…comply with the policy, carry out internal checks and cooperate with LAMATA officials during enforcement exercises. Akinola warned that offenders convicted under the relevant laws could face serious penalties, including up to seven years’ imprisonment. Managing Director of Teejay Motors, Adekunle Tajudeen, said the com…

…heritage and unity of the Ezza people. The festival also highlighted the economic and social benefits of the event. It promoted social cohesion and community bonding among the people of the clan. An offering is made to the spirits, with special reference to the presiding deity of the yam.In the olden days, fowls offere…

The Nigeria Medical Association, Akwa Ibom State chapter, has decried the shortage of medical personnel in the state. The NMA urged the state government to deliberately establish at least seven medical training institutions to address the growing workforce gap. The association’s chairman, Prof. Aniekan Peter, raised th…

…by Dr Justice Okechukwu Martins, popularly known as JMartins, who serves as Senior Special Assistant to the Abia state governor on Tourism and Entertainment. Abia Gov. Alex Otti intervenes, helping actress Ngozi Nwosu with her medical bills. >Writing on X, JMartins confirmed that Governor Otti had personally intervened…

The US Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as Donald Trump’s top intelligence official on Tuesday, putting a permanent chief in charge of the country’s spy agencies as the president revives unsupported election fraud claims ahead of the midterms. Senators voted 51-47 to confirm Clayton’s appointment, with all Democrats in the…

By Godwin Oritse Members of the Association of Nigerian Licensed Customs Agents (ANLCA) have threatened to stage a protest over the alleged manipulation of ship manifests by some shipping companies, warning that they will expose those responsible if urgent action is not taken. The agents said the practice could disrupt…

…The court held that the directive amounted to an unconstitutional usurpation of the judicial powers exclusively vested in courts of competent jurisdiction. Justice Allagoa, in a judgment delivered on Monday, granted all the reliefs sought by Seplat in Suit No. FHC/LAG/CS/862/2026, marked Seplat Energy Producing Nigeria…

…Canada. They further alleged that they were arrested in Cameroon after immigration officials informed them that the visas in their possession were invalid. The Divisional Police Officer, Uromi Division, Gabriel Ogah, confirmed that officers sent to bring Ighodaro to Edo State were unable to do so after doctors reported…

…than doubled in just four years, climbing from 17,782 in 1970 to 40,830 in 1974. Commercial vehicle numbers also grew, rising from 15,000 to 18,579 over the same period.PAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!According to the report, which was shared by…

…ordinary officers but were willing to storm the compounds of high-ranking military officials, trade gunfire, and withdraw with military-grade weapons.The pattern of incidents through early 1997 suggested the attacks were organised rather than opportunistic, with armed groups identifying security personnel and their hom…

…it recovered weapons and ammunition from the property and arrested 13 of Igboho's associates. The agency also said two of his aides were killed during an exchange of gunfire.Igboho fled Nigeria following the incident and was arrested in Cotonou, Benin Republic, while attempting to travel to Germany. He was eventually r…

…underscores the impact of prolonged macroeconomic challenges, including currency depreciation, high inflation and weak economic growth, which have eroded private wealth over the past decade while other African markets have shown greater resilience. The post Nigeria loses 47% of dollar millionaires, retains 4th position…

…and a 75-year-old man—had been recovered from the debris as of Tuesday morning. A commercial motorcyclist, Godwin, told PUNCH Metro that the heavy rainfall had forced many residents indoors shortly before the building gave way. “The owner of the building is an engineer. When the rain started, people living in the house…

…and other provisions to needy students, neighbours, elderly persons and other beneficiaries in need of support. Oba Obasoyin assured that subsequent editions of the yearly event would be expanded in scope. “This is just the beginning; we hope for better things to come through this foundation,” he said, while appealing…

…plan repayments.NIRSAL supports agricultural value chains by providing training and financial access. Photo: @NirsalMFinanceBank on Facebook, @thecableng on X (Twitter) (modified by author)>TABLE OF CONTENTSKey takeawaysHow to check NIRSAL loan with BVN in 2026How to register and log in to the NIRSAL portalNIRSAL loan…

…infrastructure, cybersecurity, website performance and accessibility, while providing specialised training in artificial intelligence, open-source intelligence, digital investigations and deepfake detection. As part of the programme, DNN FactCheck will join a regional verification network designed to facilitate cross-b…

…of Iran’s major bridges could be destroyed “in under two hours,” adding that Iranian officials understood the consequences if negotiations broke down. The US president said Washington would no longer tolerate what it viewed as violations of agreements reached with Tehran, referring to a memorandum earlier signed betwee…

…the police would refrain from making comments capable of affecting ongoing judicial proceedings. “We don’t want to say things that are under investigation. It is definitely going to prejudice the ongoing investigation and make people have opinions that may prejudge the outcome of an investigation or judicial decision,”…

…It was in that spirit that Nigerians from all walks of life joined family, friends, associates, and admirers in celebrating Senator Abdullahi Adamu as he attained the venerable age of eighty years at his residence in Keffi, Nasarawa State last week. The occasion invited us not simply to commemorate a birthday but to re…

…to protect workers engaged in high-risk activities, including painters, cleaners, technicians and contractors working on rooftops and scaffolding. “When we speak of a protected workforce, we are looking at how to ensure that the crews on the roof, the painters on the scaffold, the cleaners and third-party contractors e…

…cosmetology tool kits and Point-of-Sale terminals, was distributed to artisans and technicians to support self-employment and business growth. The council also reported interventions in the education sector, including free school bus services for pupils, a school feeding programme in public primary schools, the distrib…

…the air before making away with packs of PVCs kept close to the chairs of the INEC officials attending to prospective voters.

…penalty shootout win against Australia in the round of 32, before playing a crucial role in his side’s two goals against Argentina in the last 16. The Albiceleste would then mount a trademark late comeback to win 3-2 after being 2-0 down, but not before Salah had announced to the world that he has plenty of gas left in…

…severe harassment and intimidation from her late husband's relatives. According to a social media statement released by Gwamnishu, Tosin's husband passed away on July 20, 2026. Rather than being permitted to grieve in peace, the widow has allegedly been subjected to immediate hostility from her in-laws. He said within…

…second term," he said.He stressed that food security is central to human dignity and social stability, noting that adequate access to food enables children to learn better, eases the burden on parents and strengthens the workforce. The governor urged beneficiaries to view the programme as part of broader efforts to bui…