Veteran Nigerian filmmaker Ola Balogun issued a public will after a fresh illness struck him just days after his 81st birthdayBalogun, currently receiving treatment in Lagos, cited Chief Obafemi Awolowo as inspiration for preparing his final wishesThe pioneer filmmaker directed that his viable organs be extracted for d…

…Google feed!Gbenga Collins, managing director of Divine Dopacy Nigeria Limited, told lawmakers on Tuesday, August 4, that he transferred N400 million to a man who presented himself as a federal government official in connection with a contract to renovate and furnish an official residence.Collins appeared before the Ho…

…from residents. According to him, operatives of the 52 Police Mobile Force (PMF), Challawa, intercepted six male suspects attached to the Brother Paul Legacy Foundation at the ECWA Church behind the 52 PMF Base in Challawa at about 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday. Kiyawa said the suspects, led by Simon Gbaaondo, 50, from Karu, Na…

…that the PDP is governed by its constitution, established procedures and the rule of law, stressing that adherence to due process is essential to safeguarding the party’s integrity. It called on party members in Edo State and across the country to remain calm and focused amid the ongoing leadership dispute. The post Ed…

"Where in the law does it say two men can't kiss?" - Ghanaian TikToker confronts police officers after alleged attempt to arrest him and his male friends over kissing incident (video) A Ghanaian TikTok influencer known simply as Ahmed has confronted police officers after they allegedly tried to arrest his male friends…

"My brother may have been pushed" - Sister of final year UNN Law student who d!ed after falling from building alleges foul play Cynthia Onyeabo, the sister of a 500-level Law student of the University of Nigeria, Enugu campus (UNEC) who fell to his d3ath has alleged that her brother may have been m8rdered. It was gathe…

…chicken skewer allegedly damaged her vocal cords A former child pop star has filed a lawsuit against Singapore Airlines, alleging that a chicken skewer served during a flight caused injuries that permanently damaged her vocal cords, leaving her with lasting health problems and affecting her singing career. The singer t…

…why he made his wishes public instead of preparing a formal will through a lawyer, Balogun said: "Barely a week after I was privileged to celebrate my 81st birthday on August 1st, a fresh medical alert has obliged me to once more seek treatment... Consequently, I am hastily writing these few lines, not knowing whether…

Colombia has become the first country in Latin America to outlaw female genital mutilation (FGM), marking a major milestone in the fight against a practice that has long remained hidden within parts of the country’s Indigenous communities. The law, passed unanimously by Colombia’s Congress last week, follows years of a…

Jude hasn't been convicted of any crime - Jude Okoye's former lawyer, Inibehe Effiong knocks Peter Okoye over 'social media trial' of his brothers Human Rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has criticized singer Peter Okoye (Mr P) for conducting a "social media trial" against his brother and former manager, Jude Okoye, noting…

…impact of prevailing economic challenges. The spokesperson to Governor Ademola Adeleke, Olawale Rasheed, announced the disbursement in a statement on the state’s X handle on Wednesday, saying the intervention reflects the administration’s commitment to supporting public servants. “As part of our commitment to civil ser…

…to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!1. Every citizen must obey Australian law.This applies without exception to anyone who holds the country's citizenship, regardless of their background or country of origin.2. Citizens are required to vote in federal and state or territory elections, as well as in referendu…

…allegedly refused to do so for 2017 through 2019. In court documents obtained, Pitt's lawyers allege Jolie has been withholding specific financial documents despite agreeing to produce said records. 'Jolie's Cross-Complaint alleges that, after the parties' 2016 separation, she put her career on hold, "forgoing years of…

Bayero University, Kano professor Rabia Sa'id has been appointed to a UN scientific panel studying the effects of nuclear warThe appointment, established under UN General Assembly Resolution 79/238, places her among 21 scientists from across the worldThe panel's findings are expected to be presented in 2027 to guide in…

…said: "US citizenship is one of our nation's highest privileges, and it must be obtained lawfully and honestly. The complaints announced today allege that these individuals secured naturalization through fraud, concealment, or other unlawful conduct — including by concealing violent crimes, sexual offences against chil…

…Kenya will suffer the steepest cut at 92.5 per cent to £5 million, while Tanzania, Malawi and Mozambique will each see over 90 per cent reductions. Other major cuts include Zambia down 83.2 per cent to £5 million; Zimbabwe down 72.5 per cent to £5 million; Ethiopia down 54.1 per cent to £80.5m; Ghana down 51.9 per cent…

…final Group C fixtures. Nigeria will face Egypt in Rabat, while Zambia will tackle Malawi in the other fixture. DAILY POST reports that Malawi currently tops Group C with six points, and Nigeria and Zambia are tied on three points in second and third positions, while Egypt occupies the bottom place with zero points. Th…

…Police Command has said that it has arrested 13 suspects for alleged armed robbery, unlawful possession of firearms and vandalization of government property. The Command said that operatives of its Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) intercepted and apprehended a 27-year-old Uchenna Agbneiwu, a native of Nkume in Orlu l…

…greatness without security. We therefore remain resolute in mobilising all military and law enforcement assets to eliminate security threats and protect the lives and property of all Nigerians.” To the benefiting personnel, he said, “I urge our servicemen to take our gesture as a sign of our deep appreciation of the se…

…matter. EFCC are investigating this matter. Part of this matter is before the court of law and many other agencies. “To say that we will put the suspect under direct camera and interact with him the way we are interacting with everyone here will definitely undermine the ongoing investigation by the EFCC and ICPC. “In v…

…They are welcome to surrender. “The AFN will receive them in line with international law and other Geneva Conventions and transfer them to the relevant legal authorities for necessary action. “The Armed Forces continues to act in line with its rules of engagement, International Humanitarian Law and the Constitution of…

…several other members of the syndicate. They will be prosecuted in accordance with the law,” he added. In another operation, operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, acting on credible intelligence, tracked three suspected gunrunners to Jos, Plateau State, where they were arrested with two locally fabricated pistols. Th…

…Office will take action accordingly if it is made aware of any breaches of immigration law, and that it takes all necessary steps to prevent people who could abuse the immigration system from entering the UK. by Linda Ikeji at 05/08/2026 12:06 AM | Share this Story

South African lawyer who mourned his girlfriend on social media sentenced to life imprisonment for k!lling her and burning her body inside car A South African attorney has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the m8rder of his girlfriend and burning her in her car in Johannesburg. The South Gauteng High Court in Joh…

…Ikorodu area of Lagos has been convicted by a Lagos State High Court for impersonating a lawyer and possessing a forged seal of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).Justice A.M. Lawal of the Lagos State High Court in Ikeja sentenced John Nwawuto Anoruo following a prosecution brought by the Economic and Financial Crimes…