The Federal Government has inaugurated an inter-ministerial task team to oversee the 2026 ranking of websites of Ministries, Departments and Agencies, charging members to ensure objectivity, professionalism and transparency in the exercise. The Director-General, Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Dasuki Arabi, disclosed…

…feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Jos, Plateau State - A significant political signal ahead of the 2027 general elections emerged in Jos on Thursday, as the Deputy President of the Senate, Jibril Barau, joined more than 500…

…he believes can generate mass employment for NigeriansAdebayo said every major government programme should be judged by its ability to create work and expand opportunityThe SDP candidate framed job creation as his primary economic test for measuring the success of any government policyPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with o…

…rounds of RPG ammunition and 275 rounds of 7.62mm AK-47 ammunition in Sabon Gari Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner of Police, CP Rabiu Muhammad, disclosed this on Thursday during a press briefing in Kaduna, saying the arrest followed a distress call from Yan’Karfe Motor Park in Sabon Gari, Zaria.Acco…

The Akwa Ibom State Government has outlawed the use of ambulances to convey corpses for burial throughout the state. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Ekem John, announced the new reform while briefing journalists during the monthly media briefing organised by the Ministry of Information on Thursday. John, who was…

The Ogun State Government has charged youths in the state to take responsibility for peace and order as the 2027 election cycle approaches, saying dialogue remains more productive than disruption. The Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Tokunbo Talabi, gave the charge on Thursday, at the 2026 International Youth Da…

…Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo has handed out ₦20,000 each to every one of the 1,490 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members deployed to the state, bringing the total outlay to ₦29.8 mil…

…service cables and arrested a suspected vandal, Mustapha Abubakar, in Bunza Local Government Area of the state. The recovery was made on August 25, 2026, during a police operation in the Kara area of Bunza town, following concerns over the persistent theft and vandalism of electricity infrastructure in the area. Accord…

Russia dismisses reports of potential @ttack on NATO as 'scare stories' The Russian government on Thursday, August 27 dismissed as "scare stories" reports in US media suggesting that Russia could attack NATO, following a rare visit by the CIA director to Moscow.US intelligence assessments reported by American media out…

…probation services to limit the movements of dangerous criminals to just a few miles.The government stated the measure was shaped by the experiences and campaigning of victims, whose input will determine how individual zones are drawn up.The scheme, announced on Wednesday, August 26 is a stricter version of "exclusion…

…have k!lled four people and abducted four others in Gorau community, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The attack occurred around 9pm on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 barely six days after a boat mishap in the community claimed 65 lives. The assailants also shot seven residents, who sustained injuries and are…

…a military Hilux lost control and ran into a busy market at Chanchangi town, Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State. According to Daily Trust, the military vehicle was escorting traders from Wukari town to Takum, when the accident occurred on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. A resident, Tony David told Daily Trust in a…

…he described as "kakistrocrats" dominating his presidency. A kakistocracy is a system of government run by the worst, least competent, or most corrupt citizens. In an interview with Arise TV on Wednesday, August 26, Ndume said the latest fake agency scandal proves that the Tinubu government is being run by questionable…

A two-year-old boy kidnapped from Bunyia Iruan community in Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State has been rescued after two suspected kidnappers were apprehended by youths in Ogberia Ochoro community in the Mbube area of Ogoja Local Government Area. The suspects, identified as Suahnen Lorlumun, 17, and Sekeg…

…visit, no queuing, and no physical paperwork.According to details published by the UAE government, the visa permits one entry into the country and allows a stay of up to 14 days from the date of arrival. Once approved, the visa remains valid for 60 days from the approval date and grants access to all seven emirates.The…

…passport online.According to the Department of State's official guidance, only one government-authorised portal exists for online passport renewal. The agency warned that other websites or companies claiming to offer the same service may be fraudulent, adding that they charge unnecessary fees and put applicants' person…

…Republic of Nigeria, the youngest,” he said. Adebisi said he was pursuing a PhD in Government, Political Thought and History in the United States and had decided to enter the 2027 presidential race after studying the factors responsible for political success and national transformation. He said, “As 35-year-old Harvard…

…actually build their capacity in understanding the connection between policy, what the government is doing, and how the government is pursuing them, so they can have a better appreciation of what the government is doing, so they can be in a better, enlightening position, you know, to have a genuine, constructive conver…

The Federal Government has commenced a nationwide consultation with states and other stakeholders to develop a National Water Compact aimed at addressing Nigeria’s persistent water and sanitation challenges and strengthening water security across the country. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph…

…rescued a kidnapped woman and disrupted a planned ransom exchange in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The operation followed credible intelligence on a planned ransom payment for the woman, who was abducted from her farm last month, the acting spokesperson for the troops, Lt Col Olaniyi Osoba, said. O…

…Electoral Commission (INEC) from the political influence of the executive arm of government, both in terms of its composition and its funding. The Committee suggested that the power to appoint members of the INEC board be transferred from the President to the National Judicial Council (NJC), while INEC’s funding would…

…confidence in his chances in the 2027 presidential election, citing his experience in government and knowledge of the Nigerian economy. He also dismissed what he described as rumours surrounding the former Vice President, insisting that Atiku remained a credible candidate. Fadeyi said Atiku had demonstrated commitment…

…of the now-disowned Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), obtain government approvals and gain access to official financial and administrative systems.The findings are contained in an ICPC interim investigation report on the PFIPC saga. The investigation was ordered by President Bola Tinubu after…

…Think about it. Recently, on August 8, at a mass wedding organised by the Kano State government for 1,500 couples, Sheikh Jingir said the “outcome” of Tinubu’s Muslim-Muslim ticket in 2023 demonstrated the numerical superiority of Muslims in Nigeria and called for its repeat in 2027. “So, here I am calling on you, plea…

…stabilises, competition deepens, and the market can deliver affordable prices without government support. But just hours later, Atiku himself intervened and effectively overruled that clarification. ‘’He insisted that his position ‘has not changed’ and that he would restore what he called a ‘targeted subsidy’ if electe…