…for the successful rescue of pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. In a statement personally signed on Wednesday, the former Abia State governor described the rescue as “a great relief to the victims, their families and the nation.” He praised the coordinated efforts of…

…called the killing a “murder of a Latin American Colombian at the hands of the US government.” In last week’s shooting in Texas, immigration authorities claimed Lorenzo Salgado, 52, had tried to run over an ICE agent but witnesses have disputed that account. US President Donald Trump lashed out Wednesday at a decision…

…General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, to the Federal Government. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, in a judgment delivered in Abuja on Wednesday, held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission had established the reasonable suspicion required by law to justify the forfeiture of the assets.…

…allegedly acquired with proceeds of crime, should be permanently seized by the federal government. It held that Malami, who served as Justice Minister from November 11, 2015, to May 29, 2023, under former President Muhammadu Buhari's administration, failed to rebut the reasonable suspicion that the properties were acqu…

…mass weddings for 300 couples; offers N250,000 dowry to each grooms The Kebbi State Government has concluded plans to sponsor 300 couples in the a mass wedding. This is the state's third edition of the mass wedding initiative. Chairman of the Mass Wedding Committee, Alhaji Suleiman Muhammad Argungu, disclosed this on T…

…the state. He added, “The engagement will be sustained and replicated across the local government areas to strengthen coordination, intelligence sharing and grassroots security across Delta State.”

The Federal Government has completed the evacuation of Nigerians affected by xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with the arrival of the final government-sponsored flight carrying 308 returnees. The aircraft landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Wednesday morning. It also conveyed three Nigeri…

…Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Oyo State - Historian and Professor of African Studies Toyin Falola has called on the National Assembly to embed invocations of the Yoruba deities Sango and Ogun into the oath of office taken by…

…social commentator, Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz, has criticised the Federal Government’s spending priorities, describing the ruling party’s “Emi Lokan” campaign slogan as the most absurd thing he has ever encountered. The entertainer stated this during an interview with Arise Television correspondents on Tu…

…Ngoshe, has revealed how security forces pressured the kidnappers of Oriire Local Government Area pupils and teachers in Oyo State into releasing their captives after surrounding their hideout and cutting off their support channels. Ngoshe, while speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Wednesday, praised…

…to block the giveaways. Additionally, a pending civil lawsuit filed last June by the government watchdog group Wisconsin Democracy Campaign seeks to permanently bar Musk from offering similar cash payments to Wisconsin voters in future elections. That lawsuit, currently pending in Brown County, alleges that the giveawa…

…school during NECO exam, abduct principal, supervisor and students Bandits have invaded Government Secondary School (GSS) Opada-Olowa in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, abducting four students, the school principal and a National Examinations Council (NECO) ad hoc staff member while students were sitting fo…

…Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council, PFIPC, Adeniyi Adeyemi, to the US government. The US-based firm said this in a statement posted on its X handle on Wednesday. According to the firm, Adeyemi's arrest came as it was preparing to facilitate discussions between him and senior members of President Donald T…

…as Kachalla Sani Yellow had been killed during a security operation in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The earlier reports said the bandit, who allegedly coordinated several attacks along the Anka-Bagega Road, was killed during a confrontation involving the Maiduguri Special Vigilantes supporting ongoing c…

…as her womb was affected during the alleged s3xual assault. She called on the state government to hasten the establishment of a rehabilitation centre. "A boy of 19yrs old def!led and r@ped two minors. The 11 yrs old is receiving treatment as her womb is affected. May God help us all," she wrote. "His Excellency Dr Ale…

The Kwara State Government has warned that individuals, transport unions and other groups collecting haulage fees without authorisation or erecting illegal roadblocks across the state risk sanctions as it begins the implementation of a digital haulage fee payment system. The government said the initiative, introduced t…

…over the alleged murder of her co-wife. Safiya, a resident of Loko town in Takai Local Government Area of Kano State, was arraigned before the court on a charge of culpable homicide. The police charged the defendant with an offence contrary to Section 221 of the Penal Code. According to the first information report (FI…

…that WAEC charges about ₦2,020.00 compared to NECO’s ₦1,000.00. Since the Lagos State government is paying for all public schools, it pitched tent with NECO and private schools have decided to follow its lead."Investigations further revealed that most private schools which had hitherto obtained the WAEC forms rushed ba…

…Among its key provisions were the establishment of State Police Services by state governments, creation of State Police Service Commissions responsible for recruitment, discipline and promotions, and constitutional delineation of the responsibilities of federal and state police authorities. The proposal also sought to…

…electro-mechanical solutions company, has called for stronger collaboration between government, industry, and educational institutions to equip young Nigerians with future-ready skills that will drive innovation, enhance employability, and accelerate sustainable economic growth. The call came in commemoration of World…

…every way they can. Thank you so much,” he added. Ashe’s confidence comes as the Federal Government unveiled a financial reward package for medal winners at the Games. National Sports Commission Director-General Bukola Olopade announced that gold medallists will receive $3,000, silver medallists $2,000 and bronze medal…

…during a domestic dispute over allegations of infidelity in Eneka, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, reportedly began after the suspect confronted the deceased over claims that she was being unfaithful—an allegation she denied. According to residents, the disagreement escalated…

…in the state, warning that such remarks could undermine the efforts of the Federal Government and security agencies in tackling insecurity. The warning followed the consideration of a motion sponsored by the Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, on the successful rescue of the victims after 56 days in captivity and the sacr…

…not conduct an independent investigation because it operates under the Executive arm of government. He therefore urged the President to constitute an independent panel of inquiry, insisting that the issues surrounding the controversial organisation extended beyond his person. Adeyemi also claimed that surrendering to s…

…threat posed by immunity gaps. UNICEF Executive Director, Catherine Russell, said while governments and health workers had restored vaccination services after the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of children remain beyond the reach of lifesaving vaccines. “Governments and health workers have helped…