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UK Army lists minimum age and fitness rules for foreigners joining as infantry soldiers

UK Army lists minimum age and fitness rules for foreigners joining as infantry soldiers

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UK Army publishes salaries for 6 open roles foreigners can join without degree

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UK Army lists 6 roles foreigners can join without educational qualification

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15 best special needs schools in Nigeria, along with their locations and school fees

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UK announces 1 condition for foreign workers to change employer without losing visa

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3 hours ago

Just In: Court gives verdict on ADC leadership crisis

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4 hours ago

Ooni wins hearts at Queen Aderonke’s daughter’s traditional wedding for one special reason

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Full list: 12 states Makinde will defeat Tinubu in 2027 according to MDPCO

Full list: 12 states Makinde will defeat Tinubu in 2027 according to MDPCO

The full list of states Governor Seyi Makinde is projected to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election according to MDPCO has been compiled.

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Outcry as nursing student dies at psychiatric hospital after asthma attack

Outcry as nursing student dies at psychiatric hospital after asthma attack

Nigeria

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Kano: Emir Sanusi reacts to demolition of Eid ground shops

Kano: Emir Sanusi reacts to demolition of Eid ground shops

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Breaking: Tinubu scraps major recruitment requirement for federal universities, gives reason

Breaking: Tinubu scraps major recruitment requirement for federal universities, gives reason

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Breaking: APC member reportedly killed in Ibadan, details emerge

Breaking: APC member reportedly killed in Ibadan, details emerge

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3 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

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Saudi Arabia publishes full salary scale for foreign health workers

Saudi Arabia publishes full salary scale for foreign health workers

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Australia publishes full list of 456 occupations that qualify for Core Skills visa

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Toluwanisings: UCH Ibadan breaks silence following narrative about gospel singer's sudden death

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APC: Popular governorship aspirant dumps his party

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Osun state mourns Toluwanisings as Adeleke’s aide Laide Bakare breaks silence: "Son of the soil"

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Sweden lists only 2 cetegories of family members who can now get residence permit

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Neymar names world's best player ahead of 2026 Ballon d'Or between Yamal, Mbappe and Kane

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UK names 1 category of residents whose children can now get settlement without 5-year wait

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NCC begins crackdown on fake phones, modems, PoS terminals, releases verification guide

NCC begins crackdown on fake phones, modems, PoS terminals, releases verification guide

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15 hours ago

Nigerian airline announces job openings for 10 positions, lists requirements

Nigerian airline announces job openings for 10 positions, lists requirements

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a day ago

INEC final list: 13 Ogun state governorship candidates for 2027 election

INEC final list: 13 Ogun state governorship candidates for 2027 election

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2 days ago

INEC final list: 17 Lagos state governorship candidates 2027 election

INEC final list: 17 Lagos state governorship candidates 2027 election

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INEC final list: 16 Oyo state governorship candidates for 2027 elections

INEC final list: 16 Oyo state governorship candidates for 2027 elections

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2 days ago by Nurudeen Lawal

The GOtv Smallie package — every channel, the price, and how to subscribe to GOtv Smallie

The GOtv Smallie package — every channel, the price, and how to subscribe to GOtv Smallie

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2 days ago by Isaac Wangethi

How to start a solar installation business in Nigeria: Costs and profits

How to start a solar installation business in Nigeria: Costs and profits

Energy

16 hours ago by Pascal Oparada

Canada announces closure of permanent residence pathways, mentions 1 country affected

Canada announces closure of permanent residence pathways, mentions 1 country affected

People

2 days ago by Oluwadara Adebisi

2027 elections: 6 opposition parties meet 5 presidential candidates over G100 resolutions

2027 elections: 6 opposition parties meet 5 presidential candidates over G100 resolutions

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2 days ago by Nurudeen Lawal

Nigerian stock market rises as oil and gas index leads sectoral gains

Nigerian stock market rises as oil and gas index leads sectoral gains

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2 days ago by Dave Ibemere

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Kunle Afolayan's story and why he warned that Nollywood creators might abandon YouTube distribution

Kunle Afolayan's story and why he warned that Nollywood creators might abandon YouTube distribution

16 hours ago by Isaac Wangethi

Mechanical Engineering in Nigeria: Salaries, Requirements, and How to Become One

Mechanical Engineering in Nigeria: Salaries, Requirements, and How to Become One

a day ago by Simon Ayub

A look at Sharon Ooja's life in the spotlight, highlighted by the wedding she kept under wraps

A look at Sharon Ooja's life in the spotlight, highlighted by the wedding she kept under wraps

a day ago by Simon Ayub

How Abel Enitan captured everyone's attention with that unforgettable breakout performance

How Abel Enitan captured everyone's attention with that unforgettable breakout performance

a day ago by Simon Ayub

Ibrahim Shekarau's life story and what led him to quietly step back from the political frontline

Ibrahim Shekarau's life story and what led him to quietly step back from the political frontline

a day ago by Simon Ayub

How Wumi Toriola keeps shaking up the Nollywood scene with her unfiltered personality

How Wumi Toriola keeps shaking up the Nollywood scene with her unfiltered personality

a day ago by Simon Ayub

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Niger miners’ deaths: Mining Marshals deny involvement, fault suspended commandant

Niger miners’ deaths: Mining Marshals deny involvement, fault suspended commandant

4 hours ago by Nurudeen Lawal

Oyedepo Receives APC Governorship Candidate: "I Don't Belong"

Oyedepo Receives APC Governorship Candidate: "I Don't Belong"

4 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

Adamawa Governor Fintiri announces plan to buy Dangote Refinery shares for 52,000 workers

Adamawa Governor Fintiri announces plan to buy Dangote Refinery shares for 52,000 workers

6 hours ago by Nurudeen Lawal

Breaking: Former Nigerian ambassador, journalist dies

Breaking: Former Nigerian ambassador, journalist dies

7 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

FG lists two places employers are not allowed to pay workers their salaries, mentions those exempted

FG lists two places employers are not allowed to pay workers their salaries, mentions those exempted

11 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

NCC tells Nigerians what to do before buying phones

NCC tells Nigerians what to do before buying phones

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UK closes 2 pathways foreigners use to stay longer in country, mentions alternative routes

UK closes 2 pathways foreigners use to stay longer in country, mentions alternative routes

7 hours ago by Ankrah Shalom

UAE lists 5 categories of talented people eligible for Golden Residence Permit without a job contract

UAE lists 5 categories of talented people eligible for Golden Residence Permit without a job contract

8 hours ago by Muhammed Hammed Olayinka

Sweden announces 3 new requirements for family members to get long-term residence

Sweden announces 3 new requirements for family members to get long-term residence

9 hours ago by Ankrah Shalom

UAE posts amount self-employed foreigners must earn yearly to qualify for Green Residence Permit

UAE posts amount self-employed foreigners must earn yearly to qualify for Green Residence Permit

9 hours ago by Muhammed Hammed Olayinka

UAE states amount skilled workers must earn as salary to qualify for Green Residence Permit

UAE states amount skilled workers must earn as salary to qualify for Green Residence Permit

11 hours ago by Muhammed Hammed Olayinka

UAE mentions 9 categories of foreigners eligible for Non-Working Residence Permits

UAE mentions 9 categories of foreigners eligible for Non-Working Residence Permits

12 hours ago by Muhammed Hammed Olayinka

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Shettima inaugurates Arewa for Asiwaju office, warns against taking northern support for granted

Shettima inaugurates Arewa for Asiwaju office, warns against taking northern support for granted

4 hours ago by Nurudeen Lawal

Tinubu vs Atiku/Obi: Influential prophet releases new prophecy on winner of 2027 election

Tinubu vs Atiku/Obi: Influential prophet releases new prophecy on winner of 2027 election

7 hours ago by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf

2027 election: G100 convener Lukman discloses when opposition parties may pick consensus candidate

2027 election: G100 convener Lukman discloses when opposition parties may pick consensus candidate

8 hours ago by Nurudeen Lawal

2027 Election: Major Tinubu's opponent rules out subsidy return

2027 Election: Major Tinubu's opponent rules out subsidy return

8 hours ago by Bada Yusuf

Babachir Lawal says Buhari questioned Osinbajo’s appointment of RCCG church members: ‘All Yorubas’

Babachir Lawal says Buhari questioned Osinbajo’s appointment of RCCG church members: ‘All Yorubas’

9 hours ago by Nurudeen Lawal

Buhari found Osinbajo's 2023 presidential bid against Tinubu immoral, says Babachir Lawal

Buhari found Osinbajo's 2023 presidential bid against Tinubu immoral, says Babachir Lawal

15 hours ago by Nurudeen Lawal

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Supercomputer predicts Premier League winner after Man City's historic 7 consecutive wins

Supercomputer predicts Premier League winner after Man City's historic 7 consecutive wins

5 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

Akor Adams sends special message to Venezia fans after scoring big winner against Napoli

Akor Adams sends special message to Venezia fans after scoring big winner against Napoli

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Galatasaray coach reacts as Victor Osimhen blanks against Genclerbirligi

Galatasaray coach reacts as Victor Osimhen blanks against Genclerbirligi

7 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

Why Diego Simeone substituted Ademola Lookman at halftime again vs Espanyol

Why Diego Simeone substituted Ademola Lookman at halftime again vs Espanyol

7 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

Xabi Alonso issues update on Emiliano Martinez after Chelsea goalkeeper’s head injury

Xabi Alonso issues update on Emiliano Martinez after Chelsea goalkeeper’s head injury

9 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

Super Eagles’ AFCON 1994 winning coach diagnosed with cancer, wife cries out

Super Eagles’ AFCON 1994 winning coach diagnosed with cancer, wife cries out

10 hours ago by Elijah Odetokun

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Tanzania lists 3 types of residence permits available to foreigners in 2026

Tanzania lists 3 types of residence permits available to foreigners in 2026

10 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

Switzerland publishes integration requirements that anyone seeking citizenship must meet

Switzerland publishes integration requirements that anyone seeking citizenship must meet

11 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

South Africa sets out clear rules on how much rest time employers must give workers

South Africa sets out clear rules on how much rest time employers must give workers

11 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

Bahrain sets friday as weekly rest day for workers, gives condition for changing it

Bahrain sets friday as weekly rest day for workers, gives condition for changing it

12 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

Plane crash kills 16-year-old boy, 80-year-old man in Scotland

Plane crash kills 16-year-old boy, 80-year-old man in Scotland

12 hours ago by Nurudeen Lawal

UK publishes bank holidays in december 2026 with dates

UK publishes bank holidays in december 2026 with dates

13 hours ago by Basit Jamiu

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Legit.ng Wins Excellence in Digital Journalism at the Global Brands Awards 2026

Legit.ng Wins Excellence in Digital Journalism at the Global Brands Awards 2026

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2027 Election: The urgent need to attract, not scare away investors

2027 Election: The urgent need to attract, not scare away investors

17 days ago by Dave Ibemere

The Newsrooms Winning the World's Trust Now Are African

The Newsrooms Winning the World's Trust Now Are African

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Legit.ng Becomes Official Media Partner of the Federal Government's 3MTT Programme

Legit.ng Becomes Official Media Partner of the Federal Government's 3MTT Programme

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What Happens When an AI Tools Doesn’t Understand Hausa Idiom and We Report it Anyway?

What Happens When an AI Tools Doesn’t Understand Hausa Idiom and We Report it Anyway?

19 days ago by Salisu Ibrahim

Felix Imoh Joins The 2026 INMA 30 Under 30 Class, The Only Nigerian Honoured

Felix Imoh Joins The 2026 INMA 30 Under 30 Class, The Only Nigerian Honoured

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Chemical Engineering in Nigeria — How do you become a chemical engineer and where can you work?

Chemical Engineering in Nigeria — How do you become a chemical engineer and where can you work?

4 hours ago by Isaac Wangethi

Pan Atlantic University courses, admission requirements and how to secure admission to PAU

Pan Atlantic University courses, admission requirements and how to secure admission to PAU

4 hours ago by Isaac Wangethi

The 15 best fashion schools in Nigeria and their updated school fees as of 2026

The 15 best fashion schools in Nigeria and their updated school fees as of 2026

12 hours ago by Isaac Wangethi

Tinubu signs bill to upgrade federal polytechnic to University of Technology

Tinubu signs bill to upgrade federal polytechnic to University of Technology

a day ago by Adekunle Dada

JAMB reopens NIN alignment service for candidates with record discrepancies

JAMB reopens NIN alignment service for candidates with record discrepancies

a day ago by Adekunle Dada

NUC issues permanent licence to Cosmopolitan University Abuja, gives fresh directive

NUC issues permanent licence to Cosmopolitan University Abuja, gives fresh directive

a day ago by Nurudeen Lawal

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FG unveils final position on fuel subsidy, naira devaluation amid petrol price hikes

FG unveils final position on fuel subsidy, naira devaluation amid petrol price hikes

9 hours ago by Pascal Oparada

New refinery nears completion, set to contribute 30,000bpd to Nigeria’s capacity

New refinery nears completion, set to contribute 30,000bpd to Nigeria’s capacity

9 hours ago by Victor Enengedi

CBN announces new dollar price as naira appreciates amid slow FX demand

CBN announces new dollar price as naira appreciates amid slow FX demand

9 hours ago by Pascal Oparada

Marketers unveil new petrol landing cost, Dangote, others revise PMS prices nationwide

Marketers unveil new petrol landing cost, Dangote, others revise PMS prices nationwide

10 hours ago by Pascal Oparada

N1,350/Litre: Marketers announce new position on FG’s petrol price control as rates soar

N1,350/Litre: Marketers announce new position on FG’s petrol price control as rates soar

10 hours ago by Pascal Oparada

Graduate trainee salaries at MTN, Airtel and other telecom companies in Nigeria in 2026

Graduate trainee salaries at MTN, Airtel and other telecom companies in Nigeria in 2026

11 hours ago by Victor Enengedi

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Toluwanisings: Doctor Zo shares what would have saved singer: "It brought back five people"

Toluwanisings: Doctor Zo shares what would have saved singer: "It brought back five people"

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“I don’t want to die”: Jide Kosoko shares emotional details of his health struggle

“I don’t want to die”: Jide Kosoko shares emotional details of his health struggle

6 hours ago by Olaniyi Apanpa

Toluwanising's old interview resurfaces, says he once hawked wood and pap in Osun State

Toluwanising's old interview resurfaces, says he once hawked wood and pap in Osun State

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Ned Nwoko replaces Regina Daniels' photos with Laila Charani's in viral video: 'He has moved on"

Ned Nwoko replaces Regina Daniels' photos with Laila Charani's in viral video: 'He has moved on"

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Actor Temidayo shares what happened when late Toluwanisings applied for Canadian visa

Actor Temidayo shares what happened when late Toluwanisings applied for Canadian visa

9 hours ago by Olumide Alake

Toluwanisings: Yinka Atanda whares near-death experience similar to singer's, "I Was going"

Toluwanisings: Yinka Atanda whares near-death experience similar to singer's, "I Was going"

9 hours ago by Shade Metibogun

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2027: Uba Sani ya ari bakin gwamnonin Arewa ya ci masu albasa kan Shugaba Tinubu

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2027: Uba Sani ya ari bakin gwamnonin Arewa ya ci masu albasa kan Shugaba Tinubu

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Buhari ya so Osinbajo ya zama shugaban kasa, hadimi ya karyata Babachir Lawal

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Buhari ya so Osinbajo ya zama shugaban kasa, hadimi ya karyata Babachir Lawal

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Ana fargabar juyin juya hali da mummunan zanga zanga ta barke a Tunisia

Ana fargabar juyin juya hali da mummunan zanga zanga ta barke a Tunisia

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Tashin hankali: Yan daba ɗauke da makamai sun kewaye jigon APC, sun kashe shi nan take

Tashin hankali: Yan daba ɗauke da makamai sun kewaye jigon APC, sun kashe shi nan take

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Houthi: Iran ta yi magana kai kai hare hare masu zafi kasar Saudiyya

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