…lives he touched.Furthermore, they prayed for strength for the judiciary and all those mourning his passing.The family said in closing:"May Allah preserve his legacy."Read the full announcement on the death of Justice Abdullahi Bayero below via the Facebook post:

…$5.3 billion, will be released to states only when "YouTube and TikTok each pay an amount matching the 30% figure, with half of the remaining funds tied to YouTube's payment and half tied to TikTok's" and both platforms put similar restrictions on daily time limits, night mode and age verification. "The framework we've…

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement condemning a terrorist attack in Niger State, Nigeria, that caused deaths and kidnappingsThe UAE expressed condolences to Nigeria and called for the safe return of all those taken during the attackThe ministry said the UAE firmly rejects all forms of violence, extr…

…of their actual claims. Lawyers for the states said $200 billion was a more realistic amount if they were to win the case at trial and said Meta was pushing the larger figure for "shock value." by Linda Ikeji at 26/08/2026 3:55 PM | Share this Story

…steps.In a related story, Legit.ng reported that Australia had published the minimum amount foreigners must have to qualify for the Working Holiday visa.3 people approved to help with visa applicationsMeanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Australia had disclosed three people who are approved to help applicants w…

…of the missing were likely tourists from India and the Indian diaspora on pilgrimage to Mount Kailash in Tibet, a sacred site for Hindus. South Korean government officials said their citizens working on building a hydropower plant in Nepal were among those reported missing. Malaysia's Foreign Ministry also said its emb…

…stage 4 cancerOgogo's passing marked yet another loss for Yoruba Nollywood, which has mourned several veteran actors in 2026PAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Nollywood actor and TAMPAN president, Bolaji Amusan, popularly known as Mr Latin, has iss…

…being reconsidered, the presidential aide maintained that the expected changes did not amount to a comprehensive overhaul."Review is wholesale, this is not wholesale," Dare said. He explained that the creation of additional subcommittees would provide room for more party members and political stakeholders to participat…

…of governance. In a new Interview, he emphasised the importance of developing autonomous drones guided by artificial intelligence, cheap interceptor missiles to stop Russia's air attacks and Ukraine's own ballistic missile program to turn the tide of the war. Ukrainian manufacturers are already working on those technol…

…and counting while awaiting other relatives. As word spread, viral social media rumours falsely claimed the hoard exceeded Rs 1 crore. However, mosque officials cleared the air on Monday, August 24, following a two-day audit. "The family entrusted us with the money. The counting was conducted strictly in front of the f…

…pressures faced by prosecutors and other federal employees, while colleagues continue to mourn Haden's loss. by Linda Ikeji at 26/08/2026 7:09 AM | Share this Story

…Houses, Governors’ Offices and travel and transport in the first six months of 2026, an amount about 4,713 times higher than the combined six-month salary of Nigeria’s 36 governors, an analysis of state budget implementation reports has shown on Monday. The analysis showed that while a governor’s stated monthly salary…

…believes it's suffocating Iran with the naval blockade, while moving ever-increasing amounts of oil out of the Strait of Hormuz. It's also another sign that US President Donald Trump is exasperated with the war and wants it to be over, at least for now. The U.S. official said that while Rubio made clear that the U.S. i…

Rapper Famous Dex arrested for domestic battery Rapper Famous Dex has been arrested on a domestic battery charge, according to official records. The rapper was taken into custody on Sunday, Sunday 23, and booked on the charge. Records indicate he remained in a Las Vegas jail at the time of publication.The arrest marks…

…included a motorcycle, two Baofeng radio sets, a mobile phone, two MP3 players, a camouflage vest, two jungle hats, a handbag and N44,500 in cash. Mohammed said preliminary examination of the recovered mobile phone revealed photographs and video materials considered potentially incriminating and of intelligence value.…

…that Bella's comments on social media were expressions of genuine emotions and did not amount to defamatory statements capable of damaging Sheggz's reputation. They also alleged that the relationship between Bella and Sheggz involved a "breach of promise to marry and misrepresentation of intentions that amounts to dece…

Islamic preacher Sheikh Al-Fulani publicly called out DJ Chicken for making offensive remarks about the late actor Taiwo Hassan OgogoDJ Chicken had claimed he never earned anything from Ogogo and later blamed his comments on alcohol influenceSheikh Al-Fulani reminded the content creator of his previous arrest over thre…

…structure and its political direction ahead of 2027. A senior APC member, who spoke anonymously, said the disagreement had moved beyond normal political competition. “The disagreement is no longer limited to party politics. It is now affecting institutions that should remain completely insulated from political contests…

…routinely uphold such withholdings to protect informants and agents. See, e.g., Hammouda v. OIP, 920 F. Supp. 2d 16, 26 (D.D.C. 2013); Rugiero v. DOJ, 257 F.3d 534, 552 (6th Cir. 2001). “In particular, the FBI’s request for ex parte review underscores the additional issue that public justification itself could compromi…

…Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) have warned that the rapid development of the autonomous weapons is bringing the world closer to a point where machines could independently select and attack human targets. Both organisations renewed calls for legally binding international rules governing the technology. UN Secretary-G…

…tension. It alleged that the video attracted hostile comments against Muslims and amounted to incitement of religious disturbance, contempt of religious creed and injurious falsehood. The case is before a court in Ilorin. However, the circumstances surrounding the arrest attempt, including whether the officers had a va…

…jobs and economic opportunities for Cross Riverians. “Government keeps going out for MoUs, but Cross Riverians are yet to see the dividends. “After so many MoUs, show me how many have translated to successful projects that are addressing the pitiful situation of this state. Where are the factories? Where are the jobs?…

…her. According to local media, Ndèye Bigué, who had travelled to Tivaouane for the Gamou religious celebrations, was found d3ad with multiple injuries in a bush on Saturday, August 22, 2026. The victim was st@bbed four times with a "naw-naw," a type of formidable knife. The suspect, a former fisherman, had previously p…

…authority to arrest, try, convict or execute a person based on suspicion, accusation, rumour or social media evidence. "Jungle justice is m#rder. It is not justice. It is a crime, and the Nigeria Police Force will treat it as such. It is illegal. Nigeria operates under the rule of law, not mob rule. No citizen, no comm…

…issued on Sunday, August 23, 2026 by Ibrahim Toriq Abubakar. "The Borgu Emirate mourns the painful loss of two great sons and princes of the Emirate: Alhaji Garba Alhassan (Tafidan Borgu) and Alhaji Ahmed Yusuf (Magajin Garin Gallah)," the statement read. "Their passing is a great loss to their families, the traditiona…