…and his personal resources, could not obtain financial assistance from friends, relatives or family members to help pay for his mother's treatment. Wike also referred to Amaechi's description of his wife as an industrialist and questioned why he could not obtain assistance from her to purchase the medication. He furthe…

…twice annually.He also cited the benefits of having more daylight in the afternoon for activities including golf, tennis, hunting and farming, while arguing that changing clocks is costly, particularly at difficult-to-reach locations such as church steeples and municipal buildings. Cotton, however, defended his opposit…

…as worsening insecurity nationwideAjadi's remarks followed the abduction of 19 prospective NYSC members travelling to orientation camps in Abia and Akwa Ibom statesKidnappers reportedly demanded N50 million each for the 19 victims, placing a total ransom burden of N950 million on affected familiesPAY ATTENTION: Find it…

…highway. “Forum however, calls on Federal Government to revisit the exploration activities earlier commenced but subsequently stalled in Magumeri and Gubio Local Government Areas of Borno State. “Forum acknowledges the concerted effort made by member states in providing power and energizing the subregion. It has moved…

…most senior Hamas figure in the Gaza Strip and is directly involved in Hamas’s terror activities and in rebuilding the organisation for war. The terrorist was struck in order to remove the threat,” a military statement said. “Steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians, including the use of precise munitions,” the m…

…on after Ladislav Krejci was sent off for the Czechs as Spain racked up a 41st consecutive unbeaten game, including the World Cup final win over Argentina in July. Spain coach Luis de la Fuente made several changes in Oviedo from Tuesday’s win over Croatia, including handing debuts to full-back Ivan Fresneda and strike…

…of the Commissioner for Marine and Blue Economy, Lubem Gena, said the Ministry had activated its search and rescue operations following the accident. It said the search operation was being conducted in collaboration with local divers to intensify efforts to locate passengers who remained unaccounted for. According to t…

…and minimise their impact on the environment. They also called on young people to cultivate habits that promote environmental protection, stressing that responsible management of forest resources was critical to building a healthier and more sustainable future. Earlier, the Chairman of the Irewolede Plank Sellers and W…

…to always gain from him, and support as a father,” Babajide said. He added that his objective was to work with experienced political leaders to build support ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The APM candidate also expressed support for Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, saying he believed the governor had the cap…

…said the programme was created to address the gap between having a skill or innovative idea and knowing how to turn it into a sustainable business. “Having skills or coming up with an innovation is something, but running a business is a different ball game entirely,” he said. Boboye said about 1,300 applications were r…

…grant for all National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members serving across the state, effective for the ongoing batch.The governor disclosed this during the swearing-in ceremony for Batch C Stream 1 corps members, held at the NYSC Temporary Orientation Camp at Kwara State Polytechnic in Ilorin.Kwara State Governor AbdulR…

…recognition of their service to the state.6 Nigerian Teachers Win $1,000 Each for Innovative Teaching Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that six teachers recently each received $1,000 at the 2026 Summer Fellowship for Innovative Teachers Award (SFIT) conference, held at Kingsville Schools, Jahi, Abuja, in recogni…

By Adeola Badru Parents of prospective National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members abducted by gunmen in Imo State have accused the transport company that conveyed their children from Ibadan of allegedly withholding vital passenger information when they approached its office for assistance, raising fresh questions abou…

…of Operations, DIG Shehu Nadada, to Imo State to coordinate the rescue of the prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and other passengers abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha Expressway on Thursday, 1 October 2026. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Aniete *niedu made this known in a statement on Saturda…

…administration to combat fraud involving government benefit programmes. “This legislative proposal will make fraudsters think long and hard before they keep stealing from the American people and will make crooked and corrupt politicians think also long and hard before they ignore fraud that they can stop and that they…

The abduction of prospective NYSC members remained a major development on Saturday as families of 20 Oyo graduates said kidnappers gave them 24 hours to raise N1bn ransom. In a separate update on the same incident, Imo police said they had located the suspected abductors’ camp but delayed a raid because intelligence in…

…and the economy for over a decade.Tosin Eniolorunda, co-founder and Group Chief Executive Officer of Moniepoint Inc., has been named to the 2026 TIME100 Next list, earning global recognition for his contribution to expanding financial access in Nigeria.The annual list celebrates 100 rising figures shaping leadership ac…

Parents of 20 kidnapped prospective NYSC corps members said abductors contacted them, demanding N50m per victimThe families visited Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, alongside the Oyo State Commissioner of Police to seek interventionImo State police said drones located the suspected camp, but a rescue operati…

…Mfave Anagende, the Tor Jemgbah, HRH Afatyo Ajoko, and the President General of Mzough-u-Tiv, Rtd Comdr. A. Agbecha. “More worrisome are the failed attempts by critical stakeholders, including Commissioner Terlumun Dwem. How can the Benue State Government allow this crisis to persist?” he asked. Meanwhile, it was gathe…

…Government Area generally. “It is also within the Chief of Naval Staff Strategic Directive that we ensure zero tolerance of all crude oil theft within our maritime corridors.” However, the Head of Investigation of the Special Prosecution Team of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Petroleum Theft, CSP Omar John Sini, said i…

Parents of the prospective members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, who were recently kidnapped have appealed to the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that their children are released unhurt. The parents made the appeal when they visited the traditional ruler…

…high-quality agricultural inputs directly to smallholder farmers. Adenle said the initiative was designed to help farmers access the inputs needed to boost productivity. According to him, the sector is focused on ensuring that farmers have access to critical inputs. He identified fertilisers, improved seeds and essenti…

Kidnappers have demanded N950m for the release of 19 prospective corps members who were abducted while travelling from Ibadan, Oyo State, to their various National Youth Service Corps orientation camps. The victims were travelling in two buses when gunmen attacked them along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Umunoha, Imo Stat…

…to SP Josephine Adeh, spokesperson of the command, the arrest was effected after operatives while on routine patrol around Airport Bridge Taxi Park, observed a fully tinted navy blue Volkswagen vehicle with registration number KMC567LQ parked with its windows wound up. However, the vehicle was shaking. Adeh said the of…

…leaders condemned the killings and warned residents against conducting mining activities during restricted hoursPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Two people have been killed after suspected gunmen attacked a mining site near the boundary between K…