…Nafiu Baba Ahmad, the SCSN said El-Rufai is entitled to his fundamental rights as a Nigerian citizen and must be presumed innocent until a court rules otherwise. The group said adherence to the rule of law is non-negotiable and must apply equally to all citizens regardless of their standing in society.Charges against E…

…an African Union summitThe VP called for dialogue but warned that the dehumanisation of Nigerian citizens had become completely unacceptablePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering…

…United Progressive Grand Alliance, UPGA, consisting mainly of the National Council of Nigerian Citizens, NCNC, and the Action Group, AG, could not stop the Northern People’s Congress, NPC, because UPGA leaders could not sink their ambitions and differences.In the Second Republic, the Nigerian People’s Party, NPP, Unity…

Saudi Arabian authorities have executed a Nigerian citizen, Idris Ibrahim, after he was convicted of smuggling cocaine into the Kingdom. The execution was carried out in the Madina region on Monday, August 24, 2026, following the conclusion of the legal process against him. According to a report by DW Hausa, Ibrahim wa…

…directive as an affront on the sensibility of Nigerian workers, Nigerian working people, Nigerian citizens and our constitution and rights,” he said. According to him, WoPU considers the directive “a fundamental violation of the constitutional rights of Nigerian workers to freedom of association as enshrined in Section…

Germany deported at least 137 Nigerian citizens in five documented chartered operations between February and June 2026, according to reports sighted by The PUNCH. The documented arrivals comprised 27 Nigerians deported in February, 37 deported directly by Germany as part of a 50-person joint European Union operation in…

US court sentences Nigerian citizen and three others in connection with a $1.7 million money laundering operation Four individuals, including a Nigerian citizen, Adedayo Fateru, have been sentenced to prison in connection with a money laundering operation in which the individuals attempted to launder the proceeds of ap…

…Democracy – Nigeria’s diplomacy is calibrated to one question: what does this mean for Nigerian citizens? Ideological blocs are secondary to results. Africa has 60 per cent of the world’s youngest population. By 2050, one in four people on earth will be African. Nigeria will be the third most populated country in the w…

…* The child must have a National Identification Number. * At least one parent must be a Nigerian citizen. * One parent must possess a valid birth certificate. * The certificate can only be downloaded once after successful processing. * Applicants seeking another copy will need to apply for a certificate reprint through…

British-Nigerian citizen, Ada Ngozi Otuka pleads guilty to illegally voting in U.S. elections A 63-year-old British citizen of Nigerian descent, Ada Ngozi Otuka, faces up to six years' imprisonment in the United States after pleading guilty to illegal voting by aliens and false claim to citizenship. The United States D…

…a South African passport, which she had refused to surrender despite also holding Nigerian citizenship. Her prosecutors claimed that she obtained Nigerian passports for herself and her child in Lagos before securing a South African visa and re-entering the country through Mozambique. However, her legal team rejected th…

…occurred at Parksig Villas Complex, Belleville, Cape Town on Thursday, July 23, 2026.The Nigerian Citizens Association South Africa (NICASA), which informed the publication of this latest development, strongly condemned the alleged brutal k!lling of the Nigerian national.Chika Ibe, who hailed from Lokpaukwu, Abia State…

…groundwork for compensation, stronger diplomatic engagement and improved protection for Nigerian citizens living outside the country. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by the member representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Lagos State, Babajimi Benson, who argued that despite years of violent…

…a South African passport, which she has refused to surrender, despite also holding Nigerian citizenship. Prosecutors further claimed that Adetshina obtained Nigerian passports for herself and her child in Lagos before securing a South African visa and re-entering the country through Mozambique. Her legal team rejected…

…passport, and she has refused to hand it over. The court also heard that she also holds Nigerian citizenship. The defence has argued that there are reasonable ways to deal with the matter, one which includes that Adetshina report to her immigration officer every fortnight. LIB reported that Adetshina, who was born in S…

…was necessary. “I write to you not as a fugitive evading accountability, but as a Nigerian citizen who maintains an unwavering belief in equity, justice, and the rule of law,” he stated. Adeyemi contended that because the allegations involve institutions within the executive arm of government, an investigation conducte…

…the international community is certainly watching, the more important audience is the Nigerian citizens. “Public trust in our institutions depends on the confidence that no one is above the law and that justice is applied fairly and consistently. “That confidence can only be built through a process that is transparent,…

…known as Baron, has announced that he has officially begun the process of renouncing his Nigerian citizenship, a decision that has generated widespread reactions on social media. The lawyer disclosed the development in a post shared on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account, revealing that his legal representative i…

…weeks and includes practical sessions. What are the requirements? Applicants must be Nigerian citizens with at least an OND or equivalent in engineering subjects. Will I receive a certificate? Yes, successful participants will obtain a government-issued professional certification. What happens following the training? D…

…in this administration and its total lack of commitment to the welfare and security of Nigerian citizens, the only reasonable action is for President Tinubu to resign from office." Obi also urged Nigerians to demand greater accountability from the government. The comments followed an IMF disclosure that Nigeria left pu…

…Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, yesterday, said that the growing hunger of Nigerian citizens will get worse unless the people elect leaders who have citizens' welfare at heart. The former Anambra State governor, while reacting to the United Nations World Food Programme, WFP, statement that over 17 million…

…the ECOWAS Court is not only about me; it is about every journalist, media worker, and Nigerian citizen who believes in the right to freedom of expression, access to information, and peaceful civic participation. "This judgment sends a clear message that security agencies and government institutions must be held accoun…

…"This court is particularly moved by the constitutional imperative to protect every Nigerian citizen's right to freedom from discrimination on grounds of ethnic origin and the circumstances of birth." Justice Donglong described the issuance of a Residential Certificate to the claimant, while another applicant received…

In this exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Mr Weir speaks about tracing his Nigerian roots, obtaining Nigerian citizenship, and also about the recent innovations by FIFA

…progress. “We promised a Renewed Hope Agenda that will touch the lives of every Nigerian citizen, not just in economic statistics but in the reality of their daily struggles,” he said. ‘We did not promise you miracles’ - Akpabio tells Nigerians