…responsibilities that the Constitution has assigned elsewhere," he said. The former Vice President questioned the legal basis for the allocation, asking the Federal Government to explain the constitutional provision authorising the expenditure. "Under which provision of the Constitution is the Federal Government approp…

…said this, underscoring the growing confidence of residents in the commission’s services. According to her, the cases reported to the commission cut across a wide range of human rights concerns, including sexual and gender-based violence. The coordinator listed other cases to include unlawful detention, child abandonme…

…and s3xual exploitation. The rescued victims include Monica, 17; Juliet, 18; Rejoice, 25; Joy, 22; Esther, and Monica, 38, who said traffickers exploited their desire for a better future with false promises of employment. According to a statement issued on Thursday, July 23, 2026 by the founder of the Global Anti-Human…

Victim rescued as Rivers police arrest four suspected k!dnappers in Rivers State The Rivers State Police Command has arrested four suspected members of a notorious k!dnapping syndicate, rescued the victim and recovered the gang's operational vehicle. The operation followed a report by one Mr. Ikechukwu, who informed th…

…presence requirement in the UK before an application can be submitted to the Home OfficeApplicants can choose between a standard six-month decision timeline or pay extra for a faster decision through a priority serviceFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The UK government has laid out the full requirem…

…Eric staring at something in his hand. "Everything alright?" she asked gently, her voice filled with warmth.Eric quickly slipped the photo into his pocket, forcing a small smile. "Yeah, yeah, everything's fine," he replied, trying to sound casual.Mr. Johnson called from the car, "Alright, family! Time to hit the road a…

…stands above all religious codes, asserting that Sharia law will never be practiced in Burkina Faso.A young man reacts following Captain Ibrahim Traoré's speech to Burkinabe students studying Sharia law. Photo Captain Ibrahim Traoré>The transitional leader took his policy further by questioning why about 1,000 Burkinab…

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed a fire incident at the electronics section of the Justrite Superstore in the Egbeda-Akowonjo area of Lagos State. The Controller General of the LSFRS, Margaret Adeseye, stated on Thursday that the fire, which broke out at No. 116, Akowonjo Road, near Jimoh Bus Stop,…

…56, was found guilty of a 25-count indictment charging him with wire fraud, access device fraud, and obstruction of a federal investigation after a five-day jury trial last week, according to the US Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Sanders, of Kenner, withdrew funds held in one church's bank acc…

Arkansas police officer d!es after entering river to save his fiancée just hours after proposing to her An Arkansas police officer drowned after entering a river to save his fiancée just hours after proposing to her. Fred Marsh, 24, of the Rogers Police Department, entered Missouri's Elk River on Saturday, July 18, to…

…bed and wrote: "Dear DPO Jesse, Delta State Command, "I am writing to bring to your notice this case of 16 years old girl, impregnated by a boy of 22 years old. "While we disparage the character of the young girl having to get involved and entangled with an adult male at an early age, we also would want this said boy t…

…ex-wife. I engaged her on the 19th of March 2015 and after the engagement, I set up a nice dinner at Eko Hotel. I invited all my friends. Guess what, she didn't turn up. She had dropped the ring and left. I was so embarrassed. It was a big thing on social media. Everybody was talking about it.Have you ever cried to a p…

FCT Police Command appeals for help to locate man missing since January The FCT Police Command has asked members of the public to assist with any useful information that will help locate and reunite a young man identified as Emmanuel Terfa, popularly known as "Stoner," with his family. Emmanuel Terfa is twenty-five (25…

…on Kendrick Lamar and SZA's hit collaboration Luther.Profile summaryFull nameRuchaun Maurice Akers Jr.Known asScott BridgewayGenderMaleDate of birth9 January 2001Age25 years old (as of July 2026)Zodiac signCapricornPlace of birthRoanoke, Virginia, United StatesCurrent residenceLos Angeles, California, United StatesNati…

…from N200 million to N6 million and requested additional items, including five bags of rice, 25 litres of petrol, five litres of red oil, and five litres of engine oil. Sources confirmed that the ransom and requested items were eventually provided, leading to the victims' release. The two children are currently receivi…

…a 16-year-old girl. The judgement was delivered on Tuesday, 21 July, 2026, by Hon. Justice Blessing Egwu, who found the defendant guilty. Reacting to the ruling, Basic Rights Council Initiatives (BRCI), the organization that handled the case, commended the Cross River State Police Command for its diligent investigation…

…executive-produced Hazardous History with Henry Winkler (2025–2026). Winkler has also voiced characters in animated series such as Family Guy (2013–2021), SpongeBob SquarePants (2010–2018), Rugrats (2021–2022) and Human Resources (2022–2023). The actor has been married to Stacey Weitzman since 1978, and they have three…

…depositors receive maximum insured amount of N2 million directly via BVNsCBN revoked licenses to protect depositors and ensure banking stability amid regulatory non-complianceFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investme…

…what he described as credible reports of voter intimidation and abuse of public office. The statement further argued that the outcome of elections in Taraba State cannot be determined by the number of civil servants alone, maintaining that the collective will of the electorate remains the deciding factor in any democra…

The Nigeria Police, Imo State Command, has held a crucial security meeting with stakeholders from three local government areas of the State, with the aim of putting to an end the incessant farmers-herdsmen clashes and other violent crime within the areas. The meeting was mainly focused on addressing security concerns i…

…sustained severe injuries and was immediately evacuated to the nearest hospital by officers of the Nigeria Police Force for medical attention. “Swift action was taken to bring the situation under control. Transloading operations were carried out to transfer the cargo into another trailer, while the overturned truck was…

…as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC). Looking ahead, the Commission outlined three upcoming initiatives including a health initiative set to be launched within three months with a pilot program to provide free health insurance to 30,000 low-incom…

GROWING unemployment among licenced flight dispatchers has became a major concern for aviation stakeholders, warning that Nigeria is wasting a significant pool of safety-critical professionals despite increasing demands for safe and efficient airline operations. The post Experts frown at flight dispatchers’ redundancy…

…Embraer 175 remains unforgettable. It was the airline’s inaugural Lagos–Freetown service on December 19, 2024. We departed from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, in the afternoon, accompanied by the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Overland Airways, Captain Edward Boyo. Every flight tells a st…

…University, Kano (BUK) when he had his first episode of acute psychosis. He heard voices telling him that people were watching him and planning to harm him. He became distressed and suspicious of everyone. He suspected his phone was being used to track him, so he threw it away. He started locking his windows and eventu…