Nigerian businessman and political commentator, Isaac Fayose has challenged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, over his vow to resign if President Bola Tinubu fails to win the FCT and Rivers State in the 2027 presidential election. DAILY POST reports that Wike, while addressing the leader…
…Nkechi Blessing in their scheduled four-round contest to make history as the winner of Nigeria’s first female celebrity boxing bout. Speaking after the fight, the former Big Brother Naija winner named Nollywood actress, Etinosa Idemudia, as her next target, accusing her of disturbing her through direct messages. Nkechi…
…he said. Dan’iya urged the Sokoto State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention and other relevant agencies, to intensify disease surveillance, laboratory testing, contact tracing, vaccination and treatment of suspected cases. He also called for properly equipped…
…by the Kukah Centre with support from the Strengthening Peace and Resilience in Nigeria Programme, is an initiative of the United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and is being implemented by Tetra Tech International Development in partnership with the Kukah Centre. Speaking at the event, the Plateau…
…Task Teams to strengthen institutional reforms, governance and service delivery across Nigeria’s Federal Public Service. The Director-General of the Bureau, Dr Dasuki I. Arabi, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja at the inauguration of the task teams established to undertake the strategic assignments aimed at institution…
…grappling with new ways to disrupt its supply lines. Importantly, recent large busts in Nigeria have highlighted the growing role that Mexican meth ‘cooks’ play in the production of the drug. These experts are provided and sent to West Africa by Mexican drug cartels. Cartels have long had a presence in Africa, but the…
The Coca-Cola System in Nigeria supported about 160,200 jobs across the country in 2024, according to a Socio-Economic Impact Assessment conducted by global consultancy Steward Redqueen. Beyond employment, the report estimated that the Coca-Cola System generated $1bn in value-added economic activity within Nigeria duri…
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation has raised the alarm on the rapid spread of illegal money schemes across the country, cautioning citizens against putting their hard-earned money in unregulated institutions or illegal fund operators. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, Thompso…
Nigeria has taken another significant step towards re-establishing its presence on the global junior table tennis stage following the selection of Umar Ayoola and Elizabeth Emelike for the prestigious ITTF World Hopes Week & Challenge 2026. The event, scheduled to take place from October 12 to 18 at the English Institu…
…count of battery, according to court records sighted by NBC News. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the arrest followed public allegations by Kendrick, a model and content creator, who accused the rapper of physically assaulting her during their relationship. She posted in a series of Instagram stories on S…
…has stopped Jonathan Akuns from presenting himself as the governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election. Justice S.T. Ishaya issued the order on September 28 after considering an ex parte application filed by Alfred Dapal, a governorship aspirant challenging the party’s nominatio…
…affairs analyst and All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain, Ibrahim Uba, has urged Nigerians to shun broad generalisation and instead assess President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration based on factual evidence. Uba said this on Thursday, Independence Day, in Abuja, saying those championing the “Tinubu Must Go” cam…
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, has said the decisions Nigerians make today will determine the future of generations yet unborn. Ojajuni stated this on Thursday at an Independence Day symposium organised by The International Friendship League (IFL) to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence An…
…who was born in Aversa, Italy, is eligible to represent the Super Eagles through his Nigerian heritage via his parents. His exclusion from the Azzurri squad ensures he will not become cap-tied to Italy during the October 2026 international window. The Atalanta loanee is among nine players excluded from the travelling s…
…from 2027, arguing that reliable electricity should also be affordable to ordinary Nigerians. The OCSC said removing the subsidy could place additional pressure on households, workers, traders, farmers, artisans and businesses already facing increased costs of food, transportation, housing and business operations. The…
The governorship candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Lagos State, Funso Doherty, has vowed to make education and healthcare accessible at no cost within his first 100 days in office, if given the mandate to govern the state in 2027. The governorship candidate also pledged that every child in the state’s pub…
The Coalition for Good Governance in Nigeria withdrew its earlier demand for NAICOM Commissioner Olusegun Ayo Omosehin's resignation or suspensionThe group admitted its earlier allegations against NAICOM were inaccurate and unsupported by verifiable evidence after an internal reviewCGGN also retracted claims that NAICO…
GistReel A Nigerian woman has cried out for help after her daughter, who was travelling to an NYSC orientation camp in Abia State, reportedly became unreachable following an alleged abduction along the Imo-Abia route. In a video shared on TikTok, the distraught mother revealed that her daughter and other corps members…
…the transition between professional sport and life after retirement. 4. Felix Owolabi — Nigeria Former Nigeria international Felix Owolabi, popularly known as “Owo Blow,” is one of the most prominent Nigerian examples of a footballer who pursued advanced education. Owolabi holds a doctorate in Physical Education. The f…
…education systems in Scandinavian countries and China while developing a model suited to Nigeria and Africa. Responding to the criticism, Hamzat, who is also the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, rejected the suggestion that Lagos’ education system was a failure. He said Lagos students had demonst…
A Nigerian pharmacist and doctoral researcher at McGill University, Chika Onochie, has won a major research award in Québec for his work on developing new ways to assess male fertility. In an official award letter from the school sighted by PUNCH Online on Thursday, the award, valued at up to CAD $100,000, is supportin…
…must never destroy the bonds that unite citizens as families, neighbours and fellow Nigerians. Aiyedatiwa stated this while delivering an address to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary in Akure, the state capital. Aiyedatiwa, who urged political leaders and youths to eschew violence, embrace issue-based engage…
…described as the administration's efforts to fix longstanding structural problems in the Nigerian economy.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Oriri pointed specifically to the removal of the fuel subsidy, foreign exchange reforms, and ongoing fiscal and tax adjustments as bo…
…Olusegun Omosehin at a press conference in Abuja on ThursdayThe groups said the Nigerian insurance sector is undergoing a positive revolution since President Tinubu signed NIIRA 2025 into lawThe network acknowledged disputes over the recapitalisation process involving NICON Insurance and Nigeria Reinsurance Corporation…
…workers immediately and ensure the notice reached employees across the country.Nigerian workers set to strike after government fails to act on demands for urgent relief. Photo Sulaimna>The council said the strike was triggered by the Federal Government's failure to respond to demands it submitted in a letter to Preside…