…Zanna expressed appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, MFR, and the management team for their continued support towards protecting Nigeria's borders and preventing the illicit trafficking of endangered wildlife. He also commended the officers for their courage, vigilance, and integr…

…but later admitted that he had been the one communicating with the girl and threatening her. The officer said the boy revealed that he had been exposed to pornography after encountering explicit content while using his father's phone. She said he had also been given access to social media from a young age without adequ…

…Development Areas across Lagos West also attended the meeting, which focused on strengthening party unity, improving grassroots mobilisation, promoting good governance and strategising for the victory of President Bola Tinubu, Lagos governorship candidate Obafemi Hamzat and other APC candidates in the 2027 elections. A…

…that would reduce the challenges and risks associated with accessing basic social amenities while improving the socio-economic wellbeing of the people. “You entrusted your votes to us; therefore, I assure you that we will not disappoint you, as we continue to work for the success and wellbeing of everyone. “By the time…

…Gusau, who was elected NFF president at the federation’s Annual General Assembly in Benin City, Edo State, on September 30, 2022, resigned with 34 days remaining on his four-year tenure. The former NFF president said his decision followed consultations with his family, friends and stakeholders in the football community…

…to withdraw 200 troops from Nigeria by late September 2026. Photo >Ladd Serwat, Africa senior analyst at ACLED, told TheCable that activities by Islamist militant groups "constitute only a small proportion of the overall violence" in Nigeria. He described the full picture as "a very complicated security situation," enc…

…when he stepped down. Gusau was first elected NFF president on September 30, 2022, in Benin City, Edo State.At a press conference in Abuja, Gusau said the decision followed consultations with family, friends and stakeholders, and was taken in the best interests of Nigerian football. He defended his time at the helm, po…

By Soni Daniel DAMATURU — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Yobe State has denied reports that some of its members and supporters have defected en masse to the faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The state chairman of the AD…

…they were grateful to the DSS for nabbing an arms courier, Ismail Lawalli, on Sunday evening, along the Keffi-Abuja Highway in Nasarawa State. The community leader, a retired security agent, disclosed that Lawalli, also a native of Mashema village, was nabbed by DSS operatives with 1,099 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition, 57…

…among young people. “The Northern states is bordering Cameroon, Chad, Niger, Benin Republic. “And you close all those borders. All our young men who are doing trading between these countries, they carry goods across, they do this and that, all what we call transborder trade is a legitimate business,” Atiku said. He sai…

…Taraba and Adamawa States, as evidence of the federal government’s commitment to strengthening security in the region. “Security and development must go together. People cannot invest, farmers cannot move their produce, tourists cannot visit and businesses cannot grow where communities feel unsafe,” Idris said. He said…

…provided the government with useful information for planning and delivering social amenities. “There is a tremendous improvement, especially when it comes to infrastructural development that has happened in this axis. All thanks to the number of people who have registered through LASRRA and it helps the government to d…

…is a profile of each appointee.Chief Bisi AkandeChief Bisi Akande is one of the most senior figures in Nigeria's ruling party. He served as Governor of Osun State from 1999 to 2003 under the Alliance for Democracy and later became a founding member of the APC, serving as its first interim national chairman from 2013.Hi…

Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has said that the rehabilitation of the runway at the Nigerian Air Force Base, Port Harcourt, reflects the strength of collaboration between the Rivers State Government and the Nigerian Air Force in tackling national security challenges. This is as the governor praised Presiden…

…Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori; the Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme; and other senior government officials.

…known for his outspoken commentary on Nigerian politics, shared the list publicly, opening with a direct challenge to voters to engage their critical thinking before accepting any such vow from what he called "bourgeoisie politicians."

…with the government’s own stated payment structure. Atiku, in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, on Thursday in Abuja said Nigerians were told qualifying households would receive N25,000 monthly for three months, amounting to N75,000 per household. He noted that i…

…formed part of the government’s continuing public service reforms aimed at strengthening institutional accountability and improving service delivery to Nigerians. “Today, for many reasons, in Nigeria, a government website is the first point of contact with public institutions. It is where citizens seek information, acc…

…brought together governors from Kano, Sokoto, Yobe and Jigawa States alongside other senior federal officialsJIBWIS also pledged support for any position taken by its Ulama'u Council chairman on the 2027 elections, including a Muslim-Muslim ticketPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will…

…country within the same validity period.The fully online process marks a significant convenience for travellers who previously had to schedule embassy appointments or submit physical documents to obtain a UAE short-stay visa. With the entire application handled digitally, the process is accessible from anywhere in the…

…travel. Applicants who attempt to travel on a cancelled passport risk being denied boarding or entry at their destination.The online renewal option is only available to those who satisfy all six conditions without exception. Anyone who falls outside even one of the criteria must pursue other renewal methods, such as ap…

…representing Ondo Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire, has defended the economic policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the reforms were aimed at addressing the country’s structural challenges and laying the foundation for sustainable growth. Adegbonmire, who is th…

…better appreciation of what the government is doing, so they can be in a better, enlightening position, you know, to have a genuine, constructive conversation.” Ochogwu said the training would also expose participants to emerging threats associated with misinformation, disinformation and mal-information, particularly a…

…aimed at addressing Nigeria’s persistent water and sanitation challenges and strengthening water security across the country. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja at the nationwide stakeholders’ consultation workshop for the development of the Nigeria N…

…on June 5, 2028, with the selection of a military panel that will serve as the jury. Opening statements are expected to begin 30 days after the panel is seated, followed by the prosecution presenting its evidence. The defence will then have an opportunity to present its case, before the proceedings move to sentencing.…