…footage shows the moment the male suspect held a gun and used it to threaten sales personnel before locking them in an inner room while the female suspect grabbed about 90 hairs worth millions of Naira off the mannequin and stuffed them into a bag. The suspects operated with a mini-bus painted in the state-approved col…

…after allegedly shooting into a crowd at a nearby wedding ceremony, killing one person and leaving three others injured in Kano state.The state police spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said the suspect came out of his home in Tudun Yola Quarters and fired a pump-action gun sporadically at people gathered for t…

…assumed office and why renewed assurances were being made as another electoral season approached. He said, “Why was the project allowed to lose momentum after the President’s administration came to office? We are very sure that all the votes he gathered from Bauchi and the North-East were as a result of these promises.…

…as a call to violence and an attack on freedom of association and the liberty of persons, adding that no public official has the right to make residence in any part of Nigeria conditional on membership of or support for a political party. Shekwolo, who was elected Kuje Area Council chairman on the APC platform in the F…

…of the wider public expenditure and perks associated with the offices. While the personal salary of a governor may appear modest compared with the salaries of some senior public servants, the analysis shows that the wider cost of maintaining the executive office runs into hundreds of billions of naira. The figure is no…

The UK government published a guide explaining what happens immediately after a person is charged with a crime in England and WalesThe official guidance outlines how police decide whether a charged individual is released on bail or kept in custody before their court hearingThe guide also covers separate rules that appl…

…State has joined other states, including Enugu, Osun and Akwa Ibom, that have engaged seasoned retired accountants general to head the important office of Accountant General of the state, while other states like Kwara, Ebonyi, Imo, Abia and Katsina have sourced professionals outside the civil service to man their respe…

…areas affected by the unrest. Oyetola also urged security agencies to deploy adequate personnel to volatile locations, reclaim public spaces from hoodlums and ensure that those responsible for the killings and other acts of violence were apprehended and prosecuted in accordance with the law. He appealed to residents ac…

…authored by the retiring Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack. The books, “I Planted: A Memoir of Purposeful Service and Beyond the Mandate: A Memoir on Leadership, Legacy & Labour of Public Service”, were presented as part of activities marking Walson-Jack’s retirement after 34 year…

…of a prior arrest following threats he allegedly made against President Bola Tinubu's son, Seyi Tinubu.The cleric was unsparing in his criticism, saying:"How can you come online to say terrible words about someone who is dead. It was just few weeks ago you were locked up for saying Seyi Tinubu would die. If we arrest y…

…they remained for questioning. The police have not publicly explained the specific reasons for the invitation. Some sources claimed the move followed a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, over complaints linked to powerful political interests within the APC. However, the claim could not be indep…

…and expose sensitive law enforcement methods. “Below is a summary of the possible reasons, and justifications, for the FBI’s endangerment claim. “Under US FOIA Exemption 7(F), 5 U.S.C. § 552(b)(7)(F), agencies like the FBI may withhold law enforcement records if disclosure ‘could reasonably be expected to endanger the…

…Kingdom, Benjamin Kuti, also known as Oluomo of Derby, said Poco Lee was in a UK prison and was scheduled to appear before the court in September. However, the court correspondence confirmed the date of the proceedings but did not provide details of the allegations beyond identifying the matter as being listed for plea…

…National Democratic Congress candidate for Lagos Central Senatorial District, Ladipo Johnson, has warned that parts of Lagos could be submerged within the next two to three decades if the state fails to urgently address flooding, drainage blockage and indiscriminate land reclamation. Johnson said this on Tuesday while…

…State The Niger State Police Command has arrested a 35-year-old man for allegedly impersonating a medial doctor in Kotangora. The spokesperson for the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun disclosed this in a statement on August 25, 2026. According to the PPRO, the suspect identified as Aminu Yusuf confessed to have placed injecti…

…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 public on Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Paul Engelmayer in Manhattan said Maxwell's claims were all meritless, and all or a…

…a good heart" - Influencer Papaya Ex reacts to Poco Lee's prosecution in the UK Media personality Papaya Ex has spoken out in support of Nigerian dancer Poco Lee amid his ongoing prosecution in the United Kingdom. Reacting to the situation, she described it as heartbreaking to watch her friend go through such a difficu…

…opened fire at the wedding ceremony of his neighbor in Kano State, k!lling one person and leaving four others injured. The incident occurred at Tudun Yola Quarters of Kano metropolis, last weekend. The suspect, who was angered by the loud music, claimed that the noise prevented him from sleeping. Eyewitnesses said ther…

…party urged the IGP to invite Hunye for questioning and prosecute him for alleged impersonation. While maintaining that Senator Olamilekan remained its legitimate candidate, the APC, in the petition, urged the IGP to use his good offices to restrain Hunye from conduct likely to cause a breach of peace and violate the E…

…leader Benjamin Kuti explained that Poco Lee is currently on remand in a UK prison ahead of the court dateThe court's Admin Team Lead James Baker confirmed the hearing is open to the public but withheld precise time and courtroom detailsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear hig…

…to brief him regularly on the progress of the rescue operation until all abducted persons are accounted forPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!President Bola Tinubu on Monday, August 25, ordered a coordinated rescue operation for victims of a mass a…

…order, were not immediately clear. When contacted, the Oyo State Police Command spokesperson, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, said he was aware of the attempted arrest but declined to provide further details. “I don’t have a comment. A press release is coming soon,” Olayinka told our correspondent in a phone conversation. Meanw…

…debate at any time and venue chosen by the governor, provided Otu would be present in person. The PDP candidate stated this while speaking with journalists in Calabar on Tuesday, in response to a challenge issued by the state Commissioner for Information, Ekpenyong Cobham. Sir Arthur-Javis Archibong…Photo Credit: Strin…

…Niger State. HURIWA condemned the reported abduction of women, children and elderly persons, describing it as “unacceptable and a serious violation of their fundamental rights.” The group also expressed concern over a video circulating on social media, allegedly showing hundreds of abducted persons. It, however, cautio…

…after the mother had booked a studio session to capture pictures in anticipation of the son's upcoming birthday. The situation escalated when the toddler allegedly refused to cooperate with the photographer's directions during the shoot. In reaction to the child's behavior, the mother reportedly produced a cane and beg…