…disrupted a pensioners’ protest in Alausa, Lagos, on Monday, prompting human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) to demand the arrest and prosecution of the officers involved. The pensioners had gathered at the Lagos State Government Secretariat and the House of Assembly complex to press for outstanding pension adjustments…

…over an alleged examination question leakage. NANS threatened to commence peaceful and lawful mass action if the university fails to take meaningful steps towards reviewing the disciplinary action within the seven-day window. In a statement signed by the Zonal Coordinator, Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, the student bod…

"I was so frightened I took laws into my hands" Woman retracts statement accusing Nigerian footballer Victor Ebele of r@pe (video) A Nigerian woman who alleged she was r@ped by Singapore-based Nigerian footballer, Victor Ebele, has retracted her statement. In 2025, Chioma Oniniwu took to X to allege that she was r@ped…

…to address them as I did a few weeks ago. I will trust the investigation process and the law. “Everything I have worked for since my teenage years is tied to this. I remain hopeful that justice will prevail. I simply cannot be Shallipopi for myself. It’s depressing.“ 117 affected, 15 dead as Diphtheria outbreak spreads…

By Idris Salisu, Gusau The First Lady of Zamfara State, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal, popularly known as Inna Wuro Zurmi, has expressed grief over the death of the Emir of Zurmi, Sarkin Zamfaran Zurmi, Alhaji Bello Sulaiman. Lawal described the death of the traditional ruler as an irreparable loss to Zamfara State and th…

…to question the economic impact of the country’s GDP growth. A Nigerian simply known as Lawrence on X said: “The interesting question is whether the improvement in the macro numbers is translating into better margins for small businesses.” “Nigeria’s Q2 GDP growth was 4.43%, up from 3.89% in Q1. But I’d want to see wha…

…fatal shots. The other three men who were in the Cadillac have since died. Under Nevada law, prosecutors did not have to establish that Davis personally pulled the trigger to secure a murder conviction. Tupac’s stepbrother, Mopreme Shakur, had expressed cautious optimism before the trial but also acknowledged the pain…

…Remi Adegbola and Professor L. Ojedapo, among others. The elders congratulated Adebayo Lawal, on his assumption of office as acting governor of Oyo State, commending Governor Seyi Makinde for the seamless transfer of power. On security, the council commended Brigadier General Kunle Togun, held Primate Samson Ojoawo and…

…facing separate charges from the ICPC and DSS over alleged fraud, abuse of office, and unlawful phone tappingThe Council urged authorities to follow due process and warned that arbitrary actions could erode public trust in Nigerian institutionsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Sup…

…State has been doing well in following necessary financial regulations and appropriation laws.” The Auditor-General noted an increase in revenue from the Federation Account but called for a more aggressive internally generated revenue drive, particularly through the informal sector. He said, “Thousands of informal sect…

…under investigation and that appropriate action would be taken in accordance with the law after the relevant processes were concluded. Osun: Police probe alleged N22.3m farmer grant fraud scheme

…assets. The chairman called for stronger policy and institutional reforms, saying law enforcement alone cannot win the war against financial crime. “The most effective system is not law enforcement. It is the policy regime, institutional reforms that close leakages,” he said. He urged the media and civil society to ret…

…powers to ensure that pension obligations were administered in accordance with existing laws. “PenCom remains committed to protecting the interests of pension contributors and retirees and will continue to exercise its regulatory and supervisory mandate to ensure compliance with applicable pension laws and regulations,…

…tied to TinubuAfolabi argued that Tinubu's legal team is using rights available under US law to challenge unredacted document releases, not to hide anythingThe lawyer pointed to the $460,000 civil forfeiture in the 1990s and said a civil proceeding does not equal criminal guiltPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new s…

…known as the Shamaki, Buhari Yusuf, along with two other men, Aliyu Ahmed and Sa'idu Lawali.The attackers also vandalised a local MTN telecommunications facility to cut off communication and block security reinforcements from reaching the town. Residents said the bandits were motivated in part by grievances over the al…

…drive. Olukoyede declared: “No office or title places anyone beyond the reach of the law. We will continue to investigate professionally, prosecute on the strength of evidence and allow the courts to determine guilt or innocence.” N1.23tr recovered On asset recovery, he said the EFCC recovered N1.233 trillion between O…

Singer D4vd's lawyers withdraw leaving him with a public defender D4vd has been dealt a major setback in his murder case after his attorneys told a judge they could no longer represent him, with the Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office now taking over his defense after he was determined to be unable to afford pr…

…my marriage simply because my husband cheated or impregnated another woman - Nigerian lawyer says A Nigerian lawyer, Stella Nnennaya, has laughed off the idea of divorcing her husband if he cheats or impregnates another woman. In a Facebook post on Monday, August 31, the mother of two stated that she won't throw away h…

…African authorities to protect lives and uphold human dignity in enforcing immigration laws.Shettima made the comments on Monday, August 31, 2026, while speaking to journalists in Luanda, Angola, before departing for Abuja. Shettima warns South Africa, says Nigeria will no longer allow dehumanisation. Photo Shettima>He…

…the common man in the society that you built. Shame on all of you- activist/humanrights lawyer, Dele Farotimi tells lawyers Human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, says the emergence of social critic, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan,is a reflect of the failure of the judicial system to del…

…and credible, and that the commission acted with impartiality and fidelity to the law throughout the exercise.APGA sweeps all 21 LG chairmanship and 326 councillorship seats in Anambra.>Osakwe explained that voting in 20 of the 21 local government areas followed a "Yes" or "No" format, with results collated from pollin…

…and successfully brought the situation under control, preventing further breakdown of law and order. "The hotel staff on duty at the time of the incident, as well as the victim's friends who were present with him, were arrested for questioning and investigation into the circumstances surrounding the d3ath."She added th…

…Oladapo; Hon. Kehinde Oloya; Hon. Segun Ajanaku; Hon. Shakiru Fagunwa; and Dr Gafar Salawudeen. It would also be recalled that the former Minister of Power and one of the APC governorship aspirants in the state, Bayo Adelabu, on Thursday, August 27, 2026, said his ambition to govern the state was not a do-or-die affair…

…remarks that those who refused to support his political party would be “flogged” were unlawful and unacceptable in a democratic society. In a statement posted on its verified Facebook account, Amnesty International said authorities must investigate the statement and ensure that those responsible for threats against pol…

…First Lady has no statutory recognition. "Because her office is not recognised by the law, and there is nothing like the office of the wife of the President... if it is established that public money was spent on supposed official travels, the question should be: what is the duty?" he said. He called for a full investig…