Qatar's government outlined the legal requirements for former citizens of Qatari origin to have their nationality reinstated under national lawThe reinstatement of Qatari citizenship requires an Emiri decision and applies only to individuals who qualify under specific conditionsAmong the three conditions listed, applic…

…judiciary has lost independence By Olayinka Ajayi ABUJA — Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership style, alleging that the President has departed from the inclusive governance approach he displayed during his tenure as Lagos Sta…

…the issue but felt compelled to speak because of what he described as the South African government’s failure to adequately address the attacks. Questions South African government’s response The man said there were different opinions about whether Tyla should be held responsible, but insisted the focus should be on the…

A high-powered delegation of Kano business leaders and senior government officials has met with the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, to press for the immediate release of the ₦5 billion relief fund promised by the Federal Government for victims of the Singer Market fire disaster. T…

Traditional rulers, local government chairmen and residents of Oyo East and Oyo West Local Government Areas have inspected newly completed and ongoing road projects across the two councils. The inspection tour, which took place on Tuesday, was led by the Chairman of Oyo East Local Government, Honourable Peter Oluokun,…

…(Dr.) Iliyasu Musa Kwankwaso, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the Federal Government’s approval of ₦46 billion for the resurfacing and reconstruction of the second runway at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, describing the move as evidence of the President’s commitment to the development of No…

…a prominent businessman, Elder J.J Agbo and abducted his two children in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Agbo was shot d3ad at his residence in Ung/Zenge community, Gwantu on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Two other residents of the community were also reportedly k!lled during the attack. Simultaneous attacks w…

…Ngozi Nwosu's surgeries days after she came out to solicit public funds The Abia State Government has paid N25 million for the medical treatment of veteran Nollywood actress Ngozi Nwosu, who is currently battling an undisclosed ailment. The Governor's Senior Special Assistant on Tourism and Entertainment, Dr Justice Ok…

The U.S. government listed three major immigration violations that could lead to the deportation of non-citizensAuthorities said criminal acts, public safety threats and visa violations could trigger removal proceedingsOfficials also explained when expedited deportation could occur without an immigration court hearingP…

…man, Sirajo Ali, for allegedly r@ping a 13-year-old girl at knifepoint in Dass Local Government Area of the state. The spokesperson for the command, SP Nafiu Habib, who disclosed this in a statement on July 29th July, 2026 said the incident was reported by the victim's brother, a resident of Bundot in Dass. According t…

…abduction after suspected bandits invaded a courtroom in Gwarjo village, Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State on Wednesday, July 29, firing sporadically and demanding to know his whereabouts. According to reports, the gunmen entered the courtroom while shooting indiscriminately and repeatedly asked where Judge…

…- Survivor Survivors of the d3adly terrorist attack on Naridon village in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have recounted the horror they witnessed during the assault that claimed 30 lives, including five siblings from the same family, Daily Trust reports.The armed attackers stormed the village in the early…

…impersonating officials, and charging money to deceive Nigerians seeking federal government jobsThe Federal Character Commission (FCC) runs an official platform where verified vacancies from federal institutions are published for job seekersThe FCC does not recruit workers, sell jobs, or guarantee appointments; its rol…

…training to help participants improve their businesses and productivityThe state government will also give all beneficiaries working tools and seek to connect them with job opportunities from government agenciesPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Victor Enengedi has…

By Ediri Ejoh The Federal Government’s (FG) crude oil export earnings fell 14.41 percent to $31.54 billion in 2025 from $36.85 billion recorded in the corresponding period of 2024. The drop was attributed to lower international crude oil prices arising from a global supply glut in the review period. The Central Bank of…

…Ogege, they were sentenced to d3ath by hanging." "So today, on behalf of the Delta State Government and the Commissioner for Justice, our condolences go to the family. The family has been waiting for justice for nine years, and justice has been delivered to them and the entire family. You could notice that the mother o…

…the incoming registrar has more than 15 years of experience advising federal and state governments on digital transformation, institutional reforms and systems design. Aina has also served as a consultant to examination bodies, including the National Examinations Council and the National Business and Technical Examinat…

…while attempting to extort him along the Ikotun-Idimu Road in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State. PUNCH Metro learnt that the incident occurred on Wednesday around 10am after the rider completed a delivery and was heading to another destination. On getting to the Alhaja end of the road, two suspected hoo…

…and dwindling investor confidence,” he said. The former Vice President argued that governments with poor records often resorted to political theatrics in an attempt to divert attention from public dissatisfaction. “These are the words of a drowning man. A government that has little to celebrate inevitably seeks refuge…

…allegedly fake appointment letters, fabricated legislative documents and other forged government records, despite the agency having no legal backing. The House committee is investigating how several federal institutions processed and acted on the documents, leading to the purported agency receiving official approvals.…

…stability. According to him, the increasing interest from investors suggests that the government’s reform programme is beginning to strengthen confidence in the country’s economic prospects. Cardoso also stressed that greater international collaboration has become indispensable, noting that no economy can effectively r…

…consume approximately 2.5 per cent of globally traded crude oil. He urged the Federal Government to place industrialisation at the centre of its economic strategy, insisting that no nation has attained prosperity without a strong manufacturing base. “There is no way to create jobs and prosperity without industrialisati…

…traditional rulers and civil society stakeholders on Tuesday warned the Federal Government against indiscriminate exploration of solid minerals in the rush to meet global energy transition demands, cautioning that weak governance could trigger fresh insecurity, environmental degradation and widespread loss of livelihoo…

…the legal body stated. Continuing, it said: “As a regulatory body, we owe a duty to the Government, the people of this country, and, in particular, the noble profession of law, to ensure that admission into this honourable profession does not become an all-comers affair, as this will inevitably have the propensity to r…

…made policing considerably more effective. He also highlighted the conduct of local government elections across 20 LGAs and 37 Local Council Development Areas as evidence of improved security, saying not a single ballot box was snatched, and no voter was harmed throughout the exercise.He reaffirmed the constitutional r…