Sweden's Migration Agency published guidelines showing how long people with criminal records must wait before applying for citizenshipThe qualifying period varies based on the sentence received, ranging from two years for minor fines to 17 years for a six-year prison termPeople who have committed multiple crimes may fa…

…manufacturers to reduce cement prices nationwideEarlier, Legit.ng reported that the federal government has urged cement manufacturers in the country to cut down the prices of cement. The government warned that the prevailing price of the commodity was impacting infrastructure projects and escalating demands for contrac…

…rail transport in the region. He expressed optimism that ongoing investments would redefine the region’s image, stating, “Very soon, the North-East will no longer be defined by the past, but by the promise of the future”.

…been deliberate in implementing some policies that were formulated initially by the Federal Ministry of Health and, of course, we adapted them and have seen great improvement.” He noted that participants at the 2026 JAR were drawn from across the state, in line with the Federal Government’s efforts to improve healthcar…

The Federal Government on Thursday destroyed 2,819 illicit and decommissioned small arms and light weapons in Abuja, raising the total number of illegal weapons permanently removed from circulation to about 19,000. This is as the government warned arms traffickers that every weapon in their possession would eventually…

…lost independence By Olayinka Ajayi ABUJA — Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership style, alleging that the President has departed from the inclusive governance approach he displayed during his tenure as Lagos State governor. L…

…my father?">Pain moved through her face like a shadow. "I went to him because I needed to understand how bad it was. And it was bad. If those claims had gone public, your bank accounts could have been frozen. Your job might have flagged you. You could have been pulled into civil proceedings before you even understood w…

…and senior government officials has met with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, to press for the immediate release of the ₦5 billion relief fund promised by the Federal Government for victims of the Singer Market fire disaster. This was contained in a statement issued by the Gove…

…He also applauded Senator Sunmonu for her commitment to the development of Oyo Federal Constituency. In separate remarks, the Elepe of Iseke and the Alaguo of Aguo expressed satisfaction with the quality of the completed roads, saying the projects would ease movement, promote trade and accelerate economic growth across…

…Alhaji (Dr.) Iliyasu Musa Kwankwaso, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the Federal Government’s approval of ₦46 billion for the resurfacing and reconstruction of the second runway at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, describing the move as evidence of the President’s commitment to the developmen…

…launched an investigation into the death of a 32-year-old dispatch rider, Emmanuel Jegede, following conflicting accounts of how he crashed along the Ikotun-Idimu Road in Alimosho.While some eyewitnesses alleged that suspected hoodlums pushed him off his motorcycle after he refused to give them money, police say the ex…

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced plans to review FIFA’s proposal to open the commercial operations of the FIFA World Cup and other major tournaments to private investment. In a statement issued on Wednesday, CAF said its president, Patrice Motsepe, will meet with the Confederation’s Executive C…

…out a knife, and warned that he would k!ll her if she shouted or told anyone then proceeded to r@pe her. Upon receipt of the complaint, detectives from the Dass Division immediately mobilized to the scene and arrested the suspect. "The Bauchi State Police Command wishes to inform the public of the arrest of a suspect i…

…involved in a physical altercation with a fellow inmate. According to records from the Federal Bureau of Prisons viewed by Us on Wednesday, July 29, Diddy, 56, is now eligible for release on January 24, 2028. "At this point, we do not have the necessary information to respond with any clarity," a spokesperson for Diddy…

…and started asking for money. I told them I was rushing to the bank because my family needed to eat. Instead, they took me to their office.” The man further alleged that an officer seized his phone, searched through it and began watching videos of his wife while she was naked in labour. He stressed that the officer ign…

…fake portals, impersonating officials, and charging money to deceive Nigerians seeking federal government jobsThe Federal Character Commission (FCC) runs an official platform where verified vacancies from federal institutions are published for job seekersThe FCC does not recruit workers, sell jobs, or guarantee appoint…

…Agencies of the Lagos State Government.Recall that Legit.ng earlier reported that the federal government began nationwide screening of artisans for its Skill-Up Artisans Programme Beneficiaries to receive working toolsThe commissioner disclosed that all 1,200 participants would receive working tools after completing th…

By Ediri Ejoh The Federal Government’s (FG) crude oil export earnings fell 14.41 percent to $31.54 billion in 2025 from $36.85 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2024. The drop was attributed to lower international crude oil prices arising from a global supply glut in the review period. The Central Bank of…

…formally usher in a new era in its leadership as its outgoing Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, hands over to his successor, Prof. Segun Aina. The board announced that the official handover ceremony would hold on Friday, July 31, 2026, by 10am with a live broadcast on its official social media platforms. In a notice rele…

A 32-year-old dispatch rider, Emmanuel Jegede, has lost his life after suspected hoodlums allegedly pushed him off his motorcycle while attempting to extort him along the Ikotun-Idimu Road in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro learnt that the incident occurred on Wednesday around 10am after…

…of losing control of Nigeria’s public finances following a report by The PUNCH that the Federal Government borrowed far above the limit approved by the National Assembly in the 2024 fiscal year. Atiku said the latest figures, which showed that the Federal Government exceeded its approved borrowing ceiling by N4.79tn, p…

…asylum application. Immigration attorney Charles Kuck described the development as unprecedented in his decades of legal practice. “In 38 years practising immigration law, I had never seen this,” he said, adding that, “And I know it’s happening to lots of people.”

Also, the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation blamed one of its officials for diverting an official letter that allegedly helped sustain the scheme. The ongoing probe centres on allegations that Prince Adeyemi Adeniyi, who presented himself as the Director-General of the PFIPC, secured official recogniti…

…Oyeleke, interior designer Adewunmi Adegbola, and creative entrepreneur Richard Vedelago. Targeted at startups, creatives, young professionals, and corporate executives, the project highlights Ecobank’s broader vision of leveraging digital platforms to promote sustainable economic growth and pan-African trade capabilit…

…of State for Industry, Senator John Owan Enoh, who led a high-level delegation from the Federal Ministry of Industry on a tour of the 700,000 barrels-per-day Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Dangote Petrochemicals complex and Dangote Fertiliser Limited in Lagos, according to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Dangote Gr…