…in 2014 on charges including conspiracy and mutiny. They were initially sentenced to death, but their sentences were later commuted to 10 years’ imprisonment. After serving their prison terms, they were granted an unconditional presidential pardon by former President Buhari through the Instrument of Grant of Pardon, 20…

…custody and that the respondents failed to justify the circumstances surrounding his death. Perhaps the most consequential aspect of the judgement was not the amount awarded but the court’s treatment of the dispute that preceded the arrest. Justice Kala found that the company should have pursued available contractual r…

…service. It also advised people facing emergencies, including serious illness or the death of a close relative or friend, as well as urgent government-related travel, to contact the Passport Adviceline for assistance. Applicants who have already submitted their documents can track the progress of their applications thr…

…requiring a UK passport urgently due to a medical emergency, the serious illness or death of a close friend or family member, or pressing government business is advised to contact the Passport Adviceline directly for assistance.Applicants who have already submitted their documents can monitor progress through the offic…

…under this one-year rule, provided there was no separation at the time of their spouse's death. People born outside Spain to a Spanish-born parent or grandparent are similarly eligible.What Applicants Must Prove Beyond ResidencyMeeting the residency timeline alone is not sufficient. Applicants must also demonstrate goo…

…and crayons to the side.She opened her briefcase and pulled out a folder. "Before their deaths, their parents came to my office to make a will. They were healthy. Just planning ahead."My chest felt tight."In that will, they made provisions for the children," she said. "They also placed certain assets into a trust.""A s…

…to South African authorities, although some foreign governments have reported higher death tolls among their citizens. South Africa has witnessed weeks of anti-migrant protests, with vigilante groups accusing undocumented foreigners of taking jobs and contributing to crime. Analysts, however, say migrants are being bla…

…on Iran for the thirteenth night running, with Iranian state media reporting four deaths and five injuries from the latest round of attacks.Iranian media said explosions were heard at key military and commercial locations in the south of the country, including the port city of Bandar Abbas and Qeshm Island.

…with anti-drug organisations, religious leaders, and victims of heroin abuse and deaths regarding President Tinubu’s alleged link to heroin trafficking in Chicago,” it stated. The latest statement comes days after Atiku criticised the Presidency over its response to petitions reportedly submitted by his US lobbying tea…

…1973. Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode Adebowale, confirmed the death of the deceased. Adebowale, in a statement, said, “The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kayode Adebowale, on behalf of the University of Ibadan Community, has commiserated with the family, friends and the intellectual community he le…

Ebola d3aths in DR Congo surge past 1,300 as v!rus 'spreading like a wildfire' The death toll from the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has surged above 1,300, marking an extraordinary rise of more than 40 percent in just five days as a leading public health consultant warns the virus…

…insisting that he possessed evidence to contradict the assertions made about Abacha's death. Al-Mustapha further urged the public to disregard the claims, emphasizing that it was wrong to make false statements against someone who was no longer alive to respond."Just ignore his lies. It's bad to say such things on someo…

…it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Less than two years after the death of its founder, Wigwe University in Isiokpo, Rivers State, is facing troubling allegations from former employees who claim they were dismissed without due process, intimidated, and subjected to administrative high-handedness.On August…

…tied to the Fadeyi turf warsFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The death of Toba Ajiboye, the Organising Secretary of the Lagos State National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), has reignited debate about the violent underbelly of motor park politics in the Mushin-Fadeyi corridor, where transpo…

…as an unresolved family selection process. The position became vacant following the death of the immediate past Mogaji, the late Seriki Musulumi of Yorubaland, Alhaji Yekini Adeojo, who passed away, on Friday, April 4, 2025.According to the statement, “Two members of the family, Mr. Akeem Adeojo and Mr. Fatai Omosanjo…

…professionals serving in the council. Read Also: SOKAPU sues Umahi over Nurse Habila’s death; demands autopsy, N20bn damages Under the initiative, medical doctors posted to Shendam for their one-year national service receive ₦150,000 monthly allowance in addition to free accommodation. Also, nurses, pharmacists, medica…

…the former DSS operative reportedly gave his account of the events surrounding Abacha’s death on June 8, 1998. Rejecting the claims, Al-Mustapha alleged that the account was fabricated and did not reflect what happened. “The boy was asked by others to write those lies. I have all the CCTV footage of what happened in my…

…squad that won Super Bowl XLIX, has died aged 38.Devey's wife, Linsey, announced his death in a social media post on Friday, which would have marked the couple's 15th wedding anniversary. She also shared a link to a GoFundMe page, which stated that he had died by suicide. Paying tribute to her husband, Linsey reflected…

…and African intellectual discourse. Tributes poured in shortly after news of his death, with academics, universities, cultural organisations, former students and admirers describing him as an intellectual giant, an exceptional teacher and a tireless advocate for indigenous languages. Many noted that his lifelong convic…

…insisting that he possessed evidence to contradict the assertions made about Abacha’s death. Al-Mustapha further urged the public to disregard the claims, saying it was wrong to make what he described as false statements against someone who was no longer alive to respond. “Just ignore his lies. It’s bad to say such thi…

…it says are aimed to weaken Russia’s war effort and force the Kremlin to negotiate. The deaths — in Russian-occupied Ukraine, north-eastern Ukraine and Russian border villages — come as the UN has warned of civilians dying in larger numbers recently in the almost 4.5-year war. US-led talks on ending the fighting are at…

…since defeating Jake Paul and returning to training after taking time away following the deaths of two close friends in a car accident last December in Nigeria. Reports have suggested Joshua and Fury have already agreed terms for a blockbuster all-British showdown later this year, provided both men win their respective…

…expressed concern over IK Ogbonna's appearance, saying grief over his friend's death was visibleFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Actress Ini Edo and actor IK Ogbonna were spotted together on 24 July 2026 as they attended music executive Soso Soberekon’s wedding in Warri. A short video of their casu…

…a decline in week 27. This is with cumulative confirmed infections rising to 963 and deaths reaching 229 in 2026. According to the NCDC, Lassa Fever situation report released in a statement on Friday, new confirmed cases dropped from 31 in week 26 to 14 in week 27 before increasing to 25 in Week 28. The report said tha…

…on the day the incident happened? It rained for days without stopping. That led to the death of my children - one female and three males. It would have killed all five of them who were inside. It is a very painful situation. You can imagine sleeping in your mother's house to rest and relax, and then another house colla…