…drug trafficking and the illicit distribution and misuse of psychoactive substances, warning that these factors could contribute to suicidal crises. APN added that suicide prevention should ultimately focus on restoring hope, dignity, social connection and a sense of meaning among people experiencing mental health chal…

…the decision as necessary to reduce pressure on public finances and redirect resources towards infrastructure and social programmes. The policy, however, triggered a sharp increase in petrol prices and contributed to higher transportation and living costs, making subsidy removal one of the most politically contentious…

…will also shift it to the entire grid. And this new model will focus on professional stewardship, robust discipline, sustainability, and measured performance,” he said. Tegbe noted that the government was also working to develop a more versatile electricity system combining grid supply, embedded generation, interconnec…

…mum in UKMeanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian lady shared the heartwarming moment her mother arrived in the United Kingdom with her belongings.In the clip, the woman was seen at the airport pushing her belongings on a trolley as she reunited with her daughter.

…the right step in the right direction. “It has happened or is happening, and we look forward to the opportunity for TCN to do more, so that they can win more, and then Nigeria as a whole can also generate enough for them to win more, so that Lagos’ dream of three to four gigawatts of capacity being distributed within t…

…car. Police later found her mother d+ad in bed. According to District Attorney Patrick Warren, Wagner later wrote a handwritten confession in which she admitted that she had planned to carry out a school sh@@ting at her former middle school but changed her mind and killed her mother instead. She reportedly wrote that t…

…of Terminal 2, Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos, during outward clearance of passengers on a Virgin Atlantic flight from Lagos to the United Kingdom, exported 13kg of cocaine without lawful authority. The defendant was equally alleged to have transported the same 13kg of cocaine from her resi…

…Windham as the person who allegedly poured the methamphetamine into the child's cup. A warrant for his arrest was issued in February. The child's parents and two other people living at the Callahan home had previously been arrested. They were identified as Hayden Simmons, Damien Windham, Erica Foley and Judith Addison.…

…that God forgives the late justice, grants him paradise, accepts his good deeds and rewards him for the lives he touched.Furthermore, they prayed for strength for the judiciary and all those mourning his passing.The family said in closing:"May Allah preserve his legacy."Read the full announcement on the death of Justic…

…of the state to support the PDP’s return to power and make life more comfortable and rewarding for everyone in the state. Residents and supporters who took turns to speak pledged their loyalty to the PDP candidates and assured them of their votes in January.

…State to bring together members with different perspectives and encourage them to work towards a common political objective. During the discussions, emphasis was placed on putting the interests and progress of the party ahead of individual ambitions, while harnessing the experience, networks and political structures of…

…pledge to restore fuel subsidy as president in 2027, calling it "deception" and warning that such a policy would destabilise Nigeria's economy rather than ease the hardship facing ordinary citizens.Sani argued that Nigeria had already paid a heavy price for the subsidy regime, spending between N3 trillion and N4 trilli…

…Night Mode features and usage limits during school hours, set the right path forward for our whole industry, but this framework will only work if all our peers join us. Because teens move fluidly across dozens of apps, we need an industry-wide solution. We therefore call on our industry peers, TikTok and YouTube, to im…

…one candidate. For councillorship, he said 346 candidates had been screened for the 326 wards across the state. The commissioner said the commission was “over 90 per cent ready” for the polls, adding that preparations had reached an advanced stage. He said the recruitment and training of ad hoc personnel had been concl…

…Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory, Samuel Danjuma Shekwolo, allegedly warned residents who do not vote for the APC to leave the council. According to the ADC, “People’s right to live in their own country should not depend on the political party they support.” Abdullahi said the Kuje chairman, as an ele…

…2027 general elections, saying its grassroots presence would be used to provide early-warning information and support to conventional security agencies. The Commandant-General and National Chairman of VGN, Otunba James Udoma, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja while briefing journalists on the group’s strategic secur…

…the attackers had targeted defenceless Nigerians in what he called a barbaric and cowardly assault.

…former fuel subsidy regime, describing such a proposal as economically retrogressive, warning that it could undermine the financial gains accruing to governments from the removal of subsidy. Arise made this remark after the former Vice President and Presidential Candidate of African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abub…

…‌would ⁠urge Tanzanians to fight for a new constitution. "A constitution that leads us toward development, not just material and economic development, but the development of dignity and the human worth ⁠of every person living in Tanzania," Nchimbi said in the commercial capital of Dar es Salaam. President Hassan emerge…

FCT police command dismisses viral reports claiming it is aware of a kidney-harvesting syndicate in Abuja The FCT Police Command says it is aware of publications circulating on social media alleging that the Command has confirmed reports that young people residing around Nyanya area of the FCT have sold their kidneys f…

…pointed to what she described as the committee chairman's glowing disposition towards the minister as a reason the panel failed to function."The chairman of the committee was saying that Wike is the best thing ever that has happened to Abuja," she said, suggesting that such sentiments made meaningful oversight impossib…

…without context or evidential foundation do not constitute proof of wrongdoing and warned against the further publication or circulation of defamatory claims about their client. The statement further said Alicia had received messages containing what her lawyers described as false and defamatory allegations about her pe…

…he is trying to make me look bad. Whenever he has small money, his behaviour changes toward me," she said. The judge, Dauda Bala, advised the couple to reconcile, especially for the sake of their children. Mr Bala adjourned the matter until September 20 for a report of settlement or for hearing. (NAN) by Linda Ikeji a…

…quantities of mud in the district of Nuwakot, one of the worst-affected areas. Officials warned residents in several of Nepal's districts and asked them to stay away from the banks of the Bhotekoshi, Trishuli, and Narayani rivers. Nepal tourism board officials said most of the missing were likely tourists from India an…

…Residents have appealed to youths to desist from taking the law into their own hands, warning that gang violence continues to put lives at risk. by Linda Ikeji at 26/08/2026 2:23 PM | Share this Story