…of Kwara and Niger states. The statement read, “The launch of Iru Ekun in Oyo followed similar inaugurations of the local security initiative in Osun, Ekiti, Lagos, Ogun and Ondo states, including active engagement with traditional rulers and community leaders in Yorubaland. “The security outfit has, since its establis…

…in the market.However, it also raised concerns about counterfeit equipment bearing names similar to established brands, highlighting the need for buyers to verify product authenticity, Leadership reported.From luxury purchase to household necessityThe growing preference for solar-powered wedding gifts reflects a broade…

…related to the strain identified in Kenya’s index case. Pate cautioned that this similarity did not, by itself, establish a direct epidemiological link between the two patients or explain precisely how the infection reached Nigeria. The response is therefore unfolding on two fronts. Authorities must establish whether a…

…diligently served the state. I consider it sheer wickedness. We have also heard about similar agitations in other states. We heard that even the police demanded to be treated under the old pension scheme. The state government insisted on using the new system, but my wife and the other retirees wanted the Defined Benefi…

…Welfare, Muhammad Pate, said on Friday that genomic analysis showed a high degree of similarity between the virus detected in Nigeria's patient and that identified in Kenya's first imported case. Pate stressed that the finding did not establish infection in Kenya, as there was no evidence that the Nigerian patient had…

…— a 1,000-bed facility — yet not a single foundation block had been laid. He raised similar concerns about a monorail project, alleging expenditure of approximately N60 billion with little to show for it.On the sale of a gas turbine, Wike alleged that the deal was valued at $308 million but that only $308,000 remained…

…coordinated action among government institutions, development partners and communities. Similarly, the State Health Educator at the Sokoto State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Sabiu Gandhi, said the government had introduced measures to strengthen vaccination monitoring, address resistance to immunisation and…

…climbed 1.8% to $115.18 per barrel on Friday, reaching its highest level in five months.Similarly, the United States West Texas Intermediate benchmark rose 2% to $101.56 per barrel as renewed geopolitical tensions heightened fears of global supply disruptions.Reuters reported that Brent touched $115.16 per barrel, its…

…partners, public-private investors, farmers’ associations, and traditional institutions. Similarly, Commissioner for Finance and Chairman State NG-CARES Steering Committee, Dr Hauwa Nuru, said Kwara was one of the leading states in delivery and reimbursement, adding that the initiative reflects the commitment of the ad…

…building under construction in Nairobi, Kenyan capital, collapses Photo >Bramwell Simiyu, the county's Disaster Chief Officer, told the BBC that authorities were unable to confirm how many people were inside the 13-storey structure at the time of the collapse, adding that officials had received reports of illegal occup…

…to homes and farms after security pressure mountedThe abduction follows a string of similar incidents in Kogi State, including one that ended in the death of a sitting councillorPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Armed men have abducted Arome Adaji…

…there is usually confusion everywhere on the issue of compliance,” Ohagwa said. Similarly, the Senior Special Adviser on Intergovernmental and International Matters of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Sulaiman Danzaki, complained about multiple taxation affecting transport operators. He said commercial dri…

…against the dollar on a day-to-day basis, marking its highest depreciation this week.Similarly, the naira weakened at the black market to N1,377 per dollar on Thursday, compared with N1,375 traded on Wednesday.Meanwhile, the country's foreign reserves stood at $55.15 billion, according to the latest foreign exchange da…

…by a member representing Odogbolu State Constituency, Lukman Adeleye, who noted that a similar incident had previously been reported in the area. While commending the relevant agencies for their efforts in managing the previous incidents, Adeleye stressed the need for them to interface with the state lawmakers to expla…

…and ensure that training programmes remained aligned with labour market demands. Similarly, representative of the Ministry of Youth Development called for the expansion of technical training into emerging sectors, including renewable energy, digital technology and advanced manufacturing. The ministry said the programme…

…has become not knowing he was battling a severe ailment. Hmmm"Ahmed Hussein echoed a similar sentiment:"Just weeks ago I saw one video where this man was invited to one programme.. from what I saw I knew he wasn't well hmm"Others reflected more broadly on the fragility of life:Naa Ayeley Okai commented:"When the servan…

…in a durable relationship, which requires at least two years of a committed partnership similar to marriage.Where documentary evidence of a valid marriage is found to be false, however, the application is refused on suitability grounds with no further consideration of the durable relationship route.UK mentions long-ter…

…or about 4.90 per cent, below Dangote Refinery’s gantry price of N1,350 per litre. Similarly, the landing cost of imported petrol was between N64.19 and N74.19 per litre below the ex-depot prices of N1,348 to N1,358 quoted by depot owners. Despite the decline in landing cost, petrol prices remained elevated in parts of…

…funds, stronger emergency response In the House of Representatives, lawmakers made similar demands as the senators, urging the Federal Government to strengthen Nigeria’s Ebola prevention and emergency response measures, following reports of a confirmed case in Abuja. The lawmakers also called for the immediate release…

…the teachers’ employment status and financial entitlements. Yusuf noted that a similar dispute involving teachers at the University of Abuja had been resolved by the Federal Government following a court judgment. The teachers said the work-to-rule action was not an abandonment of their teaching responsibilities but a r…

…from rent, school fees, transportation and electricity costs. An Ibadan respondent similarly reported that lower prices had not restored the ability to purchase food in bulk because salaries remained unchanged. SBM warned that the improvement could prove temporary, particularly as transportation costs remained elevated…

…immediate relief to affected residents and traders, restore livelihoods and help prevent similar incidents. Consequently, the House urged the National Emergency Management Agency to assess the extent of the disaster and provide relief materials, financial support and rehabilitation assistance to those affected. It also…

…team would report what it found, along with the worries residents voiced, to Governor Siminalayi Fubara and other relevant agencies so that appropriate steps can be taken.Ngochindo also praised the people of Aleto for keeping calm in the face of their ordeal.The blast, which happened last Thursday, was said to have lef…

…conviction in 2018 related to five bank robberies in Texas in 2016. Sartin wore a similar elderly man mask during the 2016 robberies and used the same getaway vehicle that was used in Florida, according to the US Attorney's Office. He was sentenced to a little over 10 years behind bars at a federal prison. The serial t…

…economic policies,” Adebayo said. NDC kicks, asks why are our refineries not working? Similarly, the national leadership of the NDC slammed Oyedele for his statement, describing it as a subtle blackmail. National Publicity Secretary of the NDC, Osa Director accused the All Progressives Congress, APC-led government of m…