…the home town of two former Secretaries to the Government of the Federation, Mr Babachir Lawal and Mr Boss Mustapha.Boko Haram kills a police inspector and seven civilians in Gaya community, Adamawa state.Haram kidnap pastor’s wife, 3 children Recall that suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists stopped a commercial vehic…
Since founding Procare Multimedia in 2014 with no starting capital, its founder, Kolade Olawoyin, has built a business known for merging physical branding with digital strategy. In this interview with BIOLUWATIFE AKINYEMI, he reflects on the early challenges of establishing the company, the lessons learned in balancing…
…and the FCT. President Bola Tinubu signed Nigeria’s N68.32tn 2026 Appropriation Act into law on 17th April 2026. This means the combined budgets of 36 states and the FCT are lower than the Federal Government’s budget by N28.32tn in 2026. Analysts argue that states ought to commit more budgets than the centre in order t…
…we may soon find ourselves in a situation where self-help could lead to a breakdown of law and order, as the relevant authorities continue to refuse to act.” Meanwhile, reports indicate that the National Sports Commission is seeking President Bola Tinubu’s approval to halt the election and establish a normalisation com…
…for various crimes, including alleged kidnapping, vandalism, staged kidnapping, unlawful possession of firearms. According to the CP, a 42-year-old man, Oji Okoro was arrested for allegedly s0domizing a 12-year-old boy. "On 13 August 2026, at about 1620hrs, the command received a report of unnatural offense where a 12-…
…to the people to remain calm, peaceful and vigilant, warning them against taking the law into their own hands. Faniyan said resorting to jungle justice could further escalate tension and undermine efforts to ensure that the perpetrators faced justice. The Police Command reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and…
…elections if political actors choose violence over dialogue. He also said no electoral law could succeed where misinformation was allowed to replace truth, stressing that credible and peaceful elections were a shared responsibility among all stakeholders. Musa spoke as guest speaker at the eighth edition of the Bluepri…
…impact of governance. He said: ” Our democracy must become a system in which every lawful vote is protected, every valid ballot is counted and every declared result can withstand legal, technical and moral examination. “But elections are only one part of democracy. The greater test comes after the oath of office. Democ…
…sanctions on International Criminal Court President, Tomoko Akane, and senior trial lawyer, Abdoulaye Seye, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday, escalating the Trump administration’s campaign against the Hague-based court. Akane, a Japanese judge who heads the ICC, and Seye, a Senegalese national, were sanct…
…proved too much for Hassan, who fainted as he attempted to stop the confrontation. His lawyer, however, denied rumors that he had suffered a medical crisis, stating that he remains in good health. In the aftermath, the Egypt manager is said to have divorced his first wife, Howaida, officially signing the divorce papers…
…suspected drug dealer flaunted online before his arrest by NDLEA The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) earlier today, announced the arrest self-styled luxury goods dealer and social media influencer, Afolabi Kazeem Michael, popularly known as "KC Luxury," over his alleged role as the arrowhead of a multibil…
…sentenced two women to six months imprisonment respectively for offences bordering on unlawful trading of naira notes. The convicts; Mutairu Omowunmi Tawa and Faith Chukwujeku were separately arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on one-count charge each. The…
…what he described as foreign information manipulation and interference. The Professor of Law challenged presidential candidates and party leaders to ensure that their supporters, campaign organisations and online teams complied with the spirit of the peace accord. “Leadership attained at the expense of public peace, in…
United States Congressman Riley Moore has said the US Department of State cannot lift Nigeria’s designation as a Country of Particular Concern over continued attacks on Christians in the country’s Middle Belt. Moore, a Republican representing West Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District, stated this on Tuesday in a post …
…for all parties to start the presidential and National Assembly campaign. There is no law that we must start on that day. The only thing is, no political party is permitted to start ahead of the day,” Morka stated. According to him, the party is coming up with a comprehensive and well-thought-out nationwide campaign sc…
…for the proposed collaboration, adding that the Minority Caucus had agreed to nominate lawmakers to participate in the process. He explained that the initiative, which began with about 100 people signing on to the project, had since grown beyond its original membership. “It is an organic initiative. We want to ensure t…
…known as Ibee, in Jos. Disu urged Nigerians to hand suspected criminals over to law enforcement rather than taking the law into their own hands, stressing that the police would enforce the law. The police chief’s warning underscores the force’s position that Nigerians must allow law enforcement agencies to investigate…
…the EFCC to investigate the incident over possible naira abuse violations under Nigerian lawPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!A video showing Hajiya Maryam Wadada, wife of Nasarawa State APC governorship hopeful Senator Ahmed Wadada, distributing…
…and Tinubu that has spanned more than two decades.Atiku blasts Tinubu over death of ex-lawmakerEarlier, Legit.ng reported that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar had condemned the worsening security situation in Nigeria following the reported death of former House of Representatives member, Abba Anas Adamu, who alleg…
…Asadu’s name instead of his. Ossai is asking the court to determine whether INEC can lawfully accept and publish the name of a candidate other than the person who emerged winner of a party primary, particularly where the primary was allegedly conducted in accordance with the Electoral Act 2026, the party’s guidelines a…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has dismantled an international cocaine trafficking cartel that allegedly used Nigeria as a transit hub for moving illicit drugs to the United Kingdom, other parts of Europe and Asia. The agency also arrested the alleged Nigerian arrowhead of the syndicate, a self-styled luxury…
…during her first pregnancy - Nigerian man praises his wife A Nigerian man, Onyebuchi Lawrence Kalu, has praised his wife for her unwavering love and support when he was poor, living in one room, and earning N20k as a teacher, noting that she had chances to leave him for richer men. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, August…
…warning that anyone involved in assaulting or k!lling a suspected criminal outside the law will face criminal prosecution. The IGP gave this directive in a video message on social media. According to the IGP, the directive became expedient amid growing cases of extrajudicial k!llings and the circulation of videos showi…
Fleeing celebrity drug kingpin arrested as NDLEA smashes cocaine cartel The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a self-styled luxury goods dealer and social media influencer, as he attempted to flee the country. The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), di…
…make legitimate commercial decisions and earn returns on their investments. Competition law does not prevent that. Its purpose is to protect the competitive process, so that prices, output and other market outcomes are determined by genuine competition rather than conduct that unlawfully restricts it,” Bello said. The…