…him, GIPI, established in 2008 by an Act of the Ogun State House of Assembly under the administration of former Governor Gbenga Daniel, has enormous potential but has been constrained by inadequate funding, limited accreditation and poor staff welfare. He said, “It is unacceptable that an institution established to dev…

…slogans and social media campaigns to mobilise supporters and criticise the Tinubu administration. The ADC PCC said political disagreement should be addressed through democratic engagement rather than threats of arrest and detention. “A government confident in its record answers criticism with evidence and performance—…

…down from his role, becoming the third appointee of the Governor Dikko Umar Radda administration to exit office in quick succession.Sarkin Alhazai communicated his decision through a formal letter addressed to the Secretary to the Katsina State Government. He offered no explanation for his departure.Chairman of the Kat…

…of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joe Ajaero, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of failing to engage with organised labour, describing the government as aloof and disconnected from the congress. Ajaero made the allegation on Saturday during the latest episode of the Mic On Podcast, while recounting…

Nollywood actress Ruth Kadiri has called on the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, to intensify efforts to tackle the circulation of fake and potentially harmful products in Nigeria. In a recent video she posted on her Instagram handle, Kadiri expressed concern about the safety of pro…

Donald Trump called on Congress to pass legislation imposing mandatory minimum sentences on 'Yahoo Boys' and other people who steal from government benefit programmesThe proposal would eliminate probation as a sentencing option and double prison terms for repeat offendersState and local politicians who knowingly ignore…

…election, faced little opposition in many areas. He reminded the chairmen that previous administrations had helped build the structures on which they were assuming office, urging them to leave the local government system stronger for their successors. Soludo also urged the new council leaders to embrace innovation whil…

…with six people on board, the US ​Coast Guard said ​on Saturday. The Federal Aviation Administration ⁠notified the Coast Guard ​early Saturday that it had ​lost contact with the plane, a Gulfstream jet used as ​a medical transfer aircraft, ​a Coast Guard spokesperson said by ‌email. The ⁠Coast Guard said it has dispatc…

…Channels Television on Friday, October 2. He stated that the policies of the Tinubu-led administration has spiked the cost of healthcare in Nigeria, which also affected his mother, who passed away in July. Reacting to Amaechi's remarks, Wike accused the former governor of using his late mother's de@th to play politics.…

…after a meeting with Tinubu at the President’s Lagos residence, Shettima said the administration had been in “regular contact” with the President throughout his sojourn abroad and was “updating him on developments in the nation.” “We are quite thrilled that he is back on the beat, and we have been in regular contact th…

…campaign promise to restore the fuel subsidy was raised. Amaechi told the crowd that an administration led by Atiku would seek to reduce the cost of petrol by lowering production costs. “We will reduce the cost of producing fuel. We will bring down the production cost, and this will make the price of petrol come down,”…

…or restrictions, but would represent urgent government intervention. Babajide said his administration would deploy digital tools and modern facilities to improve teaching and learning and help Ogun students compete internationally. He also cited the performance of a Nigerian student at an international competition as e…

…news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The governor also reiterated his administration's commitment to the welfare of teachers and residents of the state. "He reassures them of his administration's commitment to the welfare of the teachers and of every Kwaran. The Governor wishes all our teachers more rewa…

…ability to prevent it. The proposal comes amid stepped-up federal efforts by the Trump administration to combat fraud involving government benefit programmes. “This legislative proposal will make fraudsters think long and hard before they keep stealing from the American people and will make crooked and corrupt politici…

…and heritage. Shifting his focus to governance, Rhodes-Vivour criticized the current administration's educational policies, alleging that pupils in Lagos schools continue to face corporal punishment and penalties for speaking Yoruba under the label of "vernacular," despite over two decades of governance by the All Prog…

…on Christians in NigeriaMoore credited both the Nigerian government and the Trump administration for the development, tying it to an active US-Nigeria security cooperation agreementAdam was reportedly arrested on September 12 at his compound in Plateau state, with photographs of his detention emerging publicly in Octob…

…schools have few teachers handling large classes. The situation has forced the former administration of Muhammad Badaru and the present administration of Governor Umar Namadi to introduce a temporary teaching programme tagged J-Teach. Under the J-Teach programme, qualified and interested teachers are employed on a temp…

…Rabiu, has urged Nigerians to be patient with the reforms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying things are gradually getting better. Rabiu also said the foreign exchange reforms were yielding visible results, with increased dollar inflows into the country and relative stability in the exchange rate. He spok…

…Congress vice-presidential candidate, Rotimi Amaechi, has said an Atiku Abubakar-led administration would reduce the cost of transportation, fuel and food within its first year in office. Amaechi made the claim on Friday while appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he criticised the economic policies…

…that “to cut them off at short notice will be too much to absorb.” He explained that his administration’s intervention in the public service was meant to correct anomalies, restore due process and ensure that employment and pay were based on appropriate qualifications and fairness. “I want you to believe that their fee…

…Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. This brings the number of beneficiaries of his administration’s clemency interventions to more than 500. The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki, stated in a statement in Kaduna that the exercise covers the release of eligible inmates, as well as the payment…

…in a statement issued by his media aide, Onwuka Nzeshi, said history would remember his administration for peacefully laying to rest the late King Dandeson Douglas Jaja and facilitating the emergence of a new monarch without litigation. The governor, who hails from Opobo, said he remained one of the proudest persons ov…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched an investigation into the safety of disposable sanitary pads in Nigeria following concerns about potentially harmful chemicals in some products. The agency said it has begun assessing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in selected san…

…and animal science before his career expanded into education, examinations and administration. He holds three postgraduate degrees Dangut continued his education after his first degree. He obtained a Master of Science in Animal Science from the University of Ibadan in 1994, a PhD in Animal Science from Abubakar Tafawa…

…lead tour operator companiesNAHCON Chairman Amb Ismail Yusuf credited President Tinubu's administration for supporting the Hajj sector and Nigerian pilgrimsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) announced on Thursday that Saudi Arabia has ap…