…the President fail to secure a second term. The former Rivers State governor also insisted that he would not remain passive as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 elections, saying he would continue to engage politically with his supporters. Read here: https://punchng.com/if-tinubu-loses-atiku-obi-will-tar…

…rather than the traditional harvest cycle.” Obikanye said insurance, technical assistance, market access and better data were critical to reducing risks and making agricultural finance more affordable. The post Low productivity, market gaps trap farmers in poverty — Experts appeared first on Vanguard News.

…in mini-grids and standalone solar systems on a large scale. It added that it would assist the Federal Government in developing well-structured public-private partnerships and private investment frameworks across the generation, transmission and distribution segments. The support, according to the bank, would include p…

…We are the first African country to commercialise a GM food crop with pod-borer-resistant cowpea. TELA maize is now in our fields. Bt cotton is already on our farms. Meanwhile, hybrid tomato seedlings sell for N200,000 a bag, and seedless pawpaw is quietly replacing the trees in our compounds. But here is the fog: most…

…President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Afam Osigwe, SAN, said his administration resisted attempts to undermine the association’s independence and remained firm in defending constitutional democracy and the rule of law. Osigwe made the declaration last Friday while presenting his final annual report at the just-con…

…help every society. Secondly, and quite importantly, is improving cooperation between sister agencies and our foreign allies. Where we commit unavoidable errors, we proactively compensate victims without waiting for litigation. And in cases where the Court has issued an order, we ensure the compensation meets the highe…

…a coordinated approach anchored on the Health Sector Strategic Blueprint, with emphasis on “one voice, one conversation, one plan, and one report.” He said partners working in similar thematic areas would be encouraged to plan jointly with government programme officers to reduce duplication, improve accountability, and…

…to ensure that no genuine worker be permanently removed from the payroll solely on the basis of not captured during the verification without opportunity to explain his or her circumstance to present evidence. “That is our humble appeal to the state government and the local government service commission with regards to…

…a drone. “That claim is misleading, damaging to the reputation of the Force, and inconsistent with the facts known to the Command,” the statement said. The command also criticised the circulation and presentation of the footage without proper verification. “Investigative journalism requires verification before a clip i…

…added that this illustrates the cost of operations that airlines have absorbed. He emphasised that these expenses cannot be cut without compromising safety. “All of that must be covered. Why? Because safety must be paramount. While we are discussing connectivity as a solution to the problems we see today, it is not jus…

Oyo Senator slammed after it emerged that young man he carried on his lap and told "you have to use what you have to get what you want" is a student (full video) A video of Oyo APC gubernatorial candidate, Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, which went viral earlier today, has sparked backlash after the young man involved was re…

…institutional authorities against using students’ refunds for administrative purposes, insisting that money paid by NELFUND on behalf of students whose fees had already been settled belonged to the affected beneficiaries. “We will not tolerate any attempt by institutions to use students’ NELFUND refunds for administrat…

…named face multiple charges, with some detained at federal correctional facilities in Mississippi, Louisiana, and PennsylvaniaPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The United States government has released the names and photographs of 30 Nigerian nationals listed for deportation, with eac…

…still occupying the position of PDP state chairman, a situation he described as inconsistent with party loyalty. “Bello Goronyo was the former chairman of the PDP, but he left the party about nine months ago because, in the Nigerian context, he cannot be in two parties at the same time,” Aminu said. The PDP chairman fu…

…“We are still going after some suspects, and we are doing a lot of technological analysis,” he said. The commissioner assured residents that security agencies had received marching orders from the governor to intensify efforts to protect lives and property and prevent criminal activities across the state. He appealed t…

…who is just 25, made 77 appearances for Millwall, scoring 15 goals and providing 13 assists during his time at the club. His move to the Premier League marks the latest step in an impressive rise through the English football divisions. by Linda Ikeji at 02/09/2026 2:31 PM | Share this Story

…that she killed her children but argues that she was suffering from postpartum psychosis at the time and was unable to distinguish right from wrong.The prosecution, however, argues that Clancy made a calculated and intentional decision to kill her children.Clancy is accused of strangling her children, Cora, five, Dawso…

…overall figures reliable, while experts who spoke to BBC Verify said independent analysis was consistent with the ministry’s data.The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) disputes the figures, saying there is “no basis to assume” everyone listed was killed as a result of Israeli military activity. The IDF said it conducts opera…

…behind the incidents. They said the drone’s components, explosives and detonator were consistent with equipment previously linked to Russian hybrid operations.Russia has rejected the accusations and said Germany had provided no evidence to support its claims.Germany has responded by announcing the closure of the Russia…

…destroyed by the centre since 2022 to more than 19,000.He said the destructions were consistent with Nigeria's obligations under international conventions, including agreements with the United Nations, African Union, and ECOWAS, and were aimed at ensuring recovered weapons do not find their way back into the hands of n…

…test didn't show signs of alcohol in Woods' system. Woods refused to submit to a urinalysis or blood test for other drugs, according to the sheriff. A Martin County sheriff's deputy found two hydrocodone pills in Woods' left pants pocket, according to the arrest affidavit. Prosecutors had obtained Woods' medical and pr…

…the Lambata-Izom road in Niger State on Sunday, August 30, 2026.The MACBAN FCT Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Alhaji Ahmed Dahiru, confirmed Madugu's death, saying the crash occurred at approximately 4.38pm when a trailer hit a pothole and rolled onto the commercial vehicle carrying the MACBAN chairman near…

…a maintenance centre, warehouses and equipment.Civilian deaths at wedding spark crisisAccording to Al Jazeera, the Iranian Red Crescent said four people, among them a child, were killed and over 50 others injured.The tragic incident occurred when shrapnel from a US missile landed on a home where a wedding was taking pl…

…the centre-back crossed London to join Tottenham Hotspur from Chelsea on a permanent basis, having made 70 appearances for the Blues across all competitions during his time at Stamford Bridge.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!David Ozoh also wrapped up a significant depart…

…healthcare sector features prominently, with graduate nurses, physicians, nursing assistants at both levels one and two, and medical technology specialists all named as shortage professions. PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Early childhood educators, including those speci…