…SMDF, an agency of the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, disclosed this in a notice issued on Wednesday. According to the Fund, the interactive sessions will be hosted by the EMERGE team and will allow prospective applicants to ask questions and obtain clarification before submitting their applications. The first…

…that provide enormous employment opportunities are churning out precious goods and services. All these have happened because of the new thinking that Governor Alia has brought to the state since he was elected over three years ago. The governor is happy to have done these things because of the unprecedented, active and…

…the administration had constructed more than 1,700 kilometres of roads since assuming office about seven and a half years ago. He argued that some roads currently in poor condition had existed for a long time without adequate intervention from previous administrations. “Since we came on board about seven and a half yea…

…ordered the remand of three suspects arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service in connection with the alleged unlawful importation of pump-action rifles into Nigeria. Justice Friday Ogazi ordered the remand of the suspects, who are Kenneth Mbonu, Kenneth Agwu and Choima Onuoha. They were ordered to be reman…

…race features incumbent President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress; former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress; and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, among 16 other candidates. INEC’s published list includes 19 presidential candidates an…

…objection to that,” he said. He urged his supporters to remain calm, saying political offices were temporary and subject to the will of God. “Allah gives power to whom He wants. No man can change that,” Abubakar-Tafida said. Despite his replacement, the deputy governor reaffirmed his loyalty to the APC and pledged cont…

…on Wednesday, August 19, said Nigerians should focus on getting Tinubu out of office in 2027, rather than concentrating on his certificates and educational qualifications. Posting on X, Okonkwo wrote: "Tinubu's Chicago State University certificate did not emanate from the University, it is fake."The most important thin…

…in a Facebook post on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 after receiving the returned bride price from the woman's family. According to Mr Efeke, his nephew still loves the wife but the woman said he should either upgrade to match her new standard or part ways. "Yesterday, I had the sad experience of receiving the returned Bri…

…the ability to speak openly about issues affecting the country. He also said other voices, including people on social media and religious leaders from different faiths, had supported the concerns raised by the bishops. According to him, Catholic and non-Catholic religious leaders, including Muslim leaders, are all affe…

…The governor spoke on Wednesday at a send-off ceremony in Umuahia for outgoing service commanders who served in Abia State and were recently transferred. Reacting to remarks by the outgoing commanders on his non-interference in their duties, Otti said, “The reason we don’t interfere is that we have nothing to hide. And…

…The former tax reform tsar said the Attorney-General of the Federation and his own office had been directed to work with other relevant agencies to address the matter holistically, spanning its administrative, accounting and governance dimensions. He disclosed that the President had specifically ordered the review to e…

…within creeks, waterways and the littoral environment. The Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, represented by the Chief of Operations, Nigerian Navy, Rear Admiral Patrick Effah, said on Wednesday that marksmanship was a fundamental combat skill that naval personnel must continuously develop. He said, “Thi…

…that the PFN had strengthened its structures across the state, with about 4,150 ward officers and coordinators expected to be deployed across the state. Willie said the fellowship had established a College of Theology with more than 300 students and was completing a hatchery project as part of its contribution to econo…

…shortcuts, corruption and the engagement of unqualified personnel, saying such practices could compromise the integrity of buildings and endanger lives and investments. The SGF also urged the institute to intensify public awareness on the dangers of quackery and ensure that certified builders did not lend their names o…

…the clip.Davido's role during the Osun electionThe singer had been one of the loudest voices in the campaign for his uncle, Governor Adeleke.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Davido makes an allegation against an INEC official at his uncle's certificate of return ceremony.…

…cost @potokipaul N307,000, a figure that already included the delivery fee. That price covered the unit arriving at his door, but it was far from the final bill.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Once he factored in the installation process and every additional item require…

…was among those killedThe Kenya Civil Aviation Authority confirmed the crash, while police reported thick smoke rising from the site as rescue teams respondedPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! A helicopter carrying seven people crashed at Mt. Ololokwe in Samburu County on Wednesday mor…

…official statement from the Osun State Government or the governor's media office was provided at the time of this report.See

…pushed me commit the crime - "Family man" arrested for s0domising 12-year-old apprentice in Edo One Orji Okoro, who was arrested in Edo State for s0domising a 12-year-old male apprentice has blamed alcohol and the devil for the crime. The state commissioner of Police, Patrick Daaor, on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 paraded…

…Adviser, the two Ministers of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff and all the service chiefs, the Director-General of the DSS, the Director-General of the NIA, and the Special Adviser to the President on Homeland Security, who will provide the secretariat for the committee. “The council today also approved the establis…

…Cox; Sentell Barnes, West Africa Regional Programme Director; Kiely Ford, Programme Officer for Africa; Hugues Mersac, Programme Manager for Africa; Senior Governance Adviser, Sunday Alao; Long-Term Election Analysts, Austin Akers and Leandre Banon; and Baiko Dass and Etty Peter of IRI Nigeria. The NDI was represented…

…family members and that funds were being paid to groups to prevent violence and other vices. Responding to the allegations, Cobham questioned Eba’s credibility to make such accusations, citing allegations previously levelled against him during his time as Director-General of the state’s Due Process Office. According to…

Husband and mother-in-law charged over Indian bride's de@th India's federal police have filed charges in the case of a 33-year-old model and actor who was found de@d in her matrimonial home just five months after her wedding. Twisha Sharma's d£ath on 12 May 2026 in Bhopal city sparked a huge media frenzy, with the case…

…you, smile, laughter, hugs cause that's truly the essence of life and it's completely priceless! "I'm just feeling so blessed and enternally grateful to God for everything l have." She added: "Yul Edochie thank you for Loving us the way you do my Love." by Linda Ikeji at 19/08/2026 5:21 PM | Share this Story

…Custodial Centre in Maiduguri The Borno State command of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), has announced that an inmate has escaped from the Maximum Security Custodial Centre in Maiduguri. The command said the name of the escapee appears as "JOHN ISRAEL" on the prison uniform. In a statement issued yesterday, Au…