…the people in the communities where we operate,” Owolabi remarked. Our correspondent reports that the tree-planting campaign follows NALDA’s broader rollout of the Green Hope Project, under which about 700 women from horticulture clusters across Iponrin, Tsaragi, Asa, Oke-Onigbin, Ijara Isin, Esie, Ilale and Moro in Kw…

…security of oil assets. The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission’s July report showed that oil losses through pipelines had fallen to historical lows. Nigeria’s combined crude oil and condensate production also rose to approximately 1.735 million barrels per day in June, following improved security of oil…

…viable corridor whose greenhouse-gas impacts could be systematically measured, reported and independently verified. “Subject to meeting VCS requirements, the project’s PDD is expected to be submitted for listing under Verra’s programme. Successful validation and verification could ultimately enable the project to gener…

…South at the centre of her vision for the UN. Clarence said the campaign viewed the reported support from organisations and networks across different regions as evidence that Duke-Abiola’s message was capable of reaching beyond an exclusively African constituency. The campaign said such cross-regional backing would str…

…in the federal government. Why will Kano people not vote him?” he stated. PUNCH Online reports that Tinubu has, over the years, appointed prominent Kano indigenes to key federal positions, including Mariya Bunkure as Minister of State for the FCT, Yusuf Abdullahi Ata as Minister of State for Housing and Urban Developme…

…documented through its Election Day Data Room, established to coordinate and analyse reports from accredited observers deployed across the state. In its post-election analysis conference in Abuja on Thursday, KDI Executive Director, Bukola Idowu, said the violence disrupted voting at Iroyin Ayo Open Space, Ward Elejigb…

…on Instagram!The cause of the capsizing had not been established at the time this report was filed.Gorau community in mourningA community resident who spoke without giving a name said local divers and emergency responders moved in immediately after the accident. "Only a few people were initially reported rescued, while…

…the administration over his commitment to Obasanjo’s re-election bid. The disagreement reportedly became a major issue within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), with some governors considering alternatives for the vice-presidential slot. Duke said 10 governors, including himself, met with then PDP National Chairman, S…

…Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in Kano. In retaliation, APC supporters in the state reportedly burned Kwankwansiya signature caps associated with NDC leader and former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso. Jibrin said the APC supporters would not allow anyone to ridicule Tinubu, the governor or the party. He said, “…

…their resignations, a step he argued current leadership had failed to take, Daily Trust reported."Boko Haram started in Yobe. At that time the president called me and told me there was a serious problem and asked what should be done. I advised him to summon all the security chiefs. When they arrived, I told him to ask…

…Plan of Action for Food and Nutrition, State Nutrition Policy, General Household Survey Report and Statistical Yearbook, implemented by the state Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning through the Bureau of Statistics. The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Faruk Jobe, said the documents represented more th…

…on Thursday when a boat carrying 77 passengers, including men, women and children, reportedly capsized while conveying farmers and other passengers to their rice farms. Confirming the incident, the spokesman for the Sokoto State Police Command, DSP Ahmed Rufai, said rescue operations were still ongoing for the remainin…

…that a woman may have been right to question her husband's spending habits after he reportedly took three luxury vacations within a short period while their children were still in school. by Linda Ikeji at 20/08/2026 6:27 PM | Share this Story

…purchasing power were limiting the conversion of these gains into inclusive growth. The report showed that real Gross Domestic Product grew by 3.89 per cent year-on-year in Q1 2026, up from 3.13 per cent in Q1 2025, while headline inflation moderated to 15.91 per cent in June. The naira also strengthened to ₦1,379.68/$…

…free access to Google AI Plus for 12 months ahead of the new academic session. As reported by The Nation on Thursday, the offer, known as the Gemini Student Offer, is valued at ₦92,400 per student and is available to individuals aged 18 and above who are enrolled in accredited universities, polytechnics and colleges of…

A post shared on X claimed the US government released a new corruption report targeting Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 electionsVisible details in the screenshots shared in the post point to a 2010 US Senate subcommittee document, not a new investigationThe 16-year-old report named Abubakar over money laundering conc…

…group will also include people from North America, South America and the Caribbean, AP reports.What Liberia Said About the DeporteesAt a briefing on Tuesday, Liberian Justice Minister Natu Oswald Tweh said most of the deportees had committed migration-related violations. She added that those sent to Liberia could apply…

…as a leading candidate. Speaking in a Hausa language interview on Wednesday, Atiku had reportedly said; “I did not oppose the removal of the oil subsidy, but where is the money? Where did it go? It was intended to reduce poverty and help children attend school. Where is the money now? It seems they are just stealing it…

…laws by Mali’s military authorities to target journalists and suppress critical reporting. The warning followed the imprisonment and prosecution of several Malian journalists over their reports, public comments and criticism of the authorities. The IPI Africa Programme Lead, Nompilo Simanje, in a statement published on…

…sentenced on November 10. The investigation began in August 2023 after police received reports concerning the s€xual ab¥se of a 5-year-old child. Investigators later identified two additional victims and determined that Shaantal had knowingly neglected a child and assisted in the ab¥se, authorities said. The couple wer…

…sits N21 above the current diesel landing cost of N1,649 per litre, Petroleumprice.ng reports.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram! It remains N30 cheaper than the N1,700 per litre rate quoted by several Lagos depots on Thursday, including African Terminal, Integrated, Duport…

Two anti-corruption agencies are reportedly investigating the Nigeria Football Federation over a ₦12 billion intervention fundThe fund was released by the government in January 2024 to clear unpaid bonuses owed to players for over 15 monthsNFF officials have reportedly been summoned to the presidential villa as pressur…

FUOYE management said viral reports claiming its Vice Chancellor was arrested after serving as INEC Returning Officer are falseThe university's Director of Communications, Dr Sunday Saanu, stated in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday, condemning the claimsSaanu said Prof Joshua Ogunwole travelled to Abuja after the election for of…

…Kim had responded to his request for a conversation, Trump responded: "Yeah, he has." Reports indicate Trump is pushing aides to set up an in-person meeting with Kim, potentially during a trip to Asia for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen, China. However, Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North…

…in the de@ths of four police officers, the Iranian judiciary's Mizan Online website reported. It said he was a foreign national, without providing further details. But, the Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) group said the 21-year-old was from Afghanistan and was hanged at Isfahan central prison. Mizan Online said Ho…