…from posttraumatic stress disorder as a result of the abuse. The children filed a lawsuit against West Virginia's Department of Human Services earlier this year accusing CPS of failing to protect them. The agency was not able to provide documentation showing CPS made contact with the children despite having notation in…

…Institute of Architects, ensuring full compliance with the NIA constitution and bye-laws, and ensuring that chapter activities were reported to the NIA as stipulated.

…expired. Instead, he received a 15-month federal prison sentence for violating banking laws. US District Judge Thomas Durkin described him during sentencing as a “serial child molester.” Hastert represented his Illinois district in the House from 1987 until 2007. He became Speaker following the turbulent exit of fellow…

…the misuse and abuse of the national currency and is prohibited under Ghana's laws. "The Bank of Ghana wishes to issue a warning to the general public for using the banknotes and coins to create money bouquets, money cakes for weddings, for birthdays, for graduations, and other similar events, which constitutes the mis…

…qualify as investments in which trustees can invest under the Trustee Investment Laws. They also qualify as government securities under the Company Income Tax Act and Personal Income Tax Act, making them eligible for tax exemption for pension funds, among other investors. The bonds are listed on the Nigerian Exchange L…

…failed to comply with their statutory obligations as prescribed under the extant tax laws,” the official notice read.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google The revenue authority warned that any officer or agent of the company involved in breaching tax regulations remained liable to prosecution and punishm…

…Port Harcourt club remain unbeaten in the 2026/27 campaign, with three wins and three draws from six matches. Those results have lifted them to second place with 12 points, one behind leaders Rangers. Their latest outing finished 1-1 at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium. Samson Olasupo put them ahead shortly after the break,…

…make the local government system more sustainable, noting that the new local government laws permitted councils to pool resources for the effective management of common financial obligations. The governor advised the chairmen to study the handover notes from their predecessors and carefully assess the assets and liabil…

…accordance with law, is that we are going to treat this place in accordance to extant laws, and afterwards, face and prosecute the culprits already in custody.” He, however, said the objective was to ensure that convictions for petroleum theft offences resulted in punishment capable of deterring further criminal activi…

…Inter Lagos FC.” Katsina United wrote on X. Katsina United have recorded two wins, two draws and two defeats in six matches this season. They sit in 11th position on the NPFL table with eight points. NPFL: Katsina United upbeat ahead of Inter Lagos clash

…on Victoria Island under the control of a court-appointed receiver, following a lawsuit brought by Maryam Sani Abacha, wife of Nigeria's former military head of state, General Sani Abacha.Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa made the order on September 29, 2026, in a suit filed against Levitikal Realties & Construction Limite…

…grievous harm. The charge was brought under Section 355 of the Criminal Code, Cap. C38, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, as applicable in Imo State. During the proceedings, prosecution counsel, Sampson Obodo, presented photographs showing the injuries sustained by the girl and tendered statements made to the pol…

…for using his signature hairstyle in an advert. According to Norwegian outlet VG, a lawsuit has been filed against Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA by Haaland and York Promotions Ltd. that has to do with a post the airline made on social media. The company posted a photo of one of its planes with Haaland's ponytail, with shav…

…security operations are conducted within the ambit of the Constitution and other extant laws. Effective security governance requires a delicate balance between maintaining public safety and protecting the fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens. The SOPs being advocated today provide an important framework for achi…

The Coalition for Good Governance in Nigeria withdrew its earlier demand for NAICOM Commissioner Olusegun Ayo Omosehin's resignation or suspensionThe group admitted its earlier allegations against NAICOM were inaccurate and unsupported by verifiable evidence after an internal reviewCGGN also retracted claims that NAICO…

…assembly. We also want everybody to know that without the Constitution of Nigeria and laws, we are just a banana republic," Smith said.Obi, Kwankwaso visits SultanPreviously, Legit.ng reported that Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), visited the Sultan of Sokoto, Alh…

…Metro Surge, the administration’s mass deployment in Minnesota. Her family filed two lawsuits in federal court. One names the United States and seeks damages under the Federal Tort Claims Act, alleging wrongful death, negligence and other misconduct. The second names the killer, Jonathan Ross, along with senior Trump a…

…three countries to be good ambassadors of the country by respecting and upholding the laws of their host countries and conducting themselves responsibly. “As Nigerians living abroad, we also carry a very important responsibility. Wherever we live, we remain representatives of our great nation. Let us therefore hold our…

…Haaland is suing airline Norwegian Air Shuttle for unlawfully using his likeness, a lawsuit which the airline claims is incomprehensible and “regrettable”, the two parties said Thursday. “The case concerns Norwegian’s unlawful use of Haaland’s distinctive signs in its promotion of plane tickets during the football Worl…

…bogus asylum claims. “Asylum isn’t supposed to be a loophole to circumvent immigration laws; rather, it’s supposed to provide a narrow safe harbour for persons persecuted because of their ‘race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion,’” he wrote on X at the time. Landau not…

…items liable to forfeiture in accordance with applicable government regulations and laws. ‎ ‎”All abandoned vehicles, boats or equipment on the roads or waterways should be removed or risk forfeiture. This order takes effect from Wednesday, September 30, 2026, and expires on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. ‎ ‎‎”T…

…Nigerians.Speaking during a recent church service, Orokpo did not hold back. VDM draws Apostle Michael Orokpo’s attention after taunting Arome Osayi’s face. @apostlearome>He argued that anyone who mocks another person's physical appearance has no business positioning themselves as an adviser to the nation."You are maki…

Nollywood legend Pete Edochie touched down in Ghana on Tuesday, September 29, for a special Pan-African initiative in his honourThe Pete Edochie Legacy Project in Accra is themed 'Celebrating the African Legend: The Lion That Needs Not to Roar'His Ghana visit coincided with a court hearing in Abuja involving his son Yu…

…people called out Judy Austin after she left the court premises following a ₦2 billion lawsuit against veteran actress Rita Edochie and her former husband, Emmanuel… https://t.co/mW8U4UUrzE pic.twitter.com/VimOyaHf1u — CHUKS (@ChuksEricE) %%SOCIAL_EMBED_0%%

…higher in your Google feed!There are 36 states in Nigeria, each with its own history, laws, and people who are proud to belong to it, are connected to it, and also work towards the progress and betterment of their states.Just like Uyo is to Akwa Ibom and Ibadan is to Oyo State, the capital of Lagos State is Ikeja.Ikeja…