…he said. The NESG boss spoke at a joint world press conference organised by the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning and the NESG to announce the summit scheduled for October 26 and 27 at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. The summit, themed ‘Growth that Works: Delivering Jobs, Productivity and Shared Prosp…

…and professionalism in handling the prosecution. Maude said the outcome demonstrated the ministry’s determination to pursue justice, particularly in cases involving the protection of lives, property and the interests of Kano residents. He also reaffirmed the ministry’s readiness to collaborate with the judiciary, secur…

…From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!"Other than the Ministry of Health, where we declared a state of emergency, I hereby declare a total state of emergency in the Akwa Ibom State educational system," Eno said at the event.2,000 more teachers to be recruitedEno said his administration had a…

…in southern Germany. Hanning also served as state secretary at the Federal Interior Ministry until November 2009. A former aide identified only as Manfred D was also arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of aiding and abetting attempted treason and treasonous espionage. Prosecutors allege that Manfred D supplied Hanning wit…

…thousands massed in France to protest against poor conditions in schools, the interior ministry said. Most of the day’s demonstrations were peaceful but there were sporadic clashes across the country with protesters throwing projectiles and security forces using tear gas, AFP correspondents said. Late evening, proteste…

…the agency is only responsible for processed and semi-processed food items, while the Ministry of Agriculture handles the broader food supply chain.She also stated that Nigerians "do not read," framing consumer illiteracy as part of the problem.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Inst…

…responsible for regulating raw, fresh market produce-attributing that oversight to the Ministry of Agriculture. Instead, she clarified that NAFDAC's jurisdiction strictly covers processed and semi-processed food items. Reacting to the Director-General's assertions via social media, Njoku rejected the narrative that con…

…we’ve been on rescue operations. “The state government deployed, you know, the entire Ministry of Health. Since yesterday, I’m representing the chairman of the local government, the officers of the local government agencies, SEMA, the environmental, you know, safety officers, and everybody. You know, we’ve been at the…

…built Heritage USA, a Christian theme park and resort in South Carolina, turning their ministry into a multimillion-dollar empire.But behind the glitz and influence, trouble was brewing.Baker's scandal, prison and a dramatic fallAccording to a report by The PUNCH, Bakker resigned from PTL in 1987 after revelations that…

…his wife. The pastor, popularly known as Mobile-Fire, said he stepped back from public ministry and social media in recent weeks to reflect, seek counsel and address matters from his past. In a statement, he admitted that although the relationships happened before his marriage, his actions were wrong and fell short of…

…oil price caps when exporting crude. In a statement on Monday, the Russian Foreign Ministry described Japan’s reference to the situation in Ukraine as a “clumsy attempt” to justify its “hostile actions.” The spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, called the development “another confirmation that the foreign policy course pursue…

…features in the book Fire in His Bones, a documented account of Archbishop Idahosa's ministry and the miracles credited to him.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!What happened the day Minister Petri diedMinister Petri told the congregation that he was around five years old…

…to her, regulation of fresh food products is not within the powers of NAFDAC but the Ministry of Agriculture. According to Professor Adeyeye, NAFDAC only regulates processed and semi-processed food items. In her words''Nigerians are very ignorant, We don't read, We don't understand. From farm to fork, there are many or…

…his marriage, saying he deeply regrets his actions and has stepped back from public ministry to reflect and make amends. Adegoke, who recently got married, made this known in a statement released on Monday. He took responsibility for his past conduct and apologised to the women involved, his wife, family, church member…

…judgment did not emerge in isolation. There has been an established effort by the Edo Ministry of Justice to prosecute serious violent offences through the courts. But the real test is what happens next. Justice must not end with sentencing. The prosecution must remain diligent. Police investigations must be profession…

…ahead of the elections, noting that it had entered a “strengthened coalition” with the Ministry of Justice and anti-graft agencies to prevent such practices. “The integrity of the ballot box is fatally compromised when a citizen’s vote is treated as a commodity for sale. The commission is taking an uncompromising stanc…

…don’t think there is anything to celebrate. In fact, it should make the minister and the ministry roll up their sleeves and know that there is more to do. We have talked about research time and again. We have included it in our agreement with government because we know that if we want to improve the standing of our uni…

…regulatory responsibilities and the division of duties between the agency and the Ministry of Agriculture. “First of all, we are ignorant in this country. We are very ignorant. We don’t—we don’t read. We don’t understand,” she said. She explained that food safety regulation involved several government agencies “from fa…

…control and regulation of military aircraft are completely outside the authority of the Ministry of Aviation, and Civil Aviation Authority, I have just spoken to the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke and pledged our total cooperation and assistance in the search and rescue efforts ongoing. “Further in…

…belonging to the journalists and their family members. On October 1, Egypt's Interior Ministry acknowledged the arrests and said the six journalists were suspected of preparing what it described as "fabricated news" for Matsda2sh and alleged that the platform is linked to the Muslim Brotherhood, an international Islami…

…2026. The twins had built a devoted following over the years through their gospel music ministry, making the loss particularly devastating for Nigerian Christian music lovers.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Kehinde's heartfelt birthday messageRather than stay silent, Keh…

…Ambassador George Glass posted on social media that he had spoken with Japan’s foreign ministry and Okinawa’s governor, offering “our sincere condolences and pledging full cooperation as the investigation continues”. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan had lodged a protest with US authorities and called the crime…

…consumer protection, competition, data governance and AI regulation.In July, the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy directed regulators to maintain the regulatory status quo on internet platforms and other cross-cutting digital issues pending a harmonised national framework.The FCCPC als…

…approach to suicide. In September, the Federal Executive Council approved the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare’s position on the decriminalisation of attempted suicide, with the matter expected to proceed to the National Assembly for the necessary legislative process. The Minister of State for Health and S…

…financed through an Islamic Development Bank loan facility facilitated by the Federal Ministry of Finance. The company stated that the initial value of the Slot 1 contract was $15.98m, while Slot 2 was valued at $9.70m. It said subsequent engineering design changes and variations in the scope of work resulted in delays…