US-based Nigerian correctional officer arrested for public intoxication in Texas A Texas Department of Criminal Justice correctional officer, Bashir Oladimeji Lawal, was arrested for alleged public intoxication. Lawal, who is assigned to the Wainwright Unit in Lovelady, was arrested on Sunday, July 26, 2026 by the Hunt…

…Goodwill messages from the President of the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria, Stephen Udenzi; President of the Association of Facility Management Practitioners of Nigeria, Olumide Aina; and the Vice-President of the International Facility Management Association, Hakeem Olaonipekun, also emphasised collabora…

No Nigerian should go hungry - Remi Tinubu Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has said the Federal Government will intensify efforts to combat hunger and child malnutrition through the establishment of community food banks and the expansion of food outreach programmes under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI).Tinubu m…

…State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters have surrendered to troops of the Nigerian military in Damasak, Borno State, citing exhaustion and sustained military bombardment of their camps. The suspects surrendered at about 4:50 p.m. on July 28 to troops of Headquarters 5 Brigade in Damasak during ongoing counter-insur…

…colonel for resisting abduction attempt, shoot wife and two others in Nasarawa A serving Nigerian military intelligence officer Colonel Abdussalam A. Ude, has been shot d3ad after reportedly resisting armed men who attempted to abduct him at his residence in the Badna, New Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.…

…travel to the country more accessible to the international community.Libya deports 80 Nigerian migrantsMeanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Libyan authorities deported 80 Nigerian migrants this week in a coordinated repatriation exercise through Mitiga International Airport.The operation was carried out by the…

…as a “federal-controlled state police.” The group also reiterated its position that Nigeria’s presidency should remain in the South after the 2027 general elections, arguing that this would promote national unity and political stability. These resolutions were contained in a communiqué issued after the forum’s general…

…– THE Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, Tuesday, said Nigeria and other African countries need to seriously invest in the young population to drive the food systems. Kyari stated this in his speech on a side event organized by the African Union, AUDA-NEPAD, and AGRA on the official laun…

…between petroleum importers and domestic refiners as part of measures to strengthen Nigeria’s downstream oil and gas sector. The committee on Tuesday held an interactive session with key industry stakeholders, including the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN), Independent Petroleum M…

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) reversed Monday’s losses on Tuesday as renewed buying interest across insurance, industrial and consumer goods stocks lifted investors’ wealth by ₦481.18 billion, amid growing expectations that the ongoing release of half-year corporate earnings will sustain market momentum. The benchmark NG…

…constitution that would devolve more powers to the federating units and better reflect Nigeria’s federal character. “We also insist on a new Constitution that reflects true federalism and shall mobilise the people to vote for a presidential candidate that will give the people of Nigeria a new Constitution,” Olaitan sta…

Germany deported 31 Afghan men to Kabul on a charter flight after issuing enforceable deportation ordersInterior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said 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…

Nigeria's broad money supply increased, showing that liquidity in the economy continued to grow despite the CBN's tight monetary policyThe increase was mainly driven by higher domestic assets, savings, and time deposits, while cash held outside the banking system declinedThe growth in money supply comes after the CBN r…

…discloses he is living extra life. Photo credit@rmdhappy to be alive. I'm happy to be a Nigerian at this moment. I'm happy to see that I am living at a time when more people are self-employed than ever in the world," he said.RMD's secret to looking youngWhen pressed on how he manages to look so much younger than his ag…

…revealed plans by the billionaire to donate one-third of his wealth to charity, while Nigerians remain divided over calls to boycott South African singer Tyla’s Lagos concert amid renewed concerns over alleged xenophobic attacks. Stay with us for full details of each story as the day unfolds. 1. Ibrahim Mbaya, five thi…

By Dennis Agbo Two members of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) were reportedly 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…

…that prompted the involvement of the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). According to him, officials of NANS attended the parade to demonstrate their condemnation of the incident and to support ongoing efforts aimed at ensuring that everyone connected with the crime is brought to justice…

…as “a call to service,” the INEC Chairman said the responsibility of managing Nigeria’s electoral process requires commitment, integrity and impartiality. He thanked the Okun community for its prayers and encouragement, saying they had remained a source of strength throughout his national assignment. Prof. Amupitan ack…

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission has directed all Data Controllers and Data Processors of Major Importance yet to register with the commission to do so immediately following a Federal High Court judgment affirming its statutory powers to designate and register such entities. The directive was contained in a state…

…“Governor Seyi Makinde had, on July 18, 2026, confirmed that the aircraft arrived in Nigeria and were undergoing reassembly at the Nigerian Air Force’s hangar in Lagos. “The State Government had, about a week earlier, assured residents that the aircraft would arrive in Oyo before the end of July, adding that the latest…

…of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, in a combined operation with men of the Nigerian Army, has discovered a four-bedroom bungalow used as a cannabis warehouse in a residential building in the Illushi Community in Esan South East Local Government Area. The state NDLEA Commander, Mitchell Ofoyeju, who disclosed…

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…

…aides were killed during what it described as an exchange of gunfire. Igboho later left Nigeria and was arrested in Cotonou, Benin Republic, while attempting to travel to Germany. Following months of legal proceedings, he was released by the Beninese authorities and has since remained in self-imposed exile in Benin Rep…

…Interest Form and Nomination Form for the office of president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and paid a total sum of N20 million to the party. Duke and PRP, in a preliminary objection jointly filed June 23 by their lawyer, Noah Abdul, challenged the jurisdiction of the court to hear the case. Giving seven grounds w…

…and genuinely need help" - Lady cries out over brother's alleged drug addiction A Nigerian woman has cried out for help over her brother's alleged drug addiction, saying his struggle began after he gained admission to the University of Lagos in 2019 and has continued for years.In an emotional video, she said she has ta…