…against identified terrorist enclaves around Maharba and Karaduwa in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State. “Troops successfully cleared and destroyed the enclaves and other structures used by the terrorists to support their criminal activities. “During the operation, troops also cleared and destroyed an enclav…

…Afuye, spoke on Friday at the August edition of the Evening of Praise held at the Government House Grounds, Ado Ekiti, the state capital. Oyebanji told the congregants that his administration, which began in 2022, was driven by a vision to make the state a land of prosperity through its six-point agenda. He expressed g…

…inauguration, with a transparent audit of the number and purpose of all the agencies of government in existence, especially in light of numerous fake agencies created by Tinubu’s administration. “I will eliminate unnecessary government agencies, merge overlapping institutions, cut the cost of governance, plug leakages…

…a viral video showing them allegedly attacking another female student in Pankshin Local Government Area of the state. The command spokesman, SP Alfred Alabo, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Jos. Alabo said the Commissioner of Police, Ayodeji Faniyan, directed the Area Commander in Pankshin to investigate and…

…in third place with 17,180 votes. Adeleke triumphed in 19 of the state’s 30 local government areas, whereas Oyebamiji won in 11. Political observers are expressing mixed views on whether Nigerians can replicate the resilience demonstrated by residents of Osun in resisting electoral manipulation and financial inducement…

…shocks, strengthen economic resilience and, over time, support a gradual increase in government revenue,” Moody’s said. Moody’s is a leading global credit rating firm that independently assesses the creditworthiness of governments and companies to help investors gauge the risk of default. The agency said Nigeria’s exte…

…Ten months after gunfire tore through the quiet community of Akinlalu in Ife North Local Government Area of Osun State, the families of two victims are still living with a painful question: Where are the bodies of our loved ones? For the relatives of Oyebamiji Ibrahim and Oyebamiji Ismaila, the tragedy of September 30,…

…He said, “I joined the gang after my spare parts shop was demolished by the government at the Papa Ajao Auto Spare Parts Market. Life was difficult for me. I was in the village when our shops were demolished. “When things became very difficult and I could not afford to take care of my wife and three children, I went to…

…Donald Trump’s administration against AI giant Anthropic were illegal, finding that the government punished the company in a row over military use of its technology. Anthropic infuriated Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth in February by insisting its technology should not be used for mass surveillance or fully autonomous weap…

…Lady Dr Amina Umar Namadi launched an empowerment programme for widows in Garki Local Government Area on August 22, 2026The initiative distributed sewing machines and grinding machines to widows selected from each ward across the local governmentGarki LGA chairman Hon. Adamu Hudu Kore said beneficiaries were chosen to…

…Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues FCT, Abuja - The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, publicly dismissed the 2027 campaign promises of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, describing the opposition ca…

…Atiku that Nigeria’s land borders are already open. The statement read: “The Federal Government announced the reopening of most of the country’s land borders on 14 March 2024, and it has not reversed that position. “It is therefore difficult to understand which borders the former Vice President intends to “open” when t…

The Vice Chairman of Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State, Abubakar Muhammad Nur, has alleged that soldiers attached to the Nigerian Army assaulted and injured him while he was carrying out his official duties in the town on Friday. Nur told The PUNCH Online in an exclusive interview on Friday that the soldiers b…

…Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Adamawa State - Nigerian military troops killed more than 21 Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters during a joint offensive in the Kopre Mountain area of Hong Local Government Area, Adamawa State.The Hea…

…of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, to oversee a comprehensive forensic audit of Federal Government systems, including the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System. The directive was contained in a statement signed by the president’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday. According…

…Otu Adim, for the alleged m8rder of his six-year-old stepdaughter in Bakassi Local Government Area of the state. The spokesperson for the command, ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, 28 August 2026. "The Cross River State Police Command has arrested Saviour Otu Adim, male, aged 29…

…any sitting president enormous power during elections, particularly through control of government institutions. He argued that this reality makes opposition unity not just desirable but essential.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!"Bola Tinubu is not an average politician.…

The US government published a fresh list of 100 missing persons in 2026, releasing names and photos of individuals who have not been foundThe list includes men, women, and children from diverse backgrounds, with cases spanning multiple states and yearsSeveral families and groups appear on the list, including the Choc f…

…Ogun Central 20 and Ogun East 19, with Yewa South, Abeokuta North and Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Areas having the highest numbers, with seven and five respectively. All other LGAs will also benefit in varying numbers. Among the communities and townships benefiting from the water projects are Obasanjo Hill Top, Alubar…

…centre of the national political debate. “Why did it take Atiku’s subsidy plan for this government to suddenly start running helter-skelter and to realise the need to bring down the cost of transportation?” Abdullahi asked. According to the ADC, Nigerians would not be deceived by the “gimmick” because they are able to…

…that cash transfers alone cannot lift Nigerians out of poverty, urging the Federal Government to focus more on building productive capacity and creating sustainable incomes. Kpakol, who spoke during an interview with ARISE NEWS on Friday, said poverty reduction programmes should ultimately be judged by whether benefici…

The US government has mentioned what happens to immigrants who enter the country through marriage fraud, naming two specific consequences they faceOne of the penalties the US government listed involves a lengthy prison sentence that could significantly alter the life of any immigrant found guiltyBeyond imprisonment, th…

…the state plans to support graduatesBeyond the cash grants, Sani said the state government is working directly with companies and industries to open up employment opportunities for the graduates. His administration is also building a digital platform to connect graduates with prospective employers and track their emplo…

…victims per incident in Katsina, compared with Zamfara, partly to community- and local government-led peace initiatives and the activities of state-backed vigilante groups. It said the Katsina State Community Security Watch Corps had been more effective in resisting kidnappers than the Zamfara Community Protection Guar…

…the Presidency. The presidential candidate equally attributed Nigeria’s insecurity to government irresponsibility, especially in defence and policing, promising to address the issues within one year of taking office. “You have a President who is 90 years old now and sick and I am healthy and strong. So why won’t I make…