…investigation The Bayelsa State Police Command has confirmed the d3ath of a National Youth Service Corps member, Stanley Okebaram Chimaroke, in Nembe Local Government Area of the state. LIB reported that the 27-year-old civil engineering graduate and former president of the Students' Union Government of the Federal Pol…
…of peace and stealing, offences contrary to Sections 168(1)(d) and 287 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015. When the charges were read to him, Enejo pleaded guilty to both counts. In his judgment, the Presiding Magistrate, Adefioye F.J., held that the defendant had no justification for his actions, noting that he…
…You must be between 18 and 21 years. I need someone young who still has her 'original' energy to run after my children and look after me. I don't want an 'old' woman of 25 or 30 who will be giving me high blood pressure with her opinions. "Secondly, You must not be working. I am a teacher, so I will teach you everythi…
…who pay cash for rides on regulated public transport services that they may face penalties. The authority said the enforcement is designed to strengthen accountability, improve transparency and ensure compliance with electronic payment systems across Lagos’ regulated transport network. As reported by Daily Post on Wedn…
…Civic Centre in Onueke was abuzz with excitement when the people marked the grand finale of the Oke-aku festival with pomp and pageantry. Oke-aku in Ezza land marks the end of the old yam harvest and the beginning of the new yam harvest. This festival, which usually comes between July and September, is much valued and…
…The association’s chairman, Prof. Aniekan Peter, raised the concern while briefing journalists in Uyo on Tuesday as part of activities marking the association’s Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference. He lamented that the state had consistently failed to meet its employment targets for medical workers, stress…
…with her medical bills. >Writing on X, JMartins confirmed that Governor Otti had personally intervened in the matter and approved the offset of the first part of the actress's outstanding medical expenses.JMartins Appeals for More SupportWhile expressing gratitude to the governor on behalf of the creative industry, JMa…
…sources said security agencies are conducting further investigations to identify additional collaborators, establish the full extent of the network's activities, and support ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the Lake Chad region. A comprehensive investigation report is expected to be submitted upon the conclusion…
The US Senate confirmed Jay Clayton as Donald Trump’s top intelligence official on Tuesday, putting a permanent chief in charge of the country’s spy agencies as the president revives unsupported election fraud claims ahead of the midterms. Senators voted 51-47 to confirm Clayton’s appointment, with all Democrats in the…
…Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) treats them as overdue or abandoned cargo because the original manifest has already been processed. “The bills of lading become blocked, making it impossible for importers or their agents to process declarations electronically. At that point, physical intervention becomes necessary, and th…
…as compensation to communities over alleged oil spill incidents, holding that the National Assembly exceeded its constitutional powers. The court held that the directive amounted to an unconstitutional usurpation of the judicial powers exclusively vested in courts of competent jurisdiction. Justice Allagoa, in a judgme…
…officials informed them that the visas in their possession were invalid. The Divisional Police Officer, Uromi Division, Gabriel Ogah, confirmed that officers sent to bring Ighodaro to Edo State were unable to do so after doctors reportedly declined to release him on medical grounds.The Divisional Police Officer, Gwarin…
…described the project as a strategic intervention designed to eliminate operational bottlenecks, improve access within the disposal facility and enhance the efficiency of waste evacuation operations across Lagos. He said: “We announced that we’re winding down activities at the site and that we have a timeline. If you r…
…women and children, have died in the menace. The country currently has hundreds of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps across the country as a result of the growing insecurity. This is because those in IDPs left their homes and communities as a result of the consistent activities of bandits in their communities.S…
…ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Ibadan, Oyo State - Yoruba Nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, widely known as Sunday Igboho, has broken his silence on the July 2021…
…while an adult woman, a baby and a 75-year-old man died in the collapse. In an operational update on Tuesday, the Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said the agency deployed emergency personnel and heavy rescue equipment to support ongoing operations following a directive by Governor Babajide Sa…
…of generosity will linger through the Arede Dynasty Foundation.” A relation and the National President of the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools, Sola Adigun, who said the late Eye Rede lived a life of love, added, “She was an epitome of generosity. The best way to celebrate her is to continue with the legacy sh…
…loan application portal:NIRSAL portalthe NIRSAL website and provide the necessary personal and business details to begin your application.If approved, you will receive a notification confirming your loan status.Generate and accept the "Offer Letter."Generate and accept the "Undertaking to Buy Agreement."Next, enter the…
…Peace, Security and Governance Project, implemented by the Fundación para la Internacionalización de las Administraciones Públicas in partnership with FactCheckAfrica. According to the statement, DNN FactCheck and BONews emerged after a competitive assessment of fact-checking organisations across Nigeria, with the sele…
…as the two countries exchanged strikes. However, fresh developments on Tuesday signalled possible progress towards reopening the waterway. Meanwhile, Reuters reported that Iran had proposed to Oman a temporary arrangement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under which one direction of maritime traffic would pass through Ir…
…appear before it. People’s names are involved. People’s integrity is involved. Institutional names are involved. Institutional integrity is involved.” “It is not an option now. We will need him here to confirm some documents to us in such a way that will not undermine our investigation to enable us to submit our report…
…security architecture. They made the assertion while speaking at the First Daily National Dialogue on Security held in Abuja. Describing the police as the lead agency for internal security, the former police chief said the government’s failure to properly arm and support the force had undermined its capacity to effecti…
…responsibility, state governorship, legislative service, party leadership, traditional institution, education, and agriculture. Few Nigerians have traversed so many fields of public endeavour with such consistency of purpose and steadfastness of character. These reflections are necessarily personal. I do not approach t…
US-based Nigerian correctional officer arrested for public intoxication in Texas A Texas Department of Criminal Justice correctional officer, Bashir Oladimeji Lawal, was arrested for alleged public intoxication. Lawal, who is assigned to the Wainwright Unit in Lovelady, was arrested on Sunday, July 26, 2026 by the Hunt…
…safety in high-rise buildings, urging facility managers, developers and safety professionals to integrate safety considerations into building design, operations and maintenance to reduce workplace accidents and structural risks. The call came during a stakeholders’ forum organised by the Lagos State Safety Commission,…