Deputy Senate President Jibril Barau joined over 500 Islamic scholars at a national JIBWIS symposium held in Jos, Plateau StateThe gathering brought together governors from Kano, Sokoto, Yobe and Jigawa States alongside other senior federal officialsJIBWIS also pledged support for any position taken by its Ulama'u Coun…

…out his policy positions ahead of the next electoral cycle. His latest remarks signal that employment generation will be a central pillar of his campaign platform.See

…at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on ThursdayThe governors had earlier attended a National Economic Council session chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima before heading to TinubuThe meeting took place 8 days after the official start of campaigns for the 2027 general election, with no agenda disclosedPAY ATTENTION:…

…has criticised the renewed controversy over President Bola Tinubu’s academic and National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) credentials, describing it as a political distraction ahead of the 2027 elections. Ahmed, in a statement, said the continued focus on allegations surrounding the President’s certificates reflected what h…

…drugs.“The case is presently under investigation,” the CP said, commending the Divisional Police Officer and his team for their swift response. In a related development, the command said three suspected members of an armed banditry and kidnapping syndicate were arrested along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway.The suspects, a…

…State Commissioner for Health, Dr Ekem John, announced the new reform while briefing journalists during the monthly media briefing organised by the Ministry of Information on Thursday. John, who was accompanied by his counterpart in the Ministry of Information, Hon Aniekan Umana, and the Chief Press Secretary to the Go…

…Government, SSG, Tokunbo Talabi, gave the charge on Thursday, at the 2026 International Youth Day themed “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations”, organised by the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, Ogun State chapter. Speaking at the event held in Abeokuta, Talabi commended the current state leadership of the NY…

…his cellphone was found The police had earlier launched a manhunt for the suspect. National police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe confirmed that at approximately 9:30am on Thursday, August 27, 2026, members of the Moeka Vuma community handed Mohajane over to police. Mathe said Mohajane was the subject of an inte…

…who has run into tax issues in his post-playing career. Former England internationals David James, Wes Brown and Lee Hendrie have all been declared bankrupt, while former Liverpool teammate Emile Heskey lost a legal battle over an unpaid £1.637m tax bill in 2024. In 2025, Trevor Sinclair was made bankrupt after failing…

…statePAY 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 Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo has handed out ₦20,000 each to every one of the 1,490 National Youth Service Corps (NYS…

…CP Umar M. Hadejia, said the command remained determined to protect critical national assets and bring those responsible for their theft and destruction to justice. Hadejia said, “The Command will continue to dismantle the activities of individuals and criminal networks responsible for the theft and vandalism of critic…

…President Joe Ajaero read a letter from Ugboaja's family to members of the Congress National Executive Council, who were meeting in Enugu State. He began his union career with the National Union of Chemical, Footwear, Rubber, Leather and Non-Metallic Products Employees, an NLC affiliate, and later served as its General…

…in a petition addressed to the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, and the International Bar Association, IBA. He urged the NBA and the IBA to ask the Supreme Court to explain the laws on which it relied on to restore counts in the charge against Kanu that were quashed by the Court of Appeal. The Court of Appeal had in an O…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has been ordered to produce Afolabi Kazeem Micheal, the socialite popularly known as ‘KC Luxury’, in court. The order was issued by a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos on Thursday. The order follows the NDLEA’s failure to formally charge and arraign him after 14 days i…

…discussion covering matters within the remit of intelligence services.US President Donald Trump also played down the talks in Moscow, indicating that the discussions were primarily focused on the situation in Ukraine and dismissing speculation regarding broader geopolitical warnings.The CIA director's visit marks one o…

…England and Wales, allowing probation services to limit the movements of dangerous criminals to just a few miles.The government stated the measure was shaped by the experiences and campaigning of victims, whose input will determine how individual zones are drawn up.The scheme, announced on Wednesday, August 26 is a str…

…the "product" of the APC being sold to the electorate, stressing that the party's national chairman should lead such efforts.This comes after Tinubu last week constituted his Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 polls and made himself the chairman. Reacting, however, Ndume said, "If I had the ear of Mr Presi…

…our community, which claimed the lives of 65 persons," he said. According to the traditional ruler, the four people k!lled in the attack were identified as Bashar Sani, Ila Malam Makeri, Isa Ibrahim and Ali Aminu. He said the number of casualties could have been higher without the swift intervention of security operati…

…of a fake government agency within the premises of the SGF office. George was the national coordinator of the disputed National Brands Development and Made in Nigeria Special Project Office. The president also ordered the immediate suspension of three permanent secretaries following findings by the Independent Corrupt…

…Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, confirmed the incident in a statement issued to journalists on Thursday in Calabar. Eitokpah said the command was aware of the incident and that the suspects were taken to the police outpost for their safety. “The Cross River State Police Command is aware of an incident involving two young…

…years ago.2. The applicant is aged 25 or older.3. The applicant is not changing any personal details, such as their name or gender.4. The applicant is not travelling for at least six weeks from the date they submit the application, as online renewals cannot be expedited.5. The applicant is located in a US state or terr…

The lawmaker representing Ondo Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire, has defended the economic policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying the reforms were aimed at addressing the country’s structural challenges and laying the foundation for sustainable growth. Adegbonmi…

…presidential race after studying the factors responsible for political success and national transformation. He said, “As 35-year-old Harvard PhD candidate in the United States of America, I in the Department of Government, Political Thought and History, I decided to pick this responsibility that was brought to me becau…

…in Abuja at a two-day training programme organised by the IPCR for members of the National Youth Service Corps, Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme participants, interns and volunteers under the Renewed Hope Agenda for Young Peacebuilders. He said the programme was designed to equip more than 80 young Nigerians…

…commenced a nationwide consultation with states and other stakeholders to develop a National Water Compact aimed at addressing Nigeria’s persistent water and sanitation challenges and strengthening water security across the country. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, disclosed this on T…