…engaged each other in a fierce gun battle after each side believed it was confronting federal troops, adding that the gunfire forced residents to flee into nearby forests for safety. Although casualties were reportedly recorded among the soldiers, the community said that when residents returned after the fighting, they…

…was accompanied to the event by politicians, including the member representing Ovia federal constituency in the House of Representatives, Omosede Igbinedion; a former member of the House of Representatives who represented Oredo federal constituency, Razaq Belo-Osagie; serving commissioners; and top civil servants. Earl…

…you'll never tell a soul what's inside."I had not slept a full night in two months.Mom needed help with everything now.>The grocery store had cut my hours to twenty a week.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Rent had jumped again in March, and every application I sent out ei…

…maintains that imports should be banned where sufficient domestic supply exists, the Federal Government has consistently maintained that preserving its authority to issue import licences is essential to managing the country’s strategic and security stocks, preventing supply shortages, safeguarding competition, and miti…

…spokesperson says as she shares throwback photo with Mr P amid Psquare family feud The Federal Capital Territory Police Command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, has seemingly publicly supported singer, Peter Okoye, also known as Mr P, amid renewed dispute between him and his brothers, Jude and Paul Okoye over the manag…

…more superior one. But nobody knows yet if all that invention and breakthrough will be ceded to AI! Nigeria is a serious member of the global AI community, and the Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr Bosun Tijani, has never hidden his aspirations about the role he wants the country to play. U…

…this kind of conversation on the floor of the Senate. Hear Oshiomhole: “I think the federal minister of works needs to be guided. Because we have all these roads that are in bad shape, he is proposing the construction of new roads when existing roads are not there. Some three weeks ago, I understand 20 new roads were a…

…his bail application. Mahlako Malebo Rabalao's charred remains were found in her Mercedes-Benz on March 9, 2023, near her home in Midrand. NPA spokesperson Magaboke Mohlatlole"¨said that during the trial, Senior State Advocate Michelle Bayat argued that although medical experts were unable to determine the exact cause…

…“I encourage all well-meaning Nigerians to continue constructively engaging the Federal Government and other leaders at all levels whenever the opportunity arises,” he stated. He said citizens should push for accountability and better policies. “Advocating for good governance, accountability, and policies that prioriti…

…Bola Tinubu’s administration’’.According to the report, Finance Minister, Taiwo Oyedele, told the NEC that the new terms of the facility were more favourable than the original facility, with pledged crude ⁠oil volumes cut 12.5% to roughly 78,750 barrels per day from 90,000 bpd.This would free up resources for strategic…

…Ahiuma-Young Abuja: Mounting pressure from aggrieved Nigerian workers has compelled the Federal Ministry of Finance to convene an emergency meeting with the leadership of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council, JNPSNC, as growing economic hardship continues to fuel nationwide discontent. The National Sec…

…including Trump supporters convicted over the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol. Federal judges have separately blocked the fund and condemned the tax settlement, which according to US press reports could help the president avoid past liabilities of up to $100 million. Blanche has also come in for criticism from…

…Executive Officer and Secretary General JT Batson said the new agreement reflects the federation’s long-term ambitions. Batson said, “Mauricio and his staff believe in the future of soccer in the United States and our new project allows us to build on progress of the USMNT and the momentum of U.S. Soccer. “We know we h…

By Progress Godfrey Nigeria’s foreign reserves have exceeded the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) annual target, rising above $52.5 billion as of July 17, 2026, the highest level recorded in 17 years. The CBN stated this on Tuesday, emphasising that the growth was driven by renewed investor confidence and sustained capi…

The African Democratic Congress has taken a swipe at the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for attempting to denigrate the former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi. The party said Wike’s remarks in several fora show he is afraid of growing opposition against the administration he is working fo…

…of Representatives Committee on Defence has pledged to push for the enforcement of the Federal Government’s local content policy to ensure the Armed Forces and other government agencies patronise indigenous manufacturers of military hardware. The Chairman of the House Committee on Defence, Babajimi Benson, disclosed th…

…is born out of partisanship. We know who he is supporting - Wike The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has questioned the neutrality of the Archbishop Emeritus of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, alleging that the cleric openly took sides during the 2023 general el…

…Na Birni, Mashaya, Marina and several others. The displaced residents appealed to the federal and Sokoto State governments to urgently deploy additional security personnel and provide APCs to enable security operatives reclaim the area and allow displaced families to return home safely. The Chairman of Sabon Birni Loca…

The Federal Government has launched a new digital platform that allows Nigerians to register births and deaths, apply for birth attestation, correct civil registration records and verify certificates online. The platform was introduced by the National Population Commission and announced by the National Orientation Agen…

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, dismissed as lacking in merit a suit the National Democratic Congress (NDC) filed to strike down section 138 of the Electoral Act 2026, which removed the issue of the qualification of a candidate as a ground for election petitions. The NDC also c…

…29. Following his arrival at Terminal 3 of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, he proceeded through the arrivals hall and completed his customs declaration. As a crew member, the pilot - identified only as 39-year-old Malaysian national Ms. - was initially channelled to the fast-track lane. Nevertheless, after conduc…

…that the non-remittance of the TSC had continued to deprive aviation agencies of funds needed to sustain safe and efficient operations, AON insisted they had been misinformed on the issue and urged them to seek clarification from the appropriate authorities. However, following the expiration of the seven days ultimatum…

…Bungudu, a media aide to Abdulmalik Zubairu, the member representing the Bungudu/Maru Federal Constituency. With his death, the number of fatalities linked to the attack has risen to five. As of the time of reporting, the Bungudu Local Government chairman, Nura Abdullahi, and the two other abducted victims remain in ca…

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday dismissed a suit by the Peoples Democratic Party seeking to strip a Benue State House of Assembly member representing Okpokwu Constituency, Anthony Attah, of his seat following his defection to the All Progressives Congress. Justice Muhammed Umar, in a judgment in suit FHC/ABJ…

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