…whether he had any real choice given the number of people he said he was financially supporting."Do I have a choice? Do you know how many people I'm taking care of?" he said.The presidency is yet to respond to Amaechi’s joke as of the time of this report.Rotimi Amaechi's political backgroundAmaechi served as governor o…

…the fact that I was unable to make it doesn’t mean that I do not value, appreciate or support the process,” Fubara said. He said the true test of kingship was in the management of success, and prayed that the new reign would usher in greater development in education, healthcare and small businesses, which he described…

…State Commissioner of Police, as well as the EFCC, were directed to provide security and support for the enforcement of the orders.The court also authorised Abacha to publish the orders in national newspapers and online media in Nigeria to notify prospective buyers, lenders, investors, and other interested parties of t…

…deter her from fighting for Maceo's best interests and providing him with the love and support he needs." Martinez obtained the restraining order on Thursday after alleging in court documents that Berry physically attacked Maceo at her home the previous Saturday night.According to Martinez's allegations, Berry jumped o…

…international cooperation in achieving Nigeria’s development objectives, describing the support and friendship of countries such as Spain as invaluable.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google The ambassador also pledged to promote investment and business partnerships to strengthen the country’s economy. “I…

…load quickly on a weaker connection? Does it crash during busy market hours? Is customer support reachable at times that suit you, and does it understand local payment issues? Red Flags Nigerians Should Never Ignore Nigeria has seen painful collapses of schemes that presented themselves as trading or investment platfor…

…but rather an operational reset to enhance the effectiveness of monetary policy and support the transition to an inflation targeting framework."As banks respond to the new monetary policy environment, Ecobank customers may see lower returns on their deposits under the revised savings rates.Banks charge on loansEarlier,…

…companiesNAHCON Chairman Amb Ismail Yusuf credited President Tinubu's administration for supporting the Hajj sector and Nigerian pilgrimsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) announced on Thursday that Saudi Arabia has approved 10,000 addit…

…mobile phones. The Army said the recovery provided further insight into the logistics supporting kidnapping and other criminal activities in the area, while also generating additional intelligence for ongoing operations against the wider network. It said Operation Udoka would sustain coordinated kinetic and intelligenc…

…and speech challenges for 11 years after suffering a strokeEdochie offered financial support and prayed with those present for his colleague’s recoveryPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legendary Nollywood actor Pete Edochie was left in tears after…

…on Thursday. The former allies, under the aegis of Kaduna De-Initiative, said they supported, campaigned for and defended El-Rufai, while helping to build political structures across the state before their relationship became strained by alleged marginalisation, disagreements and loss of mutual trust. The group also an…

…for Accountable Service Delivery II.” The meeting, organised by the Kukah Centre with support from the Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria Programme, is an initiative of the United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and is being implemented by Tetra Tech International Development in partners…

…assured the teams that the BPSR would provide the necessary coordination and technical support, including facilitating meetings, providing background materials, coordinating stakeholder engagements and supporting the consolidation and quality assurance of their outputs. He said the four initiatives would strengthen the…

…drugs, and terrorist groups can benefit from a significant opportunity to raise funds to support their expanding operations. For example, this was seen with the smuggling of cigarettes around the Sahel by Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb. Currently, Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, an al-Qaeda affiliate, uses extor…

The Coca-Cola System in Nigeria supported about 160,200 jobs across the country in 2024, according to a Socio-Economic Impact Assessment conducted by global consultancy Steward Redqueen. Beyond employment, the report estimated that the Coca-Cola System generated $1bn in value-added economic activity within Nigeria duri…

…fraudulent contracts with select commercial associates to conceal undisclosed financial support. According to the Premier League’s statement, the concealed funding throughout the period from 2009 to 2018 totalled approximately £830 million. Manchester City have issued a counter-statement asserting their innocence and h…

…with first-class honours. His story highlights how students are increasingly using AI to support the way they learn and tackle challenging academic work.

…group admitted its earlier allegations against NAICOM were inaccurate and unsupported by verifiable evidence after an internal reviewCGGN also retracted claims that NAICOM made unlawful demands during Nigeria's ongoing insurance recapitalisation exercisePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our conten…

…school sighted by PUNCH Online on Thursday, the award, valued at up to CAD $100,000, is supporting Onochie’s doctoral research into biomarkers that could provide additional information about male fertility beyond conventional semen analysis. “Following the positive recommendation of the peer-review committee that evalu…

…every citizen, also used the occasion to commend President Bola Tinubu for his continued support and partnership with the state. While highlighting the President’s efforts towards strengthening the economy, infrastructure and investment environment, the governor stressed the positive implications for the state, particu…

…of the State Security Council, which raised concerns about the large mobilisation of supporters and the possibility of clashes, deaths and destruction of property. Security agencies were subsequently directed to enforce the order and take lawful action against anyone who violated it. Meanwhile, reports that Emir Muhamm…

…Al Mubarak has also said the club possesses what he described as “irrefutable evidence” supporting its position. The case has also attracted the attention of HM Revenue & Customs. Dame Meg Hillier, chair of the Treasury Committee, has asked HMRC whether it has requested access to redacted documents contained within the…

…role in the administration's economic management.Group cites reforms as basis for supportThe network's convener, Hon. Ali Oriri, said the group had already begun building a grassroots structure across the North, roughly six months after it was formed. He attributed the decision to back Tinubu to what the group describe…

The Parliamentary Support Network and a civil society organisation applauded NAICOM Commissioner Olusegun Omosehin at a press conference in Abuja on ThursdayThe groups said the Nigerian insurance sector is undergoing a positive revolution since President Tinubu signed NIIRA 2025 into lawThe network acknowledged dispute…

…produce the kind of numbers we need for the President,” he said. He also reiterated his support for Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, in the forthcoming Ogun East senatorial election, urging voters in the district to take the contest seriously. Sowunmi said the district’s proximity to the business community and the Pr…