…Yusuf argued that the inflation challenge remained largely structural rather than monetary, citing insecurity, high transportation and logistics costs, elevated energy prices, rising fertiliser costs, supply chain disruptions and imported inflation as the major drivers of rising prices. He added that the June inflation…

Cornelius Adebayo, had spent exactly two years as Executive Secretary of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA) when he reflected on the agency’s journey under his leadership. Rather than celebrating the milestone with a list of completed projects, he offered a broader vision of what he believes c…

…participation of residents rather than government intervention alone. Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Gaji Omobolaji, said changing public attitudes towards waste disposal remains central to the state’s environmental agenda. Represented by Director of Environmental Assessment, Olasunkanmi Sojinu,…

…those claims surfaced, reactions online were mixed. Some people mocked Tunmise over the details he shared, while others discussed the cultural context of the pipe. Lord_dress was among those who chose to explain rather than ridicule. She presented the item as part of routine home care and not as a medical treatment for…

…foreign exchange market on Monday ahead of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s, CBN Monetary Policy Committee, MPC, interest rate decision. CBN data showed that the naira gained slightly to N1,380.10 per dollar on Monday from N1,380.18 per dollar recorded last Friday. This means that at the official foreign exchange market,…

…their cheques in person. He named the committee members to include: the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Ibrahim Yusha’u, as Chairman; Director of Agricultural Services, Babaji Maijamaa; Director of Planning, Research and Statistics, Ibrahim Ishaku; representatives of the Accountant-General and Auditor-Gen…

…This follows extensive arguments by the lawyers of the Department of Home Affairs detailing reasons why Adetshina should be deported to her home country. The state has submitted that there are several issues that need to be considered on the conduct of the proceedings. It argued that although the defence cited measures…

…against sharing unconfirmed information. Officials urged everyone to cross-check details with authorised sources before publishing or circulating stories that touch on government personnel and policy.The warning reflects ongoing concerns about the speed at which false narratives spread through social media platforms, p…

…ministers to other jobs and promoting allies. – ‘Stronger and fairer’ – Ex-defence secretary John Healey replaced Reeves as finance minister, Ed Miliband became foreign minister, and left-wing figurehead Angela Rayner returned to government. Wes Streeting, who abandoned plans to run against Burnham for the Labour leade…

…Abba Kabir Yusuf’s declaration of a state of emergency in education and increased budgetary allocations aligned with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and would continue to strengthen education delivery across the state.

…my experience at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), detailing events that culminated in my withdrawal from the Senior Executive Course (SEC 47). “It recounts my perspective on issues surrounding institutional discipline, freedom of expression, due process, digital privacy and the responsib…

The Secretary to the Government of Gombe State, Ibrahim Njodi, has warned staff of the Gombe State Liaison Office in Kaduna against absenteeism, truancy and poor work ethics. Njodi said the administration of Governor Muhammadu Yahaya will not tolerate indiscipline in the civil service. He gave the warning on Monday dur…

…of the House of Representatives from Lagos, Olajumoke Okoya-Thomas, is the new secretary of the commission. Dr Ogbole Ene Lilian, Oladele Olatubosun, and Yakubu Umar Barde, representing Benue, Oyo and Kaduna, were appointed as commissioners. Dr Mai Adamu Yau, from Borno, Ginika Florence Tor (Enugu), Engineer Lawrence O…

Many civil servants absent as Jigawa Governor pays unscheduled visit to state secretariat (visit) Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi today July 20, paid an unscheduled visit to the state secretariat and met the absence of several top government officials during working hours. The offices of the Secretary to the State Go…

…to urgently reassess recently issued fuel import licences.IPMAN’s National Publicity Secretary, Chinedu Ukadike, warned that the current policy could worsen pump-price inflation and place additional pressure on the naira.According to Ukadike, some importers are now selling petrol at about ₦1,350 per litre, a rate signi…

…achievement did not wipe out every statistical advantage Argentina hold. The Argentines retain a separate World Cup-specific record that Spain's broader unbeaten run does not affect, according to Yahoo Sports.Argentina's Lionel Messi was reported to have left the tournament in tears, with his international future now u…

…adding pressure to an already difficult situation, writing: “Stop frustrating my life.” Details about Chidimma Adetshina's deportation orderLegit.ng previously reported that Chidimma Adetshina returned to the Cape Town Regional Court on Thursday, July 16, 2026, to continue her legal battle against deportation after bei…

…the winning goal Enzo Fernandez was sent off during the final as Argentina's hopes of retaining the title collapsed Despite lifting the trophy on the pitch, FIFA regulations require Spain to return the original before leaving the stadium that same nightFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Spain defeate…

…acclaim, earning a 95 per cent critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 88 on Metacritic. Critics have praised its ambitious scale, visual storytelling and ensemble performances, with several publications describing it as one of the year's best films.Despite its commercial and critical success, the release has…

…warning was delivered by Leonardo SimÀ£o, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), during a briefing to the UN Security Council. SimÀ£o presented the Secretary-General's latest report on development…

…weapons in its war against rival paramilitaries. Though Washington has not provided details on the chemical weapons used, international media have reported two chlorine gas barrels dropped in 2024. Since April 2023, the war between the army and the Rapid Support Forces has drawn widespread reports of war crimes, with t…

…wife, Katie Miller, recently had the couple's fourth child, and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt gave birth to her second child in May.Trump declines to endorse JD Vance for next presidentPreviously, Legit.ng reported that former US President Donald Trump refused to designate his vice president, JD Vance, a…

…they occupy? What agencies do they belong to?” he asked, describing the figures as budgetary absurdity rather than legitimate planning. The former Vice President argued that the sums hidden under the SWV now exceed the combined allocations for education, defence and agriculture, and he suggested a political motive behi…

…resemblance to the late author of Things Fall Apart and criticised its artistic interpretation. Responding to the controversy in a statement released on Sunday, the Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on New Media, Ejimofor Opara, said the project was initiated and financed entirely by Achebe’s home community. “There h…

…front yard saying, "I shot him, I shot him," while still holding a gun. Scott was then detained and taken in for questioning. A juvenile who was a witness at the residence in the 3000 block of Travis Road was also interviewed by investigators. The juvenile allegedly told them that Morton had been invited inside the ho…