…receiving an award for punctuality during his time in the House of Representatives under former Speaker Yakubu Dogara, adding that the recognition contributed to his emergence as chief whip in the current Senate. Oluremi represented Lagos Central in the Senate for 12 years, from June 2011 to June 2023, before becoming…
…haulage tags and manage the digital payment platform. She noted that registration under the scheme is mandatory for all operators. “All haulage operators are required to register and obtain a haulage tag which serves as the official means of identification. “The Service wishes to state that no unauthorized official, tr…
20-year-old woman remanded over alleged m8rder of co-wife in Kano A Chief Magistrates' Court No. 2 has ordered the remanded a 20-year-old woman, Safiya Hussaini, in a correctional facility over the alleged murder of her co-wife. Safiya, a resident of Loko town in Takai Local Government Area of Kano State, was arraigned…
…that the security guard has been arrested and will be arraigned in court. While many condemned the actions of the security guard, others, however, claimed that LAWMA has, over time, failed in its duties to pick trash from the homes of residents of the state. Some argued that LAWMA has not visited their homes in over a…
…it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! President Bola Tinubu recently suspended the decision of his administration to increase the fee for the 2027 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), following o…
French President Emmanuel Macron will undertake a State visit to Nigeria this Fall, the French Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Marc Fonbaustier, has announced, describing the trip as an opportunity for both countries to review their growing strategic partnership and chart a new course for future cooperation. Fonbaust…
…Tomorrow’s roundtable carries that work forward, in the open and before you. “I am, indeed, able to share a development that speaks to the seriousness with which this administration regards the safety of Nigerians. “His Excellency the President has now transmitted to the National Assembly an executive version of the st…
…the police were alerted.” The source said operatives from the Eneka Police Division responded promptly to the distress call and met angry residents who had restrained the suspect. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital, where she was confirmed dead. Confirming the incident on Tuesday, the spokesperson for the state…
The Senate on Tuesday cautioned Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, over his call for a United Nations-led investigation into the abduction and rescue of 39 pupils and six teachers in the state, warning that such remarks could undermine the efforts of the Federal Government and security agencies in tackling insecurity. T…
…to President Bola Tinubu over the alleged threats. According to the lawyer, Adeyemi intended to remain alive to defend himself in court. Responding, Justice Umar said, “The court will help him be alive,” before ordering that a bench warrant be issued for Adeyemi’s arrest. The judge subsequently adjourned the case until…
Fulham have reached an agreement on personal terms with Super Eagles defender Chibuike Nwaiwu but must still convince Trabzonspor to sanction the move after the Turkish club rejected two bids for the Nigerian international, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Premier League side are reportedly prepared to sign the 22-year-…
…National Immunisation Coverage (WUENIC), showing that despite gains since the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination coverage remains below pre-pandemic levels. The report showed that 90 per cent of infants worldwide, nearly 116 million children, received at least one dose of the diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis (DTP) vaccine…
…channels and technology-enabled tools that can help financial institutions better serve underserved entrepreneurs. “Tailoring alone is not enough. What changes the equation is innovation,” the World Bank said in a blog post, highlighting the role of new data sources and digital tools in expanding access to financial se…
…course to reclaim its former prominence, assuring residents that renewed efforts were underway to restore the state’s lost glory. Akume called for continued support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration, noting that the Renewed Hope Agenda was designed to deliver sustainable development and improve Nigerians’ live…
…Lookman has shared his firsthand comparison of the Italian Serie A and the German Bundesliga.The 2023 African Footballer of the Year has featured in both leagues in his career and was able to differentiate them from an attacker’s perspective.Ademola Lookman explains difference between Italy and Germany. Photo by Angel…
…to drive book sales and stating that Carroll was not his type.The resulting civil trial ended with a jury finding Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation, awarding Carroll an initial $5 million. The conflict escalated the following day during a televised CNN town hall, where Trump publicly labeled Carroll's claims…
…High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, July 14, ordered that a blogger, Stanley Ugagbe, be remanded in Kuje Prison after he was arraigned on charges bordering on alleged cyberstalking and the alleged defamation of Emem Usoro, a Deputy Governor in charge of Operations at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Justice Salim Ibrahim…
…penalty spot after Spain teenager Lamine Yamal drew a foul with a heady play.France defender Lucas Digne was trying to collect the ball after an awkward bounce when Yamal, a day after his 19th birthday, raced in from behind to challenge in the penalty area.Yamal was kicked as Digne tried to clear the ball.Oyarzabal's f…
…of the non-existent agency, was arrested on Tuesday. Reacting, Isaac Fayose wondered why government officials who allegedly collaborated with Adeniyi Adeyemi in the establishment of the fake agency are still walking freely. In a video posted on his official Facebook page, Fayose questioned how the fake DG gained access…
…always would. The same thing happened before a Napoli-Juventus match, when he scored a wonderful goal from an indirect free-kick inside the penalty area." Maradona scored twice in Argentina's 2-1 victory over England, first with the controversial strike that became known as the "Hand of God" before producing a remarkab…
…me into rooms where I have to prove that I'm human."That broke my heart.She wiped under one eye before a tear could fall. "Do you?"I didn't answer fast enough.Her mouth trembled once, then steadied. "You can love people and still stop handing them knives."After that, she still tried.She sent gifts on Mom's birthday, wr…
…State. The incident occurred at about 9:30 p.m. on July 13, 2026 when troops deployed under Sector 6 of Operation Enduring Peace responded to credible reports of suspected kidnappers operating near Sopp village in Riyom LGA. On arrival at the scene, the troops discovered a blue Opel Vectra abandoned in the middle of th…
…bag and one charger. "One suspected kidnapper was neutralized, while another was apprehended with serious gunshot injuries. ."Operations are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing members of the notorious gang that specialised in kidnapping at Ekpoma and environs thereby ensuring that they are brought to justice. "While the…
…Yenagoa, which claimed the life of a metal scavenger, popularly known as an “Iron Condemned” operator, and left three others injured. The Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State Command, Iyamah Daniel, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists at the command headquarters in Yenagoa. Daniel said the suspects we…
…facts. “By now, President Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, should also be under arrest and investigation if the authorities are truly committed to uncovering the facts,” Sowore wrote. He further alleged that the person accused of collecting the alleged N400 million bribe on behalf of Gbajabiamila had died un…