…candidate. Hamzat, the current Deputy Governor of Lagos, said this was because of his understanding of the history and politics of the state. He spoke on Sunday at the 70th Harvest Anniversary and Thanksgiving Service of Cherubim and Seraphim Society, Olorunsogo Parish, Ese-Ofin, Lagos. According to him, anyone who doe…

…include measures relating to border controls and mobilisation, including procedures intended to prevent people occupying certain critical roles from leaving the country during a major crisis. The preparations come amid heightened concern among European governments over alleged Russian sabotage, drone incursions and oth…

…and said the actors' positioning had since been changed to prevent further misunderstanding. Tehran Paris Tehran follows Sara, a young woman who travels from Iran to France and back as she seeks to avenge her father's murder. The controversy comes amid continued enforcement of Iran's social and religious restrictions o…

…cutlasses, sticks and other dangerous weapons, several of the charges initially recommended by the police were dropped. The lawyer said the charges eventually preferred against the suspects principally involved assault-related offences, which, according to him, did not adequately reflect the gravity of the alleged offe…

…resilience, social protection and early childhood development. 2. The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has reaffirmed the commission’s neutrality ahead of the 2027 general election, saying INEC has no candidate or political party to favour. In a post obtained from I…

…wants one of the trophies won by the Cityzens during the period in question to be handed over to Stoke City. Pulis criticised Manchester City as he perceived himself as having been cheated after his team was defeated by Manchester City in the 2011 FA Cup final. Manchester City won the FA Cup final against Stoke City in…

…Just after our vows, a nurse pulled me aside and whispered, "Before you leave... look under his mattress." I thought I was losing my husband. I had no idea I'd never truly known him.PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The medical machines beside Ben hummed their quiet, steady rhythm.>I…

…restored provisions require parties to rely on the membership register submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, at least 21 days before a primary. A party cannot use a different register, while nominations are to be conducted through direct primaries or consensus. That means candidates could fa…

…Nigeria has a complicated relationship with capitalism. For the most part, it is barely understood. In Nigeria, capitalism is often presented as something inherently bad. This draws from the residual legacy of Nigerian Marxism, and a religious ethos that sometimes viewspoverty as a moral trophy. The idea that “money is…

…exclusion from permanent membership of the United Nations (UN) Security Council undermines the fairness and legitimacy of the global governance system. He reaffirmed Nigeria’s support for urgent reform of the United Nations, noting that the nation would remain a dependable partner in efforts to rebuild trust among nati…

…rather than navigating administrative delays,” he said. The President further commended the leadership and commitment of Dangote Group President and Chief Executive, Aliko Dangote, highlighting his deep understanding of the refinery’s technical and operational processes. “The detail with which Aliko Dangote understands…

…warning comes amid the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) forecast of rain and thunderstorms across several parts of the country. In its latest weather bulletin covering September 26 to 28, NiMet forecast thunderstorms and rainfall in several locations, including Bauchi, Gombe, Abuja, Kaduna, Jos, Makurdi, Lagos, P…

The nation’s equities market ended the week at a fresh record high, with market capitalisation climbing to N163.66 trillion, as the return of foreign investors, following Nigeria’s re-entry into the FTSE Russell Frontier Market Index combined with renewed buying of energy stocks to extend the NGX bull run. The market v…

The family of a teenager, Imole Ilesanmi, has raised the alarm over her whereabouts after she reportedly went missing in the Agbado area of Ogun State. Imole was said to have gone missing around 3pm on Sunday, September 20, 2026, after she left her family home. Speaking exclusively with PUNCH Metro on Sunday, Imole’s f…

…and strengthen implementation at federal, state and local government levels. The lender said Nigeria spent only 0.14 per cent of GDP on social safety-net programmes in 2021, compared with a global average of 1.5 per cent and 1.2 per cent among lower-middle-income countries. The bank also painted a grim picture of house…

…Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google The suspects were identified as Olamide Ayandele, 30; Tope Samuel, 40; and Ayo Peter Ojo, 30. The command said preliminary investigation linked them to alleged vehicle theft around the Ijoko axis. Also, SWAT operatives arrested a suspected cult member, Peter Olanrewaju, 34, o…

The Lagos State Building Control Agency has warned building professionals against taking on roles outside their areas of expertise. The General Manager of LASBCA, Gbaye Florence, gave the warning on Thursday at a conference organised by the Building Collapse Prevention Guild, Amuwo-Odofin Cell, in Satellite Town, Lagos…

The Central Bank of Nigeria raised N8.14tn through Treasury bills issuances in the third quarter of 2026, surpassing the Debt Management Office’s N5.8tn target by N2.34tn, as investor demand exceeded the government’s borrowing plans. A review of eight Nigerian Treasury Bills auctions conducted between July and Septembe…

…full domestication of 2025 FGN/ASUU agreement By Clifford Ndujihe & Elizabeth Osayande LAGOS — Academic activities in the three Lagos State-owned universities remain paralysed indefinitely as the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, have vowed to sustain its strike until the state government implements the Decem…

…properties. “The Police team promptly contacted the Federal Fire Service, which responded and aided in containing the fire. “Preliminary investigations by the Police team revealed that the fire outbreak was caused by the driver of an unregistered Toyota 4Runner Jeep, who was driving against traffic (one-way). “The driv…

…although it is not specific to AFib. One possible explanation is that small, previously undetected strokes in the brain may contribute to the retinal changes, since such events can occur in people with AFib. The researchers also observed thinning in another retinal layer, the inner nuclear layer. They suggested that th…

…inside to continue shooting.The attack resulted in 17 deaths and left 15 others wounded. The assailants robbed several patrons of their mobile phones and fled in two vehicles. In the Western Cape, two additional shootings were reported.At an entertainment venue in Lwandle township, gunmen opened fire early Sunday morni…

Man City should be relegated to League Two, handed six-year transfer ban -Former England footballer Darren Bent (Video) Former England international, Darren Bent has called for Manchester City to be relegated to EFL League Two and hit with a six-year transfer ban if found guilty of their 115 alleged financial breaches.…

…on his birthdayThe crossdresser flaunted swimwear photos to challenge claims about his gender as he teased fans in his captionFans flooded the comments section with mixed reactions to Bobrisky's bold post as they shared their observationsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Controversial…

…gone through over the past year and a half,” Vucic said, referring to the protests. Under the law, parliament speaker Ana Brnabic now becomes acting president for up to three months, during which a presidential election must be called. The post Serbia’s President resigns to run for PM in October election appeared first…