The Australian government has released official guidance on what visa holders must do if they want to extend their stay in the countryForeigners whose visas carry a condition that prevents further stay face stricter rules about when they must leave AustraliaAustralia offers a tool called VEVO that allows visa holders t…

…to help us with the rescue efforts," said Sasmit Pokharel, a spokesperson for the Nepali government. Dozens of multi-storied buildings, trucks, and vans were buried under vast quantities of mud in the district of Nuwakot, one of the worst-affected areas. Officials warned residents in several of Nepal's districts and as…

…thugs have k!lled a young man identified as Yusuf Ahmad in Dorayi Quarters, Gwale Local Government Area of Kano State. According to Daily Trust, the incident occurred on Tuesday, August 25, 2026 following a clash that reportedly started after a young man from a neighbouring community sustained injury. The incident alle…

…refiners below market value would reduce the revenue available to the three tiers of government. “Who Pays the Bill? Selling federation crude below market price creates an immediate fiscal hole in the Federation Account, directly slashing allocations to federal, state, and local governments for schools, hospitals, and…

Stakeholders in Gambari Ward 1, Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State, and the 51 ward chairmen of the All Progressives Congress in Kwara Central Senatorial District have dismissed the defection of Senator Saliu Mustapha from the ruling party. They declared their continued support for Governor AbdulRahman Ab…

…as advocates of peaceful engagement, including Senator Philip Aduda. “Being a local government chairman does not mean one should lack administrative civility. Kuje is known for peace and tolerance, and the leadership must reflect that,” he said. Okai subsequently called on security agencies to look into the alleged com…

…feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues A Nigerian youth advocate and Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) Ambassador, Michael Obinna Nwabufo, known as Mike Premium, has launched the Nationwide Service Delivery Accountability Networ…

…to Tinubu. “Tinubu is a heroin trafficker who forfeited thousands of dollars to the US government. Concealing his files from the public makes officials complicit in the killing of Nigerians,” he said. Barbir’s remarks came amid the ongoing Freedom of Information Act, FOIA, litigation seeking additional records from the…

…failure to physically attend the event, saying that sending the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, George Akume, to represent him only shows that he is not committed to peace in the 2027 election. In this interview, he spoke extensively about the peace accord, its importance and the implications of Tin…

…at a mining checkpoint along the Tudun Wada–Kiru Road, Rahama Round, in Kiru Local Government Area of Kano State. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Abdullahi, confirmed the arrest of the suspects in a statement, a copy of which was made available to The PUNCH on Wednesday. “The suspects, Jamilu Sa’adu, 45…

…another and ensure that our message gets to the people across all the wards and local governments of Oyo State.” The Director-General of the APM Campaign Council, Dr Nureni Aderemi Adeniran, said the council was committed to delivering victory for all the party’s candidates, rather than concentrating solely on the gove…

…feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues FCT, Abuja - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, sent a formal congratulatory message to the Hausa community on the occasion of Hausa Day, which was celebrated at the…

…armed robbery attack along the Apel-Jipun road in Pushit District of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred on August 23, 2026, when troops responded to reports of gunshots allegedly fired by suspected armed robbers along the highway. The troops swiftly mobilised to the area, forcing the gu…

…corruption and patronage networks, as well as a lack of political independence in government institutions were also holding the country back, he said in an interview. "I think that there's now a turning point which will determine our future trajectory, but it looks as though we're gradually, slowly losing," Fedorov sai…

…Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issuesPeter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), said every candidate seeking the presidency must be ready to face the public directly and answer hard questions.Obi…

…feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues A 34-year-old Kano resident, Rabiu Mukthar, has been arrested after allegedly shooting into a crowd at a nearby wedding ceremony, killing one person and leaving three others injured in Kano…

…the host community of the Kolmani oil field in Bauchi State, has urged the Federal Government to move beyond statements and verification visits and take concrete steps towards the immediate remobilisation of exploration activities at the site. The association cautioned the government against using the Kolmani oil explo…

Thirty-three state governments spent at least N512.10bn on Government Houses, Governors’ Offices and travel and transport in the first six months of 2026, an amount about 4,713 times higher than the combined six-month salary of Nigeria’s 36 governors, an analysis of state budget implementation reports has shown on Mond…

The UK government published a guide explaining what happens immediately after a person is charged with a crime in England and WalesThe official guidance outlines how police decide whether a charged individual is released on bail or kept in custody before their court hearingThe guide also covers separate rules that appl…

…and leave the council. Addressing a gathering of constituents and loyalists, the local government boss attempted to justify his stance by citing the infrastructure and developmental projects driven by President Bola Tinubu and the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, within the Kuje area.I have said in my area council, it's eith…

…I am still the governor of Benue." The governor's comments come amid a proposed federal government ranching programme aimed at addressing the persistent farmer-herder crisis, which has resulted in deaths and displacement in Benue and other parts of Nigeria.The Federal Government has said the ranching initiative would b…

…arms, ammunition and other items during a night operation in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The acting spokesman for the operation, Yusuf Mohammed, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. Mohammed said the operation was conducted in the early hours of Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as part of efforts…

Ondo government bans cash payments in schools The Ondo State Government has banned cash payments in public schools as part of measures to curb alleged extortion and unauthorised levies imposed on pupils and students by school authorities.The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, a…

…Q2, Q3 and Q4 2025. The state was also adjudged one of the leading states in both local government budget transparency and the Subnational Audit Efficacy Index by PLSI. The state was also rated among the top 10 states in the federation that published detailed and accessible budget information for all its Local Governme…

…Gboyega Oyetola, has condemned the violence in Ikire, headquarters of Irewole Local Government Area, which reportedly claimed two lives. Oyetola called on the police and other security agencies to identify and arrest those responsible for the killings and other acts of violence in the area. In a statement issued on Tue…