The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reassured customers of Keystone Bank Limited of the safety of their funds. In a statement on Friday, the CBN’s Acting Director of Corporate Communications, Hakama Sidi Ali, said the bank remains safe and fully operational. She added that CBN would continue to monitor the bank’s performance. The statement … Read more
FCT, Abuja – The High Commission of Canada in Nigeria has finally reacted to the visa denial to Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Christopher Musa, and other top military officials. Legit.ng recalls that the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, said the Canadian government can go to hell. Ribadu said it is painful … Read more
The League of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland has declared that Ramadan 1446 AH (2025) will commence on Saturday, March 1, 2025. This decision marks a significant departure from the customary practice of awaiting the official proclamation from the Sultan of Sokoto, who is widely recognized as the spiritual leader of Nigerian Muslims. In a … Read more
The Anambra State government has suspended a health worker, Mrs. Njideka Ezeihejiofor, for refusing to attend to a pregnant woman in the state. Ezeihejiofor is the Officer-in-Charge at Ukpo Primary Healthcare Centre. The patient delivered a stillborn baby outside the health facility on Tuesday. Ezeihejiofor’s suspension was approved by the disciplinary panel chaired by the … Read more
The relatives of the embattled leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, have criticized the governors of the South East for their alleged lackadaisical attitude towards the freedom of the imprisoned agitator. Naija News reports that during a memorial event held on Friday in Umuahia to honour their deceased parents, HRM … Read more
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has condemned the recent denial of visas to Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, and other senior military officials who were en route to an event honouring Nigerian veterans in Canada. Expressing deep disappointment, Matawalle described the incident as an affront to Nigeria’s dignity … Read more
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Tuesday killed a health worker identified as Akinola Oyabiyi in Ondo State. Eyewitnesses told journalists that the 46-year-old was shot dead inside his car near the Akure Airport in Akure North Local Government Area of the state. The spokesperson for the state police command, Funmilayo Odunlami confirmed the incident. … Read more
FCT, Abuja – Philip Agbese, the deputy spokesman of the house of representatives, on Friday, February 14, strongly denied bribery allegations made against him by Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan. In a statement obtained by Legit.ng, Agbese gave Gambaryan a seven-day ultimatum to provide evidence of his claims or retract them, warning that failure to do … Read more
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has accused the Nigerian army of being responsible for the death of his parents. He recounted how his late parents suffered severe trauma after the Nigerian Army attempted to kill him at his home in Afaraukwu, Abia State. Kanu lamented that the 2017 attack … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria has dismissed the allegations, made by Tigran Gambaryan, an American employee of Binance who was recently tried in Nigeria for financial crimes. Gambaryan had in a social media post, accused some Nigerian government officials and federal legislators of demanding bribe from him. Mohammed Idris, minister of information and national orientation, … Read more
Brighton made a light walk of Chelsea on Friday night as they secured a commanding 3-0 victory over the Blues at the Amex Stadium. Kaoru Mitoma put the Seagulls ahead on 27 minutes after an outrageous first touch and a curling finish. Yankuba Minteh then scores twice – first on 38 minutes and second on … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has approved the conversion of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) to a university, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s educational advancement. Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, announced the development on Friday during a working visit to the institution. He disclosed that President Tinubu promptly approved the request after their discussion. Alausa stated, … Read more
The Federal Government has dismissed claims by Tigran Gambaryan, the executive of cryptocurrency platform, Binance Holdings Limited, who was detained by security agencies in 2024 on charges. Gambaryan was detained for 10 months for alleged tax evasion and other offences. He was arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on April 8, 2024, … Read more
Anambra state – A health worker, Mrs. Njideka Ezeihejiofor, has been demoted and suspended for refusing to attend to a pregnant woman who delivered a stillborn baby outside Ukpo primary healthcare centre in Anambra state. The disciplinary panel chaired by the state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, approved Ezeihejiofor’s suspension on Friday, February 14, … Read more
Intelligence sources have revealed that a fierce clash between rival terrorist factions, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Bakoura-led Boko Haram fighters, has resulted in significant casualties on both sides. The confrontation occurred east of Mallam Fatori, near the border with Niger Republic. The fighting took place towards the eastern part of Boso, … Read more
Police operatives in Niger have rescued a kidnapped person and recovered 11 cows and 34 sheep from suspected cattle rustlers in the state. The spokesman for the state police command, Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the development in a statement on Friday in Minna. He said the victim, Cornelius Damulak, 36, a student of Veritas University in … Read more
In a major policy shift, Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, has taken decisive steps to address the exclusion of some polytechnic graduates from the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) due to their part-time National Diploma (ND) background. Speaking at Yaba College of Technology in Lagos on Friday, the minister affirmed that he had signed … Read more
A tragic incident occurred on Tuesday evening in the Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, where a health worker, Akinola Oyabiyi, was fatally shot by unknown gunmen. The 46-year-old victim was attacked while returning home around 8 pm near Akure Airport at Eleyowo. According to a family member who wished to remain anonymous, … Read more
The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to disregard falsehoods being peddled by Binance Executive, Tigran Gambaryan, against Nigerian lawmakers. Naija News reports that Gambaryan reiterated his allegation that some members of the House of Representatives demanded a bribe of $150 million to secure his release. In a statement on his 𝕏 handle on Friday, titled ‘Some Unknown Facts’, … Read more
The Nigerian government has strongly criticized the Canadian Embassy for denying a visa to the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa. The rejection, which also affected some members of his team, has sparked outrage among top government officials, who view it as a sign of disrespect towards Nigeria. General Musa revealed the incident on … Read more