…remarkably short on the evidence required to sustain its sweeping claims against the administration of Governor Hyacinth Alia. His attempt to portray Governor Alia as distracted, afraid, or unable to defend his record does not change the realities on the ground. If anything, the article reveals a line of opposition tha…

The Nigeria High Commission in London, United Kingdom, has clarified that the £70 administrative fee paid by some Nigerians during the ongoing passport intervention exercise was not approved by the Federal Government, insisting that the standard administrative charge remains £20. The clarification came barely a day aft…

…urging coordinated interventions based on verified facility-level data. The organisation recommended that states develop clear intervention plans identifying affected facilities, specific problems, responsible institutions, required resources and implementation timelines. It also called for measurable targets, regular…

…that Anambra became one of the least-indebted states while he was governor, and his administration accumulated substantial savings and investments. His 2023 manifesto records approximately $500 million in investments and savings including $156 million in dollar-denominated bonds.“He showed that government could save ra…

…said the destruction of schools, coupled with the loss of teachers and school administrators, severely disrupted education in Borno. “The insurgency destroyed more than 5,000 school structures, while at its peak, an estimated 2.2 million children were out of school, with fewer than 500,000 enrolled,” Zulum said. “Many…

…whenever such animals were found. Musa further urged the government to establish a mechanism for documenting and assessing losses suffered by cattle breeders as a result of rustling, banditry and other security challenges. He said, “From January to date,we lost 200,000 cattle and over 50 members to banditry across the…

…Service, the Enugu State Capital Territory Development Authority, and the Enugu State Ministry of Works and Infrastructure.Abuja building collapses hours after being sealedLegit.ng earlier reported that a building in Wuse Zone 3, Abuja, collapsed on Monday evening, triggering an emergency response from multiple federal…

…Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) and the Joint Congress of Unions of the Federal Ministry of Education have laid out two immediate conditions for the Federal Government to stop the total shutdown of the country’s 115 Federal Unity Colleges. Academic activities across all Federal Government Colleges (FGCs), Federal Gov…

Former British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson and several senior European officials were caught up in a security scare after a Russian drone struck a passenger train locomotive near Ukraine’s border with Poland on Sunday. The incident occurred in Ukraine’s Volyn region, about two kilometres from the Polish border, when…

…of a Biafra nation. The Igbo religious leaders, under the aegis of Concerned Igbo Ministers, in a statement signed by Rev. Tony Uzor Anthony, on Sunday, said the breakup movement emerging in the UK is a direct consequence of the British governments connivance with the Nigerian government to detain and imprison Kanu. Ka…

…hardship as a result,” he said. Mr Owei Lakemfa, the former Secretary-General of the Organisation of African Trade Union Unity (OATUU), said Nigeria must shield consumers from the impact of global oil price fluctuations. Lakemfa said that the country should strengthen its economic planning and regulatory framework to d…

…medium-sized enterprises. The decisions, approved at the weekend, are part of the administration’s efforts to expand infrastructure, strengthen healthcare delivery, support businesses and provide the energy required to sustain the state’s growing industrial economy. In a statement on Sunday, the Special Adviser to the…

…the referee's call to send Awoniyi off.Hendrie, the former Aston Villa midfielder, scrutinised the use of Awoniyi's arm during the challenge while speaking on Sky Sports. "He's lent into it. You cannot be doing that. You can clearly see that there's an elbow and that there's force," he said.Smith, analysing the inciden…

…for the world," by HRH, Igwe Leonard Nwankwo Ezeh of Abba. Adichie, who is also a feminist, said she is happy to know that more women will be conferred in time to come.

…Sule said, “This is one of the projects we will be commissioning today, built by the administration of my dear brother, His Excellency, Babagana Zulum, for the benefit of humanity and for he benefit of our people.” Sule congratulated the people of the state and residents of Maiduguri, whom he described as the greatest…

…Bola Tinubu’s handling of proceeds from the removal of fuel subsidy, accusing the administration of failing to account for the funds even as the Academic Staff Union of Universities ASUU threatens a fresh nationwide strike over unpaid entitlements and unresolved agreements. In a statement issued by his Senior Special A…

…month of improved oil production as the country sustained compliance with its Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries crude oil quota. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday by its Head, Media and Corporate Communications, Eniola Akinkuotu. The regulat…

…Speaking in an interview with The Independent, Sowore equally stated that his administration would provide 24-hour electricity, and make education free and accessible at all levels. The activist also promised to construct one million public mixed-income homes and reform tenancy laws to reduce the burden of advance rent…

…season on loan in the Premier League with Fulham. He initially joined AC Milan from Spanish side Villarreal in the summer of 2023. by Linda Ikeji at 12/09/2026 10:57 PM | Share this Story

Wike's aide, Lere Olayinka, calls for TikTok ban in Nigeria The spokesperson of the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, Lere Olayinka, has called for the review or total ban of social media platform, TikTok. Lere made the call via his social media handles today while reacting to the recent arrest of a 36-year-old mother…

'I am finished' - businessman cries out after phone store got robbed in Osun A heartbreaking video of a businessman weeping after his shop was burgled in Ijesha, Osun state, has made the rounds on social media.''I am finished. This is all I have. Please come to my aid. I don't know what to do'' he said as he wailedHe r…

…by the desire to make money. The child was rescued and placed in the custody of the Ministry of Women Affairs, while the four suspects remained in police custody as investigation continued. by Linda Ikeji at 12/09/2026 11:14 PM | Share this Story

…18, homeworkers, and wilderness guides will also rise on the same dateThe Ontario Ministry of Labour confirmed the new figures in April 2026, giving employers six months to update their payroll systemsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Ontario's minimum wage will climb from $17.60 to $…

…on Sunday, September 6, describing him as a foundational figure in the growth of organised Nigerian Islamic life in Ireland. Members said his death had left many hearts heavy, though they accepted it as the will of God and drew comfort from the legacy of service he left behind.Imam Abdul-Ganiy Adeleke Asubiaro, a promi…

…is what matters,” he said. Eka William is the second commissioner to die under the administration of Governor Bassey Otu. The Commissioner for Tourism, Abubakar Ewa, died in 2025. As of the time of filing this report, there was no official statement from the Cross River State Government on William’s death. The post Cro…