…murder with a deadly weapon after deliberating for less than three hours. The conviction marks the first guilty verdict in the decades-old case and exposes Davis to a potential sentence of life imprisonment without parole. Davis, who had pleaded not guilty, told the judge after the verdict that he “plans to appeal this…

…will appear higher in your Google feed!Bishop David Oyedepo drew both laughter and conviction at the Annual Youth Convention held at Faith Tabernacle, Canaanland, Ota, Ogun State, after delivering a pointed message to married men who resort to violence and verbal abuse at home.In a video posted to Instagram on Friday,…

…Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday, said it secured 10,872 convictions and recovered N1.23 trillion, $684.48 million, £373,906 and €9.34 million in its 34-month anti-corruption campaign under its Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede. The commission also disclosed that it investigated 39,615 cases, f…

…released in Ibadan, said his decision was not due to a lack of evidence, confidence or conviction, but was taken in the interest of the progress of the party ahead of 2027. He explained that his decision followed meetings with some party leaders and representatives of his loyalists and supporters from across the 33 loc…

…Correa regime."Moreno accused his former political backer, who has also faced corruption convictions but now lives in Belgium, of orchestrating the case against him. "He promised to take revenge on me," Moreno said, referring to Correa.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The…

…September 2. He explained that the decision to keep the milestone low-key reflects his conviction that public attention should remain focused on the serious work of national development rather than on personal celebrations. “To ensure absolute propriety, I respectfully appeal that there should be no public birthday cel…

…would face after committing a marriage fraud. Photo Imagesfor marriage fraud in USA conviction for marriage fraud in the United States can result in:PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!A prison sentence of up to five years.Fine payment. The convicted people may be ordered to…

…by DW Hausa, Ibrahim was found guilty of trafficking cocaine into Saudi Arabia. His conviction and death sentence were subsequently upheld by the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court before the sentence was carried out. Saudi Arabia maintains strict laws against drug trafficking, with severe penalties, including the d…

…in which this runway was rehabilitated. It is a demonstration of our administration’s conviction that meaningful progress is built on genuine collaboration between the Federal Government and the sub-national governments. Security is a collective responsibility,” he stated. According to him, the facility will deliver im…

…publicly, which he argued violated his rights to dignity and privacy before any trial or conviction.He disclosed that he requires urgent medical attention for acute asthma and said his detention facility cannot adequately provide that care.Relief soughtKayCee Luxury is asking the court to declare his continued detentio…

…kidnap, called repealed statutes extant, and orders continuation. A fresh plea is taken, conviction and life sentence follow. What legal mechanism connected the final appellate disposition to the new proceeding?” Supreme Court erred in ordering continuation of Nnamdi Kanu’s trial – Lawyer to NBA, IBA

…factors that shaped the country. Adebisi said his preparation had strengthened his conviction that he was capable of leading Nigeria and defeating President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress in 2027. “The ship and the chariot of the oppressors is about to sink in this country. As I, this, this, Moses, as pe…

…it to effectively prosecute election-related offences. “This accounts for just a few convictions for electoral offences in the realm of criminal litigation in Nigeria.“The above underscores the necessity of an active justice system for the prosecution of electoral offenders, which remains critical in ensuring a decreas…

…to credible intelligence. The anti-graft agency chairman also highlighted Nigeria’s non-conviction-based asset forfeiture framework, which he said enabled the commission to pursue suspected proceeds of crime without necessarily waiting for a criminal conviction. According to him, the framework is similar to approaches…

…and delivery. According to him, his decision to seek the presidency was driven by the conviction that Nigeria could and must become a better nation than the one inherited. He said his administration had consequently embarked on reforms aimed at renewing hope, strengthening institutions, growing the economy, improving s…

Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's bid to throw out conviction for aiding Jeffrey Epstein s3xually abuse teenage girls A U.S. judge rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's bid to throw out her conviction and 20-year prison sentence for helping the late financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse teenage girls. In a decision made publ…

…orientation and respect for the sanctity of the ballot align squarely with her convictions on service, inclusive governance and purposeful representation. Citing Article 21 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Abraham Lincoln’s definition of democracy as “government of the people, by the people, and for the…

…subsidy the absolute cornerstone of his economic manifesto. “He argued with unyielding conviction—repeatedly echoed across national media platforms, including broad coverage by outlets like Premium Times and The Punch—that the opaque, corruption-ridden import subsidy regime was bleeding the nation dry, enriching a para…

…“The Electoral Act 2022 provides for prosecution of violence and vote-buying. We need convictions, not press releases. “Voters must demand manifestos and town hall meetings. “The 2027 elections should be a contest of ideas, not a war of identities. “If we allow hate speech, profiling, violence and mudslinging to define…

…and development. He said he was entering the 2027 presidential contest with the conviction that “Nigeria can work, and Nigeria must work.” “Our task is to turn these possibilities into results. We have the credentials, experience, and record to collaborate with Nigerians on this transformative journey,” he said. Obi co…

…“Where the path of a political platform no longer sufficiently aligns with these convictions and the aspirations of the people one represents, the honourable thing to do is to chart a new course,” he said. Mustapha thanked APC leaders, including President Bola Tinubu, for the relationships and experiences he gained whi…

…face justice,” he said. Adam Chatfield, Head of Border Force Midlands Command, said the convictions should serve as a warning to people considering transporting cannabis into the UK. “These convictions should be a stark warning to anyone considering bringing cannabis into the UK,” Chatfield said. He added that the youn…

…Garlick to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole on the aggravated r@pe convictions. He is expected to be sentenced on the remaining convictions on November 10. His 32-year-old wife, Shaantal Garlick, was convicted of two counts of facilitating aggravated r@pe of a child and two counts of aggravated child…

…at the local prison in Marrakech, where he is serving a custodial sentence following his conviction by the competent judicial authorities in connection with a misdemeanour case." They added that Baptiste, 41, was "in good health". A spokesperson for the Morocco Public Prosecution Office confirmed the sentence and natur…

…guideline. The PUNCH could not confirm if INEC has successfully prosecuted and secured a conviction against a Nigerian politician specifically for exceeding the statutory election/campaign spending limit. Also, there is no reported case of a politician or party being prosecuted for exceeding campaign-spending limits. W…