…chief: calm, measured, civil and deeply respectful of the rule of law.Yet, beneath his unassuming demeanour lies a resolute intelligence professional whose leadership has produced remarkable results in the nation’s fight against threats to national security. In 36 years of service, Ajayi has seen virtually every dimens…

Stanbic IBTC Insurance has said its successful verification under the new N10 billion minimum capital requirement marks the beginning of a new phase of growth, as the company seeks to leverage its stronger financial position in an insurance industry undergoing major regulatory and structural changes. Akinjide Orimolade…

The Oyo State Government has launched a renewed push to protect gains recorded in the fight against HIV/AIDS, as the Oyo State Agency for the Control of AIDS (OYSACA) called for increased domestic financing and stronger partnerships to prevent funding challenges from undermining the state’s HIV response. OYSACA Chairma…

…an alleged N1.09bn fraud. The EFCC disclosed this in a statement posted on its X account on Wednesday. The anti-graft agency said Abubakar was arraigned before Justice N.C. Nwabulu on a two-count charge bordering on the retention and transfer of proceeds of criminal conduct totalling N1,098,976,008. According to the EF…

…Folashade Ambrose-Medebem, and the Director-General of the Industrial Training Fund, Afiz Ogun, on Saturday. The assessment found that the facility already had infrastructure, production spaces and machinery capable of supporting an early start, prompting the government to prioritise the operationalisation of available…

…captured during the exercise and the affected workers should be given a reasonable opportunity to provide evidence of their employment. “As NLC our duty is to ensure that no genuine worker be permanently removed from the payroll solely on the basis of not captured during the verification without opportunity to explain…

…in the final hours of the window. In a statement posted to his official Instagram account on Wednesday morning, Kamara argued that professional footballers deserve greater autonomy and respect regarding decisions that directly impact their careers and ambitions. "The cases of Ismaila Sarr and Lamine Camara must all int…

…the attack. Court filings claim OpenAI eventually deactivated one of the teenager's accounts but did not alert law enforcement. The plaintiffs further alleged that members of OpenAI's safety team had urged the company to notify authorities before the shooting. One teacher, Deirdre Rushlow, reportedly sheltered students…

…health products sector. According to a statement shared on the agency’s official X account on Wednesday, Adeyeye spoke at the Invest Nigeria Conference & Expo 4.0, hosted by the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. In a presentation titled “The Roles of NAFDAC with Re…

The Osun State Police Command has debunked a viral video purportedly showing policemen fleeing from a drone. The Command said the footage was taken from a Yoruba movie production and did not depict an operational incident. In a statement issued on Wednesday by its Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, t…

…vaccination certificate is compulsory for entry, though infants aged eight months or younger and adults aged 61 or older are exempt from this rule. Travellers must also complete an online Nigeria Health Declaration Form prior to arrival, a requirement that applies even to transit passengers passing through Nigerian air…

…the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV) under conditions similar to election day. INEC in its daily bulletin of Wednesday said its chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, stated this at the 13th Annual International Conference of the Association of Communication Scholars & P…

The Chief Commercial Officer of United Nigeria Airlines, Adedayo Olawuyi, has urged the Federal Government to reduce aviation charges and taxes as an intervention to make air travel more affordable. Speaking as a panelist at the AeroWest conference held in Lagos on Wednesday, with the topic, “The Real Cost of Running A…

The Osun State High Court sitting in Iragbiji has set aside the White Paper and Gazette through which the state government recognised the Lagbua family as the fifth ruling house entitled to the Aragbiji of Iragbiji stool. Justice G.O. Lawal gave the judgment in Suit No. HIR/3/25 filed by Chief Salawu Kayode Fatai, Chie…

…from the Brigade and Army Headquarters Garrison advanced through ACO Estate and Gosa Community, making contact with the kidnappers.” It said the troops successfully rescued the victim around Angwan-Sabo Village, while another group continued pursuing the fleeing kidnappers. “At about 11:09 am on Wednesday, troops of 17…

Oyo Senator slammed after it emerged that young man he carried on his lap and told "you have to use what you have to get what you want" is a student (full video) A video of Oyo APC gubernatorial candidate, Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, which went viral earlier today, has sparked backlash after the young man involved was re…

…discovered to have been sending orders from his cell via two mobile phones on Snapchat under the alias Lester Z. A source close to the case told Le Parisien that the addresses of 26 wealthy individuals, including Mbappe, had been discovered on the phones. The star was among a list including a Chinese businessman, jewel…

…a month in child support for their son, King Rafael Santiago Pierce, although the amount is significantly lower than the $30,000 monthly support Santiago had requested.According to court documents obtained by TMZ, a judge ordered Pierce to make the monthly payments for his son. However, the court noted that the order i…

…Trump floats yet another geographic name change as he says the Strait of Hormuz is now under U.S. control. "Like America itself, it would be “hotter” than ever before!" President Donald Trump on Wednesday floated renaming the Strait of Hormuz — the central point of contention in the ongoing war against Iran that the U.…

…Students (NANS) Zone C has condemned the withholding of Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) refunds by some tertiary institutions in the North-Central region, warning that affected students should not be made to suffer after their fees have already been settled through the student loan scheme. The association also k…

…to New York and Atlanta on charges including wire fraud, identity theft, and money launderingSeveral of those named face multiple charges, with some detained at federal correctional facilities in Mississippi, Louisiana, and PennsylvaniaPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The United Stat…

…at the camera, sparking debate over whether he arranged for someone to film the encounterThe fresh sighting comes amid ongoing speculation about the pair's relationship and previous allegations from Maduka's baby mamaPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! A new video circulating online has…

…nine months ago. Goronyo, in a resignation letter dated August 30, 2026, formally announced his withdrawal from the PDP before his subsequent appointment as Director-General of the campaign organisation of the ADC governorship candidate in Sokoto State, Manir Muhammad Dan’Iya. However, Aminu, who spoke with journalists…

…JOS — Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, on Wednesday summoned the State Security Council to review the security situation in the state, as the police confirmed the arrest of suspects in connection with some of the recent deadly attacks. The meeting, held at the New Government House, Little Rayfield, Jos, came aga…

The Lagos State Government has graduated 6,190 residents trained under the 2025 Skills Acquisition Programme of the Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, urging them to turn their newly acquired skills into sustainable livelihoods. In a post on its X handle on Wednesday, the graduates, comprising 4,225 fem…