…for reducing inequality” and must be prioritised by whoever succeeds the current government in 2027. The group, Yayi-Kudirat Students Campaign Organization, YAKSCO, made the appeal on Tuesday at a press conference held in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The convener, Oladimeji Uthman, noted that under the Abiodun-led…

…Tope Erinnomo, disclosed this when the team visited the Secretary to the Niger State Government, Alhaji Abubakar Usman, in Minna on Tuesday. Erinnomo said the team would engage relevant state agencies to assess the threats and vulnerabilities confronting NPOs and strengthen measures to prevent their exploitation for te…

…by the White House, which is dedicated to keeping the AI revolution largely free of government rules and scrutiny. The talks came amid a growing backlash against the construction of AI data centers in the United States, a question that has become a major issue as the country heads to midterm elections later this year.…

…who cannot solve simple problems and equations, every single year. "This should give our government a reason to critically look into our reward system. In developed climes, government and private institutions fight over the acquisition of best brains from various schools. In fact, private companies and government agenc…

…Nigerian Army, Major General Everest Okoro, who paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Port Harcourt. The GOC was accompanied by senior military officers and other security personnel of the 6th Division of the Nigerian Army. The division has jurisdiction over Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta and Akwa Ibom states. Thi…

Farmers and residents of Ajogbo Akia Community in the Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State have appealed to the state government to urgently provide relief to families whose farmlands and agricultural plantations were allegedly destroyed by landgrabbers and impostors. The community made the appeal on Tuesday…

…week 33, 23 states had reported at least one confirmed lassa fever case across 117 local government areas. “Bauchi, Ondo, Taraba, Benue and Edo states accounted for 87 per cent of all confirmed cases recorded cumulatively by week 33. “The five states also accounted for 86 per cent of confirmed cases in week 32, maintai…

…as a major milestone, saying the union had not received a similar gesture from the state government in about two decades. “Today, history is being made because we are not just getting a bus; we are getting a luxury bus, for that matter,” Alabelewe said. He said the union’s previous vehicle had become unserviceable, add…

…officer responsible for Anthony’s death went unpunished. Chukwu urged the Rivers State Government, the police hierarchy and the state Chief Judge to urgently intervene in the matter to enable the family to get justice. He stated, “We are saddened by the sudden death of our brother, master Anthony Obodo, who was killed…

…deploymentThe deployment began in early February, following an agreement between both governments after the US carried out an attack against suspected ISIS fighters in Nigeria. US President Donald Trump had claimed the group was targeting Christians. By mid-February, around 200 US troops had arrived in north-eastern Ni…

…Command has arrested a 22-year-old man, Bello Abubakar of Ganwo Village, Yauri Local Government Area, in connection with the attempted culpable homicide of a commercial motorcycle rider and theft of his motorcycle. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying th…

…that any Muslim organisation is planning to establish a Hisbah group in Jos North Local Government Area.The clarification follows claims by the state government that Hisbah activities had begun in the area, sparking controversy and concern among residents.Speaking to Daily Trust, JNI Plateau Secretary Dr Salim Musa Uma…

…had operated the fuel subsidy regime for about four decades, during which successive governments, economists and policy analysts agreed that it was financially unsustainable. According to him, rather than canvassing a return to subsidy payments, Nigerians should demand transparency and accountability in the utilisation…

…and prosecution of the officers involved. The pensioners had gathered at the Lagos State Government Secretariat and the House of Assembly complex to press for outstanding pension adjustments and wage awards before the police intervention dispersed the protest. The development came amid a prolonged dispute between retir…

…some locations as Lagos depots increase rates. ImagesThe development comes after Federal Government interventions helped extend national LPG availability from 11 days to 22 days.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Daily domestic supply also increased significantly, rising fr…

…committed to the safety and welfare of all Corps members and will continue working with government and security agencies to strengthen protective measures. “Lessons have been learned, and protocols will be reviewed to forestall future occurrences. Salute to courage, duty, and patriotism.” Insecurity: NYSC reacts as abd…

…in the Popo Giwa area, Masalasi Zhogoro, off Ajikobi Road, within the Ilorin West Local Government Area. According to eyewitnesses, at least […] The post PHOTOS: Many feared t⁠‌rapped in Kwara building collapse appeared first on Tribune Online.

…is not correct and cannot be correct,” he stated. Kokumo also disclosed that the Federal Government had continued to destroy recovered illicit weapons to prevent them from being diverted back into the hands of criminal and non-state actors. He said the destruction of the weapons was in line with international conventio…

…greatly missed by the people of Zurmi and the state at large. The First Lady joined the government and people of Zamfara in mourning the monarch, praying that Almighty Allah would comfort the bereaved family and grant them the strength to bear the loss. She also prayed Allah to forgive the deceased’s shortcomings, acce…

Nigerian troops conducted an intelligence-led operation in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State on Monday, August 31Two senior commanders of a terrorist network led by Kachalla Muhammadu Filani were killed during the assault on a hideout near Kogo VillageThe terror kingpin Muhammadu Filani fled the scene with…

…Sani shared photos of General Abdourahamane Tchiani, the leader of Niger's military government, Assimi Goïta, the transitional President and military leader of Mali, and Ibrahim Traoré, the transitional leader of Burkina Faso. In the caption, Sani wrote: "The way forward is for them to organise elections,transit to civ…

…circulating online claiming that Nigerian students are eligible for the Czech Government Scholarship programme for the 2027/2028 academic year. The embassy, in a statement on Monday, said Nigeria was not among the countries eligible for the scholarship programme for the 2027/2028 academic year. The clarification follow…

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to develop a high-speed rail corridor connecting Lagos with Maiduguri as part of efforts to establish an integrated and efficient national transportation network. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Olufunso Adebiyi, disclosed this on Monday at the open…

Youths and women from Oba-Ile in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Sunday, protested what they described as distortion of the traditional process for selecting the next Oloba of Oba-Ile. The post Oba-Ile youths, women protest alleged distortion of obaship selection appeared first on Tribune Online.

No fewer than 100 youths and women in Akoko South-East Local Government Area of Ondo State have received N10 million grants as part of efforts by the council administration to boost livelihoods and cushion the effects of economic hardship. The post Akoko S’East LG gives N10m to 100 youths, women appeared first on Tribu…