…to Na'Abba, who died in 2023, questioning the decision to rely on a deceased former lawmaker who could no longer respond to the allegation. Speaking on Obasanjo's political posture since leaving office in 2007, Olarewaju described it as a "journey of redemption," arguing that the former president had, over the years, s…

…"Troops will continue to pursue all those who threaten the peace and security of law-abiding citizens while ensuring a safe and secure environment for socio-economic activities to flourish throughout the region," the statement added.

…Effurun, recently.” The government stressed that public safety and the maintenance of law and order remained priorities of the administration. It added that the state would continue to uphold the sanctity of human life and ensure that public institutions and officials were not placed above the law. The statement said,…

Former Thai lawmaker sh00ts government official and confesses to it during a livestream on YouTube A former Thai lawmaker has been arrested after allegedly shooting a local government official dead in the southern province of Nonthaburi before calling into a YouTube livestream to tell a political commentator what had h…

…pose as security operatives, especially in rural areas, to desist from such acts. "The law will catch up with anyone hiding under the cover of security to harass or intimidate citizens," Dr. Har said. "Security personnel must always adhere to the voluntary principles of human rights and security in the discharge of the…

Alleged su!cide: Lagos police confirm d3ath of 23-year-old Law School student who jumped from four-storey hostel building The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the d3ath of a 23-year-old student of the Nigerian Law School, Faith Ajoke Alayande, who d!ed after allegedly jumping from the rooftop of a four-storey h…

The Pan-African Youth Development Network backed Labour Party lawmaker Philip Agbese's call for Nigeria to withdraw from the ICCPAYDN said the Hague-based court has become a tool used against African nations while powerful countries escape scrutinyThe group called on African governments to review their ICC membership a…

…distributing them to his family members. He initially handed stacks to his parents-in-law before presenting bundles to his own mother and father. However, just as he was about to move away, his mother allegedly whispered to him, asking him to also give some money to a loved one identified as Oji. An X user subsequently…

Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has condemned the provocative comments by Islamic cleric, Sheikh Yahya Jingir, in support of the continued adoption of Muslim-Muslim presidential tickets, warning that religious rhetoric capable of deepening divisions could threaten Nigeria’s unity. Adeyanju, in a statement on Sunday…

…The commissioner acknowledged that the government has a responsibility to maintain law and order and protect residents, but stressed that the public also has a role to play in addressing the problem. Wahab urged residents to avoid actions that could promote street begging, lawlessness, insecurity and activities that cr…

…State Police Command has confirmed the death of a 23-year-old student of the Nigerian Law School, Faith Alayande, who reportedly died after allegedly jumping from the rooftop of a four-storey hostel building at the institution’s campus in Victoria Island, Lagos. PUNCH Metro learnt in a telephone conversation with the c…

…increase to the digitisation of the tax system, the enactment of four new tax reform laws, the transformation of the revenue service and an executive order aimed at closing loopholes in the tax system. The NRS, in an internal report on the state of the Nigerian economy obtained by The PUNCH on Sunday, insisted that the…

…and apprehend the fleeing motorist to provide such information to the appropriate law enforcement authorities. LASTMA launches manhunt as motorist flees after knocking man down in Lagos

…Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, has criticised the presidential candidacy of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar under the African Democratic Congress, ADC, while also faulting the party’s handling of its Adamawa State governorship primary. Lawal made the…

…while reminding citizens that legitimate grievances must never become permission for lawlessness or violence. “Above all, our spiritual fathers must continue to teach that no genuine service to Allah is advanced by destroying the innocent human life that Allah has made sacred.” The President said the gathering was taki…

…dog allegedly attacked delivery woman at his Atlanta-area home Singer Ne-Yo is facing a lawsuit after a woman who was delivering a package to his home allegedly suffered a dog bite. According to the lawsuit, Dominique Bridgett was attacked by the singer's dog while delivering a package to his Alpharetta, Georgia home i…

Law School student allegedly commits su!cide at Lagos hostel A 23-year-old student of the Nigerian Law School has d!ed in a suspected su!cide incident at the school's hostel in Victoria Island, Lagos. The incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, August 7, 2026, when the deceased, identified as Alayande Faith Ajo…

A lawyer, Damilare Adenola, has faulted the declaration by the Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, that no presidential candidate should campaign in Osun State ahead of the 2027 general election except President Bola Tinubu. Adenola described the monarch's declaration as unconstitutional, arguing that the rights…

…Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo, Peter Duru, Ndahi Marama, Golok Nanmwa, Haruna Aliyu, Yauziyya Lawal & Maryam Usman At least 65 secondary and primary schools have been shut or rendered non-functional by insecurity across northern Nigeria, findings by Sunday Vanguard have shown, with the closures cutting across dozens of local gov…

…of our correspondents, the Chairman of the Osun State Civil Societies Coalition, Waheed Lawal, said the atmosphere remained tense because of the violence and what he described as the perceived bias of security agencies. He alleged that some political actors were deliberately creating fear to discourage voters from turn…

…“We demand the immediate release of Hon. Mayowa Adejoorin, as we believe there is no lawful and credible basis for his abduction and detention,” he said. The party also urged INEC, civil society organisations and election observers to monitor developments in Ijesaland closely, warning that the arrests may be “connected…

Nigerian law professor and diplomat, Akasoba Duke-Abiola, has accepted her nomination and endorsement by the African Policy and Research Consortium for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations. Duke-Abiola, the widow of the late businessman and politician, Chief Moshood Abiola, disclosed this on Saturday…

…concrete barrier. Wahab added that the suspect will be prosecuted in accordance with the law. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 08/08/2026 6:03 PM | Share this Story

…four. Having watched his team recover from the shocking defeat to the Scorchers of Malawi in their opening fixture, Madugu said their mission before the start of the competition remains unchanged. “Our objective remains picking the World Cup ticket and then going ahead to retain the trophy. Nothing has changed,” Madugu…

…after wearing a large diamond ring at the Golden Globes. Earlier this year, her stylist Law Roach claimed that the couple's wedding had "already happened," and Holland has since publicly referred to Zendaya as his "wife." Tom Holland reveals that Justin Bieber was his childhood celebrity obsession:"I thought he was the…