I k!lled her after she informed me the baby was mine and not her husband's - Man sentenced to d3ath for m8rder of newly married pregnant woman tells Kano court Sha'aibu Abdulkadir, who was sentenced to d3ath for the m8rder of a newly married pregnant woman in Kano State claimed he k!lled her after she informed him that…

…in 16 states. Wanka also cited progress such as a $200 million PPP announced by the Imo State government for provision of electricity to all LGAs and another N50 billion equity investment by franchise State Governments in KEDCO for embedded energy, network improvements. The special adviser said that crucial fiscal chan…

…Council and sub-committees ahead of the August 15 governorship election in Osun, with Imo Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Senator Hope Uzodinma, appointed as chairman of the council. The party said the campaign council would be formally inaugurated on Tuesday at the Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, a…

…her from threatening me or invading my privacy." After listening to the plaintiff's testimony, the court president, Mrs S.M. Akintayo, adjourned the case. by Linda Ikeji at 26/07/2026 12:46 PM | Share this Story

…prominently in the top half of the overall ranking, whilst key Southern states like Imo, Osun, and Delta also secure significant positions on the national list.Official registration figures show Kano State topping the national chart with 465,964 registered voters. Photo: INECImagesElectoral officials are currently fina…

…the pain and suffering for this family will never go away." Adewale's co-defendants, Imoleayo Samuel Aina, aka "Alice Dave," 27, and Samuel Olasunkanmi Abiodun, 26, were extradited to the U.S. in August 2024. Abiodun pleaded guilty to money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud and was sentenced by Judge Slomsky in June…

…insecurity in the state.The Senior Special Adviser to Anambra Governor on Media, Dr Ejimofor Opara, said the state's Agunechemba security outfit would be "rejigged to fulfil the mandate of the state police." Opara noted that the existing Anambra State Homeland Security Law already shared many features with the incoming…

…influenced their redeployments. Corps members becoming endangered Beyond individual testimonies, a review of available data on attacks, kidnappings, disappearances, and survey findings highlights growing concerns about the safety of thousands of corps members who are deployed for the one-year scheme every year. A 2023…

…headed by the late President Muhammadu Buhari. Three years later, Adeleke, known by his Imole sobriquet, has continued to enjoy the support of thousands of voters outside his political party, Accord. The majority of civil servants and pensioners also appear committed to returning the governor for a second term, coupled…

The Imo State Chairman of the Action Peoples Party, APP, Ernest Njesi, has declared the party’s readiness to participate in the forthcoming general elections, maintaining that the party has fielded candidates for all elective positions. Njesi made the assertion during a media chat with journalists in Owerri, where he d…

…connection with the killing of his friend, Femi Adekeye. That conviction rested on testimony from the victim's daughter, who witnessed the incident. The remaining charges against the defendants, including those involving Ajiboye, collapsed due to insufficient evidence.Ajiboye's assassination has now brought fresh scrut…

…Residents of the community identified the missing fishermen as Elder Sunday Sample Timothy and his assistant, Mr Avarada. A community leader, Chief Saturday Akimi-Omunhuo, said the two men set out on a fishing expedition in the early hours of Friday, July 24, 2026 when the outboard engine of their boat reportedly devel…

…Court of Appeal, both of which upheld Oyebanji’s candidacy. The Supreme Court, in a unanimous judgment on Friday, dismissed Olawunmi’s appeal and affirmed the decision of the appellate court. The APC, in a statement by the State Publicity Secretary, Segun Dipe, on Friday, said, “The judgment has finally laid to rest al…

…Police in Lagos State, Mr Fatai Tijani, directed that the case be transferred from the Imota Police Division to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Yaba, for comprehensive investigation. "The investigation is being handled by the Delta Force Anti-Robbery Unit of the SCID under the supervision of the Dep…

…dance with the POS machine on his head. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, who confirmed the incident in a statement said the arrests followed a complaint lodged by the victim at the Okuta Elerinla Police Station on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at about 2 p.m.. According to the PPRO, the complainant alleg…

…extortion. Reacting, the Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh said the command took note of the viral video with serious concern. He said the Command “does not condone any form of unprofessional conduct by its personnel in the discharge of their duties and has therefore commenced a thorough inv…

…by God throughout the process.Watch the Instagram video of Abbey Ojomu sharing her testimony here:Reactions trail Abbey Ojomu's confessionLegit.ng compiled the comments of social media users below:@healthyselfwellnessplace stated:"When you marry, just first enter house first and focus on building your new home. Leave m…

…to remain in force for over 15 months amounted to an abuse of court process. In a unanimous judgment delivered on Wednesday, a three-member panel of the appellate court comprising Justices Muhammad Ibrahim Sirajo, Ishaq Mohammed Sani and Eleojo Enenche discharged the interim freezing order granted by the Federal High C…

…stated on Thursday that the fire, which broke out at No. 116, Akowonjo Road, near Jimoh Bus Stop, was successfully extinguished without any casualties. According to Adeseye, an emergency call was received at about 8:15 a.m., while firefighters from the Abesan and Agege fire stations arrived at the scene by 8:28 a.m. Sh…

…of corruption. Ugly stories of bold and blatant stealing sprees are his taunting testimonials. Emefiele may be a free man on bail today, but his wrestle with justice is far from over. If Emefiele represents the South in corrupt public servants who have questions to answer, the next fella is his northern counterpart, an…

…Jigawa State with +0.77. Abia ranked ahead of Osun, Kano, Gombe, Akwa Ibom, Ogun, Lagos, Imo, Anambra and several other states assessed in the review period covering 33 states. The Momentum Index measures how far each state has advanced relative to the national average. Positive scores indicate faster-than-average prog…

…and Ogun States)11. 82 Division Headquarters - Enugu (Enugu, Anambra, Abia, Ebonyi and Imo States)12. 83 Division Headquarters - Benin City (Edo, Delta and Bayelsa States). Onanuga said the establishment of the new Divisions in Makurdi, Ilorin, Jalingo and Benin City will significantly improve command and control, dece…

…Oyamo and Caspal Obiero. The judge delivered the long-awaited judgment after hearing testimony from 42 prosecution witnesses, considering 81 exhibits and receiving final submissions from both the prosecution and the defence. They were charged with the m8rder of Sharon, who was k!lled on September 3 and 4, 2018, in Owad…

…the absence of the Speaker, Adebo Ogundoyin. Following deliberations, the lawmakers unanimously approved the request and expressed confidence in the deputy governor’s ability to ensure the smooth running of government during Makinde’s absence.

…purchased a vehicle for his wife, and questioned why her salon business should spark animosity. The recording concluded with the mistress disclosing her residential area and daring the wife to confront her physically. Following the online backlash, Israel Joe provided an update confirming that the wife had filed a form…