…parole after being convicted of r@ping a 5-year-old girl, while his wife was also found guilty of helping facilitate the ab¥se. Benjamin Garlick, 35, was convicted of seven counts of aggravated r@pe of a child, six counts of aggravated s€xual b@ttery, solicitation of s€xual exploitation of a minor and other child prote…
…Anambra governor appeared visibly irritated as Akah stayed close to him during the encounterThe unusual moment has given social media users fresh material for jokes about the relationship between Obi and his outspoken supporterPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in you…
…supply, with businesses across sectors depending on generators to keep operations running. Transport companies, manufacturers, telecoms operators, construction firms and other diesel-reliant businesses could see their operating costs climb if the price increase flows through to the retail level.The adjustment comes as…
…investigating the Nigeria Football Federation over a ₦12 billion intervention fundThe fund was released by the government in January 2024 to clear unpaid bonuses owed to players for over 15 monthsNFF officials have reportedly been summoned to the presidential villa as pressure mounts on the Gusau-led board to resignPAY…
…its Vice Chancellor was arrested after serving as INEC Returning Officer are falseThe university's Director of Communications, Dr Sunday Saanu, stated in Ado Ekiti on Wednesday, condemning the claimsSaanu said Prof Joshua Ogunwole travelled to Abuja after the election for official university business, not police detent…
North Korea's leader, Kim Jong-un's sister denies knowledge of talks with Trump US leader, Donald Trump has stated he is planning to meet North Korea's Kim Jong-un, though the North Korean leader's younger sister has cast doubt on their communications and dampened hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough. Trump, who also cla…
…in multiple locations during the period. The agency says states at high risk are Kaduna, Niger, Taraba, Ondo, Oyo, Rivers, Abia, Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno and Cross River. Others are Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Enugu, Gombe, Imo, Jigawa, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Lagos, Ogun, Osun and Plateau. The agency…
…led to the de@th of any of the policemen". The case "is a stark example of collective punishment and the arbitrary use of the de@th penalty by the Islamic Republic," said IHR director Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam. He is the fifth person to be hanged in the case involving the de@ths of four policemen in Isfahan during the na…
…intelligence on a criminal network allegedly involved in the procurement, sale, and unlawful transfer of children. The Hospital is located in the Elelenwo area of the Rivers State Capital, Porthacourt, and is widely regarded as one of the high-profile health Centres in the oil-rich State. The agency in a statement rele…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ondo State Command, has announced the arrest of a 20-year-old security guard in connection with an alleged burglary, housebreaking, and theft in Akure, the Ondo State capital. SC Daniel Aidamenbor, Public Relations Officer (PRO), NSCDC Ondo State Command, who said t…
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja ABUJA — A coalition of opposition political parties, ethnic youth organisations and civil society groups has commended the conduct of the recent Osun State governorship election, urging the Federal Government, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to sustain…
Youth stakeholders across the South-West are set to converge under the leadership of the Zonal South-West Youth Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adesuyi Daramola, for a major youth leadership and engagement programme aimed at strengthening youth participation in governance and mobilising support for Presi…
The Edo South chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has reaffirmed Sunny Aguebor as its senatorial candidate for the 2027 election, even as the party commenced mobilisation across the district on Wednesday. At a strategic meeting to kick-start its campaign activities held yesterday in Benin, the party vowed…
OnlyFans model and former Neighbors actress, Scarlet Vas has announced that she and her husband, Tayo Ricci, are expecting their second child together. The couple shared the pregnancy news on Instagram on August 18 after keeping it private for some time. In a video shared on their page, Vas and Ricci, who already have…
…calling on the government to fix the road, saying, “APC, we no dey collect money. Make una do our road for us. Tinubu, we no need money, make una do our road for us.” Some protesters also chanted, “All we are saying, give us good road.” Another resident described the hardship caused by the condition of the road, saying…
…by its spokesperson, Lancelot Obiaku, condemned the alleged remarks attributed to the Council boss, who was accused of saying that opposition political parties would not be allowed to operate freely in Orlu LGA ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to Obiaku, a video of the statement was circulated on social m…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has formally welcomed former ward leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and African Democratic Congress (ADC) from Ijebu North, Ijebu East, Ijebu North-East and Odogbolu Local Government Areas of Ogun East Senatorial District into the All Progressives Congress (APC). Sp…
…to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the revival of the Port Harcourt, Warri and Kaduna refineries. In a statement on Wednesday, Murray-Bruce, also called Mr Common Sense, told Tinubu to appoint bold, competent and result-driven individuals to revive Nigerian refineries and carry out reforms in the country’s petroleum s…
…of security agencies, traditional institutions and civil society organisations, was held under the theme, “Same Different Contexts, Common Aspirations.” The commissioner said the approach of the 2027 general elections required greater vigilance, particularly as young people remained vulnerable to recruitment for politi…
…entrepreneurs, youth representatives, development practitioners, policymakers and community stakeholders from across the country. Addressing journalists in Umuahia on Thursday, the 11th National Amirah of FOMWAN, Dr Sumaye Fadimatu Hamza, said the theme reflected the realities of the country and the need for collective…
…also brought energy to the occasion, joining the festivities and adding to the buzz surrounding this year's event. The two personalities became a talking point online after footage from the celebration surfaced on social media, with fans reacting to their presence at one of Lagos' most significant cultural occasions.La…
…thuggery as well as a police-youth dialogue on leadership, security and the future of young people. Aliyu said the initiative reflected the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to engaging youths and protecting them from exploitation. He said, “We have formally launched a long overdue campaign, a campaign to reclaim…
…100m hurdles. Watch her compete this fall at ATHLOS LDN & NYC!!," the organisers announced on Wednesday. Athlos, founded by Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, features seven events: the 100m hurdles, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, mile, and long jump. The series boasts a total prize purse of $2.1 million, with athletes able t…
…Poco Lee. In a video shared online, Speed Darlington suggested that if Poco Lee is found to be involved in the case, he could face serious financial consequences from legal proceedings. He also speculated that Poco Lee may have allowed the celebrity lifestyle to influence his actions after gaining more exposure and mee…
…group and convinced them that testicles could fetch about 12 million Indian rupees (around £92,465) on the black market in the Gulf. They claim Khan posed as a doctor to convince his associates he knew how to remove the organs, even going as far as buying a white apron, stethoscope and thermometer online and used them…