…likely to unveil weekly new secondary economic sanctions on Iran, focusing at first on banks. "You're going to ​see ⁠a lot more of ‌these every week," Bessent said ahead of a Group of 20 finance leaders meeting. "We're starting with the ‌banks, and we're telling the ‌banks it's not okay to have Iranian money and to aid…

…strategy," the group's statement read.Lukman's group said it was not asking parties to abandon their identities or presidential ambitions, but to find common ground where their interests overlap. "Cooperation does not require any party to surrender these. Nor does it require political leaders to abandon their aspiratio…

…for Leeds United’s Premier League fixture against Brentford on Sunday wore black armbands as referee Tony Harrington was a friend of PC Blades. On Saturday, there was a minute’s applause in memory of PC Blades and PC Clough before the Middlesbrough’s Championship encounter with West Brom at Riverside Stadium. Pictures…

…Njoku Nollywood actress Mary Remmy Njoku says a woman's success should not make her husband feel insecure, emphasizing that genuine love means celebrating one's significant other's achievements without turning it into a competition. In a post shared on her Instagram page on Sunday, August 30, the actress said most wome…

…murd£r probe is now underway after the infant was discovered at a residence in the Wincobank district of the city on Sunday morning, August 30, 2026. South Yorkshire Police confirmed that officers received reports raising concerns for the welfare of a newborn baby at 5.58am on August 30. During their inquiries, officer…

…warned manufacturers of […] The post Sachet alcohol business continues, despite NAFDAC’s ban —Investigation appeared first on Tribune Online.

…between April 2025 and August 2026 has begun to ease the ceiling on Nigerian bank ratings, delivering the first coordinated lift in years for the country’s largest lenders, even as structural constraints remain firmly in place. S&P Global Ratings raised the long-term issuer ratings of Access Bank, […] The post Nigerian…

…financing for education was critical to ensuring that young Nigerians are not forced to abandon their studies because their parents cannot afford tuition and other educational expenses. Prof Yilwatda said the subsidy debate should focus on building a strong and sustainable economy rather than relying on costly governme…

…last week conducted a three-day strategic planning workshop with support from the World Bank-backed IMPACT Project and the participation of chairmen of Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas. The proposed plan is expected to establish a baseline for primary healthcare services across Lagos, identify…

…from a parliamentary one, and was asking the public to back it. The new text proposes abandoning the old system whereby the Prime Minister came from the parliamentary majority, which has led to uncomfortable power-sharing. It would also allow the Head of State to appoint and dismiss the PM and members of the government…

…post after a corner was played to him, and Chupe hitting the side netting. – Clean sheet banked – Madrid cruised through the second half, with Bellingham hitting the outside of the post as they occasionally threatened to extend their lead. They only managed to get a fourth late on, when Vinicius teed up substitute Gule…

Three shot d3ad as bandits abduct traditional title holder in Kano Three people have been k!lled, five others injured and the Sarkin Noma, Alhaji Yusuf Chiromawa, abducted by gunmen who attacked Chiromawa town in Garun Malam Local Government Area of Kano State. The incident occurred at about 11pm on Saturday, August 29…

…Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority. Dangote Refinery to ban fuel sales to petrol importers, marketers

…threatening to confiscate her international passport and place an international travel ban on her. She said the continued threats had left her living “in constant fear” of another arrest and affected her ability to move freely. Ojuederie alleged that the dispute arose after Fibiawari, whom she said she introduced to Ez…

…have security implications, particularly in a country confronting terrorism, insurgency, banditry and other internal security challenges.He cautioned that hostile actors could interpret a temporary absence of the two highest-ranking political leaders as evidence of institutional vulnerability, even if the government ha…

…and others as naira sustains gains against the USD. ImagesData published by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that the Naira gained N1.29 from Thursday’s closing rate of N1,338.58 per dollar.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Naira records weekly gainsFriday’s perfor…

…came shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, lifted the ban on campaigns for the 2027 presidential election. “The DSS boss reportedly told the Senior Advocate and his directorate of legal services that, with the commencement of presidential campaigns, it would only be fair to pause the court…

…according to OilPrice.com.However, not all benchmarks moved in the same direction. Murban crude climbed 4.04% to $95.75 per barrel, the OPEC Basket rose 1.06% to $87.31, and the Indian Basket gained 1.53% to $89.52 per barrel.Dangote Refinery opens petrol sales to all marketersEarlier, Legit.ng reported that Dangote Re…

…does not require any party to surrender these. Nor does it require political leaders to abandon their aspirations. It simply requires the wisdom to recognise that there are moments when what unites us must become more important than what separates us,” he said. The G100 warned that a fragmented opposition only strength…

…expressed confidence in the ability of the Mobile Police Force to tackle insurgency and banditry across the country. He noted that the success of the Federal Government’s drive to quell insurgency and banditry would depend largely on the operational readiness of the Police Mobile Force. The IG stated this on Saturday w…

…ambush and k!ll woman in Plateau communit A woman has been k!lled by suspected fulani bandits in Batok 2 Village, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred at about 2100 hours on August 28, 2026 when troops of Sector 6, Operation ENDURING PEACE, responded to reports of sporadic shooting in the…

…allegedly raised N9.5 million, which was paid in instalments into three different bank accounts bearing different names. Despite the payment, the victim was not released and the abductors allegedly threatened to k!ll her. The victim eventually managed to escape, leaving behind personal belongings. "In continuation of i…

…difficult terrain and the state’s large landmass, they had been able to arrest some bandits and their collaborators, dismantle armed robbery gangs, arrest people in possession of illegal arms, recover some stolen livestock and nip cases of criminal activities in parts of the state in the bud. He assured that his office…

…while also witnessing the South-West zonal launch of the National Community Food Bank Programme. She later engaged traditional rulers, community leaders and other stakeholders at the June 12 Cultural Centre in Abeokuta. Taken together, the three interventions tell a compelling story: shelter for families, healthcare fo…

By Idris Salisu, Gusau The Zamfara State Police Command has foiled a bandits’ attack along the Gusau-Funtua Federal Highway in Tsafe Local Government Area and rescued nine victims who were intercepted by the armed criminals. The command also recovered 11 locally fabricated AK-47 rifles in a separate operation on the hi…