…his younger son had only recently celebrated his 15th birthday, adding that he wanted justice for his children. A neighbour, Ida Brown, described the incident as heartbreaking and said she was praying for the family. Ellis County Sheriff Brad Norman also expressed sympathy to the victims’ relatives. “My deepest sympath…

…to Practice,” while Dr Daniel Ikpechukwu will examine youth drug addiction and the justice system, with emphasis on treatment, rehabilitation and recovery. The summit will also build on Vanguard’s continuing coverage of Nigeria’s mental health crisis. Previous Vanguard reporting has highlighted the shortage of psychiat…

…Government over a $13.9m arbitration award in favour of Gamji Nigeria Company Limited. Justice D.E. Osiagor granted the interim order following an application filed by Gamji through its counsel, Yunus AbdulSalam, SAN, in a suit marked FHC/L/CS/1233/2026. A certified true copy of the ruling was issued to journalists on…

…Government over a $13.9m arbitration award in favour of Gamji Nigeria Company Limited. Justice D.E. Osiagor issued the interim order following an application filed by Gamji through its counsel, Yunus AbdulSalam, SAN, in a suit marked FHC/L/CS/1233/2026. A certified true copy of the ruling was obtained by Sunday PUNCH o…

…of his younger brother, how it has left a painful void in the family, and their call for justice How did you receive the news that your younger brother had been hit by a stray bullet? The news did not come from an outsider per se. I was sitting with family members at their new site because they had just relocated. It w…

…“I know what has happened has happened, but I want to appeal to the school to temper justice with mercy; when it came to me that she is a 500-level student, it really melted my heart,” he said. Social media users expressed divergent views over the sanctions meted out by the university authorities. An X user, Ize (@sant…

…miners in the corps’ custody in Minna, Niger State. The groups, the Centre Against Injustice and Domestic Violence and Media for Equity and Good Governance, made the call at a joint press briefing in Lagos on Friday. The Executive Director of CAIDOV, Gbenga Soloki, and the President of Media for Equity and Good Governa…

…operatives to investigate the killing, identify those responsible and bring them to justice," Tengwong said.He echoed Bulus's warning, urging miners specifically to stop conducting operations after dark.Efforts to get a response from the Plateau State Police Command spokesman, Alabo Alfred, were unsuccessful as his pho…

…a friendship that you and I had, what won’t you lie about?” he said. “At the right time, justice will prevail,” Odumodublvck added.

The Lagos State Ministry of Justice has clarified that a teenager and an adult recently reported to have been detained over a pair of slippers were actually charged and prosecuted for alleged conspiracy to commit robbery and armed robbery. The clarification was contained in a rejoinder issued by the Director of Public…

…Bayelsans, he is the one who freed us from oppression," Diri said. "He freed us from injustice and gave a homogeneous state for a people that had been balkanised into various states and made us a minority in some."The governor used the occasion to reflect on the state's growth over 30 years. He pointed out that Bayelsa…

…what we have currently, which is most unfortunate. And you see, perception is critical. “Justice is rooted in public confidence. And when you have an institution in which the public has that kind of impression that certain judicial decisions are politically motivated, it brings the whole institution to ridicule. Don’t…

…to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!He was also praised for his commitment to justice, humility and integrity throughout his life.'Yaakub remembered for leadership'Yaakub spent a considerable portion of his adult life in the classroom, shaping the lives of students before retiring from active teaching. Beyon…

…and allowed the United Arab List as well as another Arab party onto the ballot. The justices, in a 7-2 vote, also reinstated the candidacy of Ofer Cassif, a far-left Jewish MP who is a relentless critic of Israel’s treatment of Palestinians.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google The two dissenting justice…

…his silence on social media following a significant update in the long-running push for justice over his son's death.The development came after Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu approved a petition filed by the Aloba family, requesting a fresh and thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the de…

…efforts to rescue the corps members and bring the perpetrators of the criminal act to justice. He said Oyo State would continue to work with all stakeholders to prevent such incidents in the future. “Oyo will continue to work with all stakeholders to ensure that such incidents are prevented in the future. The governmen…

…of fines and compensation for others, as part of the administration’s restorative justice initiative. He explained that the administration has committed more than N300 million to the payment of fines and compensation for victims since he assumed office in May 2023. “As Nigeria celebrates 66 years of independence, Gover…

…represented a sacred trust from the government and people of Rivers State to lead with justice, peace and dignity. He expressed gratitude to God, the ancestors, Fubara, the Opobo Council of Alapu, titled citizens, elders, women and youths for the confidence reposed in him to lead Opobo into its sixth chapter. The new k…

…Maryam Sani Abacha, wife of Nigeria's former military head of state, General Sani Abacha.Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa made the order on September 29, 2026, in a suit filed against Levitikal Realties & Construction Limited, a company linked to Samuel Ajose, chairman and chief executive of the Levitikal Group and a form…

…is ensuring our children are no longer out on the streets, because they are in danger.” Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin said he has asked prosecutors to hold parents liable for damage caused by their children during the protests and “pay for repairs”. Since the start of the movement, around 2,000 people have been take…

…to see the film for themselves, warning that no description or spoiler could do it justice."I assure you, we are in the days of His power! Don't sleep on it; this is not a movie; it's an overflow of Heaven, a release of revival, a conduit of outbreak. Go see Agbara Nla, iroyin o to afojuba. Nobody can describe it accur…

…is a multi-billion-dollar business to launder proceeds of fraud and corruption, evade justice, or access third countries,” OECD Secretary-General, Mathias Cormann, said. Criminals, the report said, use new passports to hide identity, open shell companies and move illicit goods, including wildlife products.Given the pre…

…Okon pleaded for mercy, while her counsel, Innocent Onyekwere, urged the court to temper justice with mercy. Okon was arrested following a petition by the Stand For Humanity Foundation. Speaking to journalists after the proceedings, the foundation’s president, Chidiebube Okeoma, said the organisation initiated the peti…

…of the defendants while their alleged confessional statements were being documented.Justice Mohammed Idris granted the request and adjourned the matter until October 7 for continuation of the trial.The defendants remain accused persons, and the allegations against them are yet to be finally determined by the court.The…

…Nigeria’s judiciary has not done as badly as is being perceived. Unfortunately for the justices, they cannot come out openly to forcefully defend their actions. No matter! The challenge, in his view, is that the National Judicial Council, NJC, a supposed Ombudsman, would enjoy more public acceptance if it is reconstitu…