The Federal Government has pledged to raise electricity access above 80 per cent within five years and close the gap between installed and available power generation within three years as part of measures to address the energy crisis undermining Nigeria’s manufacturing sector. The commitment was disclosed by the Minist…

…Lakurawa militants attacked communitiesMinister Musa assured the delegation of federal government commitment to tackling insecurity in the affected Sokoto communitiesPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 ye…

…groups, but the people of Benue. Governor Alia, who gave the charge on Friday at the Government House, Makurdi, during the swearing-in ceremony of the newly confirmed […] The post Benue gov charges new commissioners against using office to serve self, friends appeared first on Tribune Online.

…magazines and other military-related items during a raid on settlements in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The operation was conducted on August 21, 2026, following intelligence linking the area to the kidnapping of a medical doctor, identified as Dr Abraham Owoicho, who was abducted on August 19, 2026 Se…

…Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues FCT, Abuja - The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has revealed that its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, deliberately skipped the signing of the National Peace Accord as a form of protest…

…votes to defeat Oyebamiji, who scored 444,815 votes. Adeleke won in 19 of the 30 local government areas, while Oyebamiji won in 11 councils. Further checks revealed that President Tinubu, who congratulated Adeleke last Sunday, also acknowledged his victory on Thursday when Governor Adeleke visited him at the Presidenti…

…into the attack and burning of the family home of one of its members in Ikwerre Local Government Area, Isaiah Thomas. The party made the demand after visiting the family residence of Thomas at Omuoko, Aluu, on Wednesday, following the early-morning attack. The incident occurred barely 24 hours after campaigns officiall…

…Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues FCT, Abuja - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu received Bola Oyebamiji, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.The meeting came day…

…that the support has extended beyond ordinary Nigerians to the very highest levels of government. He revealed that First Lady of the Federal Republic, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, personally reached out by call to register her concern for the ailing actor.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on In…

…Ogun State produced Chief Obafemi Awolowo, the first Nigerian lawyer to head a regional government. It gave us Chief Simeon Adebo, pioneer Permanent Secretary, Head of Service and Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations. It produced Dr Moses Majekodunmi, distinguished medical doctor and Sole Administr…

The Bayelsa State Government has approved the implementation of the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance and the Consolidated Non-Teaching Tools Allowance for academic and non-academic staff of its three universities. The Deputy Governor, Dr Peter Akpe, announced the approval on Friday during a resumed meeting with th…

…Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Prof. Chris Imumolen, the National Chairman of the Accord Party, has warned politicians and stakeholders to stop treating the party's internal leadership dispute as though it is tied to the Osun…

…range of challenges facing Nigerian aviation, arguing that airlines, airport operators, government agencies, air navigation service providers and other stakeholders all share responsibility for the sector's performance.NCAA Director-General Capt. Chris Ona Najomo receives praise for his regulatory leadership. Photo: Na…

…Ekiti StateOluyede pledged to personally lead grassroots campaigns across all 16 local government areas in Ekiti to deliver votes for President Tinubu in 2027The meeting was described as a return visit after Oyebanji came to see Oluyede the day after the June 20 governorship electionPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our…

…(ADC), became associated with the "Half Salary" label during his tenure after the Osun government faced difficulties paying full salaries to civil servants. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 21/08/2026 2:15 PM | Share this Story

…a Catalyst for Stability and Growth in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Industry,” brought together government officials, regulators, oil companies, investors, organised labour and other industry stakeholders. It focused on the regulatory, commercial and labour conditions required to attract investment, raise production and susta…

…on how a renewed subsidy regime would be financed without putting more pressure on government finances. His reaction followed Atiku’s recent promise to restore the petrol subsidy, and he argued that Nigerians have not benefited enough from the savings generated by its removal. According to Alfindiki, while it is reason…

…an NFF Board member, Nse Essien yesterday dismissed reports claiming that the Federal Government is demanding the resignation of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) leadership. “It’s a fake news”, Essien told Sports Vanguard, adding that the report is not true as he insisted that there was no such directive from the…

By Henry Obetta The Ondo Redemption Front, ORF, has accused the Ondo State Government of allowing political manoeuvring to overshadow governance, urging Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to focus more on security, healthcare, education, water supply, workers’ welfare and infrastructure. The group, in its August State of the St…

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, August 25, 2026, a public holiday to mark this year’s Eid ul Mawlid, commemorating the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. This was disclosed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government, in a statement issued on Friday by the Permanen…

…by 24 children, have surrendered to troops of the Nigerian Army in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State following violent clashes between rival terrorist factions. The group surrendered at about 4:30 p.m. on August 19, 2026 to troops of 112 Task Force Battalion deployed in Mafa under Operation HADIN KAI and Operat…

…highest level in five years.CFEAD said the increase could have major implications for government revenue, economic stability, infrastructure financing and job creation.The organisation also pointed to NNPC Exploration and Production Limited’s record production of 365,000 barrels per day and an average 98 per cent recov…

…than 50 infrastructure projects have been executed through funding from the Lagos State Government, Federal Government, TETFund, private-sector contributions and internally generated revenue. Dangote was among three prominent Nigerians honoured with honorary doctorate degrees at the convocation. The university also hon…

…on the Museum of West African Art on Thursday submitted its report to the Edo State Government, noting that the state invested N3.8bn in the project. The committee, headed by a former governor of Edo State and Senator, Adams Oshiomhole, was given the mandate to verify the ownership status of MOWAA. In the report, Oshio…

The Federal Government has warned foreign diplomatic missions in Nigeria against bypassing established diplomatic channels, insisting that such conduct undermines mutual respect and effective bilateral relations. The warning came as the government commended member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (A…