…for recent gains against criminal elements in parts of the country but urged the Federal Government to sustain the momentum, particularly in violence-prone states across the Middle Belt. “We recognise and appreciate the renewed efforts and successes of the armed forces on the state of security, particularly in Oyo, Zam…

…deportations to Afghanistan would continue for criminals and security threatsThe German government said people who threaten public safety have no prospect of remaining in the countryFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Germany has deported 31 Afghan men to Kabul, with the federal government saying the…

…killed following an attack on a cattle camp in Oheoyya Community, Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State. The victims, identified as Ahmadu and Umaru, were sons of the South-East Zonal Chairman of MACBAN, Alhaji Haruna Sale. According to a statement signed by the association’s National Deputy Director-General, Gid…

The Oyo State Government has taken delivery of the two long-awaited security surveillance aircraft. The two aircraft, which arrived at the Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, Ibadan, on Tuesday, are expected to support aerial surveillance, intelligence collection and rapid security response across Oyo State and adjoining a…

…warehouse in a residential building in the Illushi Community in Esan South East Local Government Area. The state NDLEA Commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Benin City, said the drugs have been confiscated while two suspects – Ojore Onweze, a 45-year-old male and 30-year-old Georg…

The Federal Government has identified seven common mistakes that could cost Nigerians opportunities to secure public service jobs, urging applicants to follow official recruitment procedures and avoid falling victim to fraudsters. The advice was contained in a public awareness post published by the Federal Character Co…

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has named some newly constructed government buildings after former governors of the state in recognition of their contributions to the development of the state. The former governors honoured with the gesture are Ayodele Fayose, Segun Oni and Kayode Fayemi. The Special Adviser t…

…Yorubaland and intensified his agitation for an independent Yoruba Nation. The Federal Government maintained that some of his activities constituted a threat to national security and subsequently moved to arrest him. After the raid, the DSS announced that it recovered firearms and ammunition from the residence and arre…

…who described himself as a “politician”, said he is of Auchi III Ward, Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State, but is presently in Abuja, FCT. He averred on oath that Duke was not a duly registered member of the PRP as of May 4 when the membership register of the party was submitted to INEC. He said he validly…

The Abia State Government has condemned the killing of an Abia-born Nigerian, Chika Ibe, from Lokpaukwu, Umunneochi Local Government Area, who was allegedly killed by members of the South African Police Service in Cape Town on Wednesday, July 23, 2026. In a statement signed and released by the Special Adviser to the Go…

…However, a review of official recruitment portals by PUNCH Online identified several government-backed employers and organisations in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and Germany that either operate international recruitment programmes or advertise vacancies that may include visa sponsorship for eligible overseas ap…

…have rescued a kidnapped woman after engaging suspected terrorists in Charanchi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The operation was carried out at about 11:22 p.m. on July 26, 2026 after troops deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Radda received a distress call over the activities of armed terrorists at Karka…

…alcohol manufacturing companies in Ota, Ogun State, for allegedly violating the Federal Government's ban on producing alcoholic beverages in sachets and PET bottles. A statement by the Agency noted that the sting operation was led by the Assistant Director of NAFDAC's Investigation and Enforcement Directorate, Kunke Oj…

…is key to Nigeria’s $1tn economy, says Enoh By Juliet Umeh The federal government has said discussions are ongoing to revive moribund textile factories across the country and the Ajaokuta Steel Company as part of efforts to reposition Nigeria’s industrial sector and accelerate economic growth. Minister of State for Ind…

…through his aide Phrank Shaibu, outlined a security reform agenda he said an ADC government under his leadership would implementFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the Tinubu administration of fiscal mismanagement that has directly contributed to the co…

…of its statutory mandate and in alignment with the THEMES Plus Agenda of the Lagos State government, particularly its zero-tolerance stance against environmental degradation, drug abuse, and criminality, the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit (Taskforce) has intensified its routine enforc…

…in Bayelsa community A National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member serving in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State Okebaram Stanley Chimaroke, has been found d3ad. Chimaroke was a former President of the Student Union Government (SUG) of the Federal Polytechnic Nekede and a Civil Engineering graduate. According…

…assigned responsibilities to UBEC, State Universal Basic Education Boards, SUBEBs, Local Government Education Authorities, LGEA, school administrators, teachers, School-Based Management Committees and communities to ensure effective implementation of inclusive education policies. Garba commended the federal ministry of…

…my liquor licence, I just had to talk to a few people, make some good contacts at the government office and do one or two things. I got my liquor licence and my store quickly. “When I was in the US, I tried to get a liquor licence to sell drinks. Do you know how many months and how many times I applied? They rejected m…

By Peter Egwuatu Pension assets invested in the Federal Government of Nigeria, FGN, debt securities rose 17.5% Year-on-Year, YoY, to N17.479 trillion in May 2026 from N14.468 trillion in the corresponding period 2025, according to data from the National Pension Commission, PenCom. Financial analysts said the developmen…

UNIVERSITY lecturers, and other tertiary institution workers are increasingly embracing the Federal Government’s Tertiary Institutions Staff Support Fund (TISSF), a zero-interest loan scheme they initially rejected The post Why varsity teachers now take rejected TISSF loans appeared first on Tribune Online.

…Association and the Batombu Unity and Development Initiative have urged both the federal government and the Kwara State Government to urgently rescue the 176 persons abducted during the February 3 attack on Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. The groups warned that the worsening insecurity ac…

…combat engineers to meet the demands of modern warfare. Usman also called on the Federal Government and the National Assembly to provide adequate funding for the newly created divisions, saying they must be equipped with modern surveillance technology, drones, night-vision equipment, advanced communication systems, lig…

The traditional ruler of Babanla community in the Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State, Oba Aliyu Yusuf Arojojoye, at the weekend, enjoined members of the public to desist from spreading false information about the community, especially on banditry. Reports have it that Babanla community had experienced cases…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called on the Federal Government to ratify key International Labour Organisation (ILO) conventions on social security, saying the move would strengthen Nigeria’s social protection system The post NLC urges FG to ratify ILO social security conventions appeared first on Tribune Onlin…