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Brazil introduced arrangements allowing nationals of a country to seek visas and residence, setting out rules that will govern how applications are assessed.
“Every complaint is a person, a family, or a community whose rights and dignity need protection," the NHRC executive secretary said.
South Korea has published the minimum age requirement for foreigners seeking citizenship. The rule determines how old applicants must be before they can apply.
Brazil has approved residence routes for several categories of foreigners seeking to remain in the country, setting out visa options and conditions to proceed.
President Bola Tinubu has unveiled a ₦52,500 monthly minimum pension guarantee for 173,209 eligible retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS), ending a 22-year delay in implementing the provision of the Pension Reform Act. The President also inaugurated the Pension Industry Healthcare Plan for Retirees, known as PenCare, designed to ...
The EFCC alleged that the properties "were reasonably suspected to have been acquired with proceeds of unlawful activities."
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has disputed President Bola Tinubu’s criticism of his record on erosion control in Anambra State, insisting that he helped develop the programme currently being used to tackle the environmental challenge. Tinubu had criticised Obi’s tenure as Anambra governor during an ...
Mr Kalu’s comments reinforce the campaign council’s recent directive restricting political appointees and campaign officials to rallies in their home states as the APC begins preparations for the 2027 general elections.
The federal government has commissioned three Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) facilities in Kano State to expand access to cheaper vehicle fuel and reduce transportation costs. The facilities, developed by Rolling Energy Limited with support from the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund (MDGIF), comprise a 300,000-standard-cubic-metre-per-day Liquefied Compressed Natural Gas ...
The chairman of the APC in Abia, Chijioke Chukwu, has sent an important warning message to Igbo and the chances of the Southeast in the 2027 election.
Nigeria’s participation in a global oil and gas decarbonisation initiative comes as independent data show that gas flaring in the country increased for the third consecutive year in 2025.
The Public Complaints Commission (PCC), Yobe State Office, has resolved 560 out of 897 complaints received from residents across the state’s 17 local government areas within one year. The federal commissioner in charge of the state office, Hon. Hassan Garba Katuzu, disclosed this during the commemoration of the 51st anniversary ...
An Enugu-based politician, Simon Oshi, has urged Nigerians to exercise patience with President Bola Tinubu, saying the country’s economic and structural challenges require sustained policies and time to address. Oshi,
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Labour Party (LP) in Benue State has dismissed reports linking it to any purported strategic alliance or political partnership with other parties, declaring that it remains an independent political platform committed to the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and the victory of all its candidates ...
The new report said Zamfara came in 10th on the Fiscal Viability Index, scoring 74.97 per cent, with Enugu (98.38%) and Bayelsa (88.83%) states clinching the first and second positions.
Ukraine has a minimum age requirement for foreigners seeking citizenship. The rule outlines how old applicants must be before they can qualify for it.
The court ruled that the EFCC's decision to prosecute the defendants while a related case was pending before the Federal High Court amounted to an abuse of court process.
The PRP presidential candidate says opposition parties must first agree on a common vision for Nigeria before deciding who should challenge President Bola Tinubu.
A viral video claims Obasanjo urged Nigerians to reject Tinubu's 2027 re-election bid. Legit.ng fact-checks what the former president actually said.
INEC filed the application ahead of Mr Amupitan's scheduled appearance in court on Wednesday as a subpoenaed defence witness in the criminal trial of human rights activist Omoyele Sowore.
Gadi Eisenkot, Israel’s opposition leader, faces a difficult attempt to unseat caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the country’s newly
read more Eisenkot faces coalition test as Israel’s new parliament is sworn in
…Says Enugu won’t elect certificate forgers …Construction of Nsukka-Adani Road to commence in earnest Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has accused some of his opponents in the 2027 governorship race of spending their precious time in Abuja looking for ways to compromise the polls rather than coming to the ...
By Hadiza Yusuf The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Hon. Ekperikpe Ekpo, has said President Bola Tinubu wants Nigeria’s abundant gas resources to translate into better living conditions for Nigerians. Ekpo spoke on Tuesday in Kano during the commissioning of two Liquefied Compressed Natural Gas (LCNG) facilities developed ...
This year’s awards, the third edition since 2024, received an overwhelming response, drawing 424 total entries from 277 journalists across the region.
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abayomi Mumuni, has reaffirmed his support for President Bola Tinubu’s second-term ambition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Mumuni, in a statement
The immediate past Chief of Staff (CoS) to Governor Seyi Makinde, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, on Tuesday led 32 other chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APM) and their supporters to
Former Jigawa State Governor, Sule Lamido, has dismissed a claim by Vice-President Kashim Shettima that he and other prominent politicians in the state are supporting the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Lamido faulted the claim in a comment on a Facebook post by DCL Hausa, which posted a video of ...
Nigeria’s biggest firms paid N3.412 trillion in income taxes in the nine months to September 2026, up 73.31 percent from
read more Nigeria’s biggest firms’ income tax payments rise 73.31% to N3.412trn on reforms
The five winners, all girls, emerged from 20 finalists selected from about 15,000 entries submitted for the 16th edition of the competition.
A video showing the transformation of late gospel singer Toluwanisings’ father’s abandoned house in Ikirun, Osun State, has sparked mixed reactions online
A University of Ibadan researcher, Dr Oluwaseun Kugbayi, has warned that insecurity, displacement, and barriers to voter registration could prevent residents of conflict-affected communities in Borno State from participating in
Police confirm killing, launch investigation
An Islamic scholar, Shaikh Alhaji Nuhu Bello, has cautioned Muslims against envy, describing it as a destructive trait that undermines unity, love and brotherhood within the Muslim community. Bello, who
Saudi Arabia has published the minimum age requirement for foreigners seeking citizenship. The rule outlines how old applicants must be to qualify.
President Tinubu says his administration will scale up agricultural productivity by establishing mechanised farming centres across the country and encouraging tertiary institutions to expand research and development in the sector.
Vincent Kompany has returned to Bayern Munich’s training centre as he continues his recovery from meningeal irritation, the Bundesliga champions
read more Kompany returns to Bayern training ground after illness
Nikki Rodriguez's rise to fame has been nothing short of remarkable, fuelled by teen-drama success and massive streaming audiences. Explore her journey.
A 15-year-old student of Metro International School, Kubwa, Abuja, Miss Bala Khaira Ojima, has emerged as the winner of the 2026 National Essay Competition. The annual event is organised by the United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc for senior secondary school students nationwide. Ojima was announced the winner at the ...
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) have launched
Benjamin Kalu, the deputy Senate president, has announced the plan to share 100 vehicles at the APC grand rally in Abia and disclosed those who will get them.
Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast thunderstorms across parts of 12 states on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Legit.ng has the details.
Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, has said President Bola Tinubu can go to sleep as far as his reelection in the north is concerned. Speaking in Dutse, Jigawa State capital, when the APC campaigned on Tuesday, Yari said the scale of support ...
Hearing plays an important role in communication, learning and everyday interaction. It allows people to follow conversations, recognise sounds around them and remain aware of their surroundings. However, hearing ability can gradually decline due to ageing, prolonged exposure to loud noise, infections, certain medicines and other medical conditions.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone 'A', Lagos, on Tuesday said its officers had intercepted
Injuries on that Battlefield of New Seasons One of the most profound and often misunderstood dimensions of entering new seasons is the reality of injuries. Many believers assume that injuries are always signs of failure, carelessness, or spiritual weakness. But Scripture reveals that injuries can be part of God’s preparation ...
Ireland has a minimum age requirement for foreigners seeking to become citizens. The rule determines how old applicants must be before they can apply.
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties (CNPP) has called on the National Assembly to introduce a treason-related offence for organised electoral fraud..
The most successful ANTM contestants have achieved success beyond reality TV. Discover where 15 former stars are today and how their careers have evolved.
.Reviews management structure By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has finally appointed Olajuwon Akinyemi as the acting Managing Director of the Lagos State Waste Management Authority, LAWMA. By the appointment, Akinyemi succeeded former M.D, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin who was forced to resign following intractable waste management challenges across ...
"The issue of ₦210 trillion that is misconstrued in the reports as having been lost; I have confirmed at this moment that nothing is lost. It's simply not possible under my care and under my leadership for that to happen, but it did not happen.”
Comments come as Nigeria seeks to balance its climate commitments with the need to expand electricity access, industrialise and protect livelihoods in an economy still heavily dependent on oil and gas.
.Extends free screening to staff, trade fair visitors By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has urged residents across the state to embrace HIV testing as part of routine healthcare rather than wait until they suspect an infection before seeking screening. Meanwhile, the state government has extended free HIV testing ...
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has announced a huge cash reward for Nigeria's Flamingos after their FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup victory in Morocco.
US Embassy Accra announced an Emerging Voices Exchanges Coordinator vacancy in its Public Diplomacy office. Applicants must use the official link for details.
The Adele Awujale-in-Council has dragged Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, the Attorney-General and Commissioner
Rev. Fr. Finbarr Chukwu apologised after singing Peter Obi’s campaign song at church, saying it was spontaneous and reaffirming priests’ political neutrality.
–It is big shame for some state retirees to be paid ₦5,000’ By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — The Director-General of Nigeria’s National Pension Commission (PenCom), Ms. Omolola Bridget Oloworaran, said on Tuesday that states must contribute to the Pension Protection Fund before they can become eligible for the minimum pension ...
Paul Ibe, the Media Adviser to former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Atiku
A financial expert and economist, Ernest Abegbe, has urged the Federal Government to undertake a comprehensive forensic audit of Nigeria’s
read more Economist seeks forensic audit, debt relief to free Nigeria’s fiscal space
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, has mocked Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential
… Says N458bn bond deployed to clear pension arrears, vows reforms will not be reversed … Over 170,000 pensioners to benefit from new retirement income protection … PenCom targets 30,000
By James Ogunnaike Abeokuta The Adele Oba Awujale-in-Council has dragged the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, and members of the reconstituted Awujale Interregnum Administrative Council before the state High Court, Ijebu-Ode, challenging what it described as an unlawful attempt to displace the traditional administrative structure of Ijebuland. Other defendants sued ...
The Kaduna State Police Command has rescued a six-year-old boy kidnapped in Kunkumi, Makarfi Local Government Area (LGA), and arrested
read more Police rescue six-year-old kidnapped victim in Kaduna, arrest two suspects
Brigadier General Sean Stinchon, commanding general of the US Army Counterintelligence Command, described the case as a reminder of the persistent threat posed by insider risks within security institutions.
Singapore has a minimum age requirement for foreigners seeking to become citizens. The rule determines how old applicants must be before they can apply.
The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria (FMBN) is courting Nigerians in the diaspora with a mortgage facility of up to
read more FG woos diaspora investors with N100m mortgage facility
Newspaper analyses President Bola Tinubu, Atiku and Obi’s chances in Kaduna, Katsina, and Jigawa states ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election.
Net loss widened to $80.748 billion from $12.969 billion, but most of that was a $72.4 billion non-cash charge on convertible notes. Its operating loss narrowed to $693 million from $2.135 billion.
…says Tinubu, Oborevwori Partnership Will Accelerate Development in Delta Central Senator Ede Dafinone has assured the people of Delta Central Senatorial District of stronger representation, equitable distribution of constituency projects
By Emem Idio, Yenagoa The Peoples Democratic Party ,PDP, in Bayelsa State has claimed that the Rainbow Coalition is central to President Bola Tinubu’s re-election prospects in the state, pledging to mobilise 300,000 votes for the President in the 2027 general elections. The state PDP chairman and leader of the ...
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to tackle security challenges in the country. Speaking in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, during his presidential campaign rally, Tinubu urged residents of the North-West state to collaborate with security agencies in the fight against banditry and insurgency. He said his ...
By Golok Nanmwa JOS – No fewer than three persons have reportedly been killed following an attack by gunmen on a mining site in Jol community, Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred at about 6pm on Tuesday, when the assailants reportedly stormed the mining site and ...
High Chief Higgins Peters, a prominent Cross River stakeholder, has given Governor Bassey Edet Otu an emphatic 80 per cent performance rating, declaring that the governor’s achievements in infrastructure renewal, investment attraction and economic repositioning constitute compelling evidence of purposeful leadership that even his fiercest critics would find difficult to ...
Actress and filmmaker Bimbo Ademoye has rejected an apology from a man identified as Mazi Enemuo over a copyright claim that led to the demonetisation of her YouTube movie, My
Mele Kyari, former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, on Tuesday appeared before the Senate
read more N210tn audit queries: Kyari finally appears before Senate panel
Kofunjo Club finished second with nine gold, 11 silver and 11 bronze medals for 60 points.
Six years after a devastating fire razed parts of the historic Oba Market in Benin, Edo State, Governor Monday Okpebholo has
. Dismisses Ogbonnaya’s alleged anti-Ngwa claim, warns critics By Steve Oko UMUAHIA—Former Chief of Staff to ex-Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, Prof. ACB Agbazuere, who strongly opposed Governor Alex Otti during the 2019 governorship election, has thrown his weight behind the governor’s re-election bid, declaring that he deserves a second term. Agbazuere ...
Italy outlined the categories who may seek citizenship after living in the country, setting residence periods and conditions that will decide who can proceed.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recovered $3 million and N1.303 billion for the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) from Aiteo Exploration and Production Limited and Newcross Exploration & Production Limited over unremitted statutory payments to the Federation.