…must remain confident that innovation will not come at the expense of their privacy, security, or trust,” he said. Shittu said the NGF-NDPC partnership was aimed at providing states with a common implementation platform, improving institutional understanding and promoting consistency in compliance. Similarly, the Head…

…government initiatives since assuming office, particularly in economic development, food security, humanitarian affairs, digital transformation, job creation and regional cooperation. He also chairs the National Economic Council, which brings together the governors of the 36 states, the Governor of the Central Bank of…

…agricultural interventions had also been strengthened as part of efforts to improve food security and reduce the impact of rising food costs on households. He further cited improved fuel availability and efforts to address energy shortages despite global economic shocks as some of the outcomes of the reforms. According…

…its power to work against him during the 2018 Ekiti governorship election, claiming that security personnel were deployed to restrict his movement and weaken his campaign shortly before the poll. The former governor made the remarks during an interview on TVC News, against the backdrop of comments by the Minister of th…

…described the incident as “gruesome and dastardly”, urging the police and other relevant security agencies to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death and ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice. According to the APGA candidate, Ubochi was hale and hearty when he attended the gathering and pa…

The signing ceremony was held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, a day before the official commencement of campaigns for the presidential and National Assembly elections. The initiative is also aimed at preventing political disagreements and competition from escalating into violence before, during and after…

…as a systemic problem requiring collective action from political parties, candidates, security agencies, electoral authorities and voters. “We have a lot to put right. It’s the system. It’s systemic. It is a problem that has to be addressed,” Fayose said. The post Obi’s 2027 chances ended with ADC exit — Fayose appeare…

…move towards the front of the ministry as part of their planned demonstration, but more security personnel were mobilised to prevent them from assembling at the location. Credit: Solomon Odeniyi The development followed an earlier confrontation between serving soldiers and the retired military personnel after security…

…electorate," adding that voters deserved concrete debates on economic growth, national security, infrastructure, healthcare, education and social inclusion, with clear and measurable proposals from all contestants.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Amupitan also raised conc…

…resort to buying arms, training individuals, recruiting armed thugs and colluding with security personnel to maim and kill. The Bayelsa senator lamented that, for some politicians, the act had become a recurring pattern during election seasons. He also decried the fact that some of the individuals continued to receive…

…attack, saying one police officer and seven civilians were killed in two targeted housesSecurity agencies including troops, hunters and vigilantes have been deployed to the area to track down the attackersPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 y…

…aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, aimed at advancing food security, improving health outcomes and building a more prosperous nation. According to a statement signed on Tuesday by the Senior Special Assistant to the First Lady on Media, Busola Kukoyi, Tuesday’s engagement was the fourth zonal fla…

By Golok Nanmwa JOS -The Plateau State Police Command has beefed up security in Bin’per community, Bwoi-Ruf District of Mangu Local Government Area, following the deadly attack on the community in the early hours of Tuesday. The Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command, CP Ayodeji Faniyan, disclosed this during an…

…ABUJA — The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has warned that no security architecture, regardless of how sophisticated, can guarantee peaceful elections if political actors choose violence over dialogue. He also said no electoral law could succeed where misinformation was allowed to replace truth, st…

…meaning.” Ahead of the forthcoming general elections, Professor Yilwatda noted that security must be accorded its deserved priority, as a seamless political process is guaranteed in a secure environment. “Security and electoral integrity are not separate rooms in the house of democracy. They are supporting pillars of t…

…the ADC because they wanted a political platform that would prioritise the welfare and security of the people. “This is not about personal interest. We are responding to the yearnings of our people. They want leadership that will listen to them, protect them and improve their living conditions,” he said. Taloka added t…

…a physical fight in front of shocked onlookers. Relatives quickly got involved, with security then called. Both women were left with cuts and bruises. The stress of the public showdown proved too much for Hassan, who fainted as he attempted to stop the confrontation. His lawyer, however, denied rumors that he had suffe…

…stated. Fubara said the completed road would boost business activities and reduce insecurity in Etche Local Government Area, promising to extend it to Ndashi community and complete the General Hospital in the area. He said healthcare remained an area his administration would prioritise despite the limited time left in…

…According to him, recent information gathered by the National Peace Committee’s Election Security Information Hub showed an ‘alarming resurgence’ of hate speech, toxic polarisation, coordinated misinformation and personality-driven political discourse. Amupitan said the development required urgent attention as politica…

…on recent U.S.-Nigeria talks. Hooker had noted that she had hosted Nigerian National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, in Washington for the second session of the U.S.-Nigeria Joint Working Group. The US, she said, remained committed to safeguarding Christian communities and identified concrete steps to protect those faci…

…on paper.” The party also linked the rising food prices to the wider problem of food insecurity, citing a report by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), which it said estimated that 35 million Nigerians were facing acute food insecurity. The ADC challenged the government to explain why Nigerians were finding it…

…fragile democracy. While commending Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies, political parties and the people of Osun for the peaceful conduct of the governorship election, Jonathan stressed that political mobilisation on election day must have boundaries. He said that the outcome of the sta…

…Legit.ng reported that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar had condemned the worsening security situation in Nigeria following the reported death of former House of Representatives member, Abba Anas Adamu, who allegedly died while in captivity after being abducted by bandits along the Kaduna-Abuja highway.Adamu was sa…

…to campaign in any state, with particular attention on the three states. He claimed that security agencies could be used to frustrate Obi’s campaign activities, including preventing venues from being allocated to him in Anambra State. Senta questioned why Obi would be prevented from campaigning in Anambra, his home sta…

…during the attack," he said. He disclosed that the military, police, hunters and other security agencies had been deployed to the area to search for the attackers. The spokesperson for the Adamawa State Police Command, Suleiman Nguroje, also confirmed the attack. "The report we received from the area is that on Monday…