…cautioned bank customers against sharing their personal details with fraudsters. The CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, who explained that the act falls under financial crimes that attract severe punishment, gave the warning during the stakeholders’ meeting themed, “Central Bank of Nigeria Listens Programme,” held at Jogor…
US President Donald Trump on Thursday backed the Republican candidate for Ohio governor over an attack ad featuring a rival’s estranged mother, whose husband was charged with raping the Democratic candidate as a child. Trump said the ad by Vivek Ramaswamy on his Democratic rival Amy Acton was “so good” and accused the…
…made available to journalists on Wednesday by Kayode Akinmade, the Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Information and Strategy. The government stated, “As part of its response, its assessment team visited the General Hospital, Ijebu Ode, where more than 30 students were attended to, before proceeding to Ijebu-…
…Pope Leo XIV and the Catholic Church out of partisan campaigns. The former Anambra State governor condemned in very strong terms the circulation of an artificial intelligence-generated image allegedly showing him and an Enugu State governorship candidate seeking Pope Leo XIV’s blessing for electoral victory, describing…
…from fuel subsidy removal are being used. Speaking at the meeting, Shettima urged state governors and relevant government institutions to ensure that the benefits of President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms translate into better living conditions for Nigerians.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your…
…sister security agencies, supervised by the Principal Security Officer (PSO) to the governor carried out the demolition exercise at Uromi, Esan North East and Ewatto, Esan South East local government area of Edo State. "A bungalow and boys quarter belonging to a 40 year old man identified as Ebhata Eromosele, used for…
…facilities, and other essential services across Edo State. “Under the leadership of Governor Monday Okpebholo, the Edo State Government remains committed to practical solutions that advance electricity sector reform, encourage investment, protect consumers, and improve electricity service delivery throughout the state.…
Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Olayemi Cardoso has identified investment in Nigerian financial markets, including naira-denominated instruments, as a key opportunity to deepen financial ties with China. During discussions with the chairman and senior management of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), C…
…drones fired towards the region, 163 of which were approaching the Russian capital. The governor of nearby Tula region said Russian air defences had destroyed 70 drones. Another man was wounded in the Lipetsk region, its governor said. In Ukraine, the attacks killed one man in Sumy and a woman in Kharkiv, both in the n…
…demand at the newly commissioned fuel facility.Ekiti targets infrastructure upgradesGovernor Biodun Oyebanji, who presided over the event, pledged continued government support for the airport and private investors.He said the state aimed to complete ongoing airport upgrades before the end of 2026, including work on the…
…refunds for any duplicate or unauthorised collections established."NANS also called on Governor Ademola Adeleke, the Osun State House of Assembly and relevant oversight authorities to intervene.It warned that failure to address its demands within the seven-day ultimatum could lead to peaceful picketing, while urging st…
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has commended President Bola Tinubu for prioritising major infrastructure projects expected to strengthen transportation, trade and economic development in Northern Nigeria. The governor made the commendation while representing the President at the commissioning of Section III of the Ab…
…health alerts, such as the 2026 Ebola surveillance, the Act empowers the President and governors to declare infected areas, enforce port/border controls, and mandate isolation or vaccination. The Senate also called Nigerians to be conscious of this development and make adequate arrangements for hand sanitisers at event…
…St Anthony Grammar School, Ijebu-Imusin, among others. Following an earlier occurrence, Governor Dapo Abiodun said the state government was working with the Ministries of Environment and Health, the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, and the Department of Geology at Olabisi Onabanjo Unive…
…Institute of Journalism, Lagos, on Monday, veteran journalist and former Ogun State Governor, Olusegun Osoba, recalled that Giwa had voiced his fears just a day before the killing. Osoba said they attended a lunch on October 18, 1986, hosted by Wole Adeosun, the former managing director of NAL Merchant Bank, who wanted…
…for educators across Oyo State.Olufemi Ajadi urges Nigerians to support teachers Photo governorship candidate's wife allegedly attackedLegit.ng earlier reported that Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation alleged that Alhaja Tawakalitu Alli was attacked during a medical outreach event in Ibadan on Wednesday.SSA…
Bashir Saidu, a former Chief of Staff to ex-Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, has denied betraying his former principal following their political split. Speaking in an interview with RFI Hausa, Saidu said their relationship extended beyond politics to family ties, but alleged that he and other former allies left be…
…Nasarawa Local Government Area, for three months over alleged insulting remarks against Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. At its plenary on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, the assembly directed the lawmaker to stay away from all legislative activities throughout the suspension period. The suspension followed a video in which the…
…claimed he turned down a ₦50 million offer to campaign for Davido's uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke. VDM also said their friendship broke down entirely and insisted he has never received any financial backing from Davido.The resurfaced wedding footage has since put VDM in an awkward spotlight, with many ques…
…but to look elsewhere.Ahmed, widely known as a close political ally of former Kano State Governor Dr Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, submitted his resignation letter to the APC chairman of Yakasai Ward in Kano Municipal Local Government Area.Mansur Ahmed, an ally of Abdullay Ganduje, resigns from the APC Photo Ahmed left the A…
…hospitalised after inhaling a strange gaseous substance shortly after morning assembly.Governor Dapo Abiodun had ordered the immediate closure of the school while investigations continued, with subsequent outbreaks recorded in May and June affecting Anglican Girls Grammar School.Fresh gas emissions hit Ogun school, sen…
…of petroleum products through densely populated communities. While commending Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for visiting the scene and affected victims and pledging to rebuild the damaged market and support traders, Igbinedion said the scale of the destruction required intervention by the Federal Govern…
…Friday, October 23, a day of mourning in his domain in honour of the late former Governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan. ‎ ‎The monarch, while announcing the decision on Wednesday in a condolence tribute on behalf of the people of Umeh, said, “The community would suspend trading, farming and all ceremonies f…
…said the team would report what it found, along with the worries residents voiced, to Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other relevant agencies so that appropriate steps can be taken.Ngochindo also praised the people of Aleto for keeping calm in the face of their ordeal.The blast, which happened last Thursday, was said to…
…Brand: The Bean in My Hand, The Brand in Our Future’, brought together ministers, state governors, development partners, financiers, cocoa-producing countries and other industry stakeholders to unveil a new roadmap for Africa’s cocoa industry. Speaking at the event, Kyari said Africa produces about 70 per cent of the w…