…Division, for further investigation and possible prosecution in accordance with the law. Meanwhile, FOB Bonny and other security agencies operating on Bonny Island have intensified efforts to locate the four fleeing suspects and prevent further incursions into the community. The swift naval intervention has also renewe…

…students paid tribute to Adeshina on social media following news of his death. Lawal Kaothar wrote on Facebook: "He was one of the foundations that built us in As-siraat Comprehensive College."Ibrahim Damilola, another former student, said Adeshina's personal stories about faith stayed with him long after leaving schoo…

…civilians represents a dangerous escalation and a flagrant violation of international laws and norms." He confirmed that GCC member states stood united with Saudi Arabia.The Muslim World League also condemned the strikes in a statement on X, with its secretary-general calling them "treacherous terrorist attacks" and sa…

…schools. The Council urged the universities to retrace their steps and comply with the law. It similarly called on the Rivers State Government and management of Rivers State University to implement the Supreme Court judgment on the mosque sought by Muslim students on the university campus. The Assembly urged Muslims to…

…was kind, generous and loving; a beloved mother, daughter, sister, auntie, daughter-in-law and friend. "We are incredibly proud of the woman she was and of the great care she took of all her patients who knew her as Dr Terry. "We would ask people to respect our privacy at this difficult time.' Ms Cain was b£aten and st…

…of the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) on allegations of misconduct by lawyers.In a five-to-two decision, a seven-member panel of the court declared section 12(7) of the Legal Practitioners Act (as amended) (LPA) unconstitutional, with the result that the court will no longer hear appeals from the LPD…

…he said. He said the CEFFI programme would combine engineering, forensic science, law, regulation and investigation to improve the country’s ability to determine what caused engineering failures and establish responsibility. When owners underestimate construction The Pioneer National President of the Building Collapse…

…Sanusi, called on the Federal Government and the National Assembly to review existing laws and ensure that penalties for counterfeiting were commensurate with the seriousness of the offences. He argued that inadequate punishment could encourage offenders, stressing that penalties should be strong enough to serve as a d…

…should know from yesterday’s arrest — which was the culmination of an outstanding law enforcement and intelligence operation — that federal law enforcement is standing up to their calling to protect us,” U.S. attorney for Minnesota Dan Rosen said Wednesday. “Here, because of their vigilance and diligence, they were abl…

…housing and education, while also improving national security. FG moves to review labour laws Meanwhile, the Zonal Director, Southwest and State Controller, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, Mrs Mienye Badejo, said the ministry was pushing for a review of relevant labour laws to reflect changing workplace prac…

…minimum wage conversation.” The current national minimum wage of N70,000 was signed into law in 2024 for a three-year period. Osifo said organised labour was already preparing for the next review, but stressed that government had options for improving workers’ welfare before then. “Government can decide to pay whatever…

…Ibrahim, said the offences contravened Sections 97, 297 and 221 of the Penal Code Law. "The defendants agreed among themselves at Garin Galadima village, armed themselves with dangerous weapons and attacked the deceased, Murtala Rabi'u," the prosecution said. He added that the defendants robbed the deceased of his Itel…

…professorial promotions dating to 2014 and salary reductions the academics considered unlawful.He further alleged that an Industrial Court of Arbitration ordered in September 2023 that withheld salaries owed to Idenyi and Professor Ikechukwu Igwenyi be paid, along with N6 million in dissuasive compensation, but that th…

…bad actors will no longer be tolerated."US: How the current system worksUnder existing law, employers using the H-1B, H-1B1, or E-3 programmes must pay foreign workers whichever is higher — the prevailing wage for the relevant area or the actual wage paid to similarly qualified US workers in that location. For PERM app…

…fought for the recognition of the June 12, 1993 presidential election mandateThe former lawmaker and businessman died on Sunday at the age of 80PAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his condolences to the fami…

…Government against Adamu under Sections 221(b) and 298(c) of the Penal Code, Cap. 105, Laws of Kano State 1991, as amended. The case followed an incident on July 31, 2021, at Kwarin Makera in Gamoji Village, Gaya Local Government Area of Kano State. Adamu was accused of attacking and repeatedly stabbing Saleh Audu Bara…

…to measure the current level of piracy in order to determine the impact of the new law on Nigeria’s creative industry. He noted that although there was no empirical basis yet to attach a specific figure to the reduction, he added that it has gone down. The director-general said piracy had serious consequences for the c…

…threats against her and their daughters, alcohol abuse and infidelity.Jayson's lawyer denied those allegations at the time and accused Tanya of making false claims to pressure him into a settlement. Jayson later pleaded guilty to aggravated assault in connection with Christofi's death and served time in prison. He play…

…would not go free so as to serve as a deterrent to other children who are into such an unlawful act. He further expressed worry over such incidents, especially at a time when the state is recovering from the challenge of the Boko Haram insurgency.

…set aside. The forfeited properties were disposed of in accordance with due process of law," the EFCC stated. Alison-Madueke is asking the court to direct the commission to retrieve properties allegedly sold to third parties. In the suit, numbered FHC/ABJ/CS/21/2023 and filed through her counsel, Professor Mike Ozekhom…

…pot, scissors, alongside two of the disputed T-shirts. While critics swiftly accused law enforcement of targeting peaceful protesters for their political views, the police command vehemently denied the allegations. The command insisted it remains strictly non-partisan and maintained that the case was forwarded to the j…

…in court for prosecution. In a separate incident, the PPRO said a 20-year-old man, Lawisi Safiyanu, of Chamo village, allegedly stabbed a 25-year-old man, Muhammad Abba, in Dutse LGA on October 1, 2026, following a disagreement over a N500 balance. He explained that Abba had bought a mobile handset from Safiyanu for N1…

…Operating Base (FOB) Potiskum, in collaboration with operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have arrested 11 suspected drug peddlers in Fika Local Government Area of Yobe State. The suspects were arrested during a joint raid conducted on Monday, in Ganda, Wudil and Degubi Bare Bari communities…

…or persons claiming to be DSIRS officials. Ighrakpata said the service was working with law enforcement agencies to identify and prosecute those involved in fake tax notices, impersonation and fraudulent revenue collection. He warned that such activities could undermine confidence in the state’s tax system and divert f…

…completed. The publications, which reviewed internal FIFA documents, reported that FIFA lawyers discovered the problem in March, before DR Congo's intercontinental playoff against Jamaica, but no disciplinary action was taken. DR Congo went on to qualify for the World Cup. "Nothing has been decided yet, but we will ser…