…suspect, who had previously posed as a customer to the child's mother, took the baby under the guise of helping to carry him while going to buy an item from a nearby shop, but absconded with him. She later switched off her phone and conspired with her younger sister, who is currently at large, to present the baby to th…

…Justice Ette applied the provisions of Section 135(1) of the Evidence Act 2011, as amended, before finding the defendant guilty of both offences. The court sentenced Adesina to 20 years in prison for rape and an additional 10 years for incest, bringing the total sentence to 30 years.

…44, in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, on March 6. Gouveia, of Henley-on-Thames, was remanded in custody by Judge Ian Pringle and will next appear at Oxford Crown Court for sentencing on November 20.Judge Pringle said the sentencing hearing will be 'retained by a High Court judge', Mr Justice Jay - a move normally reser…

…has made disturbing allegations about her former marriage, claiming her ex-husband demanded regular payments before agreeing to be intimate with her. Speaking about her experience, Kaola alleged that she had to transfer money to her husband before he would agree to get intimate with her. "Before my husband agrees to sl…

…of studying Medicine, has stunned many online after sharing how that long, winding road ended with a First Class Honours degree in Anatomy.In a series of slides posted on LinkedIn in October 2026, Gbenga traced his academic journey from secondary school to university, laying out the setbacks and the turning points that…

…Marvel films. “His sonorous voice and singular talent will forever be synonymous with indelible performances in every genre,” the statement said. “He explored the human condition in all its poetic complexity and brought hope not only to the far reaches of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but into science fiction’s most i…

…separately been accused of using fishing vessels to gather intelligence about British undersea cables. The report cited incidents involving Russian drones and military aircraft in Latvian and Estonian airspace. It also said French fighter jets operating under NATO scrambled in response to a drone that entered Latvian a…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has handed over a bank draft of N1.05bn to 659 disengaged staff of the Adamawa State Post-Primary Schools Management Board as recovered funds for their outstanding entitlements. A statement released by the commission’s spokesman, Dele Oyewale, said the EFCC Gombe Zonal Direc…

PenCom targets three million funded Retirement Savings Accounts in one year, with a focus on informal workersTinubu’s Pension Security Initiative is due in November 2026, as PFAs face a June 2027 recapitalisation deadlineFive leading PFAs captured 54.41% of new RSA registrations in the first quarter of 2026PAY ATTENTIO…

…StateNCSCN called for the dismissal and prosecution of culpable NSCDC officers and demanded a special intervention fund for detention facilities nationwidePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over eight years of…

…According to him, up to nine out of every 10 stroke cases have hypertension as an underlying factor. Wahab expressed concern that some patients abandon prescribed medication in favour of unproven remedies, leaving their blood pressure uncontrolled. He also identified diabetes as another major risk factor, noting that s…

…Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife 65th anniversary celebration, Dr. Tunji Olowolafe, Founder of the Tunji Olowolafe Foundation (TOF), called on Nigerian universities to open research to more people, test long-held beliefs with scientific rigour and carry discoveries out of the laboratory and into the economy. Speaking…

…delivering a major legal victory to former Governor Rochas Okorocha.The ruling was handed down on Thursday, October 29, and Okorocha marked the occasion by celebrating with members of his family following the judgement in his favour.Rochas Okorocha reacts as court removes Hope Uzodimma as APC senatorial candidate Photo…

…evidence, and listen attentively to the experiences of citizens,” he said. Shettima defended the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu, including petrol subsidy removal, foreign exchange market liberalisation, fiscal restructuring and revenue mobilisation, describing them as measures intended to correct…

…had initially won the September 5 final in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, after the match ended 2-2 in regulation time and they triumphed in the ensuing penalty shootout. However, CAF later nullified the result after ruling that the match officials had wrongly proceeded directly to penalties without playing the mandatory 3…

…survivors. The lawmakers observed a minute of silence in honour of those killed and commended the Taraba State governor, military commanders, the state Commissioner of Police, the Director of the Department of State Services and other security agencies for their response to the incident. Reps divided over security resp…

…in trainingPhoto: Nigerian Army In his address, the Special Guest of Honour commended the female personnel for their dedication, resilience, discipline and commitment throughout the training exercise. He described the successful completion of the exercise as an important milestone in their military careers and reaffirm…

…lover in a fit of rage after coming home early from work and finding the man in his underwear in bed with her, alongside their two young children. Ismael Pinedalopez, 34, is accused of fatally stabbing Nicholas Garcia, 28, "multiple times" with a pocketknife in the bedroom of his Anaheim home on Oct. 24, according to t…

…of Operation Hadin Kai have reportedly killed 15 terrorists, including two ISWAP commanders, in air strikes that destroyed a suspected IED logistics hideout in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State.The operation took place around 9:20 p.m. on October 28, 2026, near Kerenoa, following intelligence reports about ter…

…beachgoers used a rope to pull her daughter and grandchild to safety. Emergency responders, including police, paramedics and firefighters, rushed to the scene after the alarm was raised, but there was nothing they could do to save the Brit OAP. Her husband was taken to hospital to be treated for cuts he suffered trying…

…quality or safety of the products they purchase. Edible oils produced or repackaged under uncontrolled conditions may contain undeclared substances or contaminants, potentially exposing consumers to health risks. The risks are particularly concerning when such products are used repeatedly for cooking or applied to the…

…strengthen accountability within the military.Hegseth indicated that the cuts were intended to remove officers who did not support his push to refocus the armed forces on combat readiness rather than what he described as the “woke” policies of previous administrations. He characterised the reduction in senior military…

…exchanged with associates as part of the proceedings. He argued that the correspondence should remain confidential under an agreement previously reached between the parties. Perry said some conversations involved financial matters and that both he and the people he communicated with understood the exchanges to be priva…

…Hannatu Musawa, had stopped by his office in Abuja for an unannounced visit.Rabiu, founder of BUA Group, posted about the encounter on Instagram, describing it as a pleasant surprise.Abdul Samad Rabiu speaks glowingly about his ex-wife, Hannatu Musawa as she visits his office. Photo credit@samadrabiu> He referred to Mu…

…October shutdown announcement did not clarify whether negotiations had formally ended.Onafriq reveals ₦19.9 billion banking exposureFinancial records showed that Onafriq Nigeria Payments Limited had outstanding overdrafts of ₦13.8 billion with Zenith Bank and ₦6.1 billion with Stanbic IBTC Bank.The combined exposure st…