…"For those who are not up to 15, that's why you have an update, just like you have with INEC. Once they are 15, our enumerators are there to capture them," Akerele said.Minister Ayodele Olawande says the database will help match young people’s skills and needs. Photo Olawandebegins NPRDS training, targets 5 million Nig…

…effort to make African trade easier. Regional coordination can show how those pieces connect, where public investment is needed, and which private partners can participate. Against this backdrop, the message for prospective partners was practical: assess a Nigerian project by the supplies it can draw from neighboring s…

…the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja, where she had appeared in connection with two separate high-profile defamation cases. May Edochie’s ex-lawyer sparks reactions after accidentally playing Judy Austin’s phone call live on Facebook. @mayedochie>Viewers who were watching the lawyer's live stream fo…

…evidence proving he committed the murder. His lawyer, Patrick Mulligan, said: “Connecting a couple of meaningless dots doesn’t solve the case.” Mulligan also argued that evidence of Flynn’s infidelity did not establish that he had murdered his wife. “They can’t find the gun, therefore they blame it on him?” he said, re…

…important news, I spent the afternoon imagining a young woman with kind eyes and no connection to our past.Then Valerie entered the restaurant holding his arm."Mom," Caleb said, "Valerie and I are getting married."My water glass slipped from my hand and shattered on the floor.>I looked at my son."Tell me this is a joke…

…the Nigerian Meteorological Agency seriously and relocate from flood-prone areas where necessary. In Yobe State, the State Emergency Management Agency said 34,533 people had been affected by tropical windstorms, heavy rainfall and flash floods across 15 local government areas since May. The agency said 9,845 households…

…Pedro also acknowledged that sustained political will and institutional investment were necessary to ensure that the safety and dignity of citizens remained a fundamental responsibility of government. The commissioner cautioned against treating the end of the awareness month as the end of the campaign. “Let the purple…

…ticket, Senator Nkechi Nwogu, was never part of the process. “There was primary. The INEC officials and security agencies that came around witnessed it. I had my agents in Umuahia North, Ikwuano, Isiala Ngwa North, Isiala Ngwa South and Osisioma,” she said. She claimed she won in Umuahia South, Umuahia North, Ikwuano a…

…of the law, irrespective of political affiliation. “Anyone found wanting in connection with the Jega violence should face the full weight of the law, whether APC, ADC, PDP or any other political party. We demand justice for the victims, accountability for those responsible and equal application of the law without discr…

…Constituency bye-election conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on September 19, 2026. Guwor administered the Oath of Allegiance and Oath of Membership to Okolosi during Tuesday’s plenary. The swearing-in was conducted in accordance with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal…

…to the point of histological diagnosis under one roof. If it is cancerous, she gets connected to treatment. If it is not cancerous, she gets counselled and continued on follow-up based on national guidelines,” he said. Waziri said Nigeria was working towards the WHO’s 90-70-90 targets for eliminating cervical cancer as…

…reactions online, with some fans backing Blessing's warning and others calling it unnecessary interferencePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing caused a stir on September 29, 2026, after footage of her confronting comedian and content creator Carter Efe a…

…taxes and the cost of food, electricity, transportation, healthcare and other basic necessities since Tinubu assumed office in 2023. “The APM strongly condemns the attempt by President Tinubu to further mortgage the future of millions of Nigerians with a fresh $1.5bn credit from the World Bank,” Yusuf said. Don’t lend…

…each with its own history, laws, and people who are proud to belong to it, are connected to it, and also work towards the progress and betterment of their states.Just like Uyo is to Akwa Ibom and Ibadan is to Oyo State, the capital of Lagos State is Ikeja.Ikeja: The story of Lagos State capital. Right image for illustr…

…role and found something in the sound that stuck with himThe Hollywood actor connected Fela's revolutionary spirit and sense of justice to how he approached the Peter Parker characterThe interview clip shared on Instagram in September 2026 has since gone viral on social media, sparking reactionsPAY ATTENTION: Find it f…

…that desperately needs investment.Nigeria's political and economic challenges are connectedIt is important for political parties to compete without violence. Opposition candidates should be able to campaign within the law. Supporters should be discouraged from attacking opponents or destroying campaign materials. Secur…

…in Abuja, claiming that some were being converted and allegedly sold to individuals connected to those in power. “They seized so many gardens in Abuja, they were converting it to their names. They were selling it to their cronies. Everybody will come out, they don collect this garden, they don collect this one,” he sai…

…offering investment or specialised financial services in Nigeria to obtain the necessary regulatory licences before operating or advertising such services to the public.SEC releases new rules for forex tradingEarlier, Legit.ng reported that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed sweeping new rules to…

…misleading information about a financial institution can mislead the public, create unnecessary panic and cause reputational harm.OPay gave the author of the post 30 minutes to delete it, warning that failure to do so could lead to "further legal action as appropriate."This is not the first time the fintech company has…

…Ojulari said the improved results also raised expectations for the company, making it necessary to strengthen its capacity to sustain growth. “So having a good performance is not just easy. It means that the bar has been set one level higher. So we now need to focus on building the capacity to deliver,” he said. The pr…

…and the recovered substances were handed over to the NDLEA for further investigation and necessary action. Troops, NDLEA arrest nine suspected drug peddlers in Delta

…of 10 weakest currencies in Africa. ImagesNigeria’s absence from the ranking does not necessarily mean the naira is stronger in purchasing-power terms than every currency listed. Instead, the table compares the nominal number of currency units required to purchase one dollar.Still, the naira’s exclusion provides a diff…

…rescued unharmed,” the statement added. The rescued travellers are currently receiving necessary support and are expected to be reunited with their families and transit authorities. The operation further disclosed that troops had maintained an active presence in the area to protect travellers and pursue the fleeing sus…

…were introduced into the competition on July 26. So far, 12 have been evicted, while Neche voluntarily left the show and Nomy was disqualified. The winner of the season is expected to take home a record N160 million prize, the biggest payout in the history of the reality show, which debuted in 2006. The current season…

…party leaders and members, saying effective coordination and collective effort would be necessary to achieve the APC’s electoral objectives. “This is not about individuals. It is about the party and our collective responsibility to build a stronger APC in Oyo State,” he said. He further urged the campaign managers to r…