…Sarkin Zamfaran Zurmi, Alhaji Bello Sulaiman. Lawal described the death of the traditional ruler as an irreparable loss to Zamfara State and the traditional institution. In a condolence message issued in Gusau by her Press Secretary, Rabi Yusuf, the First Lady extended her sympathies to the Zurmi Emirate Council, the l…

…through which beneficiaries have received assistance for education and professional training. According to him, at least four people have been trained as pilots through Bello’s private scholarship scheme, while others have received assistance to study at universities within and outside Nigeria. The family’s visit, he a…

…on her mother's social media page and has always drawn attention for her poise and personality, but this particular moment struck a chord with many who were impressed to see her thriving academically and culturally abroad.Imade surprises fans with her French as Sophia Momodu shares video from France. Momodu's Proud Mom…

…areaPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Katsina State - Nigerian troops have killed two senior commanders of a terrorist group in Katsina State, in what the milit…

…commuters, tourists, families, workers moving through these streets.” An AFP journalist at the scene saw a large emergency services presence and officials inspecting a patch of blood in Times Square. AFP

…grew by 4.43 percent in real terms in the second quarter of 2026, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, NBS. The NBS, in its GDP report released on Monday, said Africa’s most populous economy grew from the 3.89 percent recorded in Q1 2026. The latest figure represents a 0.20 percentage-point increase from the…

…Tchiani, the leader of Niger's military government, Assimi Goïta, the transitional President and military leader of Mali, and Ibrahim Traoré, the transitional leader of Burkina Faso. In the caption, Sani wrote: "The way forward is for them to organise elections,transit to civil rule and work closely with Ecowas if they…

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), yesterday, said that the Nigerian economy expanded in real terms by 4.43 percent year-on-year, YoY, in the second quarter of 2026, Q2’26 from 4.2 percent in Q2’25. NBS disclosed this in its Gross Domestic Product, GDP, report for Q2’26 noting that both the…

…the verdict that he “plans to appeal this matter.” The verdict was met with an emotional reaction in the courtroom. Tupac’s sister, Sekyiwa “Set” Shakur, was seen crying as the decision was read, while Davis’ son covered his face with one hand. Several people in the gallery wiped away tears and embraced members of the…

…Lagos with Maiduguri as part of efforts to establish an integrated and efficient national transportation network. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Olufunso Adebiyi, disclosed this on Monday at the opening of the 19th National Council on Transportation in Abuja. Adebiyi said the proposed Lago…

…of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in the 2027 polls, Mr Peter Obi; and National Chairman of the People’s Redemption Party, PRP, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, yesterday, tackled President Bola Tinubu over alleged attempts to block release of his past records in the United States by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, FB…

Controversy has trailed operations at the Victor Attah International Airport, Uyo, amid growing public perception that Ibom Air, the home-based carrier in Akwa Ibom State, has become so dominant at the airport that other airlines are either unwilling or unable to compete effectively on the route. The post Controversy t…

Youths and women from Oba-Ile in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, on Sunday, protested what they described as distortion of the traditional process for selecting the next Oloba of Oba-Ile. The post Oba-Ile youths, women protest alleged distortion of obaship selection appeared first on Tribune Online.

…Ministries, Departments and Agencies to stop moving officers from recognised professional pools without approval from the authorities responsible for their postings. The directive by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation comes as the administration of President Bola Tinubu intensifies its crackd…

…haircuts, packed leftovers, and told myself my tired feet were temporary. When I finally booked the resort, I circled the date on our kitchen calendar in red marker.>Juliet took a picture of that too.She took pictures of everything.For her birthday, I had bought her a little instant-print camera, the kind that spit out…

…against him, accusing him of unlawfully recording telephone conversations linked to National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu.SCSN's warning to authoritiesWhile making clear that the Council does not tolerate criminal behaviour by anyone, the SCSN said the circumstances surrounding El-Rufai's case raise questions about whe…

…to strengthen its balance sheet while focusing on profitable growth and operational efficiency in an environment characterised by high input costs, currency volatility and changing consumer purchasing patterns. Ogefere expressed appreciation to shareholders for their support during the past year, noting that the compan…

…demand urgent intervention Nigerian travellers stranded at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Nairobi, Kenya, on Monday night staged a protest over prolonged flight delays and cancellations that have left scores of passengers unable to continue their journeys to Lagos for more than 24 hours. The protest, w…

…who scheduled a further preliminary hearing for January 22, 2027. The court has provisionally set aside eight weeks for a trial beginning on March 30, 2027, in Glasgow. The accused have previously entered pleas of not guilty. by Linda Ikeji at 31/08/2026 9:49 PM | Share this Story

…for burglary and five years for robbery, to be served consecutively. The Nigerian national will serve 30% of this sentence before being deported. A restraining order has been put in place in relation to his six victims. Essien was a carer until 9 March, when he was suspended by his employers following theft allegations…

…departments and agencies, representatives of civil society organisations, professional bodies and other stakeholders. Speaking on the ministerial and non-ministerial accounts of the state, Idris said audit queries and observations were raised based on identified financial and administrative issues. He identified neglig…

…participants were required to pay a registration fee of ₦5,000 and introduce two additional persons into the programme, who were also expected to pay the same amount. “Participants were reportedly promised an initial payment of ₦50,000 after the first week, followed by payments of ₦100,000 and ₦200,000 until the promis…

…added that with presidential approval, the EFCC and relevant agencies had created a national confiscation wallet for storing seized cryptocurrencies. “One of the problems we used to have was: where do you put confiscated virtual assets? Today we have a national wallet that we put them into,” he said. On legal strategy,…

By John Alechenu The National Laureate Committee has extended the deadline for submission of institutional entries for the 2026 National Laureate Programme to September 15, 2026. The initial deadline was August 31, 2026.The extension was sequel to appeals by tertiary institutions for more time to conclude their interna…

The National Pension Commission has opened discussions with the Lagos State Government and the Lagos State Pension Commission to address concerns over delayed pension increases and wage awards for retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme. PenCom disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday following concerns ra…