…federal government, the Government of Kwara State, the National Assembly, the security services, humanitarian agencies, and the international community to act with urgency,” he pleaded. Gunu maintained, “The people of Kaiama and Baruten are not asking for special treatment. We are asking for what every Nigerian is enti…

…passage of the proposed Agricultural Extension Bill, saying it will strengthen extension services and equip young people with practical skills to drive food security. Garba made the call while speaking with journalists shortly after […] The post WOFAN seeks passage of agric extension bill, says hands-on training will p…

…its position as one of Nigeria’s leading fertility centres after winning the IVF Service Provider of the Year award for a record eighth time at the 2026 Nigerian Healthcare Excellence Awards (NHEA). The latest recognition, announced at the 12th edition of the NHEA held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos, underscores the c…

…is a model allowing regional states-including Iran and Oman to collect reasonable service fees for maritime security and environmental protection. The framework mirrors mechanisms used in the Strait of Malacca, where coastal states charge passing vessels for specific maritime services. Alternatively, collected revenues…

…operate informally, restricting their access to finance, technology, business support services and wider markets. According to him, the informal sector accounts for nearly 90 per cent of economic activities and employs at least 60 per cent of the labour force across ECOWAS member states. “While this demonstrates the en…

…be channeled,” he said. The Nigerian Meteorological Agency and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency have repeatedly warned that several states, including Edo, face a heightened risk of flooding during the rainy season. In response, state governments have intensified sensitisation campaigns, evacuation plans and dra…

…of r@ping the woman multiple times, including anally, before ordering food through room service. The complainant told the court she later heard Barrientos tell his minder that she was "not good in bed."Barrientos denied choking or slapping the woman but admitted biting her. "In England, we would call it a love bite," h…

…by the woman's siblings from entering the reception venue following her mother's funeral service. According to reports, the siblings asked their eldest sister to donate N2.5 million towards paying for the hall. The eldest sister explained to them that, as a civil servant and a single woman, she could not afford that am…

…automated system for civil servants’ postings and promotions as part of ongoing public service reforms. In other stories, Professor Wole Alamu, the husband of an Oyo school principal who was abducted by terrorists, recounted how he blocked the kidnappers in an attempt to stop them from escaping with his wife. Meanwhile…

…including the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), the Nigeria Immigration Service and the Federal Road Safety Corps, allowing birth records to be verified for passport applications, driver's licences, bank accounts and other official transactions.He added that citizens can now register births through an onl…

…while Nigeria has developed sound policy frameworks for inclusive education, effective service delivery at state, local government and school levels remains a challenge. According to him, the newly developed documents are intended to guide planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring and quality assurance of inclusi…

…Cape Town, and allegedly tortured to de@th by personnel of the South African Police Service (SAPS). Nigeria has maintained a firm stance against xenophobic attacks in South Africa. At the 69th Ordinary Session of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS, which took place recently in Lungi, Sierra Leone,…

…combination of advanced pilot training and frontline combat capability would improve the service's ability to produce combat-ready aircrew while expanding its capacity to carry out precision strikes, close air support, air interdiction and other combat missions in response to Nigeria's security challenges."The successf…

…the private home to perform covert medical procedures, including unauthorized childbirth services and illegal pregnancy terminations, operating entirely outside the nation's healthcare regulations and licensing standards. ​Authorities launched an investigation after receiving intelligence regarding suspicious activity…

…has provided quick access to credit for many Nigerians excluded from traditional banking services. However, he argued that the sector has also become a source of financial hardship due to excessive interest rates, hidden charges, and harsh repayment conditions.From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Ins…

Woman slumps and d!es during church service in Benue A Benue woman identified as Joy Aondohemba Alia, has slumped and d!ed during church service. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Sunday, July 26, 2026. A Facebook user, Agbaso Solomon Igba, who confirmed the incident claimed the deceased was the wife to Mr.…

…the conduct of the officer involved complied with the agency's operational procedures, service standards and code of conduct. The authority added that any personnel found to have violated established regulations would face appropriate administrative and disciplinary actions in line with civil service rules and FAAN's i…

…or public safety, or that would place excessive demand on Canada's health or social services. Some applicants are exempt from this last criterion.6. Financial reasonsAnyone considered unable or unwilling to financially support themselves and their accompanying family members may be deemed inadmissible.7. Misrepresentat…

…academic stated this on Saturday during his birthday celebration and thanksgiving service at All Souls Church, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State. “Good parenting is the foundation a child builds their whole life on. It’s not about being perfect; it’s about being present, consistent and intentional,” Prof…

…apply to customers with lower credit ratings or higher risk.Credit to agriculture and services sectors rises as total bank lending records modest growth. Photo: BloombeergImagesBankPrime (%)Maximum (%)Access Bank25.5032.00Alpha Morgan Bank27.0033.00Citi Bank19.0020.00Coronation Merchant Bank25.0028.00Ecobank26.7548.00Q…

…South Africa bid farewell to Jayden Adams on Sunday, July 25, at a deeply moving funeral service held in Stellenbosch, where family members, club teammates, football administrators and government officials gathered to honour the 25-year-old midfielder.The ceremony drew mourners from across the football community, with…

…the legal consequences of the soldiers’ convictions, sentences and dismissals from service, thereby restoring their legal status and entitling them to reinstatement. The suit, marked NICN/LA/54/2023, was filed by the 70 soldiers against the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) aft…

…colleagues are quick to trumpet the improved performance of the Federal Inland Revenue Service and the Nigeria Customs Service. Revenue targets have been exceeded, they tell us, as though this is cause for celebration. But let us examine what this means in practice. The government has increased Value Added Tax, introdu…

…to reflect on one’s journey, evaluate one’s contributions and renew one’s commitment to service. I chose to mark the occasion with a national conversation because birthdays should celebrate not only age but also purpose. Nigeria stands at a defining moment. We need more conversations that produce solutions than ceremon…

…after he died in police custody. The court awarded N100m in damages against the Police Service Commission, the Inspector-General of Police, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, a senior police officer, and a pharmaceutical company whose complaint had culminated in the deceased’s arrest. Yet, the significance of Just…