…was contained in an internal circular dated August 4, 2026, and addressed to all local government commanders and headquarters personnel of the board. According to the circular, the decision followed a resolution reached at the board's regular meeting held on June 6, 2026, and takes immediate effect. It stated that all…

…controversyGbenga Collins said he believed he was dealing with a legitimate federal government agency after visiting an office at the Abuja federal secretariatCollins said the money was paid in five instalments into third-party accounts, and the promised contract mobilisation never arrivedPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng a…

The Federal Government has unveiled a new initiative that will establish eight Sports and Education Centres of Excellence across selected tertiary institutions as part of efforts to retain Nigeria’s sporting talents, create jobs, improve security and position sports as a major contributor to economic growth. The initia…

…Alaribe UMUAHIA — Residents and business owners in Aba, covering the nine local government areas of the Ukwa Ngwa zone of Abia State, have lamented the power outage that has persisted for more than two weeks, saying it has adversely affected their lives and businesses. Geometric Power Aba Limited (GPAL), the operator o…

…or administering drugs and locally made medicine without approval from the Kano State Government, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and other relevant health authorities. “Individuals and organisations should not administer drugs, locally made medicine or conduct medical outreach…

The Kano State Government has sealed more than 300 illegal structures across the metropolis as part of a renewed campaign to enforce physical planning regulations and restore order to urban development. Chairman of the Kano State Taskforce on Illegal Structures, Dr Dalhatu Aliyu Sani, disclosed this on Wednesday, sayin…

Denmark launched an official government website that allows foreigners to search for high-paying job vacancies by experience and skill setThe platform lists roles from companies across Denmark, with applicants encouraged to submit their CVs directly to advertising employersNot all jobs on the website offer visa sponsor…

…9:05 a.m. on August 3 during a routine patrol along the Gezuwa axis in Konduga Local Government Area. The escapees comprised nine women, two adult men, eight female minors and one male child below the age of two years, bringing the total number to 20. "During preliminary investigation, they disclosed that they escaped…

…humble and committed to his academic aspirations, assuring him that the Edo State Government would continue to identify and support exceptional talents capable of contributing meaningfully to the state’s development. Responding, Master Osagiobare expressed profound appreciation to the Deputy Governor for the warm recep…

…The nominees, according to the Speaker, are Muhammad Habeeb Nagogo from Wamba Local Government Area; Ahmed Yakubu Mohammed from Lafia LGA; Hon. Mohammed Baba Shehu from Keffi LGA; Hon. Mohammed Iyimoga from Obi LGA; Adamu Rabecca Kpadji from Wamba LGA; Nawani Aboki from Doma LGA; Jibril Abdullahi Ibrahim, FCNA, from Na…

Spain's government has outlined three specific categories of travellers whose visa applications will face automatic denialOne of the categories targets those who have already used up their 90-day allowance in the Schengen Area within the past 180 daysThe Spanish government published the conditions directly on its offic…

…the next governor of the state,” he said. The senator promised to run an all-inclusive government if elected, adding that his administration would focus on delivering prosperity to every Nasarawa citizen. He, however, called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conducts a free, fair and credible e…

The Osun State Government has disbursed another round of palliative payments to civil servants across the state as part of efforts to improve workers’ welfare and cushion the impact of prevailing economic challenges. The spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Olawale Rasheed, announced the disbursement in a statemen…

The Australian government has published the civic duties every foreign-born national must take on after becoming a citizenThe list covers four key obligations, ranging from voting in elections to defending the country if the need arisesAustralia's citizenship responsibilities apply to all naturalised citizens, regardle…

…comprising nine women, two men and nine children along the Gezuwa axis in Bama Local Government Area of Borno. According to the army, the suspects said they escaped from the Gezuwa terrorist camp following an attack by rival ISWAP fighters and were handed over to military authorities for further profiling. “Troops also…

…for the renovation of facilities at the Maigatari Border Free Zone and the neighbouring Government Guest House in Gumel, in a move aimed at boosting cross-border trade, investment and economic activities in the state. The Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports and Culture, Sagir Musa, disclosed this while briefing…

…Peace have arrested 19 suspects during a raid on Tongoron Community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State following the recent d3adly ambush on security personnel. Gunmen ambushed a joint security patrol on Tuesday, August 4, k!lling a police inspector and an Air Force corporal before making away with their w…

…pay at filling stations, regardless of where crude trades internationally.For Nigeria's government, cheaper crude carries its own risks. Lower oil prices typically shrink export earnings and reduce the foreign exchange inflows that the country relies on to support public spending. Marketers release new ratesMeanwhile,…

…for Green Card applicationMeanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that the United States government published a list of eight categories of people who qualify to apply for a permanent resident card, commonly known as a Green Card.Eligibility ranges from family ties to US citizenship and employment in specialised fields…

…cent cut in development aids to Nigeria, following the massive reduction by the British government in overseas assistance to enable it fund domestic priorities and increase defence spending. The move comes as the US, Germany and other European countries scale back aid budgets to fund defence spending and other domestic…

…where someone sets up an office in the Federal Secretariat that is not an institution of government shows there is poor governance in the system. Nothing speaks louder than that,” he added. Duke also questioned the country’s economic management, arguing that high interest rates have made sustainable growth difficult. “…

…military officers. General Musa described the approval as a demonstration of the Federal Government’s commitment to improving the welfare of military personnel and strengthening the country’s security architecture. He said the increase in annual personnel costs from N660 billion to N924 billion underscores the administ…

…suspects for alleged armed robbery, unlawful possession of firearms and vandalization of government property. The Command said that operatives of its Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) intercepted and apprehended a 27-year-old Uchenna Agbneiwu, a native of Nkume in Orlu local government area of Imo State, but residing…

The Federal Government on Tuesday approved a financing framework and a set of institutional reforms to accelerate the electrification of health facilities across the country, with a target of providing reliable 24-hour electricity to at least 30 per cent of Nigeria’s health facilities by the end of 2027. The approval w…

…inadequate testing facilities and poor public awareness could undermine the Federal Government’s clean mobility agenda. The Standards Organisation of Nigeria warned that unless urgent measures are taken to strengthen standards enforcement and eliminate uncertified products from the market, safety incidents could erode…