…PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Aston Villa announced the signing of the Nigeria international on Sunday, with the move subject to visa approval. The 22-year-old defender becomes Villa’s ninth addition of the summer transfer window as manager Natalia Arroyo continues to strengthen her squad ahead of the new season. Imuran…

…his first Eredivisie goal in their 4-0 win over Telstar on Sunday. The Nigeria international came off the bench as Ajax pulled away from their hosts in the second half, completing a convincing victory in Velsen-Zuid. Davy Klaassen opened the scoring in the 37th minute before Steven Berghuis doubled Ajax’s advantage 11…

…a leading poverty eradication expert has cautioned. Professor Magnus Kpakol, former National Coordinator of […] The post FG’s $1bn social protection programme commendable, but cash transfers cannot create income — Expert appeared first on Tribune Online.

…the country replaces such rail tracks with about N300 million, aside the operational and human lives that are lost during such incidents. Speaking with the Nigerian Tribune, Dr Opeifa explained that most […] The post Nigeria incurring N300m losses, others over rail track vandalisation —NRC appeared first on Tribune Onl…

…responded swiftly, arrested the suspect and transferred the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department for "discreet and comprehensive investigation." He further stated that the victim had been issued a medical form for necessary medical examination and treatment, stressing that a thorough investigation was on…

…no fewer than 870 people reportedly killed in election-related violence since the National Peace Committee began its intervention in 2015. The figure has renewed concerns over the effectiveness of the peace agreements, particularly with political parties and presidential candidates preparing for the 2027 general electi…

…Congress challenged the Federal Government to account for the N15.8tn in additional revenues it said accrued from the reforms. The National Chairman of the APC, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, warned that Atiku’s proposal to return Nigeria to the old fuel subsidy regime could reverse the economic gains recorded under the ongoin…

…Egunjobi, said expanding physical infrastructure alone would not guarantee functional primary healthcare facilities. She said a PHC facility must meet standards covering infrastructure, equipment, personnel, electricity, water supply, infection prevention and control, waste management and record-keeping, among other es…

…Security was stepped up at strategic points in the capital, with members of the national guard and the police stationed at key locations. Voting booths closed as planned at 5 pm local time (1700 GMT), with the first provisional results due on Tuesday. The Executive Secretary, National Electoral Commission, Idrissa Djal…

…the second goal seven minutes later, after Herrero denied Mbappe. The England international headed the rebound towards goal and defender Carlos Puga desperately tried to clear off the line, with the ball bouncing in off Herrero. Mbappe rattled home the third with a volley from Alexander-Arnold’s cross for his fourth go…

A video has captured the moment the founder of Eternity Network International (ENI) Apostle Joshua Selman introduced NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, during a Koinonia Miracle Service. The moment took place during the service on Sunday, with the renowned televangelist acknowledging Obi before the congregation. Th…

Three shot d3ad as bandits abduct traditional title holder in Kano Three people have been k!lled, five others injured and the Sarkin Noma, Alhaji Yusuf Chiromawa, abducted by gunmen who attacked Chiromawa town in Garun Malam Local Government Area of Kano State. The incident occurred at about 11pm on Saturday, August 29…

…ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election.>Franklin Ngoforo, the group's regional leader, said the RHGN would approach Ohanaeze Ndigbo under the leadership of Senator John Azuta Mbata, as well as respected elder statesmen Chief Emeka Anyaoku and Commodore Ebitu Ukiwe, to form a delegation that would engage Obi dire…

…and border security violations during the joint inspection exerciseNearly 30,000 additional expatriates are currently undergoing procedures to enforce Saudi immigration and residency regulationsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Saudi Arabia deported 14,905 people and arrested 14,434 o…

…list of its governorship and State Assembly candidates published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Reacting to the list during an interview with the Nigerian Tribune in Abuja on Sunday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Araba Rufus Ayenigba, said the party was satisfied with the list acro…

…a UN-backed agreement that was presented as a step towards holding much-delayed national elections in the deeply divided country. The two sides signed the text, a result of talks held in recent months in Rome and Tunis, in the capital Tripoli at the headquarters of the UN Support Mission in Libya, with its chief Hanna…

…as a major supplier of refined petroleum products to both the Nigerian and international markets, supplying products that meet internationally recognised quality specifications. The United States Energy Information Administration recently identified the Dangote Refinery as a major factor behind the sharp increase in Ni…

…quarry is unlawful, saying the facility is sealed as a crime scene in an active criminal case before the Federal High Court.The response came after Stone Rockers petitioned President Bola Tinubu and other senior government officials, alleging that shutting down its operations without a court order was illegal. The peti…

…Commission, DPO Galadimawa Police Station and three officers attached to the National Cybercrime Centre, NPF-NCCC. Also joined as respondent is Mrs Fibiawari Jonathan, whom Ojuederie accused of allegedly instigating the police actions against her. In the motion ex-parte filed through their counsel, Terkaa Aondo, SAN, t…

…quarry site in Abuja, insisting the facility remains a crime scene in an ongoing criminal prosecution and cannot reopen until the Federal High Court determines the case. The Commander of the NSCDC Mining Marshals, Assistant Commandant of Corps John Onoja, stated this in a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday. The clarif…

…must be guided by integrity. Adeleke gave the assurance while receiving the National Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, Ajibola Basiru, who paid him a visit on Sunday. The governor, who called Tinubu his “dear father,” said his commitment to the President was genuine, stressing that he meant his promise to del…

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of allegedly removing candidates nominated by the party for the 2027 general elections and replacing them with individuals it described as “strange names” unknown to the party. The NDC National Chairman, Senator Moses…

…absence of both leaders raises concerns about who holds authority during a national emergencyDr Adamu called on Nigeria to develop clearer protocols governing when the president and vice president can both be outside the country at the same timePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will ap…

…market benefits from rising dollar supply, supporting Naira's stable performanceExternal reserves climb to $53.3 billion, marking a positive outlook for Nigeria's economic stabilityPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Pascal Oparada is a journalist w…

…or compromise investigative methods can still be made public. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Abubakar, the APM said the US authorities could release portions of the report while protecting witnesses, investigators and sensitive investigative techniques. “The APM notes that the US authorities…