…N660bn to N924bn in what is the biggest upward review of military salaries under his administration. The new pay structure, which takes effect from September 1, 2026, grants the highest increases to junior personnel, with soldiers from the rank of private to staff sergeant receiving an 80 per cent salary increase, warr…

…million to the purported PFIPC DG after being promised a contract to renovate and furnish what was presented to him as the official residence of the agency’s chief executive. Chairman of the committee, Yusuf Gagdi, who disclosed this at the panel’s sitting, said the National Assembly would respect the constitutional pr…

…was never fully implemented. He proposed a model in which NIPOST would continue to administer the country’s official postcode system while NIMC manages identity-linked address verification, arguing that the two institutions have complementary rather than competing responsibilities. “NIPOST supplies the official postcod…

…the police to safeguard lives and property throughout the festival. He urged the state Ministry of Culture and Tourism Development to upgrade the Anyama Fe Atei Oge festival to first-class status and accord it official recognition as one of the state’s major cultural festivals. Elemokumo disclosed that invitations had…

Edo State deputy governor, Mr Dennis Idahosa, has urged youths to adopt responsible leaders and elders as their role models if they are to make meaningful contributions to society. Idahosa said the advice became imperative because young people remain the hope and future of Nigerian society, stressing that the decisions…

…at all.So when the agency called about a night shift downtown, I said yes before they finished the sentence."You'll do floors eighteen through twenty," the woman on the phone had told me. "Executive level. Quiet building. Easy work.""I'll take it," I said.I did not ask whose building it was.I did not care. I cared abou…

…development. According to a statement signed by the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Lara Owoeye-Wise, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, led the Nigeria Solid Minerals Company (NSMC) delegation to the White House for high-level discussions with David Co…

…nostalgic return to Cold War non-alignment. As I outlined in a recent address from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, it is something far more direct and more urgent. Strategic autonomy is alignment to Nigerian national interest. Once you are clear in what constitutes your national interest, you align with those…

…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. Under his ministry, there is Nigeria’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy…

…criticism. Is it that he is not aware of the perception he is creating for himself as minister of works, or he does not give a damn about what people think of him, or he is just being himself, a person with a lot of hubris to display? The performance of the minister of works is one that everyone could assess and input…

…requiring passage by the Imo State House of Assembly. She explained that while the ministry collaborated closely with the legislature throughout the drafting process, implementation remains the immediate priority. She stressed that lasting peace begins in the home and acknowledged the critical role women play in foster…

…of Mahlako Malebo Rabalao, as well as malicious injury to property and defeating the administration of justice. Mpisi has been in custody since his arrest on July 28, 2023, after abandoning his bail application. Mahlako Malebo Rabalao's charred remains were found in her Mercedes-Benz on March 9, 2023, near her home in…

…problems affecting the people. “Poor access to quality education and healthcare, and diminishing opportunities,” the NDC vice-presidential candidate added. He therefore called for urgent action from those in authority, saying, “These challenges demand urgent, sincere, and people-centred responses from those entrusted w…

…reports suggest the Egyptian prefers to remain in European football.Trabzonspor, who finished third in the Turkish Super Lig last season, have been active in the transfer market and are preparing for their UEFA Europa League playoff later this month.Despite the latest reports, uncertainty still surrounds the move. Just…

…foreign investment through economic ‌reforms ⁠launched by President 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 barrel…

…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 Secretary of the…

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has called for stronger security cooperation between the Economic Community of West African States and the Alliance of Sahel States to combat terrorism, insurgency and transnational crimes across the region. Musa made the call on Tuesday during a three-day working visit…

…during their school daysPeller's comments sparked a wave of reactions from fans who recognised the all-too-familiar shift in how people treat successPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Fame has a way of refreshing old memories, and TikTok content creator Peller is not letting anyone for…

…vote, said Blanche “will continue to serve the American people and the Trump Administration loyally, and he will make a great Attorney General.” Blanche has been closely tied to what Democrats have dubbed a “retribution” campaign by the president against his perceived political enemies and he helped negotiate the extra…

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has arrested 12 suspects allegedly linked to a network marketing group, QNET/IGNITE, over suspected involvement in irregular migration and related offences. The Service said the operation was carried out as part of ongoing efforts to tackle cross-border crim…

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…

…at the unveiling of the Leadership for Equity, Advocacy and Development Fellowship, organised by the Gender Mobile Initiative at the National Assembly, Abuja, Abbas said Nigeria’s democratic future depends on raising a generation of ethical, competent and institutionally minded leaders. Represented by the Chairman of t…

China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) opened applications for several full-time roles based in AbujaThe construction firm behind Nigeria's Abuja-Kaduna and Lagos-Ibadan railways is expanding its local workforceMany people seek employment in Nigeria due to a fast-growing population and high competitio…

…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 this on Tuesday in Abuja during the launch of AEGIS-X 2.0, a light tactical armoured vehicle developed by indi…

…said the improvement in commercial activities reflected the positive impact of his administration’s efforts to restore normal economic life across the state. The governor also urged Nigerians to prioritise locally made products, arguing that doing so would stimulate economic growth, create jobs and support local indust…