…violent attacks since the Tinubu administration took office, according to independent conflict monitorsAtiku, speaking through his aide Phrank Shaibu, outlined a security reform agenda he said an ADC government under his leadership would implementFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Former Vice Preside…

Social media influencer calls out police for arresting his newly wedded brother in place of him (video) A social media influencer, wMilan Samuel Chukwu, known online as Hybrid Soulja, has called out the Nigeria Police Force following the arrest of his younger brother. In a video posted to his social media pages on Mond…

…takeawaysShep Rose's parents, Frances and William Shepard Rose Jr., significantly influenced his values and upbringing on Sullivan's Island.Shep Rose's father, William Shepard Rose Jr., is an 'Of Counsel' attorney at Burr & Forman LLP in South Carolina. Like their father, Shep Rose's siblings, Katherine and Whitaker, a…

…tests based on reasonable suspicion. It also raises the penalty for driving under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs from N5,000 to N100,000, with offenders facing up to two years’ imprisonment or both. Similarly, the proposed legislation increases the penalty for disobeying traffic lights, road signs, pave…

…he added. Usman said the North-Central had increasingly become one of Nigeria’s major conflict zones due to persistent farmer-herder clashes, communal violence, banditry and kidnappings, making the establishment of a specialised military formation in Makurdi timely and strategic. He said a Special Forces division would…

…(BCDA), Oba Arojojoye said that “such actions not only de-market Babanla but also inflict incalculable damage on its good name.” He emphasised that banditry is a national menace that the federal and state governments are taking every necessary step to contain. He commended the federal and state governments for measures…

…to function effectively. He also cautioned against allowing political considerations to influence decisions on the location or creation of military formations.“Let’s not make it as if it were a political kind of decision that every area needs to have its division. That will not help the military; that will not help the…

…has contributed significantly to the challenges facing Nigerians, including hunger, inflation and reduced agricultural activities. He cited Benue State, traditionally regarded as the food basket of the nation, as an example of the impact of insecurity on farming and food production. “Benue, as a case study, was seen as…

…by national and international organisations linking the country to the ongoing conflict in neighbouring Sudan.Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, all governed by military administrations that came to power through coups between 2020 and 2023, previously described the ICC as "an instrument of neo-colonial repression in the ha…

NFL star Eric Bieniemy's son arrested for sh00ting his mom The 27-year-old son of NFL coach Eric Bieniemy has been arrested after allegedly shooting his mother, Mia Bieniemy, at the family's home in Ashburn, Virginia.According to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office, Elijah Zion Bieniemy was taken into custody following…

…the driver to lose control of the vehicle, which subsequently struck Bright Ukwuoma, inflicting injuries on him. "On receiving the distress report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) promptly mobilized officers to the scene, arrested the suspect, and rescued him from an angry mob. "Both victims were taken to the hospi…

Influencer Andrew Tate says he's 'forced to drink poisoned water' in Miami jail Andrew Tate has claimed the conditions of his detention are "cruel and unusual", alleging the water available in his jail cell is making him ill.The social media influencer made the claims in a series of posts over the weekend, alleging tha…

…shelves. Credit: Multichoice According to the organisers, every aspect of the design is influenced by both creative vision and production needs, with particular attention paid to visibility, camera positioning and the way housemates naturally interact within the environment.

…Central Bank of Nigeria opened two domiciliary accounts for the organisation to receive inflows, the accounts never became operational because the council failed to satisfy the regulatory conditions required for their activation. Lawmakers expressed concern over how the purported agency was able to navigate several lay…

…has reacted after actress Lizzy Anjorin accused her mother, Iyabo Ojo, of taking the influencer uninvited to music executive, Soso Soberekon's wedding Lizzy, who is a sworn enemy of Iyabo Ojo, slammed the actress for attending the much-talked-about wedding of Soso Soberekon in Warri with Priscilla, claiming they went t…

…it has the "right to representation and advocacy", meaning there must be "active and influential voices" speaking up for the river. We Are Avon has so far recruited 120 river guardians to monitor the waterway and 260,000 acres of the surrounding landscape. Celebrating the milestone, Meg Avon said: "It's about thinking…

…blockaded the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the latest Middle East conflict in late February, raising concerns over the security of one of the world's busiest maritime oil and gas transit routes. No immediate response has been issued by the countries or shipping companies involved in the reported incidents, an…

…daily by Nigerian soldiers deployed to troubled communities. In Plateau and other conflict zones, troops have repeatedly found themselves caught between violent attacks by armed Fulani bandits and hostility from sections of the very communities they are deployed to protect, with incidents of soldiers being assaulted, s…

…"While many knew him as an entrepreneur, philanthropist and one of Scotland's most influential business leaders, those closest to him will remember above all his kindness, generosity, determination and unwavering commitment to his family." The family statement continued: "Born and raised in Aberdeen, Sir Ian dedicated…

…inadmissibility applies to a range of offences, including driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.4. Organised crimeMembership in an organisation involved in organised criminal activity, people smuggling, or money laundering falls under this category.5. Medical reasonsApplicants can be turned away if they have…

…controversies that plagued the 2026 FIFA World Cup, such as visa issues, outside forces influencing FIFA's decision-making, and officiating troubles. However, the FIFA President has slammed the critics of the tournament. In a lengthy message, Infantino defended FIFA's handling of the World Cup, stating that critics had…

…takes loans, collects taxes, and generates revenue, yet the tangible benefits of these inflows remain invisible to the citizen. It is a system designed not to serve the people but to sustain itself, a leviathan that consumes without producing. And what of the revenue? Oyedele and his colleagues are quick to trumpet the…

…dispenses justice without fear or favour, and remains visibly independent of political influence. Mr. Peter Obi recently expressed fears that he may not live to contest or be elected in the 2027 general election. What is your assessment of this statement, and what does it say about Nigeria’s political climate and secur…

…system, media, healthcare, security and public administration are increasingly influenced by systems it neither built nor controls. The World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai offers Nigeria an important lesson. The conference did not limit itself to artificial intelligence as a technical subject. It conne…

…to enforce the mandatory patronisation of the Nigerian French Language Village (NFLV) in Badagry, Lagos. They argue that strengthening local French immersion programmes is critical to boosting Nigeria’s economy, enhancing regional trade, and curbing capital flight to unaccredited foreign institutions. The call formed t…