…struck a bleaker note. Fidele, 15, who had come with Yanis, dreamt of becoming a lawyer but said conditions at his school had left him pessimistic about whether he could get there. “When I see the system, I tell myself that I don’t have a future” in this country, he said. Nearby, 16-year-old Noham had his sights set on…
…Local Government Area. The victims were identified as Odeinyefa Ogbolosingha, an in-law to Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa, Paramount Ruler Kolibo Francis Amabelimo and Samuel Oburo. The suspects were arrested in 2022 by operatives of Police Operation Puff Adder, now known as the Violent Crime Response Unit. The operati…
…compliance. He, however, appealed to the affected communities to remain peaceful and law-abiding, saying the government would pursue the matter through dialogue and due process. The governor also lamented the effect of the pollution on fishing, which he identified as the major source of livelihood for many residents. H…
…said. The Acting National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of SERVICOM, Mrs Helen Lawal, also urged pension institutions to improve the quality of services provided to contributors and retirees. Lawal, represented by a SERVICOM Desk Officer, Sesugh Duruba, said frontline workers should demonstrate empathy, profe…
…similar restrictions on users in the affected states or elsewhere in Nigeria without lawful justification. In addition, it is asking TikTok to publish a public apology in three newspapers with nationwide circulation within seven days of judgment for what it described as the violation of the applicant’s fundamental righ…
Akinsola Divine shared her University of Ibadan admission journey on TikTok, revealing she almost did not think her story was worth postingThe young lady said she was nervous about the UI post-UTME because of how difficult people claimed it wasShe described the stress of locating CBT centres, travelling interstate, and…
…evidence of the London court. The judge had granted the motion on notice moved by the lawyer who appeared for Diezani, Godwin Iyinbor, after it was not challenged by the EFCC’s counsel, Mofesomo Oyetibo, SAN. The UK court had, on June 17, discharged and acquitted the embattled former minister in respect of criminal all…
…State capital, with the police confirming the arrest of suspects and the restoration of law and order in the affected areas. The renewed violence, which reportedly began at the weekend, involved rival cult groups identified as the Bobos and Greenlanders, with incidents reported in Agudama, Obele and the Back of St. Pet…
…prepare his defence. He said El-Rufai’s detention had restricted his access to his lawyers and witnesses, potentially affecting confidential communication between the former governor and his legal team. Erokoro said, “Access to counsel and witnesses is critical to the preparation of an effective defence,” adding that c…
…and Arron Ingram. All three face felony adult-services charges as buyers under Texas law, which criminalises the purchase of sexual services.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!HPD posted the names and photographs of all three individuals above the caption describing the cha…
…supernatural means, an offence proscribed under the Anambra State Homeland Security Law 2025, as well as alleged murder. He is also accused of abduction, unlawful separation and isolation of individuals from their families and keeping them at his residence. Eyewitnesses said some of the pastor’s supporters used umbrell…
…sexual misconduct on a plane to "report the incident promptly" to the flight crew or law enforcement at the destination. Last year, the FBI said it had investigated 104 incidents of sexual assault and misconduct aboard commercial aircraft in 2024.
…vigilant and ready to provide useful information that would help the Corps carry out its lawful duties. Two foreigners arrested over alleged burglary, theft of pumping machines in Ogun
…DAILY POST learnt that the suspect had allegedly jumped over the fence and gained unlawful access while the owner of the house was away in church on Sunday. Among the items stolen were rice, bread, cooking pots and an undisclosed amount of money. The development was disclosed in a statement made available to DAILY POST…
…concealment of material facts and willful misrepresentations, he illegally procured his lawful permanent resident status by misrepresenting his identity and criminal history, and he provided false testimony when he lied under penalty of perjury in his naturalization proceedings. (District of Maryland)." The second Nige…
…City. The 11-count case included kidnapping, conspiracy, armed robbery, cultism and unlawful possession of firearms. The case is particularly significant because it represents the maiden kidnapping judgment of Edo State’s Special Criminal Court, established to deal specifically with kidnapping, cultism and related viol…
…Following the publication, the then Zonal Coordinator, Bauchi Zone of ASUU, Professor Lawal Abubakar, who was accompanied by chairpersons of the union in the zone while representing the ASUU President, said the national leadership directed the Gombe State University branch to verify Umar’s situation.See more Punch stor…
…presidential primaryJustice Mohammed Garba Umar found that the party accepted N50m from Olawepo-Hashim for nomination forms, among other evidence presented before the courtAccord Party's lawyers argued the presidential primary was cancelled, while INEC said it did not monitor the exercise after receiving a cancellation…
…extracurricular activities and gifts. According to TMZ, Diamond filed a paternity lawsuit in April, seeking primary physical custody of Lovely, with visitation for Chris. Chris opposed that request and asked the court to award joint custody.
…to her father's child beside a road in California. The newborn, named "Baby Angelita" by law enforcement, was found dead on August 1.Authorities initially sought Perez and his daughter in connection with the infant's death. The Monterey County District Attorney's Office later said no charges had been brought against th…
…Certain Religious Workers (SR) visa category after President signed H.R. 6500 into law on September 2, 2026.The extension keeps the SR category active through December 11, 2026, providing continued immigration pathways for qualifying religious workers seeking to live and work in the United States.The SR visa category r…
…said. "For the avoidance of doubt, no OSPAC personnel or any other individual has the lawful authority to unlawfully deprive another person of life. "The right to life is expressly guaranteed under Section 33 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended). "The Command will ensure that due pr…
…suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder as a result of the abuse. The children filed a lawsuit against West Virginia's Department of Human Services earlier this year accusing CPS of failing to protect them. The agency was not able to provide documentation showing CPS made contact with the children despite having nota…
…d8ad. According to him, the offences contravened Sections 244 and 234 of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021. The prosecutor then urged the court to remand the defendants at the correctional centre, pending advice from the office of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP). However, the court did not accept their ple…
…to share financial documents. However, Chris Brown has denied Diamond's claims. His lawyer shared a statement in an email, "Chris denies this, and in fact I continue to see your client posting things that are inappropriate. Please send me specifics to address so | can understand and assist if this is really happening."