…on June 5, 2028, with the selection of a military panel that will serve as the jury. Opening statements are expected to begin 30 days after the panel is seated, followed by the prosecution presenting its evidence. The defence will then have an opportunity to present its case, before the proceedings move to sentencing.…

…and curable, but infections can range from mild symptoms to potentially life-threatening illness. by Linda Ikeji at 27/08/2026 8:42 AM | Share this Story

…itself telling—a quiet testament to both the enduring relevance and the political inconvenience of the recommendations. Pervasive electoral violence, vote-buying, voter suppression, and logistical failures that trailed the 2023 general elections laid bare the consequences of the unaddressed issues. Hope simmered in Jul…

…an Oyo State governorship aspirant of the party, Alagbe Gbemileke, popularly known as Eleniyan, and other aggrieved members against actions that could cause confusion within the party. The party also reaffirmed that Olooye Taofeek Adegboyega Adegoke is its recognised governorship candidate for Oyo State in the 2027 gen…

…and brandished an actual butter knife from a place setting evidently and was threatening people with the butter knife," Vogel said. Two other men, who officials called "bad apples," were also charged for their roles in the brawl. Ali Wahdan, 47, faces charges for violating a court order that protected family members at…

…Offences Commission (ICPC) has uncovered how some civil servants allegedly helped Adeniyi Adeyemi, the director-general of the now-disowned Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), obtain government approvals and gain access to official financial and administrative systems.The findings are contained…

…create a monopoly over airport transportation. It apologised to passengers for the inconvenience caused by the temporary disruption, saying it appreciated their patience and understanding. by Linda Ikeji at 27/08/2026 8:06 AM | Share this Story

…you never got full answers to - Rapper Dummodublvck calls out journalist Rufai Oseni over Blaqbonez interview Nigerian rapper Dummodublvck has criticised journalist Rufai Oseni over his recent interview with rapper Blaqbonez. In a post, Dummodublvck questioned Rufai's handling of the interview, suggesting that Oseni ma…

…was left in pain without adequate medical attention. However, the victim's father denied allegations of neglect or covering up for his wife, saying, "She was even taken to hospital." Following intervention by the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hajiya Zuweira Gambo, a response team evacuated the victim to a medical fac…

…political than spiritual.” Another presidential aide, Temitope Ajayi, the president’s senior media assistant, accused Cardinal Onaiyekan of “abuse of clerical privilege.” But the presidency said not a word on Sheikh Jingir’s incendiary comments. But why did the presidency close its eyes to Jingir but was quick to conde…

…give Nigerians and businesses room to recover. ‘’Then came a clarification from another senior aide, Phrank Shaibu, who said Ibe’s statement was an ‘unauthorised and misleading characterisation’ of Atiku’s position. According to Shaibu, Atiku will not set a predetermined date for ending the subsidy. ‘’Instead, it would…

…said, drawing applause from participants. He said the initiative was aimed at strengthening the commission’s access to credible intelligence in tracing assets moved out of Nigeria through illicit means. Olukoyede disclosed that the EFCC had recovered and secured the forfeiture of cash and assets worth more than $500m f…

…saved from petrol subsidy removal. Atiku, in a statement on Wednesday, issued by his SeniorSpecial Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, said the resurfacing of allegations surrounding power-sector projects, privatisation and public assets was an attempt to shift public attention from the economic hardship…

…we’ll confidently be wheeling 6,500MW. By the end of next year, we will be wheeling conveniently 8,000MW,” he said. The minister also expressed optimism that Nigerians would soon enjoy round-the-clock electricity, saying recent improvements in the sector were only the beginning of the administration’s efforts to transf…

…in grid electricity. According to him, the state government was not directly intervening by providing free solar electricity but was creating an environment for private operators to provide alternative power. “Lagos government has started encouraging private people. You know, we aren’t intervening directly. People will…

14-Year-Old Girl M+rders Mum After Chickening Out of Planned School Sh@@ting A 14-year-old Georgia girl has been sentenced to life in prison after m+rd3ring her mother following an abandoned plan to carry out a school sh@@ting. Lilyana Rose Wagner shot her 51-year-old mother, Rachel Wagner, in the back of the head whil…

…who claim they were misled about Wondermind and Gomez's role in the business.Gomez has denied the allegations. Her attorney previously described the claims as "completely meritless, both factually and legally." The lawsuit is ongoing, and the allegations against Gomez and the other defendants have not been proven in co…

…Division has died, his family confirmed in an obituary statement released on Wednesday evening, August 26, 2026.Legit.ng reports that the statement described the late jurist as a father and mentor who embodied integrity and a genuine commitment to service throughout his career on the bench and beyond.Justice Abdullahi…

…further "false, misleading or deceptive statements" about its safety features.Meta denied wrongdoing as part of the settlement agreement, Reuters reported, and the company's stock ticked higher in early trading on Wednesday by Linda Ikeji at 26/08/2026 6:48 PM | Share this Story

…that the NBA Annual Conference, which should feature renowned legal luminaries, senior advocates, judges and policy experts, is now being reduced to an avenue for clout, content creation and social media theatrics,” he said. Lloyd particularly objected to what he described as attacks on security agencies during VDM’s a…

…crime group Photo ImagesImagesThe Black Axe traces its origins to the University of Benin in Nigeria, where it was founded in 1977 as part of the Pan-African movement through the Neo Black Movement of Africa. Over the decades, security agencies and human rights organisations have classified it as a "mafia-style gang" i…

…consequences beyond what one can easily explain. Because those things are no longer happening. It can be taken for granted. “But the money for all this to be happening came from the subsidy removal. And here is the government that says whatever money we have recovered from looting, we are going to direct most of it to…

…photographer David Martins. In the statement, her legal representatives categorically denied allegations of an affair or inappropriate relationship with any third party, insisting that Alicia had not engaged in any conduct inconsistent with the dignity and respect she maintains in her personal life. The lawyers also ad…

…and threat to life; I want a divorce," he added. Ms Janet, who was present in court, denied the allegations. "My husband wants to marry another woman, and he is trying to make me look bad. Whenever he has small money, his behaviour changes toward me," she said. The judge, Dauda Bala, advised the couple to reconcile,…

…the area council. He described the alleged remarks as inappropriate and capable of heightening political tension in the area, urging relevant authorities to intervene before they lead to a breakdown of law and order. “The Federal Capital Territory is home to all Nigerians, as well as the international community. We mus…