…the commission’s headquarters to commend its work. The Statistician-General, Adeyemi Adeniran, praised NUPRC for its transparency in oil and gas data publication and proposed deeper institutional collaboration, noting that without the commission’s data, the NBS cannot effectively release Gross Domestic Product (GDP) fi…
…a $25 million transfer after joining what looked like a legitimate video call with senior executives, including the CFO. Every participant except that employee turned out to be AI-generated. Around the same time, a luxury automobile company executive stopped a near-identical scheme — a near-perfect voice clone of the C…
…and includes allies of both Governor Bago and ex-Governor Abubakar Sani BelloA former senior aide to ex-Governor Bello has urged President Tinubu and APC national chairman Nentawe Yilwatda to intervene urgentlyFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Minna, Niger state - A significant political crisis is b…
…discharge receipt tendered and admitted in evidence in the court. While the defendant denied the charges, including the allegation that he committed similar act against the victim's elder sister, the court rejected his confessional statement for failing to comply with Section 13 of the Administration of Criminal Justic…
…into a premier leisure destination with a modern sand beach, theme park, water park, scenic boardwalk and a comprehensive recreational park designed for families and visitors of all ages. The Commissioner further disclosed that the Executive Council approved the development of the Okpatu–Awhum Cable Car, describing it…
…from Chelsea in a £50 million deal this summer, started the friendly and played the opening 45 minutes as manager Michael Carrick handed him his unofficial debut. Maguire backs new signing Maguire said the 22-year-old had already made a positive impression on his teammates despite spending only a week with the squad. “…
…technology-driven governance by improving the tracking of mining operations, strengthening enforcement, promoting data-driven decision-making and accelerating ongoing reforms aimed at sanitising the sector. The development was disclosed in a statement signed by Lara Owoeye-Wise, Special Assistant on Media to the Minist…
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…and jumped at little noises. I caught her standing at the living room window one evening, staring out into the dark front yard with a look on her face I'd never seen before. Not fear. Not exactly. It was more like… expectation."Maya?" I said, my hand tightening around the dish towel I was holding. "What are you looking…
…Nigerian discos had generated N801 billion in revenue in four months despite the worsening power supply crisis in the country.TCN announces power outage in 6 statesMeanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that TCN had announced power outage in six Nigerian states for two days.The planned blackout comes shortly after a s…
The federal ministry of humanitarian affairs and poverty reduction reacted to the alleged start of N50,000 National Support Allowance registrationIn a terse statement shared on X (formerly known as Twitter) on Sunday, July 19, 2026, authorities sent a warning message to the Nigerian publicThe ministry of humanitarian a…
…and Chairman of the Management Committee of the Government House Chapel, Rev. Oyewale Oyeniyi, reminded the congregation that the essence of life is to worship God and serve humanity. He urged Mrs Abiodun to remain committed to God and continue serving humanity beyond her husband’s tenure as governor, stressing that a…
…a Champions League match involving Barcelona and Bayern Munich where Lionel Messi was denied what later appeared to be a legitimate penalty. “In hindsight it probably was a penalty – we probably did get it wrong but we called it honestly.” The former assistant referee warned that accusations of bias can have serious co…
…Nigerian Bar AssociationShe won the 2026 national officers' election against two other senior lawyersElection results were announced after delays due to technical issues and a cyberattackFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro…
…overall World Cup tally to 22, surpassing Lionel Messi's previous record and strengthening his bid for the tournament's Golden Boot after scoring 10 goals during the 2026 campaign.The 27-year-old reached the milestone in just 22 World Cup appearances, compared with Messi's 32 matches, maintaining an average of one goal…
…Yenagoa, to inspect government equipment under the custody of the department. "Upon opening the store, it was discovered that several valuable government assets, including a 110 KVA Perkins generator, a forklift, lathe machines, electric filling machines, and other equipment, were missing. "Upon receipt of the petition…
…as she screamed for help. According to her, when confronted, the first defendant denied the allegation and claimed he had last seen the deceased in the company of the second defendant. She said a mutual friend of the defendants, identified only as Akpuchukwu, later brought the deceased home unconscious and fled the sce…
…Amb. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye. Also on ground to welcome the VP are the Nigerian High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, Amb. Ayo Luther-Ogbomode, the Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Gas, Ekperikpe Ekpo, the Nigerian Permanent Representative to the…
The David Oyedepo Foundation (DOF) Scholarship awards full tuition to outstanding young Africans studying at Covenant University or Landmark University in Nigeria. This article covers everything you need to know — eligibility requirements, scholarship benefits, required documents, and how to apply via the DOF portal.DO…
…(PFAs) for payment to 4,237 retirees, as the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, reaffirmed the Service’s commitment to improving the welfare of its retired personnel. According to a statement released at the weekend, Adeniyi disclosed this during a dialogue with NCS retirees, where he said the funds had b…
…month.From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.Imports fill widening supply gapNMDPRA data showed that of the 5.1 KT/d of daily LPG consumed in June, 3.6 KT/d came from domestic production, while 1.5 KT/d was supplied through imports.This means imported LPG accounted for nearly 30 per cent of N…
The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction has denied claims that it has commenced registration for a purported ₦50,000 National Support Allowance. The ministry, in a public notice posted on its official X handle on Sunday, described messages, links and websites advertising the alleged programme…
…1.5 million pills of Tramadol concealed in two trucks that entered Nigeria through the Benin Republic border, in what the agency described as another major blow to drug trafficking syndicates. The latest seizure comes barely a week after NDLEA officers in Lagos intercepted a truck carrying 558,900 pills of tramadol 250…
…to seven. Earlier this year, police in Hertfordshire, north of London, said it was reopening a probe into rape and sexual assault allegations made by women against Andrew Tate between 2014 and 2015. They also face separate rape and human trafficking allegations brought by different women and investigated by Bedfordshir…
…as well as a primary healthcare centre providing routine immunisation and nutrition screening services. “What I saw today was truly impressive. The digital village and the healthcare centre represent practical investments in the future of children. UNICEF is proud to work with the Sokoto State Government in supporting…