…not speculate on the number of people abducted until it obtained verified details. The development comes nearly a week after suspected terrorists invaded communities in Borgu, attacking worshippers at the Kpenya Mosque in Gidan-Zana, Kpenya village, during Juma’at prayers. According to The PUNCH, the attackers stormed…

…League calendar, improved refereeing standards in continental competitions and the development of a 68-room players' hostel and training pitches at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja. He also noted that a long-awaited CAF A Licence course was set to begin in September.On the international stage, Gusau highlig…

…“During the last campaign, I went across to Europe to discuss with shippers and ship development companies how we can together develop South and South-Eastern ports so that there is balance as far as importation of goods and transportation of goods are concerned,” he said. The ADC presidential candidate said improving…

…the Taraba State’s 35th anniversary and the official unveiling of the Taraba Regional Development Master Plan. He described the newly unveiled Taraba Regional Development Master Plan as an important blueprint for sustainable growth. Idris, who conveyed the greetings of President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Executive Co…

…the government better understand the needs of communities. Olumegbon said infrastructure development in the area had improved significantly, adding that residents’ registration provided the government with useful information for planning and delivering social amenities. “There is a tremendous improvement, especially wh…

…pointing out that national security is the foundation for every other area of development. “As Commander-in-Chief, Mr President has remained firm in his commitment to equipping and repositioning our security institutions, in the clear understanding that national security is not merely one item on the list of national p…

…nationwide, in addition to the 500 stations earlier ordered by the Fund. He said the development would bring the total number of CNG refuelling stations under the programme to 1,000 across the country. The President said intra-state transportation was where Nigerians felt the impact of fuel costs most directly, adding…

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has attributed the state’s development over the past 35 years largely to the peace maintained by its people. Oborevwori stated this on Thursday during a thanksgiving service at the Government House Chapel in Asaba to mark the 35th anniversary of the creation of Delta State. The…

…to the Almajiri challenge through education, nutrition, child protection, skills development and family support. He acknowledged government efforts through school feeding and social protection programmes, but said such interventions must be transparent, adequately funded, properly monitored and expanded to reach the mo…

…theme "Enhanced Political Participation and Social Justice as a Panacea for Unity and Development in Nigeria.""Support for any position": JIBWIS backs Tinubu as 2027 elections loom. Photo >According to Arise News, the communiqué issued at the end of the event disclosed that over 350 participants attended, including pro…

…the Divisional Police Officer and his team for their swift response. In a related development, the command said three suspected members of an armed banditry and kidnapping syndicate were arrested along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway.The suspects, arrested on August 24 following credible intelligence, were identified as Ib…

…the Information Officer, James Sani, of the Kogi State Ministry of Youth and Sports Development confirmed the development in a statement issued on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Ododo made the gesture at the closing ceremony of the 2026 Batch…

…of the SGF office. George was the national coordinator of the disputed National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office. The president also ordered the immediate suspension of three permanent secretaries following findings by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission…

…women should pay ₦700,000 to join his matchmaking platform. In a post reacting to the development, the doctor questioned why a man who is already financially struggling would be expected to pay such an amount to find a partner. "A pastor is saying that a man who is not rich enough to meet women should come and pay ₦700…

…had focused on education, healthcare, infrastructure, empowerment and human capital development. He said he had facilitated educational projects worth over N800 million at Oyemekun Grammar School, Akure, as well as classroom projects at St Helens Unity Secondary School, Ondo; Owobamibo, Ofosu, in Idanre; and St Thomas…

…leadership and fact-checking skills to enable them to contribute to peace and national development. According to him, young Nigerians must move beyond being beneficiaries of peacebuilding initiatives and become active participants in preventing and resolving conflicts. He said, “So what this initiative does, basically,…

…this on Thursday in Abuja at the nationwide stakeholders’ consultation workshop for the development of the Nigeria National Water Compact. Utsev said the initiative was necessary to address persistent challenges in the water sector, including rapid urbanisation, population growth, climate change, environmental degradat…

…Excluding China, it is the most commonly diagnosed cancer across all levels of the Human Development Index. Among women specifically, breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in 164 countries and the leading cause of cancer death in 122 countries. Meanwhile, prostate cancer is the most common diagnosis amo…

…Colonel Michael Schrama, issued the trial-scheduling order on Wednesday, marking another development in a case that has faced more than two decades of legal delays. Mohammed and the three co-defendants - Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarak bin 'Atash, Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi and Ali Abdul Aziz Ali - have been detained a…

…Maku Olatunde, said the arrest was made by operatives of the command’s Mines and Steel Development Unit, in collaboration with the Federal Mines Officer in the state. Some recovered items. Credit: NSCDC Olatunde stated the command’s determination to curb unregulated mining and protect mineral resources from exploitatio…

…will be all inclusive and attentive to criticisms in our bid to strengthen state development.” He said the experience of the past few months had caused significant disruption to the lives of residents, particularly families who lost loved ones. “I recognise the pains and sacrifices of our people in the last few months,…

…of Budget and Economic Planning; and Mimi Abu, director of organisation design and development at the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. According to the ICPC, Achem introduced Akhigbe to Abu as the head of human resources of the PFIPC, even though Akhigbe was an assistant director in the Minist…

…of candidates contesting the governorship and legislative seats across the states. The development comes as political parties intensify their preparations for the elections, with aspirants and candidates already mobilising supporters and building campaign structures ahead of the polls. Read here: https://punchng.com/20…

…Scheme (NHIS), has urged voters in northern Nigeria to learn from the recent political developments in Osun State and recognise the power of their votes in determining the leadership of the country. Usman made the remarks during an interview with DCL on Wednesday, where he criticised alleged vote-buying, the deployment…

…removed subsidy from the poor and promised that the sacrifice would free resources for development. Nigerians accepted extraordinary pain on that promise.“Today, petrol is more expensive, transportation is more expensive, food is more expensive, and the purchasing power of the Nigerian worker has been devastated,” he a…