…earlier revealed that the truck driver had allegedly crushed several vehicles around the Sango area, in the same local government area, before heading towards the Agodi Gardens, where the trailer reportedly rammed into a motorcycle, killing the corps member on the spot. One of the eyewitnesses said, “The articulated ve…
…a warrant obtained by The News & Observer, the boy lacked proper nutrition, clothing and sanitary living conditions. He reportedly suffered serious psychological harm. Police records also indicated that concerned neighbours had requested welfare checks on the children. Reports described the home as being filled with ru…
…reserved judgment on Tuesday after hearing arguments from SERAP’s counsel, Tayo Oyetibo, SAN, and counsel for the first and second respondents, O.S. Kehinde. The appeal challenges the judgment delivered on May 5, 2026, by Justice Yusuf Halilu. Arguing the appeal, Oyetibo contended that the trial court lacked jurisdicti…
…high treatment costs, poor health-seeking behaviour and inadequate environmental sanitation. It also reported that 54 healthcare workers had been infected cumulatively in 2026. The NCDC said it had intensified surveillance, contact tracing, healthcare worker protection, community engagement and infection prevention mea…
…It was gathered that the truck driver had allegedly hit several vehicles around the Sango area of the same local government before proceeding towards Agodi Gardens, where the trailer reportedly rammed into a motorcycle carrying the corps member, k!lling the victim on the spot. An eyewitness, who spoke to punch on condi…
…Europe of working to inflict a “strategic defeat” on Russia using tactics such as sanctions packages, while prodding countries outside the continent to impose similar punitive measures. At the Warsaw summit, NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Shekerinska, Lithuanian Defence Minister Robertas Kaunas, and Polis…
…event attracted a wide range of notable figures, including Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, former African Development Bank President Dr Akinwumi Adesina, the Alaafin of Oyo Oba Abimbola Owoade I, actress Eniola Badmus and actor Saidi Balogun.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng o…
…European Union has formally expressed dissatisfaction with the lifting of United States sanctions on Russian oil, urging increased pressure on Moscow. President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin for Russia to supply millions of tons of diesel fuel to U.S. and global markets. Spea…
A man has lost his life after falling from the Goliath rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia theme park. The incident occurred at approximately 3:58 p.m. local time, on Monday, October 12, when several people were reported injured, and one person died, the Cobb County Police Department said in a statement. "We are de…
A video showing an Indian national ass@ulting two Nigerian truck drivers has caused an outrage online. According to reports, the Indian national owns a business located along Lagos-Ibadan expressway. It appears the truck drivers had driven their trucks into his premises. The video showed the moment the Indian national'…
…is as Atiku denied the allegation that he received Lagos funds from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, through one Ms. Aisha Achimugu, for his 2023 presidential election.Paul Ibe, a media adviser to Atiku, then challenged the EFCC to make its findings open since it has been said to be part of the probe in an investigative re…
…comrade staged a protest at the Supreme Court after several Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs)were allegedly locked out of the venue to reserve seats for politicians. The senior lawyers had gathered at the apex court to celebrate the commencement of the 2026/2027 legal year and attend the conferment ceremony for the ne…
…to confer a benefit of N69,150,000 (Sixty-Nine Million, One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira) on you under the representation that the property located at No. 1 Tunbosun Osobu Street, Lekki, belonged to you and was leased to the company for a period of five years, a representation you knew to be false." The alleged off…
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Mohammed Sani Abubakar for allegedly attacking his neighbour with a cutlass and a horn in Toro Local government Area of the state. The spokesperson for the command, SP Nafiu Habib, who disclosed this in a statement Monday, October 12, 2026 said the suspect…
San Francisco's former top female police officer and her daughter have been shot de@d by her husband in California. Ex-deputy chief of police Ann Mannix, 65, and daughter Katie, 24, were gunned down by retired police sergeant Kevin, 68, before he turned the weapon on himself Sunday night, October 11. Deputies who respo…
…who spoke to TVC, the driver had earlier rammed into several vehicles around the Sango area and was allegedly attempting to escape before reaching Agodi Gardens. The eyewitness said the truck subsequently rammed into a motorcycle, killing a corps member and injuring several other people. The crash led to a diversion of…
…aka Abu Khalifa and Abu Khalid; Yunusa Musa, aka Abu Yunusa Bin Musa; and Shamsu Adamu Sani, aka Abu Itisar. They are facing trial over their alleged involvement in the attacks and kidnappings. Led in evidence by the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), the witness said security agen…
…held that the matter was more appropriately suited for determination by a High Court. Sandra Agba appeared for the complainant, while Yahaya Mukaila Mavo represented the defendants. The post Court strikes out criminal complaint against SDP’s Shehu Gabam appeared first on Vanguard News.
…had ₦500,000. The kidnappers became angry because they wanted to hear millions, not thousands. That day, I was severely beaten. When my father later mentioned N700,000, I became afraid of what might happen to me if I repeated the amount. When I was asked what he had said, I told them N1 million. During this period, our…
The family of Abdulrahman Auwal, a Mobile Police officers, who was k!lled in Plateau State, is demanding justice. LIB reported that the deceased was k!lled around Kwi-Beco Road, a community between Barkin Ladi and Riyom Local Government Areas of the state while he was returning from a community on Thursday, October 8, …
…(aka Abu Khalifa/Abu Khalid); Yunusa Musa (aka Abu Yunusa Bin Musa), and Shamsu Adamu Sani (aka Abu Itisar). According to the prosecution, the defendants are from Okene LGA, Kogi State; Daura LGA, Katsina State, and Suleja LGA, Niger State. Led in evidence by the Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation, DPPF,…
Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has reacted to a viral video showing a suspected bandit pointing a gun at a kidnapped family comprising a mother, father and a baby in Kaduna State. The victims were reportedly kidnapped on Monday, October 5, 2026, when armed bandits invaded Alrahus Estate in Millennium City,…
…proceedings, Director of the Public Prosecution of the Federation, DPPF, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, moved an application for the termination of the charges. Oyedepo told the judge that the Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, carried out a review of the case file and the char…
…of Nkanu Esege, son of celebrated Nigerian author Chimamanda Adichie. Justice Aishat Opesanwo struck out the application after dismissing the hospital’s arguments that the cremation of the deceased’s body deprived the coroner of jurisdiction to conduct the inquest and that the order for receiving evidence violated its…
…Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has sworn in 68 new Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) at the ceremony marking the 2026/2027 legal year. The Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) reported the development in a news flash accompanied by a video and photographs shared on its official X handle on Monday. More details l…