…during the empowerment programme. Credit: Ikenna Obianeri Scholarships were also awarded to deserving students as part of the lawmaker's commitment to expanding access to education. Speaking during the event on Friday, Orogbu, a lawmaker on the platform of the NDC, explained that the empowerment programme was her way o…

…State Command for further investigations. The move, he added, followed a valid detention warrant from a magistrate’s court.

By Demola Akinyemi The reconstructed gate of Kwara state government house, along the upgraded and beautified Ahmadu Bello way, Ilorin now capital by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is bringing a beauty to behold. The very robust security systems that effectively control vehicle access, and the giant horse couple with t…

…on agriculture, commerce and peaceful coexistence. Read Also: 25 children from Kebbi, Kwara, Niger died in terrorists’ captivity — Lawmaker Today, that identity has been overshadowed by years of recurring violence that have left many rural communities deserted, thousands of residents displaced and vast stretches of far…

…how to avoid being scammedLegit.ng earlier reported that the Canadian government has warned the public that no individual or organisation can guarantee approval of a Canadian visa or Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA), and that anyone making such a claim is running a scam.The government said scammers are approaching…

…that whatever is worth doing is worth doing well. That belief shaped my attitude towards academics and has remained one of the guiding principles in my life. I’m a public speaker, civic engagement advocate, and founder of GenPolitik, a youth-led civic initiative dedicated to promoting civic education, political literac…

…he did was insist that law enforcement must not become indistinguishable from partisan warfare. In the circumstances, it was the correct intervention. Osun is particularly sensitive terrain for Tinubu. The state is one where his APC has suffered two politically significant defeats in recent years. Adeleke defeated incu…

…officials insisted that no excuse justifies crossing the expressway illegally. LASTMA warns against fatal impatience On May 4, 2025, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority warned pedestrians against crossing expressways after a lorry crushed a pedestrian along the Ojota Expressway. The agency urged strict complia…

…and actions tore the family apart, claiming that their late mother had initially warned against allowing Jude to manage the group.He rejected the narrative that Jude built P-Square's career, insisting that the family's support for Peter and Paul began long before Jude became involved."When they started this music, they…

…described U.S citizenship as “among the greatest inheritances the nation can bestow” and warned that it was being treated “as a commodity to be acquired through calculated exploitation and evasion of the immigration laws.” According to the White House, the measure was aimed at closing loopholes that have allowed foreig…

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella took office Friday, vowing to wage war on drug-running guerrillas and usher in a new era of close ties with the United States. The flamboyant former lawyer brings a lurch to the right for the Andean nation, vowing to bomb jungle cocaine labs, build “mega-prisons” and slash t…

…spell with Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli, where he guided the team to major silverware. His move to England offers an opportunity to build on Newcastle's recent growth and establish a distinct managerial style. The extensive changes make the upcoming campaign one of the most unpredictable in recent league history, with…

…of Criminal Justice Law of Anambra State. The Judge immediately issued a bench warrant for his arrest and ordered that he be declared wanted, with his photographs circulated to the police and on the internet. The judge held that "the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt through eyewitness testimony, over…

…will produce two teams for promotion to the 2027 NWFL Championship. Group A features Kwara United Queens, Solo Wonders Babes, and Spunky Blazers FA. In Group B are C2E Sports Academy, Bayelsa Princesses and Lakeside Queens. Group C consists of Onimarg FC, Ubakala Babes, and NAF Queens of FCT. Group D is made up of Plat…

…Development programme because our investments in digital innovation, software engineering, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and the TechRise initiative were designed to prepare youths for opportunities in the emerging global economy. “We have announced the immediate removal of administrative bottlenecks delaying…

…to the Canadian jobs figures, predicting that unemployment would continue to nudge downward through the rest of the year. But it cautioned that “downside risks to the economy remain,” highlighting Trump’s new threat to impose 50 percent tariffs on select Canadian goods on August 19. Prime Minister Mark Carney said this…

…through the Ibadan North-East Local Government. And as for the traders who sell their wares on the roadside, your names have been properly documented and the shops will be given to you free of charge. “Report anyone who tries to collect money from you. Move away from the road and enter the park. We have decided that we…

…$420 million - will be used for treatment services for young people. The rest will go toward awareness and prevention, screening services, and other costs over the next five years The new penalty is in addition to the $375 million in civil penalties that jurors ordered against Meta in March after determining the compan…

…striker Diego Forlan appointed Uruguay interim head coach Former Manchester United forward Diego Forlan has been named as the new interim head coach of Uruguay. His appointment comes after Marcelo Bielsa left his role as first-team boss of the national team following their chaotic World Cup campaign. Uruguay failed to…

Russia could attack NATO within weeks US intelligence warns as Putin 'aims to test alliance amid weapons shortage' US intelligence officials have warned that Russia could attempt to test NATO's resolve with a limited attack, potentially within the coming months.According to reports, the assessment has shifted from prev…

…evolving security challenges. Shaibu said, “The programme is designed to instil the warrior ethos, sharpen combat skills and prepare our soldiers to confront emerging security threats.” He noted that the graduation coincided with the Army’s ongoing force expansion and capability enhancement following President Bola Tin…

…and other supporting materials essential to the integrity of the infrastructure.” Wahab warned that the destruction of the bridge components posed a major safety risk. “This criminal act poses a serious threat to public safety and undermines the government’s investment in critical infrastructure,” he said. The commissi…

…of citizens to political convenience,” the lawmakers stated. The Save Democracy Group warned that “Nigeria’s democracy is nosediving,” arguing that repeated constitutional violations, worsening insecurity, chronic budget under-implementation, allegations of off-budget expenditure and deepening economic hardship had com…

…period ending on the 31st of August 2026 shall result in the declaration of a three-day warning strike to be announced by NOC,” the communiqué read in part. It further mandated all branches across the country to engage their members by organising congresses and sensitisation programmes at least twice within the timefra…

…an alleged incident at a nightclub in central London. The 30-year-old Al-Ahli forward was charged on 31 July in connection with an incident that occurred on Wardour Street, Soho, on 6 December. Toney has been charged with assault causing actual bodily harm and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 24 Se…