…who died in June 1959, leadership was for life. The modern presidency began with Chief Frederick Rotimi Alade Williams in 1960, who remains the longest-serving President (1960-1968). Since Richard Akinjide’s tenure (1970-1973), no NBA President has served more than two years. The association has produced 32 Presidents…

…in LPG offer hope for families amid rising living costs, but long-term solutions are neededFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), popularly known…

…across Africa.In a high-risk security advisory issued on June 25, 2026, the federal cyber incident response agency warned that the attacks pose a serious threat to the financial sector and could result in significant financial losses, operational disruptions and reputational damage if not swiftly addressed.

The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has denied claims that it has commenced registration for a purported ₦50,000 National Support Allowance. The ministry, in a public notice posted on its official X handle on Sunday, described messages, links and websites advertising the alleged programme…

…the delay stems from the Office of George Akume, the secretary to the government of the federation (SGF).Weeks after Tinubu announced Abdulrazak Namdas as BCDA DG, he is yet to receive his appointment letter amid reports of a delay linked to the SGF's office. Photo Bola Ahmed Tinubu>The June 26 announcement, communicat…

…of the organisation who would handle events, but as time went on, they discovered they needed an MC or compere. Later, it became an MC with a sense of humour.” Senator explained that the changing demands of the entertainment industry have encouraged many comedians to diversify into different areas while still maintaini…

…crusader; and had started by getting several officials, including his immediate predecessor jailed – to loud sound of applause nationwide. By the time he embarked on criminal self-enrichment, there was no opposition left to stop him. Or, so he thought. Wait for how Fujimori ended his life. Obasanjo wasted no time in 19…

Nigeria’s fiscal deficit under the 2026 Appropriation Act has exceeded the limit prescribed by the Fiscal Responsibility Act, according to a new report by the civic technology organisation, BudgIT. In its latest report titled Federal Government Approved Budget Analysis 2026, the organisation said the approved budget pr…

…from the CNG initiative. I think a crude-for-naira product arrangement between the federal government and the refinery would have helped to ease pressure on Nigerians. As Nigeria, as the economy recovers from the crisis, I think there should be an intervention for Nigerians. Yes, because 80 per cent of Nigerians still…

Controversy has surrounded the location of a Federal Government-funded garri processing plant in Abia State. The project, reportedly worth N348,129,596.34, was said to have been approved for execution in Umuhu Ezechi community in Bende Local Government Area of the state. But residents of the community in Bende Federal…

…grapple with different challenges, ActionAid Nigeria, AAN, Saturday, tasked the Federal and State Governments to urgently protect the lives and property of Nigerians as high floods begin from July. The call was made by AAN’s General Assembly and Board of Directors, at its Annual General Meeting, which the Convener, Igh…

…has called on President Bola Tinubu to withhold assent to the proposed amendment to the Federal Road Safety Commission Bill, saying provisions that reportedly criminalise preaching in commercial vehicles pose a threat to Nigerians’ constitutional rights. The group, in a statement issued on Saturday by its President, Dr…

…Churches (OAIC) has expressed concern over reports that a proposed amendment to the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Act could classify preaching in commercial vehicles alongside activities such as hawking. The statement was signed by Elder Israel Akinadewo, FCA, PhD, President of the Organisation of African Insti…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra Sector Command, has confirmed the death of three persons while four others sustained injuries in a lone road crash along the Nnobi–Agulu–Awka Road. The Sector Commander, Mrs Bridget Asekhauno, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Awka. Asekhauno said the crash occur…

…in an increasingly technology-driven global economy. Successive interventions by the Federal Government have sought to improve school enrolment and learning outcomes through initiatives such as the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education, the Universal Basic Education Commission’s interven…

…attacks have disrupted farming, trading and other economic activities, urging the Federal Government to take urgent steps to restore security and protect lives and property in the area.

…the investigation.” The Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State Command, CP Iyamah Daniel Edebor, reaffirmed the command’s resolve to safeguard public infrastructure across the state. Edebor warned that the police would not tolerate acts of vandalism or sabotage against government property. He said, “The Command remains…

The Embassy of the Russian Federation published the full list of countries whose citizens can enter Russia without a visa in 2026The conditions vary widely by nationality, with some countries enjoying full visa-free access while others are limited to diplomatic and service passport holdersAfrican countries, including S…

…Ali Baba. Yusuf said the action became necessary following the introduction of a redesigned certificate and advised members of the public to collect the new certificates from the council secretariat. “All persons holding the old certificates are hereby directed to report to the Office of the Director Administration and…

…celebrates selective economic indicators. He also urged the Auditor-General of the Federation, anti-corruption agencies and civil society organisations to independently scrutinise the budget, identify officials responsible for the duplicated allocations, and ensure all improperly appropriated funds are recovered. Atiku…

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…and his event company. The statement reads: "Unfortunately, the proposed tour never proceeded because Revolve Entertainment failed to satisfy fundamental production requirements, particularly in respect of sound, lighting and technical production, which were contractual obligations resting solely upon the Promoter. The…

…crashes and traps occupants before exploding in Adazi-Ani (Gr@phic photos/video) The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra State Sector Command, has confirmed a fatal lone road traffic crash that claimed the lives of three persons on Friday, July 17, 2026. The incident occurred at about 10:30 a.m. near St. Jude Ang…

…after Tinubu. He made the declaration on his official Facebook page in reaction to the Federal Government's decision to rename the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway after Tinubu. Sowore wrote: "The naming of highways, national institutions, and public assets after officials of the Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu regime that impo…

…why the tour never held, the letter said, “Unfortunately, the proposed tour never proceeded because Revolve Entertainment failed to satisfy fundamental production requirements, particularly in respect of sound, lighting and technical production, which were contractual obligations resting solely upon the Promoter.” It c…