…Health authorities traced 44 contacts for isolation and further tests,” he said. The lawmaker warned that delays in detecting suspected cases, conducting laboratory investigations, isolating infected persons, tracing contacts and providing timely medical care could increase the risk of transmission and put additional p…

…this has overtaken quality. “My suggestion today is that something has to be done by law to regulate how private universities are established. We should define what to do,” he said. Babalola stressed that education remained essential to employment, entrepreneurship and poverty reduction. “We must understand that educat…

…2025, in Lagos, accessed a desktop computer assigned to one Emmanuella Anyanwu without lawful authority, thereby facilitating the unauthorised withdrawal of ₦1 million from an account belonging to Leelee Dumbari and domiciled with one of the new generation banks. The commission says the offence is contrary to Section 3…

…to the incident, the Kano Sector Commander, Corps Commander Idris Mohammed Lawal, expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and prayed for the repose of their souls.He also urged the bereaved families to find the strength to bear the loss.Lawal warned motorists, transport unions, construction companies and…

…opening fire on the officer as his motorcycle's headlight exposed themCommunity member Lawrence Tabitha called on security agencies and the Plateau State Government to urgently reinforce safety in the areaPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over eig…

…is taking Type Approval a notch higher. “Type Approval is a requirement under Nigerian law that every communications device meets approved technical standards before it is sold or used in the country. It ensures that all device models brought into the country are fit for use in Nigeria. It is prohibited to use, sell or…

…to unravel the circumstances surrounding his brother’s death. He equally urged relevant law enforcement agencies to ensure that justice was served without distortion, warning individuals and groups against interfering in ways that could jeopardise the investigation and legal process. “Though I am severely traumatised b…

…rule Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Portugal's revised Foreigners' Law, which took effect on 23 October 2025, introduced a two-year residency requirement before most foreign nationals can apply for family reunification.The law carved out specific exemptions, with certain visa holders and families with chi…

…October 20. The mother of three was reacting to a viral video of a New York City divorce lawyer publicly praising his ex-wife's current husband of ten years. The lawyer noted that this doesn't mean that his love for his ex-wife was worth less or there's something wrong with him. He explained that one can genuinely love…

…Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of BEDC Electricity Plc, Engr. Jonathan Lawani, has said the company lost over N2 billion in revenue to the two-day industrial strike embarked upon by the National Union of Electricity Employees, NUEE.DAILY POST reports that the union began industrial protests on Monday, Oc…

…tried to reach her despite people fleeing the area. She said her elderly grandmother-in-law, who was 98 at the time, and her mother-in-law also left home and walked towards the station after watching the incident unfold on television. According to Morayo, the women walked past people causing the unrest without being ha…

…as Senator Ireti Kingibe said a few days ago, the Federal Government have passed a tax law that is not consistent with productivity. You are supposed to tax wealth. You are not supposed to tax poverty. But they are only interested in taxing poverty.”Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred S…

…a statement on Tuesday, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Kafayat Lawal, said the shutdown was a precautionary measure pending a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding Nuru's death."Preliminary findings have indicated potential lapses in workplace safety within the facility. However, a co…

…imposed in parts of the area following repeated attacks. A member of the community, Lawrence Tabitha, told newsmen that “the deceased, a Deputy Superintendent of the NSCDC, was shot near his residence while riding his motorcycle.” Tabitha said, “The gunmen had earlier abducted a businessman who deals in fuel, cement an…

Former NFL star Shawne Merriman has been ordered to pay $4 million in a wrongful death lawsuit regarding a Playboy employee dating back to 2017, TMZ Sports reported Monday. A Los Angeles judge gave the order against the former Chargers linebacker along with three other defendants - J.P. Castro, Monica Maass and Elias W…

…son required, but their warnings went unheeded."Those emails were ignored," he said. The lawyer blamed inadequate treatment, segregation and transfers between prisons for worsening his client's condition, claiming that "he had a psychotic episode, which has resulted in this most recent sentence." "My hope is that respe…

…has been arrested again in Los Angeles after allegedly refusing to cooperate with law enforcement officers during an investigation that was later determined to have originated from a false emergency report.According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office, the rapper was taken into custody on Monday night in Santa C…

…Code (Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships Code), represents a historic shift in maritime law. Formally adopted as a voluntary framework at the 111th session of the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 111), it is scheduled to become legally mandatory worldwide on January 1, 2032, under the SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) Convent…

…100 per cent success in their 2026 registered midwife professional examination. Our law graduates continue to distinguish themselves at the Nigerian Law School,” he said.

…presented its position at a recent public hearing at the Senate, expressing hope that lawmakers would accelerate the legislative process to ensure the proposed changes became law.According to him, the profitability of counterfeit medicines makes stronger sanctions necessary, even as regulatory agencies intensify enforc…

…which occurred on Thursday, was suspected to have been carried out by members of the outlawed Eiye Confraternity in an alleged reprisal attack. The disturbing footage showed Saheed lying in a pool of blood as one of the assailants repeatedly struck him with what appeared to be a machete before severing his head from hi…

…police said the suspects allegedly accused their victims of belonging to an unlawful society before dispossessing them of their belongings, including an iPhone 13, an iPhone 11, an Infinix Smart 10 and the TVS motorcycle.The police said the suspect reportedly told investigators that the group had operated in Ibadan, Os…

…categories of workers are excluded from the minimum wage entitlement under German labour lawPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Germany has raised its statutory minimum wage to €13.90 (roughly ₦23,893) gross per hour, effective January 1, 2026, acco…

…in Edo State has begged for forgiveness. The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arrested the 85-year-old woman on October 16, 2026. The NDLEA State Commander, Mitchel Ofuyeju, who disclosed this on Monday, October 19, said five others suspected drug traffickers were arrested during co…

…bringing the total to well over 400. Mackenzie looked impassive as he arrived at Mombasa Law Courts on Monday with 29 other accused, who descended from a barred-window bus hand-cuffed in pairs. Relatives of the victims were also in court, many making their way to Mombasa from rural communities along the coast. Francis…