…while positioning the NAF among Africa's leading air forces operating advanced multi-role air combat capabilities."He added that the Nigerian Air Force remains committed to modernising its fleet, supporting joint military operations and protecting the country's territorial integrity, as well as the lives and property o…
…Gregoire wrote: 'I extend all my thoughts to the victims of this act of extreme violence. 'The investigation must shed light on the motivations of the perpetrator. Deep gratitude to the off-duty police officer who subdued the assailant.' Watch the videos below🇫🇷 Three women, including one who is reportedly pregnant, we…
…consumer protection measures.He argued that while digital lending plays an important role in improving financial inclusion, the industry must be regulated to prevent vulnerable Nigerians from being trapped in unsustainable debt cycles that further entrench poverty.FCCPC updates list of approved loan appsLegit.ng earlie…
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband will take on the role of the United Kingdom’s Governor to the World Bank, taking personal leadership of the country’s engagement on international development and climate finance. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office announced the appointment on Monday, saying Miliband wou…
Ebola outbreak 'fastest-growing' in history as rapidly rising death toll hits 1,400 The Democratic Republic of the Congo is facing the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record, with more than 1,400 people reported dead and over 3,200 confirmed cases since the outbreak was declared on May 15. According to government fig…
…approach, Balogun drew a profound historical parallel to his late father, Dr Ganiyu Kolawole Balogun (GKB), who served as the first pioneer chairman of the Ibadan Municipal Government (IMG) from 1976 to 1979. “When my late father started road construction across Labiran and Oke-Are, he faced heavy criticism and blame f…
…attacks followed allegations by Super Falcons forward Esther Okoronkwo that cash was stolen from players' rooms at the Marriott Hotel in Casablanca, where the team initially camped. Super Falcons faces racist abuse with monkeys emojis, stickers ahead WAFCON...Photo Credit: thefactsite Okoronkwo had claimed via Snapchat…
…state. According to the report, the terrorists fled, abandoning three bicycles and two coolers. It also disclosed that troops of the 247 Reconnaissance Battalion and hunters arrested a suspected kidnapper at Gaya in the Mubi South Local Government Area of Adamawa. The suspect reportedly confessed to belonging to a kidn…
…launch follow-up operations aimed at tracking down the attackers and recovering the stolen weapon. According to preliminary intelligence available to security agencies, the assailants are believed to comprise a combination of Fulani militias from Plateau State and armed bandits from neighbouring Nasarawa State. The ass…
…reasonsThis covers espionage, subversion (such as attempts to overthrow a government), violence, terrorism, and membership in any organisation involved in these activities.2. Human or international rights violationsThis includes war crimes, crimes against humanity, and being a senior official in a government that has c…
…Ile-Ife, Osun State. “Good parenting is the foundation a child builds their whole life on. It’s not about being perfect; it’s about being present, consistent and intentional,” Prof Oluponna said. “Every generation inherits habits — good and bad. Good parenting interrupts cycles of abuse, poverty, addiction or neglect.…
…the best show in the world." Infantino also claimed the World Cup experienced "no violence, no incidents, 100% safety and security, only joy and happiness," adding that 7 million people from more than 200 countries attended matches across the tournament. The FIFA president thanked the governments of hosts Canada, Mexic…
…Police Command has declared five persons wanted in connection with the recent wave of violence linked to the political crisis in the state. The command, in a statement by its spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, said it was intensifying efforts to apprehend individuals suspected to be connected with incidents involving the l…
…when I was born, with when I was growing up in the house I had always believed was whole.>My grip tightened on the phone as a cold realization settled in. He had been there with them the same time he had been with my mother and me.The girl in the photo wasn't just someone who looked like me. She was born the same year…
…subsidies by N1 trillion annually.” He said the elimination of subsidies on white petroleum products has improved economics for alternative power sources relative to self-generation (now 1,700 MW of solar panels imported into Nigeria annually, adding that recent reforms in oil and gas have resulted in $10 billion in FI…
…it is depressing: recurrent expenditure, debt servicing, and the ever-expanding black hole of “overhead costs” that no Nigerian can audit or trace. The government takes loans, collects taxes, and generates revenue, yet the tangible benefits of these inflows remain invisible to the citizen. It is a system designed not t…
…to those with billions to invest – the same one per cent; the funds will be spent or stolen without adequate records. Capital plus interest will be repaid by all Nigerians; especially the 99 per cent who might not benefit from the deal in any way. FG’S ANSWER – VAGUE, UNTRUTHFUL AND BADLY CONCEIVED “Tinubu unveils $3bn…
…as aviation fuel or Jet A-1, with official industry data showing that local producers solely supplied the country’s aviation fuel market over the past 13 months. An analysis of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority’s latest petroleum supply statistics showed that between June 2025 and Jun…
…for a second term then, and nothing happened. That was why people like me, Oshiomhole and others were able to win second terms. “For me, there is no political party in Nigeria today that has an ideology. There is none. Otherwise, the ideology of the APC would be that if you are corrupt and you move to the APC, you are…
…the deregistration of the National Democratic Coalition, state of Nigeria’s democracy, role of the judiciary, governance, insecurity, the economy, preparations for the 2027 general elections and more What implications does the deregistration of the NDC hold for Nigeria’s democracy, political pluralism and the future of…
…is Tram, a 24-year-old Lagos-based streamer who made it clear he is entering the house solely to win the competition. “I’m here for one thing only, the game. No romance, no distractions, no apologies,” he said. Temi Nkem, a 21-year-old raised in London, also ruled out both relationships and domestic duties, insisting s…
…national. The GECF is headquartered in Doha. Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, currently serves as Chairman of its ministerial meetings.
…Local Government Area of Yobe State. According to the sources, the operation turned violent when one of the suspects attacked a member of the hunters’ group with a cutlass while resisting arrest. The hunter sustained severe head injuries during the attack and was immediately attended to, while the troops overpowered an…
…After receiving treatment, the 26-year-old returned to the field and continued in the role of assistant referee when play restarted. However, she was unable to continue after halftime and was replaced for the remainder of the match. The match eventually resumed, with Metz securing a 3-1 victory over Fortuna Sittard. Th…
…siblings who were about to be split up by the system showed up on my screen… and my whole life changed direction.I'm Michael Johnson. I'm 40, American, and two years ago, my life ended in a hospital hallway.A doctor said, "I'm so sorry," and I knew.My wife, Lauren, and our six-year-old son, Caleb, had been hit by a dru…