Singer D4vd's lawyers withdraw leaving him with a public defender D4vd has been dealt a major setback in his murder case after his attorneys told a judge they could no longer represent him, with the Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office now taking over his defense after he was determined to be unable to afford pr…

…my marriage simply because my husband cheated or impregnated another woman - Nigerian lawyer says A Nigerian lawyer, Stella Nnennaya, has laughed off the idea of divorcing her husband if he cheats or impregnates another woman. In a Facebook post on Monday, August 31, the mother of two stated that she won't throw away h…

…African authorities to protect lives and uphold human dignity in enforcing immigration laws.Shettima made the comments on Monday, August 31, 2026, while speaking to journalists in Luanda, Angola, before departing for Abuja. Shettima warns South Africa, says Nigeria will no longer allow dehumanisation. Photo Shettima>He…

…the common man in the society that you built. Shame on all of you- activist/humanrights lawyer, Dele Farotimi tells lawyers Human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, says the emergence of social critic, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan,is a reflect of the failure of the judicial system to del…

…and credible, and that the commission acted with impartiality and fidelity to the law throughout the exercise.APGA sweeps all 21 LG chairmanship and 326 councillorship seats in Anambra.>Osakwe explained that voting in 20 of the 21 local government areas followed a "Yes" or "No" format, with results collated from pollin…

…and successfully brought the situation under control, preventing further breakdown of law and order. "The hotel staff on duty at the time of the incident, as well as the victim's friends who were present with him, were arrested for questioning and investigation into the circumstances surrounding the d3ath."She added th…

…Oladapo; Hon. Kehinde Oloya; Hon. Segun Ajanaku; Hon. Shakiru Fagunwa; and Dr Gafar Salawudeen. It would also be recalled that the former Minister of Power and one of the APC governorship aspirants in the state, Bayo Adelabu, on Thursday, August 27, 2026, said his ambition to govern the state was not a do-or-die affair…

…remarks that those who refused to support his political party would be “flogged” were unlawful and unacceptable in a democratic society. In a statement posted on its verified Facebook account, Amnesty International said authorities must investigate the statement and ensure that those responsible for threats against pol…

…First Lady has no statutory recognition. "Because her office is not recognised by the law, and there is nothing like the office of the wife of the President... if it is established that public money was spent on supposed official travels, the question should be: what is the duty?" he said. He called for a full investig…

…to desist from such conduct or face arrest and prosecution in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The governor stressed that Plateau has one Constitution, one legal system and one legitimate authority, and that no individual or group has the right to assume powers that have not been conferred u…

…in six games across competitions this season and helped Rangers keep a clean sheet. Lawrence Shankland scored the decisive goal from the penalty spot in the 69th minute after Djeidi Gassama won the spot-kick, handing Rangers their first league win of the season. Aremu, Olusanya (Aberdeen) Aremu and Olusanya both featur…

…and promote sustainable development in areas hosting oil and gas facilities. Under the law, settlors are required to incorporate a Host Communities Development Trust and make annual contributions equivalent to three per cent of their operating expenditure of the preceding financial year. The funds are intended to finan…

…must be held to account.” The SDP also called for stronger enforcement of electoral laws, arguing that signing an agreement without consequences for violations would do little to change the behaviour of political actors. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Rufus Aiyenigba, said, “Our presidential candidate spoke…

…residency violations, 4,110 for border security breaches, and 3,348 for breaking labour laws. An additional 27 individuals were detained for aiding those in violation by providing transportation, shelter or employment.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Beyond the 14,905 who…

…about the tenure of the local government Chairmen and their Councillors, noting that the law can not be applied retrospectively, having been amended before the November 2, 2024 chairmanship and councillorship polls. “Before the election, we went to the the House of Assembly to amend that law and the House of Assembly g…

…by Stone Rockers Nigeria Limited that the 13-month closure of its Abuja quarry is unlawful, saying the facility is sealed as a crime scene in an active criminal case before the Federal High Court.The response came after Stone Rockers petitioned President Bola Tinubu and other senior government officials, alleging that…

…and that officers pressured her to write a statement despite her request to have her lawyer present. She further alleged that she was compelled to apologise to Fibiawari and was eventually released on bail following her lawyer’s intervention. According to her, police officers have continued to invite and threaten her s…

…over the 13-month shutdown of its operations, alleging that the continued closure was unlawful and not backed by any court order. The company’s allegations have attracted widespread media attention in recent days, with the firm seeking government intervention over the prolonged shutdown of the quarry. But responding to…

…of Representatives. Adeleke said he had assured President Tinubu during the period that lawmakers from Osun would support the President’s preferred candidates, despite indications that some members of his political group were backing Senator Abdulaziz Yari. He said he contacted the lawmakers and persuaded them to align…

…acting president, removed the then Director-General of the Department of State Services, Lawal Daura, in 2018.Expert raises leadership continuity concernsSpeaking with Legit.ng on Sunday, August 30, security and risk management expert Dr Kabir Adamu, CEO of Beacon Security and Innovations Limited, said the simultaneous…

…High Court on September 16, 2025, seeking a judicial determination of whether it was lawful for an individual to publicly describe the President or any other person as a “criminal”. The agency had also initially joined X, formerly known as Twitter, and Meta, the parent company of Facebook, in the suit. However, the Fed…

…followed a meeting between the Director-General of the DSS, Tosin Ajayi, the senior lawyer and top officials of the agency’s legal directorate on August 20, according to a source close to the DSS counsel. In the statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Rex Elanu, the AAC said it did not consider the report…

…Office of Information Policy, which backed the agencies' position. He then filed a lawsuit on June 12, 2023.The defendants in the case include the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Internal Revenue Service, the Executive Office for United States Attorneys, the Department of State, and later the CIA.What the…

…NNPCL refinery rehabilitation probeTMA president Mustapha Mohammed questioned why the lawmaker had previously backed former NNPCL chief Mele Kyari as refineries sat idleMohammed urged Ugochinyere to keep his House committee role separate from what TMA described as 2027 political campaigningPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast w…

…insisting the land belonged to the people and must remain available for farming and lawful use.He commended President Bola Tinubu for approving the establishment of the Nigerian Army 5 Division in Benue, with its headquarters in Makurdi and deployments across key locations in the state. Alia said the fight against inse…