Former Chief Security Officer to the late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, Maj. Hamza Al-Mustapha (retd.), has dismissed claims by a former Department of State Services operative, Dennis Amachree, about the final moments of the late military ruler. Al-Mustapha described the account as false and urged Nigerians not to b…
The REA is constructing 48 interconnected mini-grid projects across 19 states under Nigeria's new off-grid electricity regulationsThe projects are expected to deliver more than 252,000 electricity connections and add 213.3MWp of solar power capacity with battery storageREA said the new regulations allow larger mini-gri…
The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed confidence that the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will honour his pledge to serve only one term if elected in the 2027 presidential election. Kwankwaso stated this during an interview on News Centr…
The Kebbi State Government on Saturday dismissed claims that some communities in the state had been abandoned to bandits and terrorists, describing the allegations as misleading and politically motivated. The government said Governor Nasir Idris remained actively involved in efforts to tackle insecurity through close c…
• Sophia Momodu went on a furious rant during a live session, directed her anger at critics and her own fanbase• The mother of Davido's first child kicked against social media users trying to force a man on a woman who has moved on• Her outburst sparked a wave of divided reactions online, with fans taking opposing side…
African countries have adopted a new declaration committing to cheaper internet access, affordable smartphones and technology-neutral regulations as part of a continent-wide strategy to expand meaningful digital connectivity and accelerate economic growth. The commitment formed part of the 2026 Abuja Declaration on Mea…
The wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has urged residents of the state to embrace daily sanitation as part of efforts to prevent flooding and disease outbreaks. Sanwo-Olu made the call while addressing residents of Eputu London in the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of the state during the month…
The Kano State Censorship Board has announced the immediate suspension of activities popularly known as “after-party” and “hot challenge” at wedding ceremonies and other social events held at event centres across the state. The Executive Secretary of the board, Abba El-Mustapha, announced the suspension in a statement …
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has reported an increase in confirmed Lassa fever cases in epidemiological week 28 after a decline in week 27. This is with cumulative confirmed infections rising to 963 and deaths reaching 229 in 2026. According to the NCDC, Lassa Fever situation report released in…
A grieving mother of seven, Mrs Mercy Edu, from Ikot Anwatim community, Calabar, Cross River State, shares with EMEM JULIUS how she lost four children to a landslide caused by hours of heavy rainfall Could you introduce yourself? My name is Mrs Mercy Edu. I live in the Ikot Anwatim community in Calabar, Cross River Sta…
Nigerian marathon runner, sports tourism promoter and founder of FogAdventures, Mrs Dayo Akinbode, shares with BIODUN BUSARI, the highlights of her corporate job, marathon experiences and other life lessons How was your childhood? I’m the first child and only daughter. I know how first daughters are always very energet…
After the death of Herbert Wigwe, the citadel of learning he founded, Wigwe University, has been plagued by allegations of mass staff dismissals, intimidation and administrative high-handedness. Daniel Ayantoye writes that while former employees paint a troubling picture of life at the institution, the university stron…
The Nigerian Union South Africa has condemned the verbal assault directed at former Miss Universe Nigeria, Chidimma Adetshina, outside a court in Cape Town on Monday. She was subjected to anti-migrant slurs after her appearance before the Cape Town Regional Court earlier this week over allegations of illegal residency …
A Canada-based Nigerian woman, Mrs Ezinne Nwanorue, has alleged that her husband, Franklin Nwanorue, slept with another woman outside their marriage despite taking a fidelity oath on social media. Mrs Nwanorue made this known on Thursday via her Facebook page, Ezinne Frank Nwanorue. She alleged that she had suffered at…
US President Donald Trump said Friday that Venezuela is not ready to hold elections, more than seven months after the American military operation that toppled then-leader Nicolas Maduro. “As far as the elections in Venezuela, they’re not really ready for them yet, but boy, a lot of progress has been made,” Trump told r…
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to leverage the expertise of more than 50,000 Nigerian doctors and thousands of other healthcare professionals in the diaspora to strengthen the country’s health system through the Diaspora Health Impact Initiative 2026. The initiative took centre stage at the 2026 National Dia…
Ibrahim Kwande, brother of Nasarawa APC chairman Aliyu Bello, died on Friday, July 24, 2026A Nasarawa-based journalist confirmed the death via Facebook, sharing photos of condolence visitsKwande is set to be buried on Saturday morning, July 25, following Islamic ritesFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng…
The United Nations Children’s Fund has unveiled plans to sharpen its child protection interventions in Nigeria, placing child abuse, child marriage and poor birth registration at the centre of its new country strategy as it seeks to reach millions of vulnerable children still excluded from essential services. The organ…
The Nigeria Union of Teachers has announced plans to stage a peaceful protest in Delta State over what it described as attempts to divide the union and undermine an agreement reached with the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools in 2018. The union said the protest is scheduled for Thursday, July 30, 2026, and has …
The All Progressives Congress in Ekiti State has hailed the Supreme Court judgment affirming Governor Biodun Oyebanji as the valid APC candidate for the June 20 governorship election. The party, describing the apex court verdict as a victory for internal democracy, the rule of law and the collective will of APC members…
African Action Congress presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has unveiled part of his 2027 presidential manifesto, proposing the deployment of artificial intelligence to manage Nigeria’s public finances and drone technology to strengthen national defence. In separate posts shared on his verified X handle on Friday, …
President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerian medical professionals in the diaspora to encourage more of their colleagues abroad to return home and contribute to national development. The President made the appeal on Friday while receiving members of the Nigerian Diaspora Medical Associations, led by the Director-Gene…
The 2026 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations is set to provide several opportunities for records to be broken as the tournament returns to Morocco with a historic expansion to 16 teams. According to the Confederation of African Football, CAF, the 14th edition could see new milestones established in areas ra…
Nigeria's para powerlifting team has earned $18,000 (about ₦27.5 million) in performance rewards after an impressive medal-winning start at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The National Sports Commission had announced cash rewards for medallists before the team's strong outing, led by Esther Nworgu, who won Nige…
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has assured Nigerians that their votes will count in the 2027 general elections. Amupitan gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to former Head of State and Chairman of the National Peace Committee, General Abdulsalam Abubakar (ret…