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…

…was filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja on August 13 through his lawyer, Ubong Akpan. El-Rufai joined the ICPC chairman and the Attorney-General of the Federation as second and third defendants alongside the commission itself.Ex-Kaduna State Gov Nasir El-Rufai has filed a fresh N10 billion fundamental rights suit…

…markets.The operator serves customers in Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Rwanda, Niger, Chad, Gabon, Seychelles, Madagascar, the Republic of Congo and the DRC.The companies tested Starlink Mobile’s messaging and data capabilities in Kenya in March 2026, including areas outside Airtel’s terrestrial cov…

…assistance to those involved. “Well, we have been talking. I have been calling all my lawyers to go there. I’m sure the APC in Osun, according to them, they are telling us they are using federal might,” he remarked. The governor’s latest decision effectively brings his administration’s court battle with the EFCC to an…

By Yinka Kolawole India-Nigeria bilateral trade rose by 26 per cent to about $9 billion in 2025–26, from $7.13 billion recorded in 2024–25, as economic ties between both countries deepen beyond oil and commodities into manufacturing, healthcare, energy, technology and job creation. The Indian High Commissioner to Niger…

…they did not,” he added. A businessman, who spoke on condition of anonymity, named Idris Lawal, alleged that offers from private individuals who volunteered to construct the road were rejected by some government officials. “At times, there are business people who just opened a supermarket, filling station or school. Th…

Cameroon beat Malawi 3-0 to claim their first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in a historic final in Rabat on Sunday. Marie Ngah Manga opened the scoring in the 20th minute, heading home from close range to give the Indomitable Lionesses the lead. BBC reports on Sunday that Naomi Eto doubled Cameroon’s advanta…