…he took her to a hotel and ass@ulted her. Following the alleged abuse and severe emotional distress, Agbro tragically took her own life. After a petition filed by human rights activist Comrade Israel Joe, the suspect was arrested and the Delta State Police spokesperson SP Bright Edafe confirmed the arrest. In a newly r…

…remarks The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on domestic and international election observers to formally designate the FCT and Osun State as “early-warning locations” ahead of the 2027 general elections. The demand was contained in a statement […] The post ADC wants Osun, FCT placed under early-warning loc…

…in Nigeria and, thus, asserting that Muslims should continue to dominate national leadership, a view recently advanced by Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, an Islamic supremacist. Unfortunately, the seed planted by Tinubu and being watered by Islamic zealots is growing, as the Tinubu presidency mollycoddles the Islamic jingoi…

…based on market conditions? And why did Atiku then step in to reaffirm the original position? ‘’Nigerians deserve clarity, not policy by trial and error. More fundamentally, Atiku’s argument appears to misunderstand the dynamics of the petroleum market. Petrol does not become cheap simply because government orders a su…

…surplus petrol not absorbed by the domestic market would have to be exported to regional and international markets. It called for greater transparency, improved market coordination and policies that support local refining, enhance energy security and maximise the benefits of Nigeria’s investments in domestic refining c…

Professor Yusuf Usman, former chairman of the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), has urged voters in northern Nigeria to learn from the recent political developments in Osun State and recognise the power of their votes in determining the leadership of the country. Usman made the remarks during an interview with D…

…chairman, Ola Olukoyede, disclosed this while delivering a lecture at the 43rd International Symposium on Economic Crime in Cambridge, United Kingdom. “I welcome all of you to the world of whistleblowing. If any one of you is privy to where Nigerian assets are stolen or taken to anywhere in the world, we have an incent…

…be approached primarily as a public health and mental health concern rather than a criminal offence. The association, however, said suicide prevention required a broader response because the factors that influence mental health extend beyond the healthcare system. The APN stressed that the Federal Government must compl…

…governments having access to the investigative machinery of the state. “The National Assembly investigated the power projects. I was never invited to answer any allegation of wrongdoing. “Yes, I chaired the National Council on Privatisation as Vice President. But on the power project, I disagreed with its concept and d…

…we will also shift it to the entire grid. And this new model will focus on professional stewardship, robust discipline, sustainability, and measured performance,” he said. Tegbe noted that the government was also working to develop a more versatile electricity system combining grid supply, embedded generation, intercon…

The UK government has outlined the key requirement that anyone looking to run a food business in the country must meet before tradingThe rule applies regardless of where the business operates, including from a home, a van, or a market stallThe government also detailed a full list of responsibilities that food business …

…capacity in Lagos through upgrades to transmission infrastructure. He noted that additional transformation capacity had been commissioned by the Transmission Company of Nigeria and the Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, including an expansion at the Lekki substation. “The Honourable Minister has been able to commission a…

…argued that forcing someone into a marriage where they are unhappy could lead to emotional distress and problems within the union. The student called on Nigerians to speak up against what she described as the alleged forced marriage, adding that her girlfriend should have been allowed to make her own decision about who…

…of a 70-year-old Nigerian-British woman, Barek Mary Yetunde, at the Ikoyi Correctional Facility over alleged trafficking of 13 kilograms of cocaine. The court, presided over by Justice Friday Ogazi, arrived at the decision shortly after the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arraigned the septuagenarian on a…

…and charged with child neglect causing great bodily harm and possession of drug paraphernalia with residue, according to the Nassau County Sheriff's Office.Authorities say several people who were previously arrested in connection with the case identified Windham as the person who allegedly poured the methamphetamine in…

…made significant progress in their pursuit of the highly rated Italy youth international. Direct talks between Chelsea and Atalanta have advanced, while personal terms are reportedly being finalised. The proposed deal is understood to be worth around €40 million, which would represent a significant profit for Atalanta.…

…and others, told TMZ that mental health should not be used as a means of generating personal financial gain. He said: "Mental health is not a marketing strategy, and should never be used as a vehicle for personal financial gain."Neiman alleged that Gomez's celebrity status and promised role were central to Wondermind's…

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…Democratic Party officially flagged off its campaigns for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections. In Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency, where the flag-off began at Agbado Station, residents waved excitedly from the streets and balconies of adjoining buildings to welcome the PDP governorship candidate in t…

…ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues FCT, Abuja - Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has dismissed Atiku Abubakar's pledge to restore fuel subsidy as president i…

…comparison features such as likes on teen accounts, and offer an option for a non-personalized feed that doesn't tailor its platforms' algorithm to target teen users. Meta also has to include age verification measures that block children under 13 from using its apps, and detect users under 18. California Attorney Gener…

…morning, August 26, 2026 when the IED exploded, k!lling the victims instantly. Security analyst Bakatsine, who confirmed the incident identified one of the victims as Mujahid Sani. Graphic photos circulating on social media show the mangled bodies of the victims placed in sacks. The scene of the blast also captured the…

…even where only one candidate is contesting a chairmanship seat. Addressing journalists on Wednesday at a pre-election briefing at the commission’s secretariat in Awka, ANSIEC Commissioner for Information and Publicity, Sir Tony Chinedu, said sole candidates must still secure the required majority of “Yes” votes to be…

…could send the wrong message. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said the President should personally distance himself from statements that appear to intimidate voters and call members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to order. T…