…Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issuesFCT, Abuja - Nigerian passport holders will gain visa-free entry into Chad and the Republic of the Congo from January 1, 2027, after both countries announced plans to scrap entry visa requirements…

…in Saturday’s election. Oyetola made the call on Wednesday in Inisa, Odo-Otin Local Government Area, while addressing APC leaders, stakeholders and supporters during an interactive meeting ahead of the August 15 governorship election. Oyetola said residents across the state deserved equitable access to government proje…

…National Assembly had the constitutional authority to summon individuals, companies and government agencies to provide explanations on matters under investigation. “Sections 88 and 89 of the 1999 Constitution empower the National Assembly to invite anybody or agency for explanations on issues raised against them,” he s…

…of kidnapping along the Ojuwo–Ajengo–Memarebo and Ojiwo–Itobe roads in the Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Joshua Daniel, has recounted how he bled through the night during the incident. Daniel is one of the six victims who were rescued courtesy of the troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Nig…

…Pollina Alfred, who was kidnapped from her residence in Dong Village, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The rescue operation was conducted on August 11, 2026, following the abduction of the victim from her residence in the community. A military source told Zagazola Makama that troops launched a search o…

…for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab,in the past said the state government had continued to arrest and dislodge street urchins across the state, but that cash handouts from celebrities, influencers and members of the public were undermining those efforts by encouraging the touts to view the streets as…

…Muhammad, described the development as an unprecedented step to show that the government does not take s3xual offences against children lightly. She said the public enforcement was intended to send a strong warning to anyone who thinks they can abuse children and escape justice. Muhammad also called on communities to s…

…and surrendered or been intercepted by troops of Operation HADIN KAI in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. A military said a 15-year-old boy, identified as Idi Musa, was intercepted at about 6:25 a.m. on August 9, 2026, by troops of 192 Battalion conducting picketing and fighting patrol duties along the Gwoza-…

…between him and a Fulani boy that resulted in the d3ath of the latter in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 6:10 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, in Ninzo South Ward, where troops deployed at Raga General Area responded to a di…

…security and effective stakeholder collaboration. He said the recent signing of the Intergovernmental Agreement for the AAGP by ECOWAS Heads of State at the ECOWAS Summit in Freetown, Sierra Leone, was a milestone that further highlighted the need to protect Nigeria’s energy infrastructure. Also, the director-general o…

…revival of the Obudu Ranch Resort has received fresh impetus, with the Cross River State government and private investors unveiling a five-star tourism plan expected to create jobs, attract investment and open up the state’s northern tourism corridor to the global market. Under the plan, the resort will undergo rehabil…

The Lagos State Government is set to phase out its ageing landfills and replace them with material recovery facilities and waste-to-energy plants as the state intensifies efforts to address its worsening waste management crisis. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Lagos Waste Management Authority,…

…that some federal roads had also been handled by his administration despite the state government not receiving payment for the work. "If you come to Osun, you'll see that I've constructed 350km of roads that cut across the state. As for federal roads, I have handled about eight or nine of them, and I haven't been paid.…

…health systems and prevent future health crises, as well as the critical role of governments in sustaining humanitarian interventions In your Rotary journey, you have provided leadership in polio eradication, vaccine distribution, and adult literacy. Upon your emergence as President of Rotary International, you came up…

…Mbah, Enugu governor, who was represented by Chidiebere Onyia, secretary to the state government, during the parade of the suspects at the DSS headquarters in Enugu on Monday evening, August 10, said the two remaining victims, Lawrence Igbo, a seminarian, and Emmanuel Onwudi, had regained freedom. Mbah said the ransom…

…was m8rdered by unknown assailants around the Ogoni axis of Nonwa Town, in Tai Local Government Area of the state. The Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Ngo Clan, condemned the m8rder in a statement issued on Monday, August 10, 2026, describing it as barbaric and an affront to the sanctity of human life. In the statement signed…

…and religion," he added. Joyce Ajlouny, General Secretary of the AFSC, called the U.S. government's move to dismantle the ICC and punish people seeking justice "an affront to all victims and survivors of war crimes and genocide." "We are joining this lawsuit because we refuse to stay silent when the pursuit of justice…

…al Butum School on August 4, weeks before the start of the school year. “We call on the Government of Israel to fulfil their obligations to protect the Palestinian population of the occupied territory,” the UK said. The UK cited the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs’ July report, which recorded mor…

…I accepted it to organise a movement," he said.He outlined plans to cover every local government area within the district, including Okene, Adavi, Ajaokuta, Okehi and Ogori-Mangogo, with outreach extending to markets, campuses and individual households. He made a particular appeal to women and young people, saying the…

…to people whose identities and whereabouts are unknown. He further warned that the state government would take appropriate action against parents who deliberately neglect their parental responsibilities and allow their children to be taken to unknown destinations. The Deputy Governor subsequently handed the rescued chi…

…can hear it clearly,” he said. He challenged the governors at the gathering, the Federal Government and politicians being promoted by the cleric to publicly state their positions on the matter. “We are waiting to see the reaction of those governors. Whatever stopped them from reacting that day is another different thin…

…operations of IRT, a team that has been arresting Accord Party leaders across the local governments for no just reason; We ask that the police and the DSS immediately arrest Senator Fadahunsi for his incitement to genocide against the people of Ijesahland and Osun state. This is to prove to the world that Nigeria is a…

…Marketing and an Outstanding grade in Christian Religious Studies, while Economics and Government both came in at B2. Civic Education landed at B3 and Literature in English at C5.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!However, the grades that drew the most attention were in the…

…a transparent, credible and efficient mobilisation process in line with existing government policies and guidelines.

…Iqamatus Sunnah, in collaboration with the Muslim World League. The President said the government was committed to addressing Nigeria’s security challenges and promoting peace globally through collaboration with other nations. He said, “Not only that, the government is determined to make sure that we remain united as a…