…for 2027Justice Dorcas Agishi awarded N1.5 million in costs against Bagos, the APC, and INEC, with each party ordered to pay N500,000PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over eight years of experience covering metro, government policy, and internatio…

…materials linked to illicit production.Adeyeye said suspects had been arrested in connection with enforcement operations, with one case undergoing prosecution.She attributed the continued circulation of prohibited pesticides partly to illegal importation and movement across Nigeria’s borders, noting that products banne…

…for the public's help identifying six individuals seen in the video who are wanted in connection with the attempted armed robbery. No arrests have been made. Tokumbo expressed frustration with how the suspects are described. "See you keep on saying juveniles and young people. I told you, I don't think of them that way…

…became firmly established in his mind, which, according to his confessions, was connected to his decision to pursue a career in aviation," Al Shamsi said.Al-Hammami's path to radicalisationInvestigators found that al-Hammami first developed extremist tendencies in 2017 while studying in Australia, where he consumed pub…

…no-pay policy across the Area Councils, arguing that the strike was declared without the necessary consultations with relevant stakeholders. Wike further alleged that Adalo, whom he identified as a candidate of the African Democratic Congress in the last Area Council elections, was using the labour dispute to create th…

The APC wrote a formal letter to INEC on October 9, 2026, demanding enforcement of a September Supreme Court judgmentThe ruling reaffirmed that political parties must submit membership registers to INEC at least 21 days before primaries, congresses, and conventionsThe APC's call comes as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 g…

…started their search for the unaccounted-for adult and his 2010 black Dodge Charger connected to the homicide investigation of his mother. The county DA revealed there was no known police contact before the deadly shooting. Ryan Hanafin had access to several guns he legally owned. "We do know Ryan Hanafin has a license…

…was designed to bridge the gap between ideas and commercial opportunities by connecting innovators with investors, business partners and international markets. He disclosed that participation had increased from 105 Nigerian innovators at the previous edition to 298 this year, describing the growth as part of efforts to…

…Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the development was necessary to strengthen operational readiness following the expansion of the Army’s divisions from eight to 12. Shaibu noted that the expansion required additional specialised capabilities to sustain operational effectiveness and ext…

…responsible to justice,” Ayanlade said. He added that the command was deploying the necessary resources to address the situation and appealed to members of the public to provide useful information that could assist the ongoing operation. “The command reassured the public that every necessary effort is being made to res…

…noting investigations have already commenced. He urged members of the public who have necessary information to assist the command in the rescue operation. “The Oyo State Police Command confirms a kidnapping incident involving three staff members of the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN), who were abducted while…

…Secretary, Ajibola Basiru, and made available to journalists on Friday, the APC urged INEC to enforce the Supreme Court’s September 24 judgment in INEC v Zenith Labour Party on membership register requirements. In the letter addressed to INEC, the party urged the commission to verify whether political parties submitted…

…and 75, were arrested on suspicion of malicious communications and failing to prevent unnecessary suffering to an animal. The 47-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of assault and criminal damage, while the 75-year-old man faces additional allegations of witness intimidation and harassment. All three remained i…

…after shooting his first-grade teacher, Abby Zwerner, inside a classroom at Richneck Elementary School in Newport News on January 6, 2023.Newly released police bodycam footage captured the aftermath of the shooting, showing the youth cursing at responding officers while reading specialist Amy Kovac physically restraine…

…allowances and the salaries of assistant banking officers or banking officers are not necessarily the same as confirmed entry-level pay.A January 2025 Legit.ng report on bank salary structures illustrates these differences by listing separate figures for executive trainees, assistant banking officers and banking office…

…nationals from two countries from applying to joinThe restriction targets citizens connected to an active armed conflict, with the ban extended to soldiers and mercenariesThe Foreign Legion normally accepts applicants of all nationalities, including French citizens, under its standard rulesPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast w…

…to him, the curricula of many secondary schools focus on physical health, making it necessary to give greater attention to mental well-being, early identification and intervention. Atilola further called for improved identification of people at risk of mental health challenges, stronger action against substance abuse a…

…such as Switzerland, Germany, Canada and South Africa, to train our faculty and connect our colleges digitally to clients and employers everywhere," he said. The Pro-Chancellor of Miva Open University further pledged to partner with the state government to establish upgraded, modern and solar-powered ICT centres in the…

…and communities had important roles to play in identifying mental health concerns and connecting affected individuals to appropriate support. According to him, the conversation on youth mental health must also address how technology and social media affect young people’s wellbeing. He called on technology platforms to…

…was prepared to pursue lawful and peaceful means of protecting students’ interests where necessary. “Nigerian students cannot continually become the shock absorbers for every increase across the petroleum and transportation value chain,” NANS stated. The association maintained that the issue extended beyond the price o…

…the attacks. "The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested Wisdom Effiong, 27, in connection with a series of alleged machete attacks and robberies targeting women in Uyo, following information and reports circulated on social media," the statement read. "The suspect, a native of Odukpani Local Government Area of Cr…

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with a farmer-herder clash in Guda Village, Ningi Local Government Area, which left a 40-year-old man dead and houses burnt. The incident occurred on September 23, 2026, when three farmers reportedly discovered cattle belonging to a herder grazing…

…Symptoms include sore throat, painful swallowing, fever, weakness, swollen glands in the neck and, in severe cases, a markedly swollen "bull neck". Other signs include a thick greyish or whitish membrane over the tonsils or throat, hoarseness, cough, difficulty breathing and nasal discharge. Severe disease can cause he…

…has commenced an investigation into the Ondo crash that killed 25 people. Meanwhile, INEC has begun displaying the voter register and distributing PVCs ahead of the 2027 elections, 20 rescued prospective NYSC members have reunited with their families, and the Gates Foundation has announced an AI initiative aimed at det…

…generated revenue. It, however, stressed that stronger investment in human capital was necessary to translate economic reforms into sustainable employment and improved living standards. The report also projected average economic growth of 4.4 per cent between 2026 and 2028, subject to sustained reforms and improved ser…