…he said. The singer, however, stressed that reducing his entourage did not mean abandoning his friends, noting that he has continued to support people around him by helping them establish businesses and create sources of income. “It’s not like everybody that used to be around me are not still friends and not… you know.…

…that efficiency gains more than offset higher operating costs.The company is also positioning for long-term growth through expansion.HBM has commenced engineering design work for a 3-million-tonne integrated cement plant in Calabar, which will become its third production line once completed.Management believes demand w…

…opposition parties and promote a one-party system ahead of the 2027 elections. “His weaponisation of agents, either state agents or shadow groups, destabilising opposition political parties, trying to force one-party state coordination next year rather than having competition,” he alleged. On the judiciary, Lawal claim…

.receives 2,843 calls in 30 days via new toll-free line By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, said its newly inaugurated toll-free hotline recorded 2,843 public engagements within the first 30 days of operation, as the agency moves to strengthen transparency and citizen engagement.…

…that I’m carrying his child. He has not called me.” The woman said she had started questioning whether her husband married her because he truly loved her or because he wanted children. She added that she was considering ending the marriage and asked social media users for advice on whether she should give him more time…

…successful delivery of the projects. Speaking on behalf of the traditional rulers, the Onisamu of Samu, Oba Lamidi Oyeniyi, described Governor Makinde as a visionary and people-centred leader whose administration has continued to transform communities through strategic infrastructure development. He also applauded Sena…

…and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, announced the approval during the commissioning of the newly remodelled Muhammadu Adamu Dankabo Domestic Terminal at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport. According to the minister, about 60 per cent of the contract sum has already been released, while the contractor has…

…international visitors to verify their authorised period of stay through their electronic arrival record after entering the United States

…2026 FIFA World Cup defeat to Norway. Reflecting on the match in an interview with ESPN monitored by PUNCH Online on Thursday, the Italian said Brazil were in control before the scheduled stoppage, despite Norway enjoying long spells of possession in their own half. “I think we lost the World Cup during the hydration b…

…“Instead, the country is witnessing the exact opposite: endless borrowing, ballooning debt and unprecedented waste,” the statement read. Citing figures from the Budget Office, Atiku noted that the Federal Government borrowed 61.2 per cent above the amount authorised by the National Assembly. He also questioned the sour…

…be a step ahead of law enforcement,” she said. However, when subjected to further questioning, Walson-Jack admitted that the supposed Establishment Act was clearly not genuine. “I requested to see the documents myself and I saw that the Establishment Act was not really an authentic Act. I have almost 30 years of legal…

…pandemic, geopolitical tensions and supply chain shocks. She said despite rising protectionist rhetoric, about 72 per cent of global trade still takes place under WTO rules, underscoring the resilience of the multilateral trading system. According to her, countries are increasingly pursuing bilateral and regional trade…

…a year earlier, representing an increase of about 358 per cent. The higher provisioning reflected the cost of supporting an expanding loan book, even as the non-performing loan ratio remained unchanged at 4.7 per cent. Interest income rose 33.8 per cent to N223.58bn, driven by growth in loans and investment securities,…

…9.62 per cent to N6.622tn and boosting net assets 21.00 per cent to N3.170tn, positioning the firm to maintain positive investor sentiment on the exchange.

…exploration of solid minerals in the rush to meet global energy transition demands, cautioning that weak governance could trigger fresh insecurity, environmental degradation and widespread loss of livelihoods. The warning came at the 3rd Nigeria’s Socio-Ecological Alternatives Convergence […] The post Energy transition…

…records of law students admitted in any given year by the universities, which will be monitored strictly to ensure that the universities do not exceed their quota of admission. “After all these measures have been put in place, and any university still exceeds the prescribed quota, it will not be out of place to wield t…

…official commitmentsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Onikan, Lagos state - Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Olohundare Jimoh, who oversees Zone 2, has been named the most outstanding anti-crime police chief in West and Central Africa for 2025, an honour tied to his work du…

…Area Command, on Tuesday, held a sensitisation workshop on the deployment of the Electronic Cargo Tracking System at the command’s conference hall. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Abubakar, disclosed this in a statement obtained by The PUNCH. Speaking during the sensitisation programme, the Customs Ar…

…wings of Iraqi politics, with former Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani cautioning against a "dangerous overstep of the principle of Islamic brotherhood." The umbrella group for Iran-aligned Iraqi militias targeted in the salvo - the Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) - echoed warnings of a "highly dangerous escalat…

…in charge of Pharmacy, Muhammed Bashir, said the Service had institutionalised a robust monitoring mechanism to ensure accountability in the use of the distributed drugs. He explained that the framework would “provide effective oversight of drug utilisation, guarantee transparency in the management of pharmaceutical su…

…projects across tertiary institutions. Director, Public Affairs, TETFund, Mr. Abdulmumin Oniyangi, conveyed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. Masari noted that although several institutions had cited challenges such as the rising cost of construction materials, including cement, reinforcement bars, sanitary an…

…guide its programme. He also sought the Vice President’s guidance in working harmoniously with state governments through the National Economic Council to avoid duplication of efforts. Also present were the Managing Director of the commission, Dr Charles Akinola, executive directors and members representing the various…

…date is announceIn a related development, Legit.ng reportd that investors are positioning ahead of the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of the Dangote Group’s refinery, with President and Chief Executive, Aliko Dangote, confirming that the listing is expected to launch in September 2026.Dangote disclosed this during an in…

Man bags 5yrs jail term for abandoning pregnant secondary school girlfriend in Adamawa Hon Kabiru Musa of the Upper Area Court 1 has sentenced Kabiru Umar in Ganye Local Government Area Adamawa State to five years jail term for deserting his pregnant secondary school girlfriend. The convict was earlier dragged before t…

…60 rooms, caved in on Sunday night, July 26, 2026. Vivian, a baker, and Ifeanyi, a Moniepoint PoS machine distributor, popularly known as Don Cash, were both alumni of the Federal Polytechnic Oko. It was gathered that the young couple were working hard to build a better future together. According to friends, Ifeanyi ha…