…tirelessly at the scene to reach those trapped beneath the collapsed structure. An excavator was also deployed to clear debris and gain access to sections where more victims might still be trapped. Authorities have yet to determine the exact number of occupants inside the building at the time of the collapse, while the…

…fulfilled man on earth,” he said. Muhammed said the support formed part of Bello’s private scholarship initiatives, through which beneficiaries have received assistance for education and professional training. According to him, at least four people have been trained as pilots through Bello’s private scholarship scheme,…

…He stressed the need for strong institutions, effective regulation, reliable data, innovation and a skilled workforce to complement infrastructure investments. Enitan described transportation as the lifeblood of the economy and urged stronger collaboration among the Federal Government, state governments and relevant tr…

…famous."At the resort, she photographed the front doors.The lobby fountain.The elevator buttons.The towel stand."Family photographer," I said.She saluted with the camera.We had reserved two lounge chairs three weeks earlier, exactly as the resort instructed. The pool attendant clipped tags with our room number to the b…

…respect due process and avoid any conduct that could be interpreted as politically motivated persecution.In a statement signed by the Council's Secretary General, Nafiu Baba Ahmad, the SCSN said El-Rufai is entitled to his fundamental rights as a Nigerian citizen and must be presumed innocent until a court rules otherw…

…of the company’s employees, continued investment in priority brands, product innovation, improved route-to-market execution and disciplined cost management. She said the N77.1 billion operating profit was driven by a combination of organic business performance, currency gains and proceeds from the disposal of non-core…

…ministerial and non-ministerial accounts of the state, Idris said audit queries and observations were raised based on identified financial and administrative issues. He identified negligence by some internal auditors, non-availability and improper preparation of accounting documents, fictitious expenditures and wrongly…

…to advance the Renewed Hope Agenda by redefining reward for academic research and innovation. It serves as a national platform for identifying, evaluating, celebrating and rewarding exceptional undergraduate dissertations, master’s theses and doctoral research from accredited Nigerian tertiary institutions. The program…

…security reinforcements from reaching the town. Residents said the bandits were motivated in part by grievances over the alleged maltreatment of Fulani residents by local vigilante groups, and that the emir himself had been a target for abduction during the incursion.Zamfara: About ZurmiZurmi sits along the border with…

…Office now taking over his defense after he was determined to be unable to afford private counsel.Attorneys Blair Berk, Marilyn Bednarski and Regina Peter appeared in court Monday and told the judge they were unable to continue representing the singer. They did not publicly give a reason for their withdrawal. The court…

…1 at the bottom to Grade Level 17 at the top.New salary of Nigerian military from private to major generalLegit.ng earlier reported that the Nigerian government has announced a significant salary increase for members of the armed forces, a move many have described as long overdue and vital for boosting morale. The incr…

…towards women who do not have children. She noted that people may be dealing with private struggles that are not obvious from their appearance or social interactions. The actress therefore encouraged friends and family members to continue including women without children in celebrations instead of assuming they would f…

…of the Trump administration had allegedly made it clear that Trump would not hold a private meeting with Tinubu, whom it accused of being an alleged heroin trafficker. The firm, however, acknowledged that Tinubu, as Nigeria’s President, could travel to New York to attend the UNGA under the access and transit protection…

…to identify promising startups has gradually evolved into a broader agricultural innovation ecosystem that involves founders, investors, development institutions, and technology partners. Data is central to this shift. Rather than relying solely on conventional lending models, agritech ventures increasingly use weather…

…that public facilities should be held to standards comparable to those required of private healthcare providers. The Director of Planning, Research and Statistics at the LSPHCB, Dr Temitope Balogun-Alo, said the workshop would provide the evidence base for future healthcare spending by assessing existing facilities and…

…under Mourinho. The former Birmingham and Borussia Dortmund star was given a standing ovation from the fans when he was substituted in the second half. “It’s an honour to play for this club and in front of these fans, and the ovation was very nice,” added Bellingham. After two victories in their opening two games and w…

…Commander said.The agency also denied that its enforcement action was financially motivated, saying Lord's Career Ventures provided no logistics or financial support for the operation that led to the arrests.Niger Mining: Army Hands 18 Suspects, Exhibits to NSCDCMeanwhile, Legit.ng earlier reported that the Nigerian Se…

…threatening, intimidating or otherwise interfering with their liberty, movement and private life pending determination of the substantive suit. Ojuederie alleged in her affidavit that she was arrested and detained on August 6, 2026, after police officers attached to the NPF-NCCC arrived at her residence in Jabi, Abuja.…

…30, security and risk management expert Dr Kabir Adamu, CEO of Beacon Security and Innovations Limited, said the simultaneous absence of the president and vice president should be viewed not only from a constitutional perspective but also through the lens of national security and continuity of government.Adamu argued t…

…2024. He has consistently criticised the prosecution, describing it as politically motivated and an attempt to restrict his freedom of expression. The activist also instituted fundamental rights suits against the DSS and the technology companies, challenging what he described as attempts to censor him. However, a sourc…

…PUNCH Online earlier reported that the Department of State Services directed its private counsel, Akinolu Kehinde, SAN, to take steps to suspend the alleged cyberbullying case instituted against the African Action Congress presidential candidate, Sowore, until after the 2027 presidential election. The development follo…

…asking the court to allow it to submit a sealed, ex parte declaration explaining in private why it withheld certain records. The agency said publicly disclosing its full reasoning would reveal law enforcement techniques and could "reasonably be expected to endanger the life or physical safety of any individual."Judge g…

…From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Alia said the reactivation of Taraku Mills, alongside other planned agro-industrial projects, was designed to give farmers a stable and profitable outlet for their produce so they would no longer be forced to sell at throwaway prices during periods of gl…

…the IGP for mobilising resources for the exercise, describing it as critical to reactivating the fighting unit of the Nigeria Police Force. On operational gains, he said clearance operations had restored sanity from Lagos to Edo, and that in the South-East, apart from the Orlu-Oko-Ihiala-Ihizougu axis, other areas were…

…Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement at the weekend said the syndicate used private vehicles to lure unsuspecting victims under the guise of offering them lifts before allegedly drugging and abducting them to hideouts in neighbouring states. According to the PPRO, istigation began after a case of criminal conspir…