A 35-year-old Nigerian national, Edikan Adiakpan, has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison in the United States for illegally transmitting proceeds from an email scam. The United States Department of Justice made the announcement in a statement on Thursday, October 8, 2026. The Houston resident was arrested in…

…morning, October 7, in Hidalgo. The 36-year-old, who is the son of former professional wrestler Fishman, was detained by police after Gerardo German Pineda, aka El Buho, tragically died in the ring. During the bout, he delivered a double underhook piledriver to referee Gerardo German Pineda (aka El Buho). After that, P…

…not aware whether a ransom was paid, but we did what we were supposed to do as professionals, and that's how we got them," he saidParents of some of the abducted corps members, however, insist they paid ransom for the release of their loved one. One of the mothers of the abducted corps members says N6m was paid to secu…

…a flight risk or a danger to the community. They also say the brothers have no criminal history in the United States and complied with release conditions during proceedings in Romania.The petition challenges the presumption against bail in extradition cases, arguing that it rests on a misinterpretation of a 123-year-ol…

…in the course of bringing a matter for investigation at the FCT Police Command Criminal Investigation Department, he was asked to provide the sum of Four Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (N450,000) for "mobilisation and petition." 'The Command wishes to state clearly that it does not mandate or encourage its officers t…

…operatives were also tracking other suspects. The Commissioner has directed divisional and tactical teams across the state to intensify patrols, strengthen intelligence gathering and prevent planned cult clashes, initiations and recruitment. The command said the ongoing operation was aimed at dismantling cult networks…

…Blue Card requirements in 2026, setting a reduced minimum salary threshold for professionals in certain shortage fieldsThe list of qualifying shortage occupations spans 11 categories, ranging from medical doctors and nurses to STEM experts and school teachersApplicants in shortage occupations must still obtain approval…

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South Korea's Justice Ministry announced plans to ease visa requirements for international students who meet Korean-language standardsThe package introduces a gap-year visa track, simpler part-time work rules, and new routes to employment and long-term residenceThe number of international students in South Korea has gr…

…a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over eight years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Edo State - Rotimi Amaechi, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) vice presidential candidate, has detailed how an A…

By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The National Coordinator of the Safe Schools Initiative, Hajiya Halima Iliya, has called for stronger collaboration between the initiative and the Armed Forces of Nigeria to enhance the security of schools across the country. Iliya made the call on Thursday when she paid a courtesy visit to…

…occurred on Tuesday, with the suspect subsequently transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Lokoja, for further investigation. According to reports from the community, the deceased was found dead in her residence, but the circumstances surrounding her death have yet to be established by the po…

…of competing in the global market. Ayeni made the call at the launch of the NEPC-National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Student Trade, Entrepreneurship and Export Programme (STEP-X), themed, “From Campus to Global Market: Empowering Nigerian Students for Non-Oil Export and Global Entrepreneurship.” on Thursda…

…vaccination certificate in 2022. As reported by Sky Sports News on Thursday, the ex-Arsenal midfielder and Switzerland captain was sentenced by the Lucerne Public Prosecutor’s Office to 50 daily fines of 3,000 Swiss francs each, with a two-year probation period. The punishment will only be enforced if Xhaka commits ano…

…a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over eight years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues A mother whose son was among the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members abducted along the Owerri-Onitsha expre…

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…and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss, and grants the souls of the departed eternal rest. “On another hand, the Imo State PDP appreciates the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as well as our gallant security agencies, for their coordinated efforts in dep…

…20 per cent and 28 per cent pension increases, saying the measures had provided additional financial relief to retirees at a time when many pensioners were facing increased living costs. “Sir, these actions are not only commendable but have demonstrated your good intention, integrity and fatherly disposition towards ou…

…in connection with the alleged vandalisation of transformer cables and other criminal activities in Tanke-Iledu, Ilorin. The spokesperson for the corps in the state, ASCI Ayoola Michael Shola, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The suspects, Nurah Abdullahi, 20, popularly known as Hartabo, and…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that political parties presenting candidates whose names were missing from official membership registers submitted to the commission will be barred from participating in the 2027 general elections.The commission's stance follows a September 24 landmark…

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Canadian singer and television personality Keshia Chanté has publicly dismissed widespread online speculation suggesting that hip-hop artist Drake is the father of her unborn child.The speculation materialized following Chanté's pregnancy announcement, quickly gaining momentum across anonymous posts on social media pla…