DSS secures 10-year jail term without fine option for nine crude oil thieves The Federal High Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, has convicted and sentenced nine people arrested in connection with crude oil theft to 10 years in prison.Justice Joy Ikpeme delivered the judgment on Monday, September 14, finding the ni…
…arguing that it amounted to a call to contain China's technological development.The newspaper said that although the essay appeared to focus on global AI safety, it was "packed with containment provisions targeting China and is, in essence, a 'Cold War playbook' for the AI sector." Lizzi C. Lee, a fellow at the Asia So…
Five Nigerians extradited from South Africa face 100 years in US jail Five Nigerian members of the Cape Town Zone of the Neo Black Movement of Africa, who were extradited from South Africa to the United States on wire fraud and money laundering charges, could face a combined maximum of up to 100 years in prison if conv…
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GistReel Newlywed Nigerian TikToker, Peller has recounted how his phone conversation with the wife of billionaire estate mogul, King Ochacho played out. During a livestream, Peller opened up on the rising streaming numbers of Iceking’s songs, ranking him as one of Nigeria’s fast-rising artists. Peller Recounts P…
…trip based on approved seating and security arrangements,PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The Group said the vehicles are fully maintained and will be dedicated to transporting inmates to and from court appearances.This was disclosed in a statement issued and made availab…
…tuition fees are fully paid on or before October 3, 2026. PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Returning students have a slightly extended window, with their deadline falling on October 10, 2026.The university communicated the deadlines clearly, with a note directing students…
…saying no official reason had been given to the workers. “Just suddenly, we heard the news that he should be removed. We then asked why. What are the conditions? What is his offence? Has any query been issued to him? Has any panel been set up? Has he been vindicated or not? Why must such a letter be sent to Mr Governor…
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The United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated Russia’s VTB Bank for aiding Iranian sanctions evasion. Washington said VTB Bank opened offices in Iran, built banking ties with sanctioned Iranian financial institutions, and worked to move billions of dollars in asse…
…and all claims against Jim Carrey have been dismissed," a rep for the actor told ABC News. He is extremely grateful to everyone in his life who supported him throughout this challenging episode.The period was widely regarded as one of the most difficult chapters of Carrey's personal life.Is Jim Carrey currently in a re…
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…paying tribute to the couple. She wrote, “Earlier today, I received the heartbreaking news about Camilo (our private security guard) and his wife. I refrained from posting anything sooner as we were waiting for all family members to be informed, but since I heard the news, I have been unable to focus on anything else;…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested a former staff member of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) and 12 others over their alleged involvement in the vandalism of electricity cables worth more than N350 million in Abuja. The suspects were also arrested in connection with alleg…
President Trump responds to pardon plea from Lindsay Clancy's lawyer US President Donald Trump has responded to a request for a pardon from Lindsay Clancy's defense attorney, Kevin Reddington, saying it's a "state situation" and there is nothing he would be able to do. Clancy is accused of murd£ring her three children …
…Bayelsa, Anambra, Ebonyi, Rivers, Cross River and Akwa Ibom.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The agency listed strong winds ahead of rainfall, moderate rainfall, and frequent lightning as the main features of the incoming weather.NiMet warns of flooding, power disruptions…
Arise News anchor Rufai Oseni publicly reacted to a viral video showing Nollywood actor Desmond Elliot kneeling before Speaker Femi GbajabiamilaOseni described the act as a display of 'boot-licking' politics, saying it represents exactly why Nigeria cannot move forwardThe journalist suggested Elliot's gesture was linke…
Nurse accidentally 'cuts off one-year-old boy's finger with scissors' in hospital horror The family of a one-year-old boy was shocked when a nurse accidentally cut off his finger with scissors as they were preparing to discharge him. The hospital in Thailand has apologised after confirming it was a male assistant nurse…
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The Court of Appeal in Abuja on Monday affirmed the judgment of a HIgh Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, which imposed a fine of N85 million on a Commercial Bank and the Nigeria Police Force, NPF, for freezing a bank customer’s account with an invalid court order. A three-member panel of the court, led by Ju…
Woman shares advice her mother gave her when she revealed she was going on date with a pilot A woman has shared the unconventional advice her mother gave her when she disclosed that she was going on a date with a pilot. She said that her mother asked her whose idea the date was and she admitted it was hers. She said he…
…with occasional sunshine throughout the forecast period.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!In the south, cloudy conditions with intervals of sunshine are expected, alongside chances of thunderstorms and light rains over parts of Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom and Cross River st…
"Nigerians will think this is AI" - Nigerian X user reacts after Emirati man gets new passport in 8 minutes at Dubai airport A Nigerian X user has reacted after an Emirati man revealed that he was able to get a new passport in just eight minutes at Dubai International Airport. In a video, the man explained that he disc…