…with court summons. While giving evidence, Jameed said, "I married my wife under native law and custom and paid N5,000 as her bride price. "My marriage failed because she is irresponsible and lacks virtues. "She was involved in extramarital affairs and even had the audacity to call and converse with her lovers in my pr…

…Balogun market, Lagos Island, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) over an attempt to export 3.30 kilograms of cocaine concealed in the walls of cartons used to package foodstuffs going to the United Kingdom. According to Femi Babafemi, spokesperson of the agency, Onuigbo…

…player was reported to have occurred over an extended period of time, in multiple law enforcement jurisdictions, across multiple states prior to this incident," police said Saturday, July 25. Duffey fled and had not been seen by police since. Because Duffey was a member of the Osage tribe and the incident at the schoo…

…said investigation is ongoing and those who trafficked her will face the full wrath of law. "People are asking "who took Sewuese to Cotonou". Trust my process," he wrote. "The people that trafficked/smuggled her to Cotonou for prostitution will sure face the law and serve in prison uniform. "All information gathered. I…

The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa, rtd, has called on traditional rulers and community leaders to thoroughly vet persons seeking to acquire farmlands in rural communities. Marwa said the move is necessary to prevent drug cartels from establishing clandestine laborato…

…released by the repatriating governments, the returnees include citizens of Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho and Uganda. The unrest has claimed at least four migrant lives, according to South African authorities, although some foreign governments have reported higher death tolls among their…

…and trust, making it imperative for officers to ensure that such information is handled lawfully, responsibly and securely. “He explained that while data has become one of the most valuable assets in modern governance, enhancing decision-making, service delivery and investigations, its mishandling could expose individu…

…diligent investigative work and close coordination with our domestic and international law enforcement partners. This case is a testament to the FBI's unwavering commitment to pursuing those who exploit others online, regardless of where they operate. Most importantly, today's sentence represents our continued commitme…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has initiated a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) for its failure to clarify and account for ₦211 trillion in oil revenue recorded in its 2023 audited financial statements under the categories of “Sundry Receivables” and…

…home is the value it transfers quietly from one generation to the next, a value that no lawyer can draft into a will and no hardship can erase,” he said. Shettima said marriage teaches restraint in times of excess, loyalty amid fleeting attachments and responsibility, which he described as the price every meaningful lo…

…police: Others share similar plansIn Zamfara, Special Assistant to Governor Dauda Lawal on Media and Publicity, Mustafa Kaura, said the Civilian Protection Guards would be converted, given the experience its personnel had gained fighting insecurity in the state.The Senior Special Adviser to Anambra Governor on Media, D…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intercepted a consignment of tramadol pills concealed inside black soap containers in an attempt to smuggle the illicit drugs to the United Kingdom. The agency disclosed the seizure in a narco-trend update shared by its Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, on his X…

…the prospective corps member’s release. The matter was raised during plenary by the lawmaker representing Lagos Island 1, and Chairman of the House committee on Women Affairs, Poverty Alleviation and Job Creation, Omolara Olumegbon, who expressed concerns over the safety of young graduates participating in the national…

…that the attacks happened because their cattle were rustled. In Nigeria, if we know the law and agree that there is a law governing us, then if something is stolen, the law requires it to be reported to the police. But what we witness are criminals invading communities and killing people. There have also been cases whe…

…in a statement shared on its official X account on Saturday, alleging that US law enforcement agencies under former President Joe Biden refused to release documents relating to Tinubu’s alleged links to heroin trafficking investigations despite multiple Freedom of Information Act requests. According to the firm, the re…

…in Atakunmosa East and Atakunmosa West local governments following the defection of the lawmaker representing Ijesa South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Sanya Omirin. Despite the PDP’s unity in 2022, the APC defeated Adeleke in Atakunmosa East by 457 votes, while Adeleke won Atakunmosa West with…

…parents and children in need of permanent homes. He recommended harmonising adoption laws and procedures across states, reducing unnecessary bureaucracy, financial barriers, and improving transparency and accountability to prevent corruption, exploitation, and illegal child trafficking. Also speaking, the Second Vice P…

…him as the APC candidate and that submitting Karimi's name to INEC on July 11 was unlawfulThe APC National Working Committee had already reaffirmed Karimi as the duly elected candidate after reviewing petitions from more than 700 aspirants nationwideFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! A fresh legal ba…

…it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! I thought marrying my father-in-law was the only way to keep my kids from being taken. But the moment the wedding was over, he revealed the reason behind his marriage offer that made me question everything I thought I understood.I am 30, with two kids from my ex-husband,…

…"That you, Toba Ajiboye, Adigun Oriyomi and others at large, being members of an unlawful society, on February 10, 2014, at Ewenla Street, Mushin, did unlawfully kill one Muninat Agbabiaka."Oriyomi, who faced multiple murder charges, was ultimately convicted only in connection with the killing of his friend, Femi Adeke…

…“The Theatre Command assures the Government and people of Zamfara State that every lawful and operational measure is being taken to achieve a successful outcome. “The Command appeals to members of the public to remain calm, continue with their lawful activities and provide credible information through established secur…

…maintained that restoring confidence in elections requires strict adherence to electoral laws, technology, and genuine institutional independence. He expressed regret over the unresolved issues surrounding the electronic transmission process during the last general election, insisting that no one should hide behind an…

…on Friday, in a move aimed at ensuring the effective implementation of Nigeria’s new tax laws. Mr. Oyedele was quoted as saying the committee’s work would “provide greater certainty for businesses, investors and tax administrators,” and thst the assignment was critical to the successful implementation of the Tax Reform…

…five attack helicopters for rapid response to give cover to ground troops,” he said. The lawmaker stressed that effectiveness would depend on what he called TEAM: Training, Equipment, Ammunition and Motivation. “It is good that 28,000 more personnel are being recruited. But it is not about numbers. It is about TEAM. Th…

…the service to render it. Rather than dump waste indiscriminately, residents should call LAWMA if their PSP operator is not coming so the agency can intervene,” he said. He added that the government would continue to combine advocacy, public sensitisation, and sanctions where necessary to sustain environmental complian…