The Management of BUA Refinery has said its refinery project in Akwa Ibom was still under construction and not nearing completion. In a statement on Sunday, BUA Refinery said it was committed strengthening the country’s refining capacity and energy security. Naija News reports that the BUA Refinery project in Akwa Ibom was estimated to be … Read more
A former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, has said the political elites do not think about the masses because they separate themselves from the daily realities of the citizens. Chidoka said Nigeria’s problem may continue to exist until the electoral processes are gotten right. He decried the corruption that marred the off-cycle elections across the … Read more
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has demanded a full attack on criminals operating in Kaduna and Plateau states. Musa advised troops of Operation Safe Heaven to take fights to the criminals’ hideouts and flush them out. A statement by the Acting Director, of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, said … Read more
Ikeja, Lagos state – The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has refuted the claim that Ayomide Adeleye, a confessed killer, is not in prison and was never remanded for murder. The claim made by an investigative media platform on Saturday, January 4, 2025, added that the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) themselves said they do not have … Read more
Enugu, Enugu state – Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu has said residents of his state have discontinued observance of the controversial sit-at-home exercise. Mbah spoke on Saturday, January 4, during Tinubu’s visit to Enugu, to unveil key government projects executed by the former’s administration. IPOB: ‘Enugu no longer observe sit-at-home’ Legit.ng recalls that in June … Read more
Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has announced that the state government will subsidize the cost of petrol for farmers in communities affected by the Boko Haram insurgency. Zulum made the announcement on Friday evening in Bama town while distributing farm inputs to over 5,000 farmers who had been displaced by the insurgents. Fuel Subsidy … Read more
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriation and Senator representing Ogun West, Solomon Adeola, on Saturday, said that it was not yet time to talk about the 2027 governorship race in the state. Adeola said he is currently preoccupied with delivering on his campaign promises as senator representing the people of Ogun West, adding … Read more
Inter Miami superstar Lionel Messi was noticeably absent from a prestigious ceremony at the White House on Sunday, where he was set to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honour in the United States. The ceremony, which recognized individuals for their significant contributions to society, saw Hollywood icons Denzel Washington and Michael … Read more
The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, in partnership with various security agencies, has maintained its vigorous efforts in combating oil theft within the Niger Delta Region. From December 16 to December 22, 2024, these operations resulted in the dismantling of 37 illegal refining sites, the apprehension of 10 individuals suspected of oil theft, and … Read more
Renowned as the long-time host of the hit game show ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire (WWTBAM)’, Frank Edoho has revealed how allegations of domestic violence nearly ended his tenure on the show. Naija News reports that Edoho, who was married to Katherine Obiang for seven years and shares three children with her, opened up about … Read more
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on Mele Kolo Kyari, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPCL) Limited, to provide a detailed account of the alleged missing ₦825 billion and $2.5 billion allocated for refinery rehabilitation and other oil revenues. Naija News reports that these discrepancies were highlighted in … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has made a firm commitment that his administration will complete the Eastern Rail line connecting Port Harcourt to Maiduguri. President Tinubu gave the assurance during an interactive session with South East leaders during his official visit to Enugu State on Saturday. Naija News reports that this was made known in a … Read more
Following the recent outbreak of a new strain of Coronavirus in China, the World Health Organisation has declared the situation as a global health emergency. The international organisation also expressed concern over the virus’ ability to spread to countries with weak health systems. Speaking at a press conference in Geneva, Tedros Ghebreyesus, WHO’s director-general said … Read more
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has attributed the delay in restoring its website, which was hacked 17 days ago, to a thorough investigation of the cyberattack and the extended holiday period that affected recovery efforts. The agency assured Nigerians that the website would soon be operational as efforts were ongoing to resolve the issue. … Read more
Owerri, Imo state – A non-partisan umbrella for all southern groups, the Coalition of Southern Groups (CSG), has decried the rising cost of living in West Africa’s largest economy, Nigeria. The group said the ‘reforms’ embarked on by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu since he assumed office in May 2023 have not really translated into any … Read more
The United Kingdom is facing a severe flu outbreak, with over 5,000 patients hospitalised by the end of December, straining the healthcare system. The National Health Service (NHS) reported an average of 4,469 daily flu-related hospitalisations in the week ending December 29, a nearly 3.5-fold increase compared to the same time in 2023. On Christmas … Read more
Enugu – President Bola Tinubu has promised that his administration will complete the Eastern Rail line connecting Port Harcourt to Maiduguri. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga disclosed this in a statement sent to Legit.ng on Saturday, January 4. Legit.ng gathers that Tinubu made the promise during an interactive session with southeast leaders during his official visit … Read more
The Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF) has voiced strong opposition to the Federal Government’s proposed Tax Reform Bills, urging their immediate suspension and demanding broader consultations with critical stakeholders and experts. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Chairman of the NEF Management Board, Al-Amin Daggash, criticized the government for failing to engage stakeholders before drafting … Read more
Jigawa State Police Command confirmed on December 4 that a communal clash that occurred on December 3 in the Miga Local Government Area resulted in the death of nine people and left four others injured. The incident has led to significant unrest in the community, with many others hospitalized. Eyewitness and Gululu village resident Bala … Read more
President Bola Tinubu on Saturday assured South-East leaders of his administration’s commitment to completing the Port Harcourt-Maiduguri Eastern Rail Line and supporting the development of the Anambra Basin, a critical energy reserve for Nigeria. Speaking during an interactive session with leaders from the region during his official visit to Enugu, Tinubu described the rail line … Read more