…outlined a set of directives issued to officers on how to treat members of the public, particularly around bail procedures and extortion.Stan Alieeke reacts as the Nigerian police speaks on bail in Nigeria. Photo the Police PRO saidIniedu confirmed that the directives include a new rule banning POS operators from worki…

…through and headed into the diary room.Neche's Impressive Final WeekThe timing of the departure surprised many viewers because Neche had just experienced arguably her best seven days in the house. She had defeated Chimsom Chuka in the Head of House challenge during Week Three, earning immunity and leadership privileges…

…robust appetite for short-term government securities. The 364-day instrument was particularly sought after, recording 8.38 times coverage. Average Treasury bill yields rose by 50 basis points to 18.73 percent following the auction. FGN bond yields were broadly stable over the period, though with a mild upward bias as m…

…Hilton Hotel and bring together policymakers, business leaders, investors, development partners, civil society organisations and young Nigerians. According to NESG, the summit comes at a critical point in Nigeria’s economic development, following three years of significant macroeconomic reforms aimed at restoring fisca…

…Ademola Adeleke in the just-concluded Osun governorship election showed how opposition parties can remove President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. He disclosed this in a statement at the weekend. DAILY POST reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, declared Adeleke the winn…

…journalists, saying the APC’s control of government would not stop the opposition party from winning the election. Gumel said the political landscape in Jigawa was gradually changing, with the ADC gaining acceptance among various groups of voters across the state. He said the party was strengthening its grassroots stru…

…before the Capitol riot was edited by the programme, combining remarks from different parts of his address in a way that made it appear he had urged supporters to storm the US Capitol after his defeat in the 2020 presidential election. The BBC later acknowledged that the editing created a misleading impression of his r…

…The prosecutor informed the court that the defendant upon interrogation said he carted away the pants for ritual purposes. On his arraignment in court, the defendant pleaded guilty of the alleged offences as a the prosecutor applied to call a witness to corroborate his plea of guilt. by Linda Ikeji at 17/08/2026 9:28 A…

…Governor Ademola Adeleke, the winner, Israel issued a statement on X urging his party to learn from the opposition's strategy. Israel argued that the APC lacked a matching figure capable of mobilizing the youth as effectively as Davido did, describing the musician's campaign presence as highly symbolic and impactful. I…

…a brand that wants to work with her is reconsidering because they have issues with one part of her body. Ene Ochonu - a runway, editorials, and commercial model - said the brand told her that her tummy is not flat enough and they would give the job to someone else if she doesn't do something about it before the day of…

Man conspires with former stepmother to assassinate his father in Kano A man has been arraigned before a Kano Magistrate's Court for allegedly conspiring with others to k!ll his father. The suspect, Nura Usman, alongside his father's former wife, Izzatu Aliyu, was brought before Magistrate's Court No. 26, sitting at No…

…GOC, however, called for stronger collaboration between the military and communities, particularly through the timely provision of credible intelligence. He said, “Community support remains a critical component in detecting, disrupting and dismantling terrorist networks before they can launch attacks.” Koughna urged co…

…igionChristianitySexualityStraightHair colourGreyEye colourBrownMarital statusDivorcedEx-partnerAshley DarbyChildren4CollegeUniversity of MelbourneProfessionReal estate developer, businessman, reality-TV personalityWho is Michael Darby? His background and early lifeMichael Darby was born on 29 July 1959, in Melbourne,…

…reliefs in total. Chief among them is a declaration that his fundamental rights under Part IV of the 1999 Constitution remain enforceable despite his detention. He is also seeking a declaration that the ICPC's refusal to grant family access, without a court order or lawful justification, violated Sections 34 and 37 of…

…can now connect directly to satellites without needing a dish, using compatible smartphonesThis landmark service aims to extend connectivity in Africa's challenging telecommunications landscapePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Pascal Oparada is a…

…Tomide said he told the woman’s employer that he considered the situation unfair, particularly given the length of time she had reportedly worked for the family. He said, “I visited a billionaire’s house in Banana Island and saw the same housemaid who had worked there since 2021, carrying two kids who looked unkept.” T…

…is set to launch a Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights and Obligations in the coming weeks as part of efforts to deepen taxpayer awareness, promote fairness and strengthen trust in Nigeria’s tax administration. The Tax Ombud and Chief Executive Officer of OTO, Mr. John Nwabueze, disclosed this, yesterday, at a stakeholders’ enga…

…EFCC, froze a bank account belonging to the Osun State Government earlier in August as part of an investigation into the alleged mismanagement of approximately N11 billion. The commission noted that it had identified suspicious fund movements and restricted the account to prevent any further transactions while the inve…

…chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, has returned to the party after three months in the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC. APC officials and members formally received Abdullahi back on Sunday at the Ganduje Ward office in Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of the state, where he re-collect…

…came a distant third with 17,180 votes. Prior to the election, Adeleke and his Accord Party endorsed Tinubu as their presidential candidate for the 2027 election. However, Baba-Ahmed insisted that the people of Osun State would reject the APC again in 2027. Posting on X, he wrote: “I am not one of those supporting the…

…WiFi coverage in NigeriaTizeti initially launched in Lagos before expanding to other parts of Nigeria. Today, its services are available in numerous locations, although exact coverage depends on the proximity of a customer's property to a Tizeti base station. The company has expanded its broadband network into various…

…both countries, which dates back more than six decades, was elevated to a Strategic Partnership in 2007. Political engagement has also intensified, with President Bola Tinubu visiting India for the G20 Summit in 2023 and Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting Nigeria in November 2024. Beyond private investment, India ha…

…in an interview aired on television by Sony Irabor Live, arguing that public-private partnerships offered a better model for running major government assets. “One of the lessons that I learnt is that PPP works. Look, one project that has not been destroyed by the government in Nigeria is the NLNG, where the private sec…

…Insurance has also reassured policyholders, brokers, corporate customers, business partners and investors that its operations remain fully active. “Guinea Insurance is also pleased to confirm that its name has been published by the National Insurance Commission among the insurance companies that have met the applicable…

…is why experience is very important. In 2023, we attempted to work together and at that particular point, I knew little about Peter Obi. “But over these last four years, I was able to learn a lot and realised that Peter is somebody that I could work together with,” he said. He said the decision was reached after consul…