…the recipient. After several days of tracing the consignment across multiple locations, law enforcement officers on August 9 arrested Izuchukwu Calistus Odionye, a Nigerian national born in 1983. The suspect was arrested in Ho Chi Minh City while he was allegedly receiving a package containing the drugs. According to t…

…voters. The CSOs said such statements, if established, should be treated seriously by law enforcement agencies, regardless of the political affiliation of the person involved. They called on the Nigeria Police Force to thoroughly investigate the allegations and ensure that appropriate legal action was taken if credible…

…through Operational Networks against the Crime-Terrorism Nexus initiative by a law enforcement expert from the Swedish Police, Robert Haslinger. The CONNECT Initiative is designed to strengthen cooperation among governments and law enforcement agencies in disrupting the financial and operational links between organised…

…to families of the victims and visitors. The Baale of Arugudu, High Chief Akeem Kolawole, said the communities were approaching the government in the spirit of cooperation rather than confrontation. He said, “Our appeal is for the government to look in our direction and help us. We understand that there are many compet…

…stressing that the elections were conducted independently and in accordance with the law. Abubakar also congratulated the people of Bauchi State and all successful candidates on the conclusion of the local government elections.

…consignment. “After several days of tracing the consignment across multiple locations,” law enforcement officers arrested Izuchukwu Calistus Odionye, a Nigerian national born in 1983, on August 9 in Ho Chi Minh City while he was receiving the package. The suspect reportedly admitted that the package contained drugs. Od…

Former federal lawmaker, Dino Melaye, has alleged that the All Progressives Congress, APC, spent about N70 billion to buy votes in the just-concluded governorship election in Osun State. Melaye made the allegation in a post he shared on his official Facebook page on Monday. The former lawmaker pointed out that there ar…

…(Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022," he said.He urged the public to comply with the law, emphasizing that declaring currency attracts no penalty, only the source of undeclared funds may raise legal concerns."Once more, we call on the general public: as much as we are Nigerians and we encourage trade in and out of t…

…had reaffirmed their commitment to peace and assured him that they would remain calm, law-abiding and steadfast despite the incidents. The senator urged security and law-enforcement agencies to identify and prosecute those responsible for the attacks. He said, “I also assured the victims, affected leaders, and resident…

…has released the list of universities approved to admit students into the Bachelor of Laws programme in Nigeria as of August 2026. This is as it warned prospective students against enrolling in unaccredited institutions. The Council said only universities accredited by it are authorised to admit students into the LL.B…

…N301 billion worth of cocaine, heroin, opioids and others in Lagos The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has publicly destroyed 329,865.585 kilograms of assorted illicit drugs with an estimated street value of Three Hundred and One Billion, Fifty-Eight Million and Seventy-Six Thousand Naira (N301,058,076,000…

…Dawawu, a resident of Manawachi Quarters, Gombe, was arraigned before Magistrate Musa Kilawa over an alleged publication made on July 28, 2026, alongside Abba Pantami and Hafiz Kabade, who are currently at large. The prosecution alleged that the defendants published and reproduced statements on their Facebook accounts…

…Legit.ng reported that Mohbad's father made claims against his daughter-in-law and his ex-wife, who is Mohbad's mother. In a video that surfaced online, he claimed the widow of his son was responsible for the singer's death. According to him, he heard a voice note in which Mohbad was telling his wife that if she killed…

…outcome of the governorship election held in the state on Saturday. Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, made the appeal on Monday while speaking with journalists in Osogbo. He said the election result should not be viewed only as a victory or defeat, but as an opportunity for the APC to consolidate its gains and strengthen…

…in traffic or delay her plans than give way to a motorist who was allegedly breaking the law. Watch video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 17/08/2026 2:08 PM | Share this Story

…policies that bring tangible improvements to the lives of Osun residents.Olajengbesi: Lawyer who stood firmly behind Adeleke's victoryEarlier, Legit.ng reported that when the final results of the Osun governorship election began to favour Governor Ademola Adeleke, one name was repeatedly heard from the campaign's media…

…leadership said it decided to hand the suspects over to the police rather than take the law into its own hands. “We wish to address and categorically refute the false, misleading and malicious press statement recently issued by the Alagbabiri community,” the statement said. The community accused the authors of the alle…

…freedom to combine Apple’s consent request with those required under data protection law, or connect them in a way that is clear to users. Mundt said the changes were not intended to increase consent rates for personalised advertising. “It is expressly not our aim to help achieve the highest possible levels of consent…

…trial, which opened on August 10 at the Bamako Court of Appeal’s criminal chamber. Two lawyers told AFP on condition of anonymity that the prosecutor had told the trial that “Ras Bath is a danger” to the junta and “must be kept a long way from social media and the radio”. Prosecutors alleged the broadcaster and influen…

…woman married to actor Yul Edochie, and she is not standing down.The drama stems from a lawsuit Judy Austin filed against Rita, demanding N1 billion in damages, alongside a public retraction and apology, a separate payment of N50 million, and 10% post-judgment interest, among other reliefs.Nollywood veteran Rita Edochi…

…contact lines Nigerians can use to report officers who demand payment for bailProminent lawyer Stan Alieke backed the police position and urged Nigerians to read bail forms carefully before signingPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!A prominent Nige…

…was leaving voluntarily, just days after her strongest week in the houseThe 25-year-old lawyer had won the Head of House title, the weekly Wager, and the Friday Arena Games before making her surprise decisionHousemates rushed to surround her as she moved toward the diary room, but Neche had already made up her mindPAY…

…his family after it tried to force his children to testify in his $10billion defamation lawsuit. Lawyers representing the broadcaster have asked a Florida court for permission to subpoena Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, after reportedly being unable to serve them with the legal documents…

…in affected communities. He said, “I urge you to remain calm and continue with your lawful activities. Your security remains our priority, and we will continue to do everything within our mandate to protect you”, he added. The GOC, however, called for stronger collaboration between the military and communities, particu…

…comments she made about his sexual life during the show. A Virginia judge dismissed the lawsuit with prejudice in January 2024, finding that a release Michael had signed to appear on the show prevented him from pursuing the claim.FAQsWhat is Michael Darby’s age? The real estate investor was born on 29 July 1959, making…