…chairman, Mr. Jerimiah, said the event will feature a boat regatta, canoe races, traditional wrestling competitions, a novelty football match, Amungo Aru, the ceremonial presentation of yams to the paramount ruler, and other cultural displays. He added that the celebration will attract Nollywood actors and actresses, t…

…can undermine your God-given potential. “Instead, devote yourselves to education, vocational skills, entrepreneurship, innovation and the pursuit of excellence. Build strong character, respect your parents and elders, remain steadfast in your faith, and surround yourselves with people who inspire you to become better c…

…again.The top drawer was open and he seemed to be searching for something inside it.Finally, he straightened."I've wanted to give you this for twenty years." Peter held out a cream-colored envelope. "Promise me, you'll never tell a soul what's inside."His fingers were shaking.I watched them shake as I stared at the env…

…costs squeezed household incomes and raised transportation and production costs. An analysis of the H1 2026 Downstream Industry Analysis Report by the Major Energy Marketers Association of Nigeria, obtained by The PUNCH, showed a clear relationship between rising fuel prices and weakening demand for the country’s three…

…and Senior Director for Global Supply Chain at the U.S. Owoeye-Wise said, “National Security Council and Diana London of DCI Group. The meeting is aimed at deepening the Nigeria–United States strategic partnership and driving increased investment into Nigeria’s solid minerals sector. “The meeting also focused on advanc…

…far more direct and more urgent. Strategic autonomy is alignment to Nigerian national interest. Once you are clear in what constitutes your national interest, you align with those interests regardless of which party is at the receiving end. That is the foundation. I am aware of scholarly publications that was recently…

…about the role he wants the country to play. Under his ministry, there is Nigeria’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (NAIS), which is domiciled at the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA). Launched in September 2025, the Strategy sets a five-year vision (2025-2029) to make Nigeria a globa…

…That is why we have senators and members of the House of Representatives in the National Assembly. At the state level we also have state houses of assembly responsible for carrying out oversight functions on the activities of the executives. But because of the paddy paddy nature of our politics, our representatives hav…

…working in partnership with government institutions, security agencies, traditional rulers, religious leaders and civil society organisations. She added, “The Action Plan is the outcome of years of consultations, technical reviews and stakeholder engagements that began in 2024. “The document localises Nigeria’s commitm…

…Kwankwaso stressed that collective effort and responsible leadership are key to national progress. “It is through such collective commitment and responsible leadership that we can build a more peaceful, united, and prosperous Nigeria,” he stated. He ended the statement with a prayer for the country. “May Almighty Allah…

…Trabzonspor on a two-year contract.According to FootballTransfers, Turkish transfer journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu claimed the Egyptian star has agreed personal terms with the club, although the deal is yet to be finalised.The report added that one contractual clause still requires approval before the transfer can be off…

…According to her, she eventually adopted those beliefs despite not having any personal experience to justify them, often repeating other people's stories as if they were her own. Reflecting on that period of her life, she said it took self-awareness and guidance for her to realize she had allowed other people's experie…

By Emeka Anaeto The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the refinancing of NNPC Limited’s $3.3 billion oil-backed pre-export finance facility through a ‌new $4.5 billion arrangement. According to a report by Bloomberg quoting Presidency source, the facility is aimed at strengthening the country’s external rese…

…of Finance to convene an emergency meeting with the leadership of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council, JNPSNC, as growing economic hardship continues to fuel nationwide discontent. The National Secretary of the JNPSNC, Olowoyo Gbenga, confirmed that the union received an official invitation late on Tu…

…States and the Alliance of Sahel States to combat terrorism, insurgency and transnational crimes across the region. Musa made the call on Tuesday during a three-day working visit to Cotonou, Benin Republic, where he is holding talks aimed at harmonising regional defence strategies and strengthening security cooperation…

…arrested him in April over suspected impersonationAnoruo ran a legal and educational consultancy in Ikorodu and filed a petition to the EFCC on behalf of clients using a forged Nigerian Bar Association sealInvestigations revealed that both the original petition and a later withdrawal letter carried the counterfeit NBA…

President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Todd Blanche took a key step on Tuesday towards becoming the top US law enforcement officer after a Senate panel approved his nomination to head the Justice Department. The 12-10 vote in the Senate Judiciary Committee was along party lines and came after two Republican se…

…has signed a new contract to remain head coach of the United States men’s national team until 2030. Our correspondent obtained this on Tuesday in a release on the FIFA website, noting that US Soccer announced on Monday. The Argentine tactician’s previous deal expired after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he guided the U…

…According to him, the operation led to the arrest of Ouattra Adama, a Burkinabé national, alongside 11 other suspected facilitators comprising eight Liberians and three Cameroonians, in different locations across Lagos. He said two Liberian nationals allegedly affected by the activities of the group were also rescued d…

…frequently refreshes its offerings to attract new users, and recently launched “Personal Podcasts”, short AI-generated podcasts tailored to individual users. Spotify will also allow artists’ most dedicated fans, who are paying subscribers, to buy concert tickets before official ticket sales begin. The post Spotify hits…

…in the foreign exchange market. According to her, headline inflation declined marginally from 15.93 per cent in May to 15.91 per cent in June 2026, while both food and core inflation also moderated during the period, supported by disciplined monetary tightening, exchange rate unification and improved market transparenc…

…from Rivers State. “His (Amaechi’s) record in governance, public service, and national leadership speaks for itself and does not require validation from those who measure politics solely by personal loyalty and political convenience. “The minister’s repeated references to previous elections conveniently ignore the real…

…and Development Fellowship, organised by the Gender Mobile Initiative at the National Assembly, Abuja, Abbas said Nigeria’s democratic future depends on raising a generation of ethical, competent and institutionally minded leaders. Represented by the Chairman of the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Developme…

…jobsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over nine years of experience covering workplace and job issues.FCT, Abuja - China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) Nigeria Limited has opened applications for 11 job openings, with a c…

Davido said his support for Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was tied to a personal relationship rather than football allegianceThe Afrobeats star told Carter Efe during a livestream that he and Cristiano Ronaldo exchange messages regularlyDavido went further to back up his claim by showing Carter Efe his private ch…