…have been influenced by radical groups there. ABC News, citing senior intelligence and law enforcement officials familiar with the investigation, reported the suspect had allegedly been found in possession of extremist materials while he was a trainee. US President Donald Trump warned on Thursday that if Iran was found…

…Haroun said the defendants were charged under Sections 299 and 297(2) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015, following allegations that they were among a group that robbed a man of his phone and gold chain. The clarification followed an online report alleging that the defendants had been kept in custody over a pair…

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – PROMINENT journalist, activist and lawyer, Richard Akinnola, on Friday expressed concern about the current state of the judiciary in Nigeria and said that it was more independent and fearless under the military era than under the democratic dispensation. He said that even though there are…

…corps members and other victims from Egume Forest in Ofu LGA. In May, an Abuja-based lawyer and corps member, Eunice Ameh, was abducted in Maitama, Abuja, but later regained her freedom after a ransom was reportedly paid. Similarly, corps member Musa Abba was abducted by bandits while travelling to Sokoto in January, r…

…something to be done while the problem is still affecting us,” he said. For Damilola Kolawole, a commercial motorcyclist, the disruption has hit directly at his source of income. “This has seriously affected my riding business because it is my only source of income. I cannot carry passengers through this route as I use…

…Benjamin Netanyahu from power. On Friday, the Supreme Court unanimously overruled the lawmakers and allowed the United Arab List as well as another Arab party onto the ballot. The justices, in a 7-2 vote, also reinstated the candidacy of Ofer Cassif, a far-left Jewish MP who is a relentless critic of Israel’s treatment…

…by the Aloba family requesting a fresh investigation into Mohbad's deathThe family's lawyer confirmed the re-investigation was ongoing despite a Federal High Court dismissing a related suitPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Joseph Aloba, father of…

…property on Victoria Island under the control of a court-appointed receiver, following a lawsuit brought by Maryam Sani Abacha, wife of Nigeria's former military head of state, General Sani Abacha.Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa made the order on September 29, 2026, in a suit filed against Levitikal Realties & Constructi…

…and obstruction of police officers in Ogun State. The defendants, Alaba Mulika, 51, Alawode Iyanu, 21, and Temitope Saliu, 29, were charged following an investigation ordered by the Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, into an incident that occurred on September 29, 2026. According to a statement by the Police Spokesp…

…remains of the veteran actorThe actor's children, grandchild, and estranged daughter-in-law all wore blue attire as they followed the procession into the churchPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!A video circulating online has captured a deeply emot…

…prices and tightened due diligence.Femi Ojumu, a foreign policy expert and international lawyer, said the planned shut has far-reaching implications, noting that the long-term viability of the CBI schemes are now mired in uncertainty.Ojumu stated that with the aggressive anti-immigration drive of US President Donald Tr…

…grievous harm. The charge was brought under Section 355 of the Criminal Code, Cap. C38, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, as applicable in Imo State. During the proceedings, prosecution counsel, Sampson Obodo, presented photographs showing the injuries sustained by the girl and tendered statements made to the pol…

…for using his signature hairstyle in an advert. According to Norwegian outlet VG, a lawsuit has been filed against Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA by Haaland and York Promotions Ltd. that has to do with a post the airline made on social media. The company posted a photo of one of its planes with Haaland's ponytail, with shav…

…and warned that anyone found impersonating officials of the FCCPC or ODCCPA, or unlawfully collecting money in the name of either agency, would be referred to law enforcement authorities for investigation and prosecution. “No NGO is authorised to act or present itself as the FCCPC. Only duly authorised FCCPC officials…

…assets and infrastructure and warned vandals to desist or face the full wrath of the law. “We urge residents to continue reporting suspicious activities, stressing that public cooperation remains crucial to protecting critical national assets and improving security across the state,” the statement added.

…of many. But I think, in their defence, in my view, they apply and interpret the law according to the evidence before them. And generally I wouldn’t think they have done terribly badly. There are very many areas of improvement. Yes, we need to call out the bad eggs and also deal with recalcitrant judicial officers beca…

…by residents over suspected deaths among children in some communities, including Kwalkwalawa and Rikina, amid reports of a diphtheria outbreak in the state. A resident of Kwalkwalawa, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said his six-year-old son died after developing symptoms suspected to be associated with the diseas…

…human rights, and interagency collaboration,” he said. According to him, “As the Chief Law Officer of Plateau State, I recognise the critical role that lawful standard procedures play in ensuring that security operations are conducted within the ambit of the Constitution and other extant laws. Effective security govern…

…destructive drug has spiked in West Africa in recent years. As a result, governments, lawmakers and security organisations are grappling with new ways to disrupt its supply lines. Importantly, recent large busts in Nigeria have highlighted the growing role that Mexican meth ‘cooks’ play in the production of the drug. T…

…infrastructure damage and immediate needs. A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Thursday said the governor also ordered the commencement of a Flood Infrastructure Performance Audit covering major interventions undertaken from 2020 to date. Adeleke further directed the establishment of “Osun F…

…dollars and he had been released on bail till his arraignment scheduled for Oct. 22. His lawyer, Steve Sadow, described the allegations as false and questioned Kendrick’s motives, noting that the police report was filed about a month after the alleged incident. “Mr. Roberts is innocent and has pled not guilty to the ch…

…66th Independence Anniversary on Thursday, which was signed by its Chairman, Waheed Lawal. According to the coalition, “any substantial increase in electricity tariffs could raise production costs, reduce disposable income and place additional pressure on small and medium-sized businesses.” The group therefore urged th…

…evidence after an internal reviewCGGN also retracted claims that NAICOM made unlawful demands during Nigeria's ongoing insurance recapitalisation exercisePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Abuja, FCT - The Coalition for Good Governance in Nigeria (…

…of property. Security agencies were subsequently directed to enforce the order and take lawful action against anyone who violated it. Meanwhile, reports that Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II rode a horse despite the restriction have further drawn attention to the emirate dispute. The circumstances surrounding the reported appe…

…commission’s findings, saying they contain what the club considers to be clear errors of law, principle and fact. Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has also said the club possesses what he described as “irrefutable evidence” supporting its position. The case has also attracted the attention of HM Revenue & Customs. Dame Meg…