…held that she convicted and sentenced Bolanle based on her guilty plea and the prosecution's evidence. Akintayo also said that the court exercised its discretion in sentencing Bolanle, having pleaded guilty to the charges preferred against her. She therefore sentenced Bolanle to one year in the correctional centre for…

…recovered two fabricated pistols and three caps bearing an inscription associated with a secret cult from an abandoned motorcycle in Awka North Local Government Area. “The operatives in the afternoon of August 13, 2026 while on patrol along the Isuaniocha Bridge, sighted two young men riding a black-coloured Sanyang mo…

…and protecting public resources through interventions rather than relying solely on prosecution. “It is better for us to do that than to engage in filing criminal charges. How many charges can we file?” he asked. He said the commission had recovered or secured government resources through interventions in projects and…

…while they “reconnect after this time apart”. Rideout’s release comes amid continuing insecurity across Niger and other parts of the Sahel, where jihadist groups have carried out attacks and kidnappings targeting civilians and security forces. Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso and Nigeria have faced persistent militant violenc…

…the migration of skilled healthcare professionals continue to challenge Nigeria’s health sector. The association also urged medical practitioners to strengthen documentation, informed consent, communication and professional conduct to reduce exposure to legal and disciplinary actions. The call was made at the 2026 Annu…

…Okechuku Maazi. The other occupant however, managed to escape. The robbers in the second vehicle also tried to escape amidst firing. The Police engaged them in a shootout, resulting in the de@th of two suspects.''Two vehicles, a Toyota Highlander vehicle with registration number GS- 1434-18, a Hyundai Tucson vehicle wi…

…She explained that she had been seeing stories of expectant parents refusing cesarean section but never witnessed it until now. Roberta Edu wrote: 'I have been seeing stories like this online, but I never thought I would witness one firsthand. 'I am currently at the hospital. This young lady is having her first pregnan…

…according to residents, disrupted business activities and heightened concerns over security, particularly during the night. Following the development, the senator representing Jigawa Northeast Senatorial District, Ahmed Abdulhamid Malam Madori, facilitated the repair of the damaged transformers, leading to the restorat…

…Mujeeb said the injury happenedAccording to Mujeeb, he joined Enyimba FC during the second half of the 2023/2024 season and was part of the squad that finished third in the NPFL and secured a continental ticket.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The player, whose contract w…

…with jury selection after he pleaded not guilty to the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. Prosecutors allege that Davis helped orchestrate the killing in Las Vegas and supplied the gun used in the shooting, although they say another person fired the fatal shot.Davis was arrested in 2023 after years of publicly discussing his…

…'do not travel' instruction for the affected area for the remainder of the day.Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said she was 'deeply concerned' by the derailment and 'grateful to emergency services supporting those impacted'. James MacCleary, the MP for Lewes, described it as a 'clearly a very serious and developing…

…the siblings appearing together in three episodes of Sesame Street.Her death marks the second tragedy to hit the All That family this year. Former cast member Kianna Underwood died aged 33 at the beginning of 2026 after being struck in a hit-and-run crash. Underwood appeared on the Nickelodeon series during its later y…

…his office, when the National President of the group, Emeka Kalu, led members to a media/security-critical engagement and strategic partnership meeting for national development in Abuja. Kalu praised the appointment of Ajayi in 2024 by President Bola Tinubu, describing it as putting “a round peg in a round hole.” He ad…

…in Yoruba theatre and Nollywood. For mama, the stage became both a workplace and a second home. Through productions such as Orogun Adedigba, Kootu Asipa, Iya Olobi, Ile Iwosan, Ekuro Oloja, Kuye, Ti Oluwa Ni Ile, Omo Inu Oku, Ogun Adubi, Akoni Mefa and Alakada, she established herself as one of the most recognisable fe…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested three men for alleged impersonation, forgery and possession of fake identification cards and uniforms of the corps in Gombe State. The suspects are: Auwal Umar, 26, of Tukulma in Akko Local Government Area; Hamza Usman, 23, of Herwagana, Gombe; and Yakubu Muhamm…

…Government Area of the state. Aliyu was arrested by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Section on August 3, 2026, following actionable intelligence that he was negotiating with one Aliyu Mohammed, who is currently at large, for the procurement of the firearm. The police said detectives immediately commenced an operation…

…said. He added that young Nigerians would judge employment policies by their ability to secure productive work and build independent lives, just as farmers would assess agricultural policies by their productivity, access to markets and whether farming had improved their economic condition. On security, Makinde said the…

…that the group had commenced the “Operation 5 Direct” mobilisation programme, aimed at securing victory for President Bola Tinubu, Abiodun in his senatorial bid, Solomon Adeola in the governorship election, as well as APC candidates for the House of Representatives and Ogun State House of Assembly in Ogun East. The OGD…

…in parts of the state. In Ikire, a dispute over the placement of ballot boxes required security intervention. These incidents underline a basic truth: electoral violence can quickly turn an ordinary voting exercise into a contest of force. That lesson must be taken seriously this time. Many see Saturday’s election as a…

…into the incident. The council chairman, Hon. Bright Abeke, who was represented by the Secretary to the Local Government, Hon. Raymond Overah, led a delegation of council officials on a condolence visit to the family. Speaking on behalf of the chairman, Overah expressed sadness over the death of the young boy and assur…

…was coming at a critical time when the Federal Government was seeking to improve food security, expand agricultural production and reduce Nigeria’s dependence on oil. He noted that despite Nigeria’s large agricultural potential, a significant proportion of production remained subsistence-based. “At least 80 per cent of…

…envy. Dabota alleged that Diiadem's attitude toward her soured after she successfully secured a business grant for which both entrepreneurs had applied. The defense quickly turned personal as Dabota countered Diiadem's questions regarding her loyalty as a friend by bringing up sensitive details from Diiadem's past. Dab…

…learnt that the bandits seized Auwal's son, who personally delivered the ransom to secure his father's freedom. A Salatul Gha'ib (funeral prayer in absentia) was held for Mallam Auwal at Murtala Square in Kaduna on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. Family members, neighbours and community leaders gathered to pray for the dec…

…to blame Pierson, who had already left the company. The investors are suing for securities fraud and seeking unspecified damages, including the return of their investments and other financial compensation. by Linda Ikeji at 13/08/2026 7:29 PM | Share this Story

…at Dodge Correctional Institution. She has since become a regular visitor to the maximum-security prison.She confirmed the relationship to the Daily Mail, acknowledging that some people may consider it "weird" but declining to explain how the pair met. She said their relationship was between herself, Watts and God. Wat…