…has directed the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG) to increase the domestic use of gas, reduce gas flaring and ensure that the country’s vast gas reserves translate into more affordable energy for Nigerians.The President said Nigeria’s natural resources would have little economic value if they remained untap…

Olympic champion Masai Russell set a new world record in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Diamond League meet in Zurich on Thursday. The 26-year-old American clocked 12.09 seconds to beat the previous best of 12.12sec set by Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan at the Eugene World Championships in 2022. Russell, whose previous best wa…

…immediate measures to reduce transportation costs in their respective states through the use of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and electric vehicles. Tinubu disclosed this shortly after the meeting with the APC governors on Thursday night. According to him, the Federal Government and state governments had agreed to work…

…has raised concerns over the controversial N600 billion cash transfers to millions of households in Nigeria by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Atiku, in a statement by his media team on Thursday, questioned the whereabouts of the said beneficiaries. Recall that on July 16 and August 2, 2026, the Presidenc…

…Oborevwori stated this on Thursday during a thanksgiving service at the Government House Chapel in Asaba to mark the 35th anniversary of the creation of Delta State. The governor said the anniversary was not only a time to celebrate the state’s achievements but also an opportunity to reflect on its journey and prepare…

INEC's lawyer told a Federal High Court that Gabriel Suswam won the APC primary for Benue North East senatorial districtSuswam filed suit FHC/ABJ/CS/1470/2026 challenging the APC's decision to give the ticket to incumbent Senator Emmanuel UdenbeJustice Inyang Ekwo adjourned the case after hearing final submissions from…

Former Ogun State governorship aspirant Modele Sarafa-Yusuf announced her APC resignation on Thursday, August 27, via her verified Facebook pageSarafa-Yusuf said her departure followed a period of travel, family time, and personal reflection on her political pathThe former aspirant stressed she was not leaving public s…

…claim that more than N600 billion has been disbursed in cash transfers to vulnerable households, saying the figures do not reconcile with the government’s own stated payment structure. Atiku, in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, on Thursday in Abuja said Nigerian…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Thursday urged Nigerians to vote for political parties and their candidates in the 2027 general elections based on their actions and past records rather than rhetoric and campaign promises. Hon. Tajudeen gave the charge while delivering a goodwill mes…

…Network Nigeria has disclosed that it received no less than 36 cases of child abuse within a few months, which includes physical abuse, neglect, child trafficking, sexual abuse and illegal adoption. The National Coordinator of the organisation, Olakunle Sanni, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja at a press briefing on…

…welfare and well-being. They said not less than 25 of their colleagues have died because of not having the wherewithal to take care of their health. They have therefore called on President Bola Tinubu, the national and state leadership of the ruling party and its governorship candidate for Ogun State, Sen Solomon Adeol…

…the woman's funeral. Kiera, who disclosed this in a Facebook post on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, claimed that she and her late sister weren't on speaking terms when she passed away because the deceased was sleeping with her baby daddy. According to her, after they fell out, she asked for her wig bag but her sister clai…

…and made financial contributions. The legal team further claimed that Sheggz rented a house for Bella for about two months after she left the Big Brother house at approximately £3.5 million per month, amounting to about ₦7 million. They added that Bella later rented a property in Ikate, Lekki, but eventually gave it up…

…substance and careless driving. Police reportedly found Sanders "in and out of consciousness" and slumped over in the driver's seat of a vehicle that had stopped in the middle of the road.According to police, Sanders performed poorly on a field sobriety test and smelled strongly of alcohol. Officers said he admitted t…

…and engage with government,” he said. He said the 2026 exercise would build on previous editions while introducing measures to improve the credibility, relevance and effectiveness of the assessment. Arabi disclosed that the assessment process had been automated through a dedicated digital platform developed by GovTech…

The victims were subsequently taken to Ilorin for medical attention before their eventual return to Kaiama and reunion with their families.

…to private investors for $4.2bn represented "an absurdly low enterprise value" and accused the FIFA president of standing to gain financially in a process that was "neither the product of an open, competitive auction, nor tested by any independent valuer". The legal document seen by Sky News said: "UEFA and other inter…

…and Neurosurgery (NHNN), part of University College London hospitals NHS foundation trust, but details were kept secret until Thursday while the patient, Rhys Hibbert, recovered. While the surgical team remained in full control, the AI system analysed live camera footage during the operation, helping identify key struc…

…held for over 14 days without a formal chargeKayCee Luxury was arrested on Thursday, August 13 at Lagos airport and linked by NDLEA to a 184.5kg coc@ine seizure described as the agency's largest-ever courier bustThe socialite is demanding N190 million in damages and seeking return of luxury items he says were seized wi…

…any position taken by its Ulama'u Council chairman on the 2027 elections, including a Muslim-Muslim ticketPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and int…

SDP's 2027 presidential candidate Adewole Adebayo named five industries he believes can generate mass employment for NigeriansAdebayo said every major government programme should be judged by its ability to create work and expand opportunityThe SDP candidate framed job creation as his primary economic test for measurin…

…to The Punch, the timing of the gathering is drawing attention. It falls just eight days after the Independent National Electoral Commission officially opened campaigns for the 2027 general elections, a period that has seen major political activity across party lines.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments.…

…distraction ahead of the 2027 elections. Ahmed, in a statement, said the continued focus on allegations surrounding the President’s certificates reflected what he described as the opposition’s failure to present Nigerians with compelling alternatives on governance. His reaction followed a fresh legal challenge reported…

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested a suspected gunrunner and recovered two AK-49 rifles, 228 rounds of RPG ammunition and 275 rounds of 7.62mm AK-47 ammunition in Sabon Gari Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner of Police, CP Rabiu Muhammad, disclosed this on Thursday dur…

The Akwa Ibom State Government has outlawed the use of ambulances to convey corpses for burial throughout the state. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Ekem John, announced the new reform while briefing journalists during the monthly media briefing organised by the Ministry of Information on Thursday. John, who was…