…House in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital. Musa said, "The council approved the award of a contract valued at ₦586,260,886.44 for the renovation of various structures at the Maigatari Border Free Zone, alongside the general renovation of the Government Guest House in Gumel." According to him, the approval reflects the s…

…Rabia Sa'id has been appointed to a UN scientific panel studying the effects of nuclear warThe appointment, established under UN General Assembly Resolution 79/238, places her among 21 scientists from across the worldThe panel's findings are expected to be presented in 2027 to guide international policy on nuclear risk…

…means international crude prices directly shape what consumers pay at the pumpAnalysts warn that naira movements and stock purchased at higher prices could delay any relief for Nigerian motoristsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade of ex…

…harder, breakdown by country According to the UK government, priority will be given to war-torn countries and those facing serious humanitarian crises. A breakdown shows Kenya will suffer the steepest cut at 92.5 per cent to £5 million, while Tanzania, Malawi and Mozambique will each see over 90 per cent reductions. Ot…

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Donald Duke, has warned that Nigeria could slide into a deeper crisis within the next four years unless its current political and economic trajectory is urgently reversed. Speaking during an exclusive interview with ARISE NEWS on Wednesday, the former Cr…

…a 50 per cent increase for middle-level personnel and non-commissioned officers, from Warrant Officer to Colonel, and a 30 per cent increase for senior military officers. General Musa described the approval as a demonstration of the Federal Government’s commitment to improving the welfare of military personnel and stre…

…Pastor Adeboye praised US President Donald Trump during the US-Nigeria Faith Heroes Award Gala in Washington on June 23, 2026.The RCCG leader described Trump as "the best politician I have ever met,” noting his consistency in keeping promises.Adeboye also urged President Bola Tinubu to strengthen Nigeria-US ties by ass…

…Investor Matchmaking Week held in Lagos. He said the decisions marked a major step towards delivering uninterrupted electricity to hospitals through public-private partnerships. “This is progress with respect to the Nigeria Power for Health Initiative that was established by Mr President after the National Dialogue in…

…threatening the country’s transition to Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles, warning that weak regulation, inadequate testing facilities and poor public awareness could undermine the Federal Government’s clean mobility agenda. The Standards Organisation of Nigeria warned that unless urgent measures are taken t…

…raising the military’s annual wage bill from N660bn to N924bn in what is the biggest upward review of military salaries under his administration. The new pay structure, which takes effect from September 1, 2026, grants the highest increases to junior personnel, with soldiers from the rank of private to staff sergeant r…

…capacity and facilitate the mobilisation of the contract. “He gave me the contract award letter, the scope of work and the agreement with my company to execute the refurbishment project. “I had to pay N400 million for the facilitation of that project to show my strength that I would be able to handle the project. At th…

…the bullets struck him. The resident added that most people in the neighbourhood were unaware of what was happening until the sound of gunshots rang out. “He unknowingly walked into the scene before he realised what was happening. That was exactly when the robbers started shooting after being unable to locate their tar…

…treatment. Muhammad said another intelligence-led operation led operatives to a warehouse in Zaria, where they recovered 190 solar inverters valued at about N69m and 10 lithium batteries worth approximately N9m. Preliminary investigations indicated that the items were stolen from a container transporting the consignmen…

Ghanaian watchmaker Patrick Amofah has launched the Warrior King Native Collection, described as Ghana's first Kente-dial watchThe limited-edition automatic timepiece celebrates Ghana's ethnic diversity through kente-inspired design and cultural inscriptionsThe watch features sapphire crystal, a 316L stainless steel ca…

…as a 57-year-old tradition rooted in the community’s history during the Nigerian Civil War. The community leaders said the festival differs from the New Yam celebrations, held in many communities as it commemorates what they described as God’s protection over the people during the three-year war. They recounted that du…

…civil servants. Earlier, Reverend Fr. Godwin Obe said leaders must be compassionate towards the people, as demonstrated by Jesus Christ when He fed 5,000 men, besides women and children, even when His disciples advised Him to send the crowd away.

…behind me.I turned, and our eyes met.The world seemed to freeze as he slowly walked toward me."You're assigned to this floor?" he asked."Yes, sir," I said, and kept moving.I remembered what my supervisor had said about not speaking to the executives.I had no intention of losing my job for speaking out of turn.>But some…

…MEMAN cautioned against relying solely on domestic refining for Nigeria’s fuel supply, warning that complementary imports would remain critical to guaranteeing energy security, promoting competition and preventing excessive market concentration. The report stated, “The Nigerian downstream petroleum sector enters the se…

…Association understands that the Home Office will take action accordingly if it is made aware of any breaches of immigration law, and that it takes all necessary steps to prevent people who could abuse the immigration system from entering the UK. by Linda Ikeji at 05/08/2026 12:06 AM | Share this Story

By SOLA ENIKANOLAIYE In an era defined by geopolitical competition, trade wars, sanctions regimes, and shifting alliances, one phrase has migrated from European policy papers to the heart of African diplomacy: “Strategic Autonomy”. For Nigeria, this is not a new experiment in isolation, nor is it a nostalgic return to…

…very prematurely. Leading to the first 5G license auction on December 13, 2021, we had warned on this page of the need for the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), the regulator of the telecommunications industry, to be allowed to do a job that serves the general good of the nation. If you express a little interes…

…Lagos-Calabar express road, which has attracted so much criticism. Is it that he is not aware of the perception he is creating for himself as minister of works, or he does not give a damn about what people think of him, or he is just being himself, a person with a lot of hubris to display? The performance of the minist…

…moves to Saudi Arabia and other European giants, few expected the former Liverpool forward to choose Trabzonspor for the next stage of his career. The transfer has quickly become one of the biggest surprises of the summer window. Salah leaves Liverpool as one of the club's greatest-ever players, having won multiple maj…

Mo Salah agrees two-year deal with Turkish club Trabzonspor Former Liverpool forward, Mohamed Salah has reportedly reached an agreement to join Turkish Super Lig side Trabzonspor on a two-year contract.According to FootballTransfers, Turkish transfer journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu claimed the Egyptian star has agreed per…

…as if they were her own. Reflecting on that period of her life, she said it took self-awareness and guidance for her to realize she had allowed other people's experiences to shape her opinions. She advised young people to empathize with others and learn from their experiences without automatically making those experien…