…The footage purportedly shows the bandits preparing semolina with an RPG launcher. The development comes amid continued concerns over the activities of armed groups in parts of northern Nigeria, where bandit attacks, kidnappings and other forms of insecurity have persisted. Bandit groups have continued to target rural…

…national purpose is rooted in prayer, insisting the country must channel its energy into development, innovation and holding leaders accountable.His comments appear to be a direct response to remarks made by Apostle Arome, who had called on Nigerians to stop comparing themselves to the Chinese, describing the latter as…

…fields. Jidda urged Nigerians in the diaspora to remain actively involved in national development through their knowledge, skills, networks and investments. “Wherever we live, we each have a part to play in Nigeria’s progress,” he said, urging Nigerians to promote peace, unity and prosperity. Nigeria’s Permanent Repres…

…project in Ilesa West. Gamji said the projects were financed through an Islamic Development Bank loan facility facilitated by the Federal Ministry of Finance. The company stated that the initial value of the Slot 1 contract was $15.98m, while Slot 2 was valued at $9.70m. It said subsequent engineering design changes an…

…project in Ilesa West. Gamji stated that the projects were funded through an Islamic Development Bank loan facility facilitated by the Federal Ministry of Finance.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google The company noted that the original contract values were $15.98m for Slot 1 and $9.70m for Slot 2. It cl…

…their results for one year or assigned community service instead. Reacting to the development, the National Executive Council of the Nigerian Universities Nursing Students’ Association expressed concern over the sanctions. In a statement signed by its National President, Madu Valentine, and Secretary General, Ogwuche J…

…known as bicephaly, occurs when a single embryo does not completely separate during the development of identical twins, resulting in two heads sharing one body. The Cape Wildlife Center said it had encountered only two other bicephalic terrapins over the previous five years, making the latest discovery particularly rar…

…Nigerians who have completed their education and are being deployed to contribute to the development of their country," he said.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Ajadi demands immediate rescueThe APM candidate urged President Tinubu to direct security agencies to treat the…

…common subregional concerns as they relate to security, social, economic integration and development. The meeting was Chaired by Professor Babagana Umara Zulum who is also the Chairman of the NEGF and Chief Host. Present at the meeting were governors Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (Adamawa state), Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya (Gombe),…

…contact” with the President throughout his sojourn abroad and was “updating him on developments in the nation.” “We are quite thrilled that he is back on the beat, and we have been in regular contact throughout his sojourn abroad,” Shettima said. “Advances in science and technology have made it possible to really have…

…the moment, investigations and rescue efforts continue,” the statement added. The latest development followed the boat mishap at the Buruku crossing point on Saturday morning where a wooden boat conveying passengers capsized while crossing the River Katsina-Ala. Several passengers were rescued following the accident, w…

…to protecting members’ interests, promoting unity and contributing to community development and the economic growth of Ogun State.

…the governor had the capacity to lead Nigeria at the national level. Babajide pointed to developments he attributed to Makinde’s administration, including waste management and internally generated revenue, as evidence of his performance. He also dismissed concerns that Makinde’s possible emergence could undermine the S…

The Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development has said the state government will award N30m grants to 10 young entrepreneurs under the 2026 Amplifier Business Clinic. This was disclosed in a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Saturday. According to the statement, the ministry’s Permanent Secretary,…

…office released a statement acknowledging teachers' contributions to human capital development in Kwara statePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Ilorin, Kwara state - Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara state has declared Monday, October 5, 202…

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…

…crisis to persist?” he asked. Meanwhile, it was gathered that the SGF is saddened by the development and is taking steps to end the dispute. The crisis broke out on August 5, 2026 over an unauthorised burial of a corpse on Akpa-Mbakor ancestral land, and has continued unabated, with lives lost and property destroyed. “…

…had not fully resumed at the site, and that the discovery represented an important development in the fight against crude oil theft and efforts to increase Nigeria’s crude oil production. He said: “This discovery here is a product of long-time synergy between the base and other security agencies within the island and o…

…any ransom had been paid or provide details of ongoing rescue operations. The latest development came as security agencies intensified efforts to rescue the abducted prospective corps members. The Imo State Commissioner of Police, Audu Garba Bosso, said on Saturday that security operatives had located the suspected cam…

…27 in August.Food Prices Fall: 10 Popular Items That Have Become Cheaper in Nigeria>The development was largely linked to improved harvest supplies, increased inflows of farm produce, and softer demand as households continue to adjust their spending.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on…

…and APCs to see how we’re going to rescue these victims unhurt,” he added. The development comes two days after gunmen abducted prospective corps members travelling from Ibadan, Oyo State, to orientation camps in Abia and Akwa Ibom states. The victims were travelling in two buses when the attackers struck along the Owe…

…NigeriaMoore credited both the Nigerian government and the Trump administration for the development, tying it to an active US-Nigeria security cooperation agreementAdam was reportedly arrested on September 12 at his compound in Plateau state, with photographs of his detention emerging publicly in OctoberPAY ATTENTION:…

…on Friday in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, where he questioned the development legacy of his predecessor, who served as Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, governor and Minister of Transportation. 5. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has assured Nigerians that it is tak…

…63 people and institutions received awards for their roles in the creation and development of the state. Those honoured included Abacha, Jonathan, political activist Isaac Boro, the late first civilian governor Diepreye Alamieyeseigha, and politician Harold Dappa-Biriye. Former military administrators, among them the l…

…on Friday. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, disclosed the development in a statement made available to Saturday Punch on Friday. Speaking at the events, Adekimi said the facilities were established to provide quality medical care to officers and residents, stressing that saving lives remai…