were…
…need to do, you know, as they fight their way out of poverty.” He welcomed the current administration’s stated intention to graduate beneficiaries from welfare. “And I heard that from this programme, and I commend that, the fact that they realise you don’t want to keep people in welfare. You want to be able to graduate…
…with companies and industries to open up employment opportunities for the graduates. His administration is also building a digital platform to connect graduates with prospective employers and track their employment outcomes over time.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Gover…
…SBM attributed Jigawa’s relative security partly to policies adopted by successive administrations, including measures aimed at resolving farmer-herder disputes, providing access to cattle routes and forest reserves, water and nomadic schools. Lagos also recorded one kidnapping incident involving one victim. The report…
…outlined some of his proposed policies and criticised aspects of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Atiku said Nigeria and other ECOWAS member states adopted the wrong approach towards the three Sahel countries following military coups that brought juntas to power. According to him, the countries should not have b…
…former President Muhammadu Buhari’s legacy in the South-East. Ejimakor said Buhari’s administration practiced discriminatory law enforcement in the region. He made the call in response to Sunday Igboho’s launch of the Eru Ekun Security Network. Igboho, a Yoruba Nation activist and freedom fighter, had launched the secu…
…inauguration of a series of developmental projects executed by Dr Olusola Akinbode-led administration of Yewa North Local Government Area of the state. The projects included a newly constructed Primary Health Centre with equipment and a motorised borehole at Igbokofi, Emado in Ayetoro; Atokun Kara Market, Saala- Orile,…
…announced by the NFF on Thursday as the Federal Government moves to overhaul the administration of Nigerian football. In a statement published on its official website, the NFF said, “Following Thursday’s resignations of Alhaji Ibrahim Musa Gusau as President of the Nigeria Football Federation, Dr Mohammed Sanusi as Gen…
…of southern ports. Nigeria’s land borders were closed in August 2019 under the administration of then-President Muhammadu Buhari. The Federal Government cited the need to curb large-scale smuggling of rice, poultry products, petroleum and other goods, as well as weapons and drugs, and to encourage local agricultural pr…
…hydropower, tourism, manufacturing and mineral development. He praised the Kefas Administration for its investments in education, healthcare, infrastructure, security and economic development, particularly its policy of free and compulsory primary and secondary education. He said the evidence was in the provision of mo…
…and has been a key loyalist within the Tinubu-era APC structure.His experience in party administration at the highest level makes him a valuable adviser as the party begins its push towards retaining the presidency in 2027.Senator Florence Ita GiwaSenator Florence Ita Giwa is a veteran lawmaker from Cross River State w…
…“That is the spirit in which this runway was rehabilitated. It is a demonstration of our administration’s conviction that meaningful progress is built on genuine collaboration between the Federal Government and the sub-national governments. Security is a collective responsibility,” he stated. According to him, the faci…
…cash transfers to millions of households in Nigeria by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Atiku, in a statement by his media team on Thursday, questioned the whereabouts of the said beneficiaries. Recall that on July 16 and August 2, 2026, the Presidency said in separate statements that the Tinubu administra…
…are sustained and improved upon,” Oborevwori said. The governor also praised successive administrations for their contributions to the state’s growth and stability. He said former military administrators and civilian governors had each played important roles in building the Delta State of today. “Each administration ha…
…ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has questioned the arithmetic behind the President Bola Tinubu administration’s claim that more than N600 billion has been disbursed in cash transfers to vulnerable households, saying the figures do not reconcile with the government’s own stated payment structure. Atiku, in a statement issued by hi…
…that Tinubu should ultimately be judged by his record in office and the direction of his administration, rather than allegations that remain subject to legal and political contestation. “2027 cannot be reduced to who can shout loudest about a certificate. Nigerians are asking a bigger question: who has the ideas and ca…
…of maturity displayed by Ogun youths would ensure peaceful elections, adding that the administration has recorded more success through dialogue than confrontation. “This administration has achieved more with dialogue than disruption. And that’s what we are preaching to everybody. That with dialogue, we get more done. B…
…said the government had full confidence in young Nigerians to drive development. "This administration has unwavering confidence in the capacity of young people to excel and contribute positively to the implementation of youth-focused development programmes," he said.The governor called on the corps members to integrate…