…the NDC in a letter addressed to the party chairman of Kofar Ruwa Ward in Dala Local Government Area. He said his decision was motivated by frustration over what he described as "failed promises" within the NDC.Abdullahi said he would now support President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid under the APC. "I have been with…

…def!led in seven months. 50% abused by their fathers - Edo State Govt The Edo State Government has said over 70 cases of defilement were recorded in the state between January and July 2026, with 50 per cent of such cases perpetrated by fathers of such minors. The state Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Developm…

…Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues The Osun State governorship race is shaping up as a predominantly two-horse contest, with 14 parties listed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) but only a handful fielding can…

…the Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have called on the state government to put in place comprehensive security measures to ensure that no educational institution or community in the state becomes a permanent victim of insecurity. The demand comes on the heels of the recent release of abducted…

The UK government has outlined specific conditions under which citizenship test applicants will automatically forfeit their application feeForeigners who arrive late, fall ill, or refuse to have their photo taken are among those who will not be reimbursedThe rules cover five distinct situations that disqualify applican…

…attacked commuters along the Ojuwo-Ajengo-Memarebo and Ojiwo-Itobe roads in Ofu Local Government Area of the state. The victims were rescued on Monday during a joint operation involving the Nigerian Army, Navy, police and local vigilantes along the Ajaokuta-Anyigba road in Ofu Speaking at the Kogi State Police Command…

…its emergence was driven by the need to strengthen the relationship between the party, government and residents at the grassroots. The youths, who pledged to support the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, strengthen unity within the APC and mobilise grassroots support across the seven local government a…

…Police have arrested a woman for allegedly stealing a newborn baby in Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident happened in the early hours of Tuesday at a healthcare centre after the baby was taken to a ward with his mother for further care following his delivery. Activist Zege Orkwande, who confirmed t…

The UK government has outlined exactly what police officers are legally entitled to ask drivers for during a roadside stopDrivers who do not have the required documents on them are given a deadline to present them at a police stationThe government warning also covers when police can seize a vehicle or issue a fixed pen…

…after President, Bola Tinubu admitted that data is the new oil. The new development sees government appearing to favour data governance as the best way to get the country’s economy thriving again. To prove that point, the Government is tightening the rules on how citizens’ personal information is collected, stored and…

…by suspending all remaining activities scheduled for the annual Students' Union Government Week. In an official bulletin, the institution's Registrar, Dr Chinonye Ajie, directed the student body to cease festivities and resume lectures immediately. "This is to inform the Ignatius Ajuru University of Education Community…

…deal A planned acquisition of an AK-47 rifle has been disrupted in Kaiama Local Government Area, following actionable intelligence that exposed an alleged illicit arms transaction before its completion.‎ Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Section on August 3 received intelligence report indicating that Sanda Aliyu was a…

…them. I authorise you to kill them. They have wives and children too. This is a Federal Government election. On election day, even if they come with voters card, we wont allow them to vote"The comment has been wiely condemned by many. Fadahunsi has since dismissed it claiming the video being ciriculated of him speaking…

…finances. In its 2026 Fiscal Transparency Report, the State Department evaluated 139 governments alongside the Palestinian Authority, finding that only 73 met basic benchmarks. Nigeria was grouped among 53 nations assessed as making no measurable progress during the review period spanning January 1 to December 31, 2025…

…the deployment of a new battalion to Omu-Aran, the headquarters of Irepodun Local Government Area, while preparations are also underway for another battalion in the Patigi axis. An exclusive check indicates that the battalion comprises close to 500 personnel, including senior officers, while the Federal Government Girl…

The National Council on Establishments, comprising Heads of Service from the Federal Government, 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, has ruled that membership of professional bodies and certification should not automatically be a condition for appointment, promotion or career progression in the Nigerian public…

…set to distribute sensitive materials for Saturday’s governorship poll to the 30 local government areas in the state today (Thursday). The distribution is expected to be held on the premises of the Central Bank of Nigeria in Osogbo, the state capital. The state INEC spokesperson, Musa Olurode, in a telephone interview…

…from participation in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM and primary auctions of government securities. The apex bank further said the suspension of tenored Repurchase (Repo) transactions has been lifted. The CBN noted that the review takes effect immediately. "The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has reviewed exis…

Civil society organisations and other stakeholders have urged the Federal Government to make public the Memorandum of Understanding reportedly signed with Brazilian meat-processing company JBS over its proposed $2.5bn investment in Nigeria. The stakeholders said access to the agreement was necessary to enable Nigerians…

…official visit to the 2026 Batch B Stream 2 Orientation Exercise in Umunna, Bende Local Government Area, the DG said Phase 1 of the renovation had been completed, while awaiting the commencement of Phase 2. “I visited the corps members to assess first-hand the progress of the 2026 Batch B Stream 2 orientation exercise…

The Federal Government has unveiled the National Agricultural Mechanisation Policy and the National Agricultural Mechanisation Investment Strategy, with plans to establish a mega tractor assembly plant capable of producing between 2,000 and 4,000 units annually. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Ab…

The Federal Government has equipped 239,726 Nigerian youths with digital, employability and practical skills through the Nigerian Youth Academy, the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, has said. Olawande disclosed this on Wednesday, in Abuja while speaking at the commemoration of the 2026 International You…

…to a suspected kidnapping syndicate around the Obudu/Woru axis of Ilorin East Local Government Area of the state. Sanni was arrested while allegedly attempting to cash out ransom proceeds linked to a recent abduction. This was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Adeto…

…Immigration Service to deploy special team to UK for passport issuance The Federal Government has directed the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mrs Kemi Nanna Nandap, to immediately deploy a dedicated team to the United Kingdom to ease the processing and issuance of passports to Nigerians.…

…Command has confirmed the recovery of nine bodies on the Wawa-Lumma road in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. The victims were suspected to have been k!lled by terrorists while travelling on the road. The spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Wed…