…clean energy 24-7,” he added. The REA boss argued that Nigeria could no longer depend solely on distribution companies, noting that many communities remained without electricity because serving them was not commercially attractive to the operators. “We think that we can’t leave everything in the hands of the DisCos. In…

…of our nation. “As we gather here today, I urge every member to reflect on the critical role we play. The quality of our services, the professionalism of our operations, and our commitment to sustainability will determine whether Nigeria becomes a preferred tourist destination or remains a footnote in global tourism co…

…illegal economic crimes of National security dimension, money laundering, and unwholesome activities through proxies, remain some of the allegations against the Bible-clutching Delta force of corruption. Ugly stories of bold and blatant stealing sprees are his taunting testimonials. Emefiele may be a free man on bail t…

…urged participants to promote peaceful elections in their communities, stressing that violence-free polls were critical to Nigeria’s democratic stability. Earlier, the Executive Director of TAP Initiative, Martin Obono, said the Independent Election Results Platform was created to empower citizens to participate direct…

…death listed as multi-drug ingestion. She added: "I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the family of Abdullah." by Linda Ikeji at 23/07/2026 9:31 PM | Share this Story

…their protective detail is fundamentally incompatible with our mission and will not be tolerated." The agency added that:"any conduct that potentially threatens the safety of a protectee will not be tolerated." The review is being conducted by the agency's internal affairs component, and it remains unclear if any pos…

…love, and he wasn't the person I thought he was." The 54-year-old claimed she focused solely on her tennis career and never took charge of her financial affairs, believing her husband was handling everything responsibly. "I concentrated on playing tennis because I didn't know about financial matters. I trusted my husba…

…He quickly connected with her, and the exchange that followed was nothing short of wholesome.From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.He greeted her warmly, asked what she was doing, and when she pointed out that he was on a live stream, he gently encouraged her to say hello to viewers before p…

…and miners blocked the road to stop them from taking the sands away leading to a violent confrontation. One of the officers was st@bbed with a knife and the civil Defence Corps personnel shot some miners too," one of the residents said. Confirming the incident, spokesperson for the Niger State Command of the Corps, DSC…

…pump prices locally and reverse recent gains in inflation control. The Dangote Petroleum Refinery increased its ex-gantry petrol price from N1,075 per litre to N1,215 per litre, while also resuming the sale of petrol in naira. by Linda Ikeji at 23/07/2026 8:36 PM | Share this Story

…to the General Hospital, Kashere, where he was certified d3ad. No visible marks of violence were observed on the body. But investigation is still ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident," the PPRO said. by Linda Ikeji at 23/07/2026 8:41 PM | Share this Story

…Central. “Having got assurances and an agreement reached by Mr President to give me the sole ticket to run for the senatorial seat under the APC in Osun Central, which was passed down to our leader of the party by Mr President, I believed that those understandings would be honoured and that the party would uphold the p…

…diplomatic assignment in Nigeria next month, I thanked him for his service and for the role he has played in strengthening the longstanding relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. His time in Nigeria has been marked by constructive engagement and support for our democratic and economic development,” he sai…

…unregulated mining operations, warning that unsafe mining practices would no longer be tolerated. He reiterated the commitment of the Mining Marshals to sanitising the nation’s mining sector through sustained enforcement of the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act, while strengthening collaboration with traditional institu…

…waste and associated gas flaring—including lost electricity generation, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), industrial feedstock, government revenue, environmental damage and unrealised carbon-market opportunities—could range between $18 million and $28 million daily. Under favourable carbon-market conditions, Mahmoud estim…

…wrote: "Nigerian officials have created an environment that facilitates mass violence against Christians and religious minorities by imposing blasphemy and Sharia laws and looking the other way at jihadist atrocities. "The U.S. government knows the Nigerian officials responsible for these policies. I have been pushing…

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has completed a landmark $2.5bn private equity placement after the offer attracted demand more than three times the initial size. The company said the transaction, which achieved a 3.7 times subscription rate, resulted in the issuance and allotment of approximately $2.5bn i…

…imprisonment of three men arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) for their role in the abduction of school pupils and teachers in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Channels TV reports that the DSS is not satisfied with the verdict, arguing that the sentencing is not commensurate with the crimes…

…to FIFA over the suspension of Folarin Balogun’s World Cup ban because it has put “the whole game at risk”. Lise Klaveness, the president of the Norwegian Football Federation (NFF), says she will seek the backing of her board at a meeting on August 6 to lodge the complaint with FIFA’s ethics committee over an incident…

…the oversight process.Speaking at the meeting, Wase warned that the House would not tolerate public institutions choosing which constitutional directives to obey. “The National Assembly is the voice of the Nigerian people. Its constitutional oversight powers are not symbolic. They are binding instruments of accountabil…

…We beg for this much needed help,” he said. The association’s Chairman, Mr Lazarus Okole, and spokesperson, Mr Eko John Nicholas, also urged the government to provide compensation, saying only substantial support would enable affected farmers to recover and return to business. The group further called on the Federal Go…

The National Human Rights Commission in Borno has received over 600 cases of domestic violence, child abuse, human trafficking and other human rights violations between January and July 2026. The State Coordinator of the NHRC, Ms Jummai Mshelia, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Thursday…

…her away in a white tinted mini-bus. Acting swiftly on the report, operatives of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) Rivers State launched an intensive intelligence-driven investigation, following the directives of the Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, arrested the perpetrators o…

…tears fell, his heart finally feeling the love they'd always given. "This whole trip was actually for you," Mr. Johnson explained. "You wanted to go camping, so we made it a special occasion.""A special occasion?" Eric asked, wiping his eyes."To tell you that we want you to officially be our son," Mr. Johnson said with…

Bear climbs utility pole and walks along power lines in shocking video A hulking bear was seen stranded at the top of a utility pole in New Mexico. A traveller who witnessed the unusual sight filmed it and shared online, with the video going viral. The jaw-dropping video posted on X was reshared by the US Department of…