…Federal Government’s President’s Teachers’ and Schools’ Excellence Awards, Mary Oluwaseun Adebayo The association said her recognition reflected her commitment to teaching and the advancement of education in Nigeria. It added that her emergence had brought honour to the school, from whose classrooms she rose to nationa…

…statement issued on Friday by the Media Information Officer of Operation Fansan Yamma, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja. Danja said troops of Sector 1, acting on credible intelligence, arrested a suspect, Yusuf Adamu, at Kuyello in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. He said preliminary interrogation indi…

…NextGen Innovation Challenge international grand finale, which brought together entrepreneurs, investors, government officials, diplomatic representatives and other stakeholders to explore opportunities for investment, technology development and international collaboration. Speaking at the event, the Director-General o…

…rose to about $54.98 billion, while the naira also weakened against the pound and euro.PAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade of experience in business journalism, with in-depth knowledge of the Nigeri…

…School in Doma, Nasarawa State, on Friday, October 9, 2026. The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, said the new battalion would enhance the Army’s capacity to conduct specialised operations, navigate difficult terrain and dismantle terrorist and criminal networks. According to a statement by the Acti…

…Court, vowing to cut off its resources and cripple its operations. As reported by Reuters, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the sanctions on Friday, accusing the court of targeting Americans and describing it as a “rogue court.” “President Trump will never allow the International Criminal Court to prosecute…

…State, and demanded N120 million for their release. The victims were identified as Mrs Eunice Babalola, leader of CRIN’s Central Nursery; Mr Kehinde Gbalajobi, an agricultural superintendent; and another man who resides in the institute’s SS Quarters but is not a member of staff. The abduction occurred during working h…

Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA have recovered and neutralized explosive devices planted by terrorists to cause major havoc to commuters along Magami - Hannutara- Dansadau road in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The Army disclosed this in a statement on Friday, October 9, 2026. A cording to the…

…of believing she was about to die." Defense attorneys added that Pike continues to face neurological hurdles as a result of the procedure. "Christa also continues to experience cognitive challenges with concentration and memory," the attorneys added. Medical personnel initially believed Pike was brain-dead on Monday ev…

…ventures in the state to opportunities in global markets. The renowned entrepreneur said the project, conceived under former Governor Kayode Fayemi and being implemented by Governor Biodun Oyebanji, could enable young people to build technology-based businesses from Ekiti while serving clients in Nigeria and abroad."On…

A heartwarming video capturing the deeply emotional moment a Nigerian man reunited with his parents after 12 years apart has gone viral on social media. The young man had been away from his family home for over a decade before making his long-awaited return. Seeking to document the milestone, he recorded the exact mome…

…my flowers and decorations. She posted smiling photos of us online with the caption "reunited at last."I hugged her when she called me her beautiful girl.And every night, after everyone slept, I sat at my father's kitchen table with a folder that grew thicker by the day.The night before the wedding, my father slid a sm…

…Council and the entire Ogugu district the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. “Adieu Hon. Mrs Rosemary Aduku. Burial is scheduled for 1pm prompt this afternoon at her family compound, Ogugu centre. “We use this medium to invite All APC family to be part of the burial as we bid our sister a final farewell.” Kogi co…

…Students, North-Central Zone, has urged the Federal Government and relevant petroleum regulators to address the impact of rising petrol prices on transportation costs, warning that the burden is making education increasingly expensive for students. The association also called on Aliko Dangote and the management of Dang…

…distributing PVCs ahead of the 2027 elections, 20 rescued prospective NYSC members have reunited with their families, and the Gates Foundation has announced an AI initiative aimed at detecting pregnancy complications early. Read the top five stories below: FG’s 30-day petrol discount sparks opposition backlash The Fede…

…highly anticipated video game Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6), joining an international lineup of artists selected to host in-game radio stations. The Nigerian singer will co-host AfroBank FM alongside German DJ and producer Palms Trax, bringing African music to the highly anticipated game. He will appear as an in-game rad…

…with technical and moral training after studying technical education models in Asia and Europe, adding that the institute adopted the Asian model while maintaining European standards. The director noted that students are trained in several technical areas to enable them to perform different tasks and adapt to changing…

…for the initiative, comprising $500 million from the World Bank, $100 million from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and $200 million from the African Development Bank, in addition to a €22 million grant from the European Union.” Yilwatda said the physical deployment of the project would begin in Oct…

…LAGOS — The approximately US$1.5 billion Initial Public Offering, IPO, of Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals FZE has been completed, with AELEX acting as Solicitors to the Offer in the landmark transaction. The offering is the largest single IPO undertaken in Africa and the first public offering by a Free Zone…

…Skills Acquisition Academy to complement students’ academic programmes with entrepreneurial and marketable skills. “Our curriculum equips students with critical employability skills, and we have also launched the Trinity University Skills Acquisition Academy. “Through this programme, students not only pursue their main…

…that the Commissioner of Police, Mamman Giwa, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to neutrality and urged political actors to refrain from using social media to commit cybercrimes. The police clarification comes amidst allegations raised by the Enugu State chapter of the NDC and human rights advocates, who accused law…

…be attended to,” he said. He said the practice violated the state government’s textbook reuse policy, which allows parents to reuse textbooks from older children or buy prescribed books from other sources. Francis explained that BEQAEB had earlier contacted the proprietor by telephone and directed the school to stop th…

…for the initiative, comprising $500 million from the World Bank, $100 million from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and $200 million from the African Development Bank, in addition to a €22 million grant from the European Union.” Yilwatda said the physical deployment of the project would begin in Oct…

…to introduce a temporary margin discount on petrol sold by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited for an initial 30 days, prioritising public transport operators nationwide.The minister said the discount would involve selling petrol at cost and would not constitute a return to fuel subsidy. Other proposals inc…

…will offer a margin discount on petrol dispensed by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited for the next 30 days. “We are offering a discount on petrol dispensed by NNPC Limited for the next 30 days, with priority for public transporters nationwide,” Oyedele said. Oyedele said the measure was not a return to su…