…Haroun said the defendants were charged under Sections 299 and 297(2) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015, following allegations that they were among a group that robbed a man of his phone and gold chain. The clarification followed an online report alleging that the defendants had been kept in custody over a pair…

…The “Show Ya Sef” edition began on July 26 with 24 housemates, but the road to the finale proved far from straightforward. The finalists are Aikou, Barry, Bluethopia, Flora, Oyin, Ricky, Sheba, Temi Nkem and Tram. One of the season’s earliest twists was the introduction of the Gambit format, which saw Aikou and Flora s…

…Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two, MMA2, have recommended different approaches to growing the country’s aviation revenue, with the airport management agency advocating a comprehensive review of taxes, levies and charges.Although FAAN said there was a need for…

…3-0 to lowly rated Guinea Bissau in a 2027 AFCON Qualifier. Former Nigeria international and one time assistant coach of the Super Eagles, Sylvanus Okpala said the Super Eagles display against Guinea-Bissau was the worst he had witnessed in a long while. In a chat with Sports Vanguard, Okpala said, “if they were tactic…

A spinal cord injury survivor and graphic artist recounts how his health struggles began in 2004 after he suddenly developed weakness while trying to run and fell several times. He said his family initially sought traditional treatment before he was taken to a hospital, where he was diagnosed with tuberculosis and beca…

…1. Abductors who seized 19 graduates travelling from Ibadan, Oyo State, to their National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, orientation camp have demanded N950 million for their release. The victims were travelling in two buses when gunmen attacked them along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Umunoha, Imo State, on Thursday. 2. At l…

The Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations, COCIN for Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has taken his campaign against alleged Christian genocide in the state to Israel. He is expected to address Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other world leaders on the conte…

…soil was more than a homecoming. It was a return to a place where she hoped she could finally live and work without fear. After years in South Africa, where she said xenophobic attacks, police detentions and difficulties running her food business had made life increasingly difficult, Ijeoma was among 105 Nigerians who…

…an opportunity to do the things that daily life never left room for. That might mean finally having the conversation that has been circled a dozen times but never landed. It might mean naming a resentment out loud instead of letting it continue to operate in the background of every small interaction. There is something…

…Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will earn the biggest paydays of their careers when they finally settle their decade-long rivalry on Friday, December 11, at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The fight, backed by Netflix and Saudi financier Turki Alalshikh, follows years of failed negotiations a…

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…ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over eight years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Yenegoa, Bayelsa State - The Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has posthumously recognised former military head of state…

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – PROMINENT journalist, activist and lawyer, Richard Akinnola, on Friday expressed concern about the current state of the judiciary in Nigeria and said that it was more independent and fearless under the military era than under the democratic dispensation. He said that even though there are…

…serve both police personnel and members of the public, with qualified medical professionals providing care. Saving lives remains the immediate priority in medical emergencies,” Adekimi said.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google He expressed appreciation to traditional rulers and residents of both communi…

…ones. File Photo: Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu. Similarly, the traditional ruler of Akinlalu, Oba Israel Aborisade, said the community had made several attempts to secure the release of the remains but had yet to receive a definite timeline from the authorities. The monarch said, “We have made several mov…

Abductors who seized 19 graduates travelling from Ibadan, Oyo State, for their National Youth Service Corps orientation camps have demanded N950m for their release, Saturday PUNCH has learnt. The victims were travelling in two buses when gunmen attacked them along the Owerri-Onitsha Road in Umunoha, Imo State, on Thurs…

…and cannot cross to Oko-Olowo,” he said. Alade also recalled that after the original bridge collapsed, the government provided a container structure as a temporary crossing, but said the intervention was later overwhelmed by flooding.See more Punch stories on Google.Add Punch on Google “When the bridge first collapsed,…

…home game as France coach. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, Edin Džeko made his 152nd and final international appearance as his side drew 1-1 with Sweden. De Bruyne leads Belgium to victory Belgium produced a clinical display to beat Türkiye 3-0, with De Bruyne opening the scoring before adding a second spectacular goal.See…

…their support throughout her studies.The post concluded with a reintroduction that signals her ambitions go well beyond the classroom. She listed her credentials as: "BSc. Economics (First Class Honours), AMNES, AAT, ACA (in view)" — indicating she is currently working towards becoming a Chartered Accountant."This isn'…

…mentioning any legacy projectThe FCT Minister also disclosed he has no further personal political ambition after serving in multiple top government rolesPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over eight years of experience covering metro, government po…

…themPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 8 years of experience covering basic and tertiary education in Nigeria and worldwide.Abobo, Kogi State - The family of Malam Jamiu Yaakub, an Islamic scholar and retired teacher, on Friday, October…

…attack was an “important historical event”. He denied he was supporting the attack. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, a far-right ally of Netanyahu known for provocative statements, led the charge against Abu Shehadeh and called his exclusion from the election “a tremendous victory”, although he said he wishe…

…budget to education, adding that investments in classrooms, furniture and instructional materials must be matched by qualified teachers. He added, “Government recognises that better learning outcomes depend above all on teacher quality; accordingly, through the Teacher Development Agency, we will give sustained attenti…

…implications and accumulated arrears. The committee, according to him, submitted its final report to the Ministry of Tertiary Education on September 24. Mbave said the government, during a meeting on September 24, appealed to the union to suspend the industrial action it had contemplated following the expiration of its…

…since Mohbad's passing. Several commenters expressed renewed hope that answers would finally emerge.@TRUST 👑 NO ONE BACK UP wrote:"divine blessings infinity✨️ God bless sir for all you do for your son mohbed justice for mohbed"@RIchGrace commented:"Glory to God, Justice for Mohbad is assured 🙏"@Mum Ilerioluwa wealth sa…