…toll when crashes occur.The N1 is one of South Africa's busiest national routes, connecting Cape Town to Johannesburg and passing through the semi-arid Karoo region where Sunday's collision took place. Authorities have not yet indicated whether charges will be laid or whether any surviving drivers are under investigati…

…of justice, and not lawyers generally. Pedro said the proposed increase was partly necessitated by the constitutional amendment that raised the retirement age of High Court judges from 65 to 70 years. He explained that before the amendment to Section 291(1) of the 1999 Constitution, High Court judges retired at 65, cre…

…surrounding the deaths, while the bodies of the deceased were undergoing the necessary medical and forensic procedures. The statement read, “The Ondo State Police Command has contained the situation arising from reported cases of sudden and unnatural deaths involving youths in Araromi-Obu, Odigbo Local Government Area…

INEC’s release of the final list of candidates for the 2027 general elections has intensified the contest for Nigeria’s 109 senatorial seats. Meanwhile, the CBN reports that Nigerian banks closed 476 branches and cash centres between 2022 and 2025, reducing the number from 5,410 to 4,934, an 8.8% decline. These develop…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of nominated candidates for the 2027 National Assembly elections in line with Section 32(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, which mandates publication at least 60 days before the election. The post INEC lists 1,303 candidates for 109 Senate s…

…disabilities and people with mobility challenges. It said the challenges were interconnected and collectively undermined the ability of PHCs to provide safe, reliable and equitable healthcare. According to the report, poor infrastructure, inadequate staffing, unreliable electricity and water supplies, limited equipment…

…them.His manifesto says Anambra subsequently moved from 24th to first position in WAEC/NECO performance for three consecutive years.“He invested in human capital rather than only physical projects. The record includes scholarships, support for education, healthcare investments and poverty mapping—an approach consistent…

…persons found culpable to justice. The Command assures members of the public that every necessary investigative and operational measure is being taken to get to the root of the matter.” Ojelabi said the Commissioner of Police condemned the incident and warned individuals, groups and other members of the public against…

…and fears that votes may not count could lead to low voter turnout, stressing that INEC must work hard to deliver free, fair and credible elections. “This should place our country on the path of international respect and integrity. There is a need to ensure that voters’ cards are easily available to all eligible voters…

…The suspects were subsequently handed over to military authorities over their alleged connection with a recent attack in Niger State. In Nasarawa State, police operatives engaged suspected armed robbers who allegedly attacked a motorcyclist in Keana Local Government Area. Two suspects were reportedly injured, while a p…

…was declared winner of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) after polling 319,224 votes. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Dr Oluwole Oluyede, came second with 40,543 votes, while the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, Chief Dare Bejide, polled 12,872 votes. Two pet…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has listed former Kaduna State Governor, Mukhtar Ramalan Yero, incumbent Senator Lawal Adamu Usman, former Senator Shehu Sani and serving Senator Sunday Marshal Katung among 33 candidates cleared to contest the three senatorial seats in Kaduna State in the January 20…

…abandoned by the fleeing terrorists. “The rescued victims are currently receiving necessary medical assessment and care before being reunited with their families,” Makama said. Meanwhile, the troops have intensified search and recovery operations in the area as they work to locate the affected vehicle and track down th…

…petrol prices. He further said that effective regulation and forward planning were necessary to protect consumers and prevent further economic hardship. The National Publicity Secretary of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Chinedu Ukadike, said marketers reviewed their pump prices foll…

…and the 69.2-kilometre Abeokuta–Abule Egba Road.” He said the projects would improve connectivity, ease the movement of people and goods, and open up more opportunities for economic activities across the state. In the health sector, Akinmade said the council also approved the construction of new general hospitals at It…

…author says she now does not want to return to the country where she once felt deeply connected to her identity and writingAdichie’s comments come amid an ongoing coroner’s inquest into her son’s death and allegations of medical negligence surrounding his treatmentPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature…

…gratitude for the family trip, saying travel gives her the chance to pause, reconnect, and experience lifePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Laila Charani has turned heads online after posting a sun-soaked family vacation video alongside her husband, Nigerian politician Ned Nwoko, and…

…removed subsidy, increased the cost of transportation, food and virtually every other necessity, and watched the cost of university education rise beyond the reach of many families. After helping to make education more expensive, the same government created NELFUND and now celebrates giving young Nigerians loans to pay…

…by operators to restore affected production capacity and address operational bottlenecks. The latest increase followed the resolution of operational challenges involving the Single Buoy Mooring at the Erha field, which had affected production performance in the preceding month. The NUPRC said the restoration of normal…

…said the suspects had been transferred from the Central Police Station, Umuahia, in connection with alleged conspiracy and child trafficking." According to him"Preliminary investigation established that the child was the biological daughter of one of the suspects." He said further investigation indicated that the all…

…resilience in covert operations by detectives of the Bauchi State Police Command, in connection with a series of alleged kidnapping, rape, armed robbery and […] The post Bauchi: 53-year-old man arrested over alleged multiple kidnapping, others appeared first on Tribune Online.

…Omeiza Ajayi When the electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, blew the whistle last month to signal the commencement of political campaigns towards next year’s elections, the degree of threats and intimidation unleashed by highly placed political office holders across the country was dish…

…established. Dalung stressed that “political office, parliamentary status or personal connections should provide no shield against accountability.” The Bello Turji allegation It was learnt that in 2025, Sahara Reporters published a report in which the senator was accused of facilitating an alleged peace deal with wante…

…Gideon looked away."You needed us married so you could put one debt around two younger necks and call it family duty."A murmur moved through the patio.Mom whispered, "Hope...""No," I said. "You don't get to whisper now."Gideon snapped, "You don't understand business.""I understand signatures," I said. "And I understand…

By Chioma Obinna Nigerians do not necessarily hate paying taxes but want assurance that their contributions will be properly utilised, Professor Kenneth Amaeshi, First Bank Samuel Asabia Professorial Chair in Business Ethics at the University of Lagos, has said. Amaeshi made the assertion at the inaugural public lectur…