…through bold, people-centred investments. In a statement issued in Abuja by the National Information Officer, UNIC, Oluseyi Soremekun, the UN stressed that every child should have access to education, every young person should be able to secure meaningful employment, every woman should be empowered to realise her poten…

The UK government has outlined primary routes through which foreign nationals can obtain permanent residency in the countryIndefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) gives holders the right to live, work, and study in the UK for as long as they wishForeign nationals living in the United Kingdom have pathways available to secure…

…month before the wedding, she had found documents in Karl's office. Board messages, internal emails, and notes about optics and transition.She had copied everything to a flash drive and stitched it into the lining of her makeup bag."Why did you collapse at the wedding?" I asked. "Do you know what I've been through? I t…

…for Health, Dr. Nafisa Mohammed Maradun, has assured residents that the Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) vaccine is safe and free, saying that 1.2 million children are targeted for this year’s vaccination exercise in the state. This was disclosed on Saturday in Gusau during a press briefing on the state governmen…

Arsenal want to sign Real Madrid superstar Vinicius Jr with move approved 'at all levels' Arsenal are exploring a potential move for Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr as they continue to strengthen their squad following their Premier League title triumph.The Gunners are expected to be active in the transfer market after…

…State, Dr. Nicholas Kemi Nshe, has introduced a special incentive package for National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, medical professionals serving in the council. Read Also: SOKAPU sues Umahi over Nurse Habila’s death; demands autopsy, N20bn damages Under the initiative, medical doctors posted to Shendam for their one-yea…

…claims by a former Department of State Services operative, Dennis Amachree, about the final moments of the late military ruler. Al-Mustapha described the account as false and urged Nigerians not to believe it. He spoke with journalists on the sidelines of the 3rd General Hassan Usman Katsina Memorial Conference held at…

…in the 2014 season, he did not play in the championship game. He retired from professional football in 2021 after making one appearance for the Bills the previous year.Following his death, Devey's parents called for greater awareness of mental health and told Fox 13 they believe he may have been living with chronic tra…

…across NigeriaFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Victor Enengedi has over a decade's experience covering energy, MSMEs, technology, banking and the economy.The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has commenced construction of 48 interconnected mini-grid projects in 19 states, a mov…

…Africa and beyond, while his advocacy for mother-tongue education influenced educational policies aimed at preserving indigenous languages and strengthening cultural identity. Beyond academia, Bamgbose served in several leadership positions within national, regional and international professional bodies. He mentored ge…

…The Vice President expressed gratitude to the medical teams at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and the White House Medical Unit for their care. Alec's arrival marks the first time in over 150 years that a sitting U.S. vice president and second lady have welcomed a child while in office, a milestone last re…

…by a former Department of State Services (DSS) operative, Mr. Amachree, regarding the final moments of the late military ruler, describing the account as false. Speaking with journalists in Kaduna, Al-Mustapha said the claims contained in the former DSS official’s book were untrue, alleging that the author was influenc…

…him, Obi has publicly made the promise and should be trusted to keep his word. “I personally believe Peter Obi is a gentleman and I have every reason to trust him, especially that he said it to the hearing of everybody. Nobody should have any reason to doubt him,” Kwankwaso said. He explained that the power-sharing arr…

By Cynthia Alo The Regional Observatory of Onion in West and Central Africa, ORO/WCA, has confirmed that the five Nigerian onion trucks detained on Tuesday at Kotoku Market in Ghana have been released. The release followed the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)’s order, averting an impending diplomatic…

…gantry price marks a ₦150 rise from the previous rate, driven by climbing international crude oil costsThe price change is expected to push up ex-depot diesel prices nationwide, hitting manufacturers and small businesses hardFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Leg…

The UK government published the amount international students had to pay to extend their Student visa, with a specific figure published on its official portalStudents had to meet an academic progress requirement, showing their new course was at a higher level than the one they currently held a visa forThe UK government…

…Command assures the Government and people of Zamfara State that every lawful and operational measure is being taken to achieve a successful outcome. “The Command appeals to members of the public to remain calm, continue with their lawful activities and provide credible information through established security channels…

…stressed that security matters were highly sensitive and that not every operational strategy, intelligence-gathering effort or intervention could be made public. “Security matters are highly sensitive, and not every strategy, intelligence-gathering effort, or operational action undertaken by government can or should be…

…Middle East and Moscow intent on seizing the whole of eastern Ukraine. Russian occupational authorities in southern Ukraine said a Ukrainian strike on an Azov Sea village killed eight people, including two children. Yevgeny Balitsky, the Moscow-installead head of the Russian occupied part of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia regi…

…also identified which of her beloved characters feels closest to her real personalityFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Nigerian skit maker Maryam Apaokagi, better known as Taaooma, has spoken candidly about the emotional weight behind the laughter she delivers to millions of fans online.In a recent…

…enters the fight as the overwhelming favourite despite Prenga bringing a 20-1 professional record into the contest. The Albanian, who stands 6ft 5in, believes he has been underestimated and is capable of producing the biggest victory of his career. “Anthony Joshua is a great fighter, but he made a terrible miscalculati…

…assume the chairmanship of the Conference of Plenipotentiaries for the next institutional cycle. Speaking at the conference, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union, Doreen Bogdan-Martin, said Africa already knew what was required to bridge its digital divide, identifying enabling policies, affor…

•When a president or governor is personally not corrupt, corruption in that government is already reduced significantly By Onochie Anibeze What was intended to be a brief exchange at the airport lasted over thirty minutes as we discussed major issues dominating Nigeria’s politics. Despite waiting to board his flight, P…

…extensively with stakeholders across government, the organised private sector, professional bodies and other interest groups to validate classifications and resolve implementation concerns. Oyedele also instructed the committee to recommend a comprehensive schedule of VAT-exempt and zero-rated supplies, taking into acc…

…Armed Forces to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges and to strengthen national defence capabilities.” But in a statement made available to Vanguard, in Abuja on Saturday, Ndume said more needed to be done beyond creating new divisions. He called on the Federal Government to procure at least five attack helic…