…insisting that a political slogan, T-shirt or call for a president to leave office did not, in itself, constitute a criminal offence. “No governor has the authority to criminalise peaceful political opinion. A slogan, a T-shirt or a call for a president to leave office is not, by itself, a crime,” the council said. It…

…a specific legal caveat. The EU noted that its designation of Kosovo "is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence." This wording reflects the fact that Kosovo's statehood remains disputed by some EU member states and inte…

…exit makes him the third political appointee under Governor Dikko Radda to leave office in recent daysPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Chairman of the Katsina State Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Kabir Bature Sarkin Alhazai, has stepped down from his role, becoming the third appo…

…area for some time and was well known to residents and customers who patronised his services. Some neighbours described him as jovial and friendly, saying his death came as a shock to the community. A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said there had been no obvious indication that Oke was facing any seriou…

…investigate the circumstances surrounding her death. The group urged the Bauchi State Police Command, the Department of State Services, DSS, and other relevant security agencies to identify and arrest those responsible for the killing. It also demanded transparent communication from the security agencies, including reg…

…buried shortly after the incident. Confirming the development, the Niger State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, said tactical teams had been deployed to the affected areas to contain the violence. According to him, the rioters were dispersed and the affected road cleared to restore the free flow of tr…

Ikeja Electric issued a public notice on October 2, 2026, admitting that five Band A feeders in Lagos failed to meet the 20-hour daily power supply minimumThe affected feeders cover areas including Oshodi and Shomolu, with faults on IE's 33KV and 11KV lines cited alongside grid instability from TCNThe worst-performing…

Cecilia Ejike, a Lagos State Polytechnic graduate, announced her new role as an Electrical Technician at Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemical FZEEjike earned a Higher National Diploma in Electrical Engineering before securing the position at one of Africa's largest refineriesShe shared her excitement and gratitud…

…interface. So some governors met with us, and since that time, we have talked once or twice,” he said. Ajaero alleged that the government had since continued with its activities without addressing the issues raised by organised labour. “And those issues, from December last year to now, they are just doing their busines…

…Prof Segun Aina, Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Justice Salim Ibrahim, in a short ruling on Friday, October 2, 2026, held that Nwogba would be in custody pending the ruling on his bail application, which was moved by his lawyer, Christian Ejike. Ibrahim fixed October 7 at noon for a r…

…a third day on Sunday demanding the election commission chief’s resignation, while police launched an investigation into sexual harassment allegations against officers during protests in New Delhi a day earlier. Protests began on Friday demanding the Election Commission of India chief Gyanesh Kumar step down, alleging…

…island of Okinawa was arrested on suspicion of the murder of a Japanese woman, police said on Sunday. The suspect “killed the 39-year-old woman at a hotel in Naha and stole her wallet on Saturday”, a local police spokesman told AFP. Crimes including rapes, assaults, hit-and-run and drunk-driving accidents by US personn…

…attention on social media.Per Premium Times, the university's Public Relations Officer, Chima Achu, confirmed the expulsion in a WhatsApp interview on Saturday, October 3.Madonna University expels nursing students after a video they recorded inside the university’s teaching hospital went viral on social media. Photo Un…

…edits or template-based changes simply to alter a video, focus on bringing your own voice, storytelling, or distinct point of view to the conversation,” YouTube said. The update does not amount to a ban on clipping content from other creators. Instead, it changes how such videos are treated by the Shorts recommendation…

…Group, Alhaji Sa’idu Muhammad, was submitted through the National Chairman’s office. The group said the party’s candidates in Benue, including the governorship candidate, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, must not be undermined by a senior member. An acknowledgement copy of the petition, dated October 2, 2026, is titled “Petitio…

…buildings. Confirming the incident in a statement on Sunday, the Cross River State Police Command, through its Police Public Relations Officer, Eitokpah Sunday, said its officers have been deployed to the scene to secure the area and ensure public safety. The statement read, “The Cross River State Police Command is awa…

…routes across the country following the abduction of prospective National Youth Service Corps members travelling to their orientation camps. The union called on the Federal Government and security agencies to urgently strengthen security on major highways and intensify efforts to rescue the abducted youths, some of who…

…based on new sanctions,” he continued, adding that “only negotiations based on justice and fairness” could end the conflict. The two sides agreed a Memorandum of Understanding in June aimed at providing a framework for a permanent resolution, but the deal collapsed, largely due to disagreements over the Strait of Hormu…

…introduction reflects the expanding use of AI across Nigeria’s marketing, customer service and online retail sectors.Proposed penalties extend beyond companiesAlongside the proposed corporate sanctions, individuals could face fines of up to ₦50 million.Additional penalties of up to ₦10 million are proposed for specifie…

…jurisdiction on the anniversary. “The first of October reminds us of the courage, sacrifice and vision of those who secured our independence,” Jidda said. He commended Nigerians in the U.S. for excelling in medicine, education, business, science, arts and other professional fields. Jidda urged Nigerians in the diaspora…

…spent some time in custody and could have ended up in jail, but was spared because officers were able to trace and arrest the person who handed over the package. Sharing a video alongside the post, Babafemi wrote, “When they say don’t judge a book by its cover, it’s for a reason. A commercial bus driver spent some time…

…his 15-year-old brother in Waxahachie, Texas. According to the Ellis County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to a residence on Big Sky Drive shortly before 4:15 a.m. on Thursday after receiving a report of an “ unknown emergency. Upon arrival, officers found both brothers with gunshot wounds inside the house.…

…has called for the immediate and safe rescue of about 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, members abducted while travelling to their orientation camp. Obi described the abduction as another disturbing indication of the worsening insecurity in Nigeria, saying young Nigerians preparing to serve their count…

…He also noted that abusers after hide behind respectable titles like pastors, leaders, nice guys, judges, adding that some are like him; talk nice, extremely kind outside but are lucifers at home. My Behyia also called on parents to educate their daughters, teaching them that it's perfectly fine to remain single or ret…

…Special Assistant to the Governor on Media and Publicity in the Deputy Governor’s Office, Jack Tasha, Jatau said the government was not in a hurry to complete the project at the expense of quality and safety. Jatau said the incident underscored the importance of quality, professional oversight and strict compliance wit…