…floods on the China-Nepal border have killed at least 987 people in Nepal, the disaster authority said Tuesday, taking overall deaths to more than 1,000. Chinese state media earlier confirmed 16 people were killed in Tibet, bringing the total toll from Wednesday’s disaster to 1,003. The number of missing in Nepal dropp…

The Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, has announced that 26 vessels laden with petroleum products, food commodities and other cargoes are expected to arrive at Lagos ports between August 30 and September 13. The authority disclosed this in its Daily Shipping Position on Monday in Lagos. According to the NPA, 12 of the inc…

…where questions arise, and, where necessary, apologise and seek forgiveness. True authority is strengthened, not diminished, when a leader accepts responsibility rather than seeks to shield uncomfortable aspects of the past from legitimate scrutiny. “This becomes particularly important when questions concern educationa…

…units or sections unless their deployment is reviewed and approved by the relevant authority. The circular was addressed to the Chief of Staff to the President, ministers, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, permanent secretaries, service chiefs, the Inspector-General of Police and heads of major Federal…

…investigation and urged Nigerians to demand accountability over the source and legal authority for such expenditures.Atiku faults Tinubu's departureFormer Vice President Atiku Abubakar, now a presidential candidate, criticised the timing of the trip. "Nigeria is burning, and the President has chosen a boarding pass ove…

…governor stressed that Plateau has one Constitution, one legal system and one legitimate authority, and that no individual or group has the right to assume powers that have not been conferred upon it by law. Mutfwang stated that government would not permit the emergence of any parallel authority, self-appointed enforce…

…within 24 months though on the condition that they be held “under a single executive authority and unified national institutions”, which is not yet the case. The oil-rich North African country has struggled to recover from the chaos that followed the 2011 NATO-backed uprising that toppled longtime ruler Muammar Gaddafi…

…import licence approvals by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority. Dangote Refinery to ban fuel sales to petrol importers, marketers

…Adamu said the simultaneous absence of both leaders raises concerns about who holds authority during a national emergencyDr Adamu called on Nigeria to develop clearer protocols governing when the president and vice president can both be outside the country at the same timePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred sou…

…strictly as a facilitator and observer, not as a substitute for the constitutional authority, independence or decision-making structures of the participating political parties.Decisions arising from the process, it added, will remain the responsibility of the parties themselves. How latest move started After the hotly…

…taken from a holding facility in Alexandria, Louisiana, and transported under federal authority to an airport in another state, where he boarded a flight to the UK.Sources said ICE received confirmation from UK authorities that Yiannopoulos had arrived after leaving the United States. A spokesperson for the Department…

…dispute highlights broader issues of democratic integrity and party member authority ahead of the 2027 electionsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over nine years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs, and governance in N…

…DC, that sided with a group of trans Americans who were already serving. "The authority of the US military to determine who may serve in the nation's armed forces is a matter of exceptional importance," US Solicitor General D. John Sauer told the Supreme Court, according to a copy of the appeal reviewed by CNN that has…

…surrounding any disagreement. “Learn to report to a third party that has the authority to hear your matter and give you the justice that you deserve,” he said. Alabo urged residents to report grievances and criminal incidents to the Police or other appropriate security agencies rather than resorting to violence. He als…

…served on INEC and the party, at both national and state levels, and I have it on good authority that the former Vice President has been formally briefed by the party of my action,” he said. He added, “Until the court determines otherwise, no individual—regardless of his position, influence or stature—has the legal or…

…of Taraba State, Chief G.T. Kataps; Director-General of the Nigerian Television Authority, Salihu Dembos; and Director-General of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, Dr Mohammed Bulama. Others were the Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Dr Abubakar Dantsoho; as well as other distinguished governme…

…a transaction that inflicted direct and concrete injury on FIFA's reputation, governance authority, and commercial relationships to the detriment of FIFA as well as its 211 members, including UEFA's 55 member associations." The application was lodged by UEFA in the United States District Court for the Southern District…

…at aiports; says it's in talks with other e-hailing rides The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said ride-hailing platform Bolt has been cleared to resume operations at airports after the two sides reached an operational agreement. This comes after the airport ban on Uber, Bolt, and other ride-hailing platfo…

…and the inclusion of essential psychiatric medicines in the National Health Insurance Authority’s coverage to reduce the financial burden on patients and their families. The APN urged the Federal Government and the National Assembly to sustain the momentum created by the proposed decriminalisation of suicide, stressing…

…in your Google feed!The UK government has made clear that registering with a local authority is the one non-negotiable step every aspiring food business owner must take before they can begin operating.According to guidance published on the official GOV.UK website, the registration requirement applies to any business th…

…flight from Lagos to the United Kingdom, exported 13kg of cocaine without lawful authority. The defendant was equally alleged to have transported the same 13kg of cocaine from her residence in Okota to the Departure Hall of Terminal 2, MMIA, Ikeja. The offences are contrary to and punishable under Section 11(b) of the…

…would not tolerate intimidation, extortion, harassment, impersonation, abuse of authority or partisan conduct. “Our loyalty is to Nigeria, the rule of law and the peaceful democratic process. We will protect the right of every citizen to participate peacefully in democracy, regardless of political affiliation,” he said…

…the Apple and Google app stores.For those who entered Australia on an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA), the government directed them to use the dedicated "Check an ETA" service instead of VEVO.Australia: What happens if your visa bars further stayIf a visa carries a condition that prevents further stay, the holder mus…

…personal information, including information relating to her minor child, without lawful authority or consent, stating that further breaches would attract legal action. by Linda Ikeji at 26/08/2026 2:20 PM | Share this Story

…discovered. "We have app now" an airport staff, wearing a t-shirt with Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) printed on it, told Chris when he tried to get a ride through the FAAN approved airport car hire rank management system (ACHRAMS). When they checked the app, they tod him that a car from the Murtala Muham…