…her five-year-old son and a three-month-old baby have been k!lled after a building under construction collapsed on their residence in Dan Mani Community, Rigasa District, Kaduna State.The incident occurred at about 3:30am on Friday morning, August 14, 2026 at the Abuja Road, Kwanar Mai Dabino area of Rigasa. The woman'…

…filed our motion in state court, explaining why the state charges must be dismissed under New York's double jeopardy protections." The resolution of federal capital charges occurred earlier in the year when a judge dismissed two federal counts that carried the death penalty. Reacting to the plea and the ongoing public…

…pit and buried a copy of the Holy Qur'an, together with semen, white and red kolanuts, underwear, d3ad animals, and other fetish items. The police spokesperson said the act was allegedly intended to make Rabi'u Tela's wife Zarau Hassan more submissive to him. "The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested Abubakar Musa,…

France's top court blocks bill banning social media for under-15s France's top constitutional authority has struck down a bill that sought to prohibit children under the age of 15 from using social media, ruling that the proposed restrictions disproportionately infringe upon freedom of expression.The court determined t…

…the ADC against President Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), hinges on constitutional provisions governing educational qualifications and document authenticity. The legal action specifically invokes Sections 137(1)(j), 139(1)(a)(i), and 285(14)(c) of t…

…wall. Apeh appealed to the state government, ESUT governing Council and Management to understand that their patience had expired. He called on the Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah and all stakeholders to intervene without further delay to save ESUT from total collapse. He listed alleged Unpaid Earned Academic Allowance…

…address delivered as rival political camps trade separate allegations […] The post #OsunDecides2026: Osun Speaker alleges military attacks in Odo Otin, calls for international scrutiny appeared first on Tribune Online.

…supporting the suit instituted against Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress and the Independent National Electoral Commission . The suit invokes Sections 137(1)(j), 139(1)(a)(i) and 285(14)(c) of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, as well as relevant provisions of the Electoral Act 2026. At the centre of the case is S…

…on Instagram!As reported by ICIR, the report drew on a citizen survey of 3,275 respondents across all 30 local government areas, 15 key informant interviews, incident monitoring, media monitoring, stakeholder validation and secondary research.Incidents peak as campaigns intensifyOf the 73 incidents documented, 54 — rep…

…14 in Abuja Photo >Isaiah Davies Ijele, the group's convener, described PIO as an independent civic stakeholder body focused on police accountability and institutional reform. PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!He alleged that VDM had been publicly defending one Ahmed Tajud…

…across party lines gives the APC a broader coalition than it might otherwise have commanded going into the election.Read

Activist Omoyele Sowore responded sharply after Afrobeat star Davido called him 'arindin' on social media over his criticism of Osun StateSowore turned the insult around on Davido's uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke, raising questions about the governor's educational backgroundThe activist also blasted Adeleke for endors…

Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday speaks on Lagos big girls amid public dispute between media personality Diiadem and beauty entrepreneur Dabota Lawson. In a social media post, Nkechi questioned why some people feel pressured to associate with what she described as the self-acclaimed "Lagos big girls," suggestin…

…beyond individual applicants. Foreign spouses and children of UAE residents may qualify under the family category, while certain parents can also be sponsored where the main resident holds a Green Residence Permit. The legislation also provides specific provisions for family members of UAE citizens who hold foreign pas…

…less than 24 hours to the governorship election. Speaking with newsmen at the Correspondents’ Chapel in Osogbo, on behalf of the committee, Mr Kehinde Ayantunji disclosed that the thugs were imported from Lagos, led by one Olowe and Iberu and accommodated by the Governor and his team. He alleged that the thugs were imp…

…Nigerien capital Niamey last October. “I am proud to announce that Kevin Rideout, a wonderful Christian Missionary, is back in United States Custody,” Trump said in a post on his Truth Social network. “Kevin was kidnapped by Jihadi terrorists in West Africa,” Trump said, without offering more details. SIM International…

…in Mariga LGA on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. He said the rescued victims were handed over to representatives of the Mariga Local Government authorities for documentation and onward reunification with their families. Adewumi added that, on the same day, troops conducting a fighting patrol in the Warari general area of R…

…I am very optimistic about our chances because the people of Osun are progressive-minded. We are going into this election with confidence, unity and a clear determination to deliver victory for Bola Oyebamiji and the APC,” he said. The post Osun Election: Ekiti, Kogi Govs meet Omisore, secure backing for Oyebamiji appe…

…working on defensive additions, eyeing a potential move for Aston Villa and England defender Ezri Konsa prior to the transfer deadline.Activity across other top Premier League clubs remains high in the final stretch of the window. Manchester United are focusing primarily on securing a new left-back, though Newcastle Un…

…off. Slowly, his shoulder pressed into mine. Then, his hand slipped off his knee and landed right on my thigh. I quickly shifted away and pushed his hand off. "Daddy. Excuse me," I said trying to be polite. He opened his eyes, looking very shocked. "Ah, sorry my daughter. This road is just too rough. I was deep in thou…

…children. 'The day he proposed to me, I said yes, but when we got home, I immediately ended our relationship. 'Although he was perfect for me, I realized I wasn't perfect for him. A man as good as him deserved the family he truly wanted. He deserved the experience of watching his wife carry their child, and I didn't wa…

Woman accused of abusing and torturing her underage househelp in Benue Another horrifying case of child abuse and cruelty has emerged in Makurdi, Benue State, sparking outrage and condemnation. A minor was allegedly abused and tortured with a hot object by the woman he lives with. Benue activist, Zege Orkwande, who dis…

…Adeyemo, 55, had on March 26, filed a divorce suit against Bolanle due to the misunderstandings between them. However, in her attempt to save the marriage, Bolanle told the court that she had a valid marriage with Adeyemo and that it should not be dissolved. The convict therefore tendered the forged marriage certificat…

The Anambra State Police Command has recovered two locally fabricated pistols and three caps bearing an inscription linked to the Vikings Confraternity from an abandoned motorcycle in Awka North Local Government Area. The items were recovered by operatives of the command’s Violent Crime Response Unit during a routine p…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has uncovered cases of alleged payroll fraud involving an official who enrolled 14 members of his family as government employees. The commission also identified another individual who allegedly enrolled his wife, children and other relatives…