By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Federal Government has intensified efforts to curb recurring flood disasters in Nigeria by bringing together key emergency, weather, hydrological, telecommunications and space science agencies to establish a unified early warning system aimed at saving lives and reducing the impact of climat…

…The Nigerian Army has declared the Governor of Islamic State West Africa Province, Abu Musa Al-Mangawi Baa Shuwa - Wali and his Deputy, Amirul Jaish Muhammad Jidda, wanted following their identification from technical devices obtained during a recent offensive against the terrorist group in the Lake Chad region. The wa…

…was dealing with a legitimate federal government agency after visiting an office at the Abuja federal secretariatCollins said the money was paid in five instalments into third-party accounts, and the promised contract mobilisation never arrivedPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will app…

…as the National Sports and Education Excellence Programme was unveiled on Wednesday in Abuja by the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, alongside the Chairman of the National Sports Commission, Shehu Dikko. The programme is a joint initiative of the Federal Ministry of Education and the National Sports Commission…

…was a young Catholic priest, several years ago, who gathered a crowd of worshippers in Abuja in the middle of the rainy season, having invited me to minister in songs to them in an outdoor evangelical outreach. 'When I expressed my concern about the weather, he smiled and declared authoritatively, "this rain will coope…

…around girls' education and gender-based violence, including the problem of verbal abuse directed at women in the home.The G-NEC project is built on the idea that grandmothers, who often carry significant influence in multigenerational households, are well placed to shift social attitudes in their communities. By chann…

…that her decision to put her career on hold bears on why the proposed NDA was allegedly abusive. The parties therefore did not resolve the dispute.' 'The Requests seek information directly bearing on financial assertions Jolie pleaded: that she forwent "years of compensation," that Miraval was her "most important asset…

…"This is what many people never see," he said. "He had been spitting on the floor, abusing staff and generally behaving like an absolute grub. "Was asked to leave, I opted to escort him out and grab a cheeky coffee from the coffee van parked out front while I was out there. "In a stroke of genius he decided he wanted a…

The United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos have released their remaining public holiday schedule for 2026, with both missions set to close on eight occasions between August and December in observance of Nigerian and American holidays. According to the schedule on the US Embassy and Consulate…

…me." Ramsey's defense said that his mental health issues were rooted in "childhood abuse, abandonment, trauma, shame" and other issues from stressors in his life. Ramsey was convicted of first-degree murder in July 2026. Ramsey remains in custody at the Oahu Community Correctional Center without bail and will be senten…

…across the country from Wednesday to Friday. In its weather outlook released in Abuja on Wednesday, NiMet forecast patches of clouds over the northern region, with prospects of thunderstorms accompanied by moderate rainfall over parts of Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, Kano, Zamfara, Gombe, Bauchi, Taraba and Adamawa states du…

…and employment in specialised fields to refugee or asylum status and victims of abuse.

…Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC). Collins said the visit was his first time in Abuja and that the presence of security personnel, government vehicles and what appeared to be a functioning government office gave him no reason to doubt Adeyemi’s claims. “I saw police officers with him. That was my first time of comin…

…Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj Gen Michael Onoja, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja while responding to questions on the recent surrender of some militants to troops of Operation Udo Ka in the South-East. Asked whether the surrender option had now been extended beyond insurgency-ravaged regions, Onoja replie…

…of the suspected receiver, Mohammed Shehu, led investigators to another suspect, Zakari Abubakar, who allegedly specialised in producing duplicate vehicle keys for car theft syndicates. The police commissioner further disclosed that patrol teams foiled a cattle rustling operation in Damanko Village, Zaria Local Governm…

…as chairman of the programme. Idahosa described the programme’s theme: ‘Harvest of abundance: Favour without limits,’ as a timely reminder of God’s favour. He reiterated that the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo, is committed to providing a conducive environment for both human and economic development in the…

…of immigration law, and that it takes all necessary steps to prevent people who could abuse the immigration system from entering the UK. by Linda Ikeji at 05/08/2026 12:06 AM | Share this Story

…4, 2026, the PPRO recalled her meeting with him at the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters Abuja ten years ago. "How time flies. Ten years ago (2016), I met my all time fav Mr Psquare at the NPF Force Headquarters Abuja #IbelievePeter," she captioned the photo. by Linda Ikeji at 05/08/2026 12:07 AM | Share this Story

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA – THE Nigerian Government and the United States of America, USA, are moving to deepen strategic partnership and investment in solid minerals development. According to a statement signed by the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Lara Owoeye-Wise, the Minister…

…non-alignment. As I outlined in a recent address from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, it is something far more direct and more urgent. Strategic autonomy is alignment to Nigerian national interest. Once you are clear in what constitutes your national interest, you align with those interests regardless of whic…

…August 24, 2022. It was claimed by the NCC that Mafab had also launched services in both Abuja and Lagos on January 24 and 26, 2023, respectively. This writer can attest that Airtel equally rolled out services in Abuja, Lagos, Ogun and Rivers State on January 19, 2023. At the moment, there are about 6.77m subscribers o…

…despite Nigeria’s wealth, many citizens are still suffering. “Nigeria is blessed with abundant human and natural resources, yet millions of our people continue to struggle under the weight of economic hardship, unemployment, and insecurity,” he stated. He listed other problems affecting the people. “Poor access to qual…

…a two-year contract.According to FootballTransfers, Turkish transfer journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu claimed the Egyptian star has agreed personal terms with the club, although the deal is yet to be finalised.The report added that one contractual clause still requires approval before the transfer can be officially complet…

By Victor Ahiuma-Young Abuja: Mounting pressure from aggrieved Nigerian workers has compelled the Federal Ministry of Finance to convene an emergency meeting with the leadership of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council, JNPSNC, as growing economic hardship continues to fuel nationwide discontent. The Na…

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has arrested 12 suspects allegedly linked to a network marketing group, QNET/IGNITE, over suspected involvement in irregular migration and related offences. The Service said the operation was carried out as part of ongoing efforts to tackle cross-border crim…