…said they were informed that the demobilisation was based on a directive from a higher authority. Maiwada added that the development was reported to the governors of Bauchi and Gombe states, who subsequently engaged the President on the matter. He said, “I can recall His Excellency, our governor, collaborated with the…

…youth court then determines whether to grant bail, place the young person in local authority accommodation, or keep them in custody until the next hearing, which is usually the trial itself.The guidance also notes that separate rules govern the process for anyone charged with a crime in Scotland or Northern Ireland, me…

…severely misgoverned, not just by the military dictatorship but by Democrats who wielded authority in this country; they didn’t serve the country well and Nigerians know that.” 2027: Atiku, Peter Obi, Kwankwaso grandstanding, contributed to Nigeria’s problems – APC

…police chief said no Nigerian community, vigilante group or association had the legal authority to arrest, try, convict or execute a person based on suspicion, accusation, rumour or social media evidence. "Jungle justice is m#rder. It is not justice. It is a crime, and the Nigeria Police Force will treat it as such. It…

…The ruling house wants the court to determine whether the government had the legal authority to halt the process and lock the Awujale Palace. It also wants the kingmakers compelled to select from the 95 nominees submitted to them. The claimants alleged that police prevented the kingmakers from meeting after the list wa…

…Accord rightly asks candidates to restrain their supporters, but restraint loses moral authority when enforcement is selective. If one rally receives protection while another faces disruption, or journalists and campaign workers fear association with certain candidates, democratic space contracts. Incumbency presents a…

…Station before regaining full access to the road. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority will be deployed to the area to coordinate vehicular movement and minimise congestion during the rehabilitation. The statement also said, “An emergency tow vehicle will be stationed within the axis to provide quick recovery o…

…Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of the National Social Investment Programme Authority (NSIPA), whom he said had raised concerns about alleged fraud but was subsequently subjected to attacks. “Nigeria’s democracy is full of irony and shamelessness, where people like Halima Shehu, who blew a whistle of fraud, are…

…court has upheld the validity of a party process conducted under the framework it claims authority over. What judges actually upheld The judgment further held that INEC’s omission of Adedamola’s name from its February 15, 2026 list was unlawful and ordered the commission to include, publish and recognise him as the dul…

…and threats to our leaders, but that we wanted to maintain the sanctity, supremacy, and authority of the party. “So that second decision is what we will do because they have reached out to us, explained to us that these utterances were not made in good faith.” Moving the motion for the unconditional pardon, the APC can…

…Obama, found that USCIS had adopted the policies without proper statutory and regulatory authority and on the basis of "anti-immigrant sentiments that it is forbidden from letting influence its decision-making."PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!"USCIS's hold on adjudicatio…

…see the government coming up with one monetary policy and on the other hand, the fiscal authority is also using a contradictory policy,” he stressed. He added, “You might agree with me that the manufacturing sector cannot be competitive in an environment where the government is using its right hand to counter what the…

…in Africa (CGGA) has praised the Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Ona Najomo, for his approach to aviation regulation and his efforts to strengthen the sector's operating environment.The coalition's president, Mohammed Kudu, issued a statement on Friday saying Najomo should n…

…Court while facing a charge of attempted m8rder. According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the accused allegedly concealed his HIV-positive status from his 38-year-old girlfriend during their relationship which lasted from October 2025 until June 2026. The NPA spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana said the man alle…

…he said. Earlier, the Acting Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA), Engr. Richard Dauda, said the road connects Zaudna with Kaba-Kagini communities and terminates at Kubwa Road.

…of the launch. The demonstrators claimed the private institution undermined the authority of the Benin Royal Palace and sought to seize control of the returned artefacts and the Benin Bronzes instead of deferring to the Oba of Benin.

…the results their governor has," the singer said.He also challenged the governor's moral authority to travel across state lines and criticise another elected official. "Yes, and you came, you left your state, you came to another state. You came in and then started talking that my uncle is a dancer; he is not serious. T…

By Providence Ayanfeoluwa The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), in collaboration with Parts Central Limited, has unveiled an environmental initiative to tackle indiscriminate dumping and pollution on Nigeria’s inland waterways. The programme is designed to identify sources of pollution, deploy structured wast…

…among those who trained him and instilled in him the discipline to challenge established authority. “Everything else, you see, when they are abusing him, you won’t see me abusing him. I have tremendous regards for him, and he was one of those who trained me and instilled this kind of discipline that, look, you can take…

…and exploitative practices affecting consumers, and the tribunal affirmed the FCCPC’s authority and actions on most of the contested issues. Nigeria is now widening its scrutiny of major technology platforms. The Federal Government has directed the FCCPC to investigate Meta, Google, X and generative artificial intellig…

…security, youth engagement, environmental sustainability and climate action, with the authority targeting the planting of one million economic trees by 2030. Ibrahim further explained that the Open-Field Horticulture component of the Green Hope Project was designed to expand agricultural opportunities for women, who wo…

…progresses, Traxport plans to expand engagement with Nigeria’s Designated National Authority, development and climate-finance institutions, prospective investors, freight customers and other stakeholders involved in the country’s transport and energy transition. “Climate Focus will support the preparation of partnershi…

…party maintained that no Chairman, Governor or political party has the constitutional authority to prevent citizens from freely associating, assembling, campaigning or supporting the political party of their choice. “More importantly, any statement suggesting an intention to intimidate opposition parties or interfere w…

…count alleged that Aghogho, between April and May 2025 in Lagos, knowingly and without authority disclosed access credentials, including the bank's server IP and domain credentials, to gain access to FCMB's database in exchange for $15,000. The first defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges, while the second defenda…

…morning near Mount Ololokwe in central Kenya, according to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority. The helicopter was carrying guests booked through the luxury tour agency &Beyond, according to operator Lady Lori Helicopters. The cause of the crash has not yet been determined. Michele Sensi-Contugi, the Director General of…