…to desist from such conduct or face arrest and prosecution in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The governor stressed that Plateau has one Constitution, one legal system and one legitimate authority, and that no individual or group has the right to assume powers that have not been conferred u…

…in six games across competitions this season and helped Rangers keep a clean sheet. Lawrence Shankland scored the decisive goal from the penalty spot in the 69th minute after Djeidi Gassama won the spot-kick, handing Rangers their first league win of the season. Aremu, Olusanya (Aberdeen) Aremu and Olusanya both featur…

…and promote sustainable development in areas hosting oil and gas facilities. Under the law, settlors are required to incorporate a Host Communities Development Trust and make annual contributions equivalent to three per cent of their operating expenditure of the preceding financial year. The funds are intended to finan…

…must be held to account.” The SDP also called for stronger enforcement of electoral laws, arguing that signing an agreement without consequences for violations would do little to change the behaviour of political actors. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Rufus Aiyenigba, said, “Our presidential candidate spoke…

…residency violations, 4,110 for border security breaches, and 3,348 for breaking labour laws. An additional 27 individuals were detained for aiding those in violation by providing transportation, shelter or employment.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Beyond the 14,905 who…

…about the tenure of the local government Chairmen and their Councillors, noting that the law can not be applied retrospectively, having been amended before the November 2, 2024 chairmanship and councillorship polls. “Before the election, we went to the the House of Assembly to amend that law and the House of Assembly g…

…by Stone Rockers Nigeria Limited that the 13-month closure of its Abuja quarry is unlawful, saying the facility is sealed as a crime scene in an active criminal case before the Federal High Court.The response came after Stone Rockers petitioned President Bola Tinubu and other senior government officials, alleging that…

…and that officers pressured her to write a statement despite her request to have her lawyer present. She further alleged that she was compelled to apologise to Fibiawari and was eventually released on bail following her lawyer’s intervention. According to her, police officers have continued to invite and threaten her s…

…over the 13-month shutdown of its operations, alleging that the continued closure was unlawful and not backed by any court order. The company’s allegations have attracted widespread media attention in recent days, with the firm seeking government intervention over the prolonged shutdown of the quarry. But responding to…

…of Representatives. Adeleke said he had assured President Tinubu during the period that lawmakers from Osun would support the President’s preferred candidates, despite indications that some members of his political group were backing Senator Abdulaziz Yari. He said he contacted the lawmakers and persuaded them to align…

…acting president, removed the then Director-General of the Department of State Services, Lawal Daura, in 2018.Expert raises leadership continuity concernsSpeaking with Legit.ng on Sunday, August 30, security and risk management expert Dr Kabir Adamu, CEO of Beacon Security and Innovations Limited, said the simultaneous…

…High Court on September 16, 2025, seeking a judicial determination of whether it was lawful for an individual to publicly describe the President or any other person as a “criminal”. The agency had also initially joined X, formerly known as Twitter, and Meta, the parent company of Facebook, in the suit. However, the Fed…

…followed a meeting between the Director-General of the DSS, Tosin Ajayi, the senior lawyer and top officials of the agency’s legal directorate on August 20, according to a source close to the DSS counsel. In the statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Rex Elanu, the AAC said it did not consider the report…

…Office of Information Policy, which backed the agencies' position. He then filed a lawsuit on June 12, 2023.The defendants in the case include the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Internal Revenue Service, the Executive Office for United States Attorneys, the Department of State, and later the CIA.What the…

…NNPCL refinery rehabilitation probeTMA president Mustapha Mohammed questioned why the lawmaker had previously backed former NNPCL chief Mele Kyari as refineries sat idleMohammed urged Ugochinyere to keep his House committee role separate from what TMA described as 2027 political campaigningPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast w…

…insisting the land belonged to the people and must remain available for farming and lawful use.He commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the establishment of the Nigerian Army 5 Division in Benue, with its headquarters in Makurdi and deployments across key locations in the state. Alia said the fight against inse…

…and 10th of August 2026 respectively. "Findings revealed that Ibrahim is the brother-in-law of the suspected kingpin and had stood as a surety for him when Mustapha was arrested and detained by another security agency in Kano and Maijida was also identified as a member of the syndicate and wife of Mustapha. "Her accoun…

…of the vehicles was a Sharon mini-bus, with registration number KWL 742 ZY, driven by Lawal Dauda of Zaria Local Government Area, Kaduna State, and conveying seven passengers from Gusau to Zaria. The second vehicle, an unregistered bus driven by Haruna Alhaji Nasiru of Danja Local Government Area, Katsina State, was co…

…a US court to block the release of his unredacted FBI and DEA records, citing privacy laws and lack of public interest. Meanwhile, INEC has released the names and details of governorship candidates and their running mates for the 2027 elections. These and many top stories dominate today’s headlines for readers’ perusal…

…State governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party in the 2023 election, Hakeem Lawal, has reaffirmed his loyalty to the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections. Lawal, son of the late former Kwara State Governor, Muhammad Lawal, stated this on Saturday in Ilorin while formally declaring…

…and the SDP have agreed to form a joint democratic force, led by figures like Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim of Accord and Omoyele Sowore of the AAC.No single candidate or formal coalition structure has yet emerged from that grouping, and notably, Accord’s own national leadership has publicly backed Tinubu, underscoring how eve…

…during her white wedding in Marbella, Spain on Saturday, August 29. The 27-year-old law graduate and her husband, Leonard Okorocha, legally and traditionally tied the knot in Lagos, Nigeria, in January this year. They took their celebrations to the next level today with a destination ceremony in Europe. Watch the video…

…after being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to federal law enforcement sources cited by TMZ.The British right-wing commentator and former executive associated with Kanye West was taken from a holding facility in Alexandria, Louisiana, and transported under federal authority to an airpor…

…candidates and were exercising their right to seek redress through the courts and other lawful channels. Fakai further alleged that the purported forgery went beyond an internal party dispute, describing it as a criminal offence punishable by law. He also accused those claiming to support Malami and the ADC of engaging…

…The APC candidate said the party would continue to pursue justice and fairness through lawful and constitutional means, particularly regarding the electoral process. He urged APC members not to be discouraged by the outcome of the election but to remain committed to democracy and to have confidence in institutions esta…