…UNGA would not take place. According to the lobbying firm, some members of the Trump administration had allegedly made it clear that Trump would not hold a private meeting with Tinubu, whom it accused of being an alleged heroin trafficker. The firm, however, acknowledged that Tinubu, as Nigeria’s President, could trave…

…Shakiru Fagunwa; and Dr Gafar Salawudeen. It would also be recalled that the former Minister of Power and one of the APC governorship aspirants in the state, Bayo Adelabu, on Thursday, August 27, 2026, said his ambition to govern the state was not a do-or-die affair. Adelabu, in a statement released in Ibadan, said his…

…reflects a larger shift across African agriculture. Banks are beginning to recognise that financing farmers cannot be separated from solving infrastructure and information gaps. In many rural communities, the absence of reliable agricultural data makes lending difficult long before repayment issues arise. That is where…

…threatening political opponents and supporters of opposition parties. The rights organisation said the commissioner’s alleged remarks that those who refused to support his political party would be “flogged” were unlawful and unacceptable in a democratic society. In a statement posted on its verified Facebook account, A…

…Office of the First Lady has no statutory recognition. "Because her office is not recognised by the law, and there is nothing like the office of the wife of the President... if it is established that public money was spent on supposed official travels, the question should be: what is the duty?" he said. He called for a…

…opposition parties gathered in Abuja on Monday, August 31, for a summit organised by political pressure group G-100, aimed at building a united front to challenge President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress in the 2027 presidential election.The summit, held at the Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Centre, was convened by…

Novak Djokovic suffers shock first-round exit at US Open to Mariano Navone Tennis legend, Novak Djokovic experienced a historic setback at the US Open on Sunday night, suffering his first-ever opening-round loss at Flushing Meadows after falling to Argentina's Mariano Navone. The 39-year-old fourth seed succumbed 7-6 (…

Despite the directives given by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) to manufacturers of sachet liquor to recall the drinks or get their plants shut, investigations by the Nigerian Tribune have revealed that sales of this size of alcoholic beverages still continue unhindered. NAFDAC…

…advantage 11 minutes after the restart. Arokodare then made it 3-0 in the 60th minute, finishing off a move involving Berghuis, before substitute Marcos Leonardo completed the scoring in the 78th minute. The goal was Arokodare’s fourth in six appearances since joining Ajax, while he has also provided two assists during…

…also pointed to the NUPRC’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre as an important mechanism for resolving grievances arising from the implementation of the host communities provisions. She said the centre had played a “pivotal role” in addressing some of the disputes involving host communities and operators. The NUPRC…

…be able to call out whoever violates the peace agreement in words and deeds. We recognise the importance of what they are doing, but we say they need to do more,” Abdullahi said. The criticism has been echoed by international bodies and civil society organisations, which have questioned the absence of effective sanctio…

…disruption of academic activities in Nigerian universities under the previous administration. “Nigerians should be concerned about policies that could weaken the capacity of governments to finance education and other essential public services. “A return to a fiscally unsustainable subsidy regime could have consequences…

…investment was most urgently required. She said the process would also produce “a harmonised strategy” for the state government, LGAs, LCDAs and development partners while clarifying responsibilities and reducing duplication. The Lagos IMPACT Project Manager, Dr Veronica Iwayemi, said the World Bank-supported intervent…

…public to back it. The new text proposes abandoning the old system whereby the Prime Minister came from the parliamentary majority, which has led to uncomfortable power-sharing. It would also allow the Head of State to appoint and dismiss the PM and members of the government, and to dissolve parliament. – ‘Dribs and dr…

…They only managed to get a fourth late on, when Vinicius teed up substitute Guler to finish from point-blank range. “The second half was more about managing the game, at a lower tempo. Malaga were calmer on the ball, but every time we stepped up the pace, it always felt like we could score one or two more. “One of our…

…after coming on early in the second half. Como survived late pressure to hold on as Stanislav Lobotka’s stoppage-time strike was ruled out for offside. “It is a very valuable win… the first half was very good, and in the second, we understood that we were facing champions, and we held out,” Fabregas told broadcasters D…

…cleric based in Plateau State and founder of The Wonderful Grace of God Evangelical Ministry in Bokkos. Emmanuel, a former pastor with Dunamis Church, was abducted on Friday, August 28, alongside Pastor Gabriel Joseph Dipak of the Christ Apostolic Church. The two clerics were travelling from Jos to Bokkos when their ve…

…Wants Obi to Step Down for TinubuNgoforo was clear that the move was not meant to diminish Obi's standing or undermine his political relevance. Instead, he framed it as a strategic appeal rooted in the long-term interests of the Igbo people.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagra…

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior launched a week-long enforcement campaign from August 20 to 26 targeting illegal residents across the KingdomAuthorities arrested 14,434 people for residency, labour and border security violations during the joint inspection exerciseNearly 30,000 additional expatriates are currently…

…The two sides signed the text, a result of talks held in recent months in Rome and Tunis, in the capital Tripoli at the headquarters of the UN Support Mission in Libya, with its chief Hanna Tetteh in attendance. The agreement provides for legislative and presidential elections to be organised within 24 months though on…

…Nigerian and international markets, supplying products that meet internationally recognised quality specifications. The United States Energy Information Administration recently identified the Dangote Refinery as a major factor behind the sharp increase in Nigeria’s seaborne petroleum product exports. Nigeria’s seaborne…

…reported that the Commander of the Mining Marshals said the closure was not an administrative penalty but a necessary step because the site is the locus criminis in an ongoing prosecution. He said Stone Rockers Nigeria Limited and its director, Mr Kolawole Olaiya, are standing trial in Charge No. FHC/ABM/VR/338/2026 fo…

…the sealing of the facility was connected to an ongoing criminal case and was not an administrative measure imposed on the company. He said, “The quarry was sealed not as an administrative sanction but because it constitutes the locus criminis in a criminal matter currently before the court.” Onoja said Stone Rockers a…

…do not conform to political schedules, meaning the government must maintain mechanisms capable of responding regardless of where individual leaders are physically located.He therefore described leadership continuity as a national security issue rather than merely a matter of political optics.Security implicationsBeyond…

…close historical, cultural and fraternal ties with Niger. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oluwafemi Adeniyi, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday. “The Government of Nigeria views with deep concern the current political and security situation in the Republic of Niger,” the state…