…indecent material”. They were sentenced to 74 lashes, a two-year ban on audiovisual activities and a two-year travel restriction. According to their lawyers, a higher court rejected their appeal on Friday without holding a hearing. “In our view, holding the concert was not a crime at all,” one of the lawyers told the B…

Troops of the 90 Amphibious Battalion, in collaboration with operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), have arrested nine suspected drug peddlers in Sapele Local Government Area of Delta State. According to security sources who spoke to Zagazola Makama, the suspects were arrested at about 11:40 p.…

Leading Artificial Intelligence executives will meet at the White House Tuesday with President Donald Trump and a top Republican as Congress calls for stronger industry oversight. The gathering comes shortly after tech giant OpenAI cancelled the release of its newest model over safety concerns, and after a series of re…

…Kyoda, an official at the Japan Meteorological Agency, told AFP that “the distinctive weather map during this month is in part because of El Niño”, bringing higher temperatures in the Pacific Ocean. “Autumn rain fronts are staying longer than usual,” Kyoda said, referring to Tokyo’s rainy season, because a high-pressur…

…DSP Alamieyeseigha Memorial Banquet Hall, Yenagoa. The summit, organised as part of activities marking Bayelsa State’s 30th anniversary, was themed, “Reviving the Izon Language: Heritage, Our Identity, Our Future.” The governor expressed concern over the declining use of the Ijaw language, particularly among younger pe…

…on a podcast, noting it had just earned promotion from the National LeagueThe music executive described their football investment as part of a broader long-term business strategyPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Davido's longtime manager, Asa Asik…

…programme to raise awareness about the Ebola outbreak, according to a party representative. Marie-Celestin Karondwa, acting president of the Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS) federal executive committee in Butembo, a new hotspot of the outbreak, was attacked after participating in a radio programme on Ebol…

…and transit authorities. The operation further disclosed that troops had maintained an active presence in the area to protect travellers and pursue the fleeing suspects. The development comes amid sustained military operations across the North-West aimed at disrupting bandit activities and protecting communities and tr…

…2026, as Nigeria prepares for increased fuel demand during the Christmas and New Year festivities.The approval comes as the Dangote Petroleum Refinery reduces its petrol prices below estimated import landing costs, intensifying competition between locally refined and imported petroleum products.

Targets victory in presidential, legislative polls By Adeola Badru IBADAN — The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has directed the party’s grassroots mobilisation machinery to commence full-scale operations ahead of the 2027 general elections. Alli said the p…

…is “Don’t Miss a Beat.” Adefarasin, in the statement, said greater awareness and preventive measures were essential to reducing the burden of cardiovascular diseases among Nigerians. “High blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, tobacco use, unhealthy diets, physical inactivity and excessive alcohol consumption are major ri…

…since Gian Marco Ferrari accomplished the feat in May 2021. Before making his competitive debut for the four-time world champions, Kayode represented Italy at the U18, U19 and U21 levels. Pursuant to FIFA’s eligibility regulations, Kayode is prohibited from requesting a change of sporting nationality because he had alr…

…and loss of skilled manpower by implementing welfare packages that are competitive with what is obtainable in neighbouring states,” the doctors said. “Ultimately, these measures will strengthen the capacity of LAUTECH Teaching Hospital to provide quality tertiary healthcare to the people of Oyo State and beyond,” the a…

…a foodborne infection could result in medical expenses, lost work time and reduced productivity. The experts’ warning comes on the heels of a recent viral tweet on X, where netizens shared their experiences of food contamination after consuming a meal in which rice and egg were boiled together in the same pot. Further…

…observing an experienced tiler. He carries materials, mixes cement and works on an active construction site. The building where he is learning a trade is also where he sleeps. ​Another tiler working at one of the sites, Koku Tosin, is from Togo and has spent more than a decade working in Lagos confirmed the development…

…in Nigeria to always abide by the codes of conduct and constitutions of their respective parties so that they could earn the trust and respect of the electorate. “It is also important to remind all candidates that as responsible Nigerians who aspire to secure the mandate to lead the country as a whole, exemplary conduc…

…The findings showed that banking and fintech applications were ahead of productivity tools, which recorded 85 per cent penetration, streaming and music platforms at 82 per cent, and web browsers and utilities at 81 per cent. According to the study, the widespread adoption of financial applications reflects the growing…

…Airline over an outstanding debt estimated at N300m. The association announced the directive on Monday, accusing the airline of repeatedly failing to honour payment arrangements reached with ground handling companies despite several efforts to recover the accumulated debt. The development has reportedly begun to affect…

…self-reliant.His longstanding involvement in the community made him a fitting representative to receive the donation on its behalf.Members of the Colinas do Oeste community who trooped out in large numbers to welcome Pastor Evelyn Joshua and the Emmanuel TV team expressed delight at the gesture and gratitude for the op…

…particularly in the energy sector. According to him, his career and business activities had enabled him to develop relationships with people from different walks of life, stressing that personal or business associations should not automatically be interpreted as evidence of political affiliation or ulterior motives. “I…

…member representing Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the constituency in the forthcoming general elections. According to the organisers, the programme was sponsored by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, and faci…

…into production, production into secure supply, and secure supply into refining competitiveness,” Falade said. He said achieving this would require “capital, fiscal stability, security, infrastructure, regulatory certainty and bankable commercial terms.” Falade disclosed that compliance with the Domestic Crude Supply O…

…suffering. He condemned the killing of Palestinian civilians and described collective punishment, starvation and mass displacement as violations of international law. At the same time, he condemned Hamas’ acts of terrorism and reaffirmed Ghana’s recognition of Palestine as a sovereign state. His formulation was simple…

…had failed beyond repair. It challenged governments that still claim to believe in collective action. Two days later, Vice President Kashim Shettima spoke for Nigeria. He addressed Sudan and the Sahel and pressed for Security Council reform. Nigeria was represented, and its case was heard. Yet President Bola Tinubu’s a…

…is the subject of the deduction is paid.” Other findings included N24.4m in administrative charges incorporated into bills of quantities without evidence that the charges were requested, approved, or utilised; N10.68m provided for Nigerian Electricity Management Services Agency certification and commissioning without s…