…(FGM), marking a major milestone in the fight against a practice that has long remained hidden within parts of the country’s Indigenous communities. The law, passed unanimously by Colombia’s Congress last week, follows years of advocacy by survivors, Indigenous leaders, healthcare […] The post Colombia outlaws female g…

…him from carrying out his responsibilitiesDuru opened up about dealing with trauma while remaining committed to his work and faithPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has shared an emotional account of how he hand…

…leveraging digital platforms to influence public opinion while formal judicial processes remain unresolved before courts of competent jurisdiction. According to Effiong, the narrative Peter is promoting online differs sharply from the verifiable admissions he has already made under sworn cross-examination in court. Rea…

…for a club operating outside Spain’s traditional financial giants. Williams has been remarkably durable throughout his career and established himself as a dependable attacking option for Bilbao. While his younger brother Nico Williams has attracted considerable international attention, Inaki has remained a senior figur…

…effort by the party to address the anomaly; I felt such a place is not a home I should remain. “I was ready to accept the outcome and work for the party if there was a leveled playing ground for the candidates. But the result was manipulated with impunity. “I have served our people diligently in the senate, and I belie…

…syndicate. “The Police have obtained solid leads from the suspect in custody and remain committed to tracking down the remaining members of the syndicate. Investigations are ongoing,” the company said. The transmission company condemned the continued vandalism of electricity infrastructure, describing the act as a thre…

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…intervene, he said he stayed silent because he believed his colleague had every right to remain in the front seat. “She looked my wife dead in the eye and said, ‘Madam, this is not your car, so stop being childish. I know he is your husband, but he is the only one with the right to ask me to move. I’m not sitting in th…

The United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos have released their remaining public holiday schedule for 2026, with both missions set to close on eight occasions between August and December in observance of Nigerian and American holidays. According to the schedule on the US Embassy and Consulate…

…stressors in his life. Ramsey was convicted of first-degree murder in July 2026. Ramsey remains in custody at the Oahu Community Correctional Center without bail and will be sentenced on November 18, 2026. by Linda Ikeji at 05/08/2026 9:45 AM | Share this Story

…have not yet won the AI dividend while developing independently. Who is more sustainable remains to be tested by time. WAIC 2026 reveals an emerging reality: the global AI governance pattern is moving from unipolar to pluralistic. Instead of simply copying the Silicon Valley model or Brussels rules, China has developed…

…more attractive to local and foreign investors. He said, "The Maigatari Border Free Zone remains strategically important to Jigawa because of its potential to facilitate regional commerce and position the state as a major gateway for economic activities between Nigeria and neighbouring countries. "The investment in the…

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…transition away from spending high levels of grant ODA, but our ambition and effort will remain high, delivering through modernised partnerships, and making the most of what the UK has to offer. “With funding pressures and internal restructuring to deal with, disruption caused by changes in the department’s leadership,…

…state of the country compelled him to return to frontline politics, stressing that remaining a spectator was no longer an option. “The direction the country is going requires very urgent intervention. In another four years, if we don’t change the trajectory, disaster — which is already looming — will deepen further,” D…

…spell in Spain. He became a key figure in the club’s FA Cup and League Cup triumphs and remained a fan favourite during his four seasons. 8.Michael Owen – Newcastle United (2005) After one season at Real Madrid, Owen returned to England with Newcastle in a club-record transfer. Injuries disrupted his time at St James’…

…they would need to thrash Nigeria 11-0 to progress. This means that the WAFCON Group C remains wide open as the top two teams will advance to the quarter-finals. Speaking with DAILY POST on Tuesday ahead of the WAFCON Group C final fixtures, on Wednesday, Saheed Afolabi, who works with Echonews, expressed confidence th…

…mistakes," he told the congregation.He closed the sermon by calling on Christians to remain consistent in prayer and to hold on to their faith regardless of the setbacks they encounter along the way.Adejare Adeboye speaks about Mohammed Ali Photo speaks on Trump's administrationLegit.ng earlier reported that Pastor Ade…

…biggest infrastructure challenges facing the health sector. Poor electricity supply has remained one of the biggest obstacles to healthcare delivery in Nigeria, forcing many public hospitals to rely heavily on diesel generators to power operating theatres, intensive care units, laboratories, blood banks, oxygen plants…

…the challenges, Omoniyi assured Nigerians that the government’s clean mobility programme remains safe when certified products and approved installation procedures are followed. “We want Nigerians to have confidence in this initiative. Certified CNG and EV products are safe, reliable and built to meet approved quality s…

…their duties to our nation.” Tinubu said troop welfare and military modernisation would remain a standing priority of his administration. “Our administration will continue to prioritise troop welfare and modernise the armed forces by providing the weapons and technological tools needed to discharge their duties,” he st…

…invested heavily in digital identity through the National Identity Number, the system remains limited if government agencies cannot reliably determine where individuals, businesses and public assets are located. In a policy paper released on Monday, Adegbuyi said the Memorandum of Understanding recently signed by NIMC…

…contributions to society. Idahosa said the advice became imperative because young people remain the hope and future of Nigerian society, stressing that the decisions they make today will go a long way in shaping the country’s future. The deputy governor gave the advice, on Sunday, at the youth harvest and thanksgiving…

…to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Although crude prices eased in June, they remained above levels recorded at the beginning of the year. The association said the figures showed that Nigerian consumers had become increasingly price-sensitive, with higher pump prices translating into lower consumption of petrol,…

…must lead African solutions. ECOWAS, the AU, and regional counter-terrorism frameworks remain central. But strategic autonomy also means pragmatism. On terrorism, maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea, and cyber threats, Nigeria is open to cooperation with any partner, East or West that brings intelligence, technolog…