…him and entering a bathroom where he watched him shower. Both charges, which Dott had denied, stated the incidents occurred on 'various occasions'. He was today found guilty of two counts of lewd, indecent and libidinous behaviour. During the trial, jurors heard from one of Dott's victims, a woman now in her 40s, who t…

…support the governor's efforts and channel their energy and resources towards strengthening the Tinubu administration and securing the continuity of the reforms that are benefiting the states," it said.The National Rebirth Agenda urged Aiyedatiwa to stay focused on his OUR EASE agenda, deepen ties with the federal gove…

…with three continental confederations accusing him of "deception" and UEFA threatening a boycott of FIFA competitions. Despite being widely regarded as a potential challenger to Infantino, 58-year-old Čeferin reaffirmed his commitment to UEFA during an interview with The Rest Is Politics podcast. "I'm not interested be…

…the 2027 election has sparked criticism, with former Kogi West Senator Dino Melaye threatening legal action over Adedeji’s appointment. The APC had on Saturday unveiled its 108-member Presidential Campaign Council for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, naming Tinubu as chairman, Vice President Kashim Shettima as…

…to Angela, her mother accused her of sleeping with a male friend, an allegation she denied. She said her father later held her down while her mother allegedly assaulted her with Cameroon pepper mixed with kerosene, causing severe pain and an injury. Angela said the experience left her deeply traumatised and that she sp…

…and communities to confront banditry, terrorism and other forms of criminality threatening the nation. According to him, “we shall not be intimidated, relent and not allow the sacrifice of our fallen heroes to be in vain. “Behind every fallen officer is a family that has lost a husband, father, son, brother and loved o…

…tribe that deserves to be courted diligently, not a bystander invited only when convenient.” The statement, however, said the Tiv people should not be likened to someone seeking attention where none existed, stressing that the Tivs were one of Nigeria’s major ethnic groups and deserved to be deliberately courted in the…

…Guard to support response effortsThe fire burned around 10,500 acres by Sunday evening and remained 0% contained, with six people injured including three firefightersPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! A wildfire burning on the edge of Reno, Nevada, has prompted mass evacuations, with r…

…cassava flour. Residents said nine people from two families ate the meal last Thursday evening, with some of them eating the leftovers the following morning. A resident, Al-Hassan Idris, said those who ate the food began experiencing weakness before developing stooling and vomiting of blood. "Before noon, all of them w…

…to immediately declare a state of emergency on southern road networks to address the worsening infrastructure crisis. Read his post below by Linda Ikeji at 24/08/2026 10:08 AM | Share this Story

…a little girl at an event, she just wouldn't go back to her mum. So I parented her all evening. Next thing I saw online, Timi and his love child are inseparable. This space is a mad house." by Linda Ikeji at 24/08/2026 9:58 AM | Share this Story

…and Antonio Romanucci, attorneys for Massey's family, issued a statement on Sunday evening sending prayers to Grayson's family but maintaining that his death "does not bring Sonya back." "Sonya Massey's de@th was unjustifiable, and she should be alive today. Sean Grayson's de@th in custody from cancer does not bring So…

…state ahead of the 2027 general elections. Reacting to the development on Sunday, the Senior Special Assistant to the Kwara State Governor on Communications, Ibraheem Abdullateef, accused supporters of former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and the PDP governorship candidate, Bolakale Kawu, of attempting to reintroduc…

…the government 21 days to pay their outstanding N150,000 palliative allowance, threatening a peaceful protest if the payment is not made by September 10, 2026. The pensioners, under the aegis of the Coalition of Federal Pensioners of Nigeria, made the demand in a letter dated August 21, 2026, and addressed to the Minis…

…on the Renewed Hope Smallholder Support programme and N228.4bn on the Ilesha-Akure-Benin road section. The scorecard further listed N124.7bn for the construction of 1,550 housing units for Nigerian Armed Forces personnel and N109.9bn for Operation Lake Sanity, a multinational security operation. The Ministry of Finance…

…many Nigerians continue to grapple with high living costs, poor infrastructure and worsening insecurity despite the substantial growth in revenues available to subnational governments. While some governors have linked higher FAAC receipts to road construction, bridges, healthcare, education, workers’ welfare and other…

…Development, Nurudeen Agbaje. The intervention comprises Asubiojo Street (320m) and Owoseni Street (115m) in Ifelodun LCDA, as well as Cemetery Market Road (250m), Isikalu Street (560m), Alayabiagba Street (320m) and Odofin Street (270m) in Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government. The roads will be reconstructed with interlo…

…same amount. “We told them that we don’t have it. We kept negotiating until Wednesday evening when they said we should go and look for N100m, which we still told them that we don’t have,” he said. The victim’s son added that he was able to speak directly with his mother during one of the calls, saying she urged him to…

…occasions while his wife was in Lusaka. He faces two counts of def!lement, which he denied before Senior Resident Magistrate Destiny Kalusopa on Friday, August 21, 2026. It is alleged that Chimfwembe had carnal knowledge of the victim in April and June this year. His wife, Regina Tembo, 34, testified that upon returnin…

…on a documentary for France Télévisions. The filmmakers' lawyer said his clients denied the allegations against them. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has called for their immediate release and raised concerns about Pezzani's health.RSF said Pezzani suffers from serious health problems requiring urgent treatment. Patric…

…on the operation.Bandits kidnap monarch, shoot wifeRecall that a traditional ruler, Adeniyi Adelana, was kidnapped by armed bandits in Ondo State during a late-night attack.The gunmen shot the monarch's wife, who is receiving medical treatment after the assault by the bandits.The police have launched a search-and-rescu…

…that the disagreement is an internal matter of the legislature. Oladiji has also denied the allegations, describing them as politically motivated by lawmakers who failed to secure re-election after the party’s primaries. Sources at the meeting told Vanguard that the party persuaded the lawmakers to maintain the status…

…operations. He assured that the Sokoto State Government remained committed to strengthening security and collaborating with relevant stakeholders to ensure that residents could live, farm and conduct their businesses without fear.

…some eminent citizens with other prestigious honorary chieftaincies at the soonest convenient time.” The Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele. The traditional ruler, who appreciated sons and daughters of the community for gracing the occasion, expressed joy that Efon Day, which started on August 24, 1984, as…

…things happen elsewhere in the world, for example, in Ghana, where such issues are happening now, it is not called xenophob!a. We have realised that the term "xenophob!a" has become synonymous with South Africa alone, creating the notion that African unity must happen only in South Africa. I think many African countrie…