…its willingness to settle the matter out of court because of its limited financial resources. “We have made it known that we want to settle out of court because we do not have the financial capacity to pursue the case. I am appealing to the state government to please release their bodies for proper burial,” she pleaded…

…targets being vehicles parked by the roadside or those that had broken down. Police sources told Saturday PUNCH on Friday that the gang could vandalise a vehicle and remove valuable parts within 10 minutes, with members reportedly making as much as N100,000 from some operations. The gang allegedly targeted vehicle brai…

…in line with the state's 12-Point AgendaPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Jigawa State First Lady, Ambassador Dr Amina Uma…

…channel for reporting officer misconductPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has launched a dedicated online portal that allows Nigerians to report crimes directly, removing the need to visit a police station in person.…

…systemic weaknesses that could allow irregular entities or persons to access public resources.” Tinubu directed that the exercise be conducted “with the highest standards of independence, professionalism and forensic integrity.” The statement added that the audit team would have access to relevant government systems an…

…of challenging the incumbent unpreparedPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Donald Duke, the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP)'s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, has cautioned opposition politicians against going into battle against…

…three years, Nigerians complained about transport fares, food prices and collapsing purchasing power. The government told them to endure. Now that the election is approaching, the same government has suddenly discovered that transportation is too expensive and government intervention is necessary. That is not leadershi…

…but most federal governments,” he said. Kpakol argued that states had significant resources that could be combined with Federal Government funding to strengthen poverty interventions. He estimated the annual Federal Government budget at about $50bn and said the states collectively controlled about $30bn. “I believe tha…

The US government has mentioned what happens to immigrants who enter the country through marriage fraud, naming two specific consequences they faceOne of the penalties the US government listed involves a lengthy prison sentence that could significantly alter the life of any immigrant found guiltyBeyond imprisonment, th…

…down to amounts acceptable to both parties. It added that dwindling financial resources among victims’ families could also influence ransom negotiations, with some hostage-release agreements involving food and other supplies. For its actor-level analysis, SBM said it identified groups based on reports from individual i…

"He was 13 when he was arrested..." - Delta police officer raises alarm over children's exposure to explicit content online A Delta State police officer has raised concerns over children's exposure to explicit content online, recounting a disturbing case involving a 13-year-old boy. Speaking during an interview about h…

…for policies capable of reducing the economic burden on citizens and restoring their purchasing power. The politician also urged the government to listen to traditional rulers, religious leaders, civil society organisations, professionals, women, youths, persons living with disabilities and other citizens, saying they…

…as he extended condolences to Queen SonjaPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!King Charles III has paid tribute to his cousin, King Harald V of Norway, who died at the age of 89, making him the oldest reigning monarch in Europe at the time of his pas…

…matter had already been invited by investigators and had provided statements, with a source previously disclosing that certain officials remained on administrative bail pending the outcome of the probe.EFCC vows to sustain investigation of the NFF Photo >According to Leadership, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Ot…

…to support cheaper and cleaner fuel accessPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Pascal Oparada is a journalist with Legit.ng, covering technology, energy, stocks, investment, and the economy for over a decade.Nigerians could soon get some relief from…

…state’s vast potential in agriculture, energy, tourism, infrastructure and mineral resources. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, stated this on Thursday in Jalingo at the Gala night to mark the Taraba State’s 35th anniversary and the official unveiling of the Taraba Regional Developme…

…party ahead of the 2027 general electionsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!President Bola Tinubu has constituted a Body of Advisers, composed entirely of elder statesmen, to serve on the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 Presidential Campaign C…

…increase domestic gas utilisation, end gas flaring and make Nigeria’s abundant gas resources more affordableHe said gas flaring should be converted from an environmental liability into an economic resource while assuring NLNG of government supportNLNG MD said the company sends 100% of its cooking gas to the Nigerian ma…

…setting October 12 as the judgment datePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) told a Federal High Court on Wednesday that former Benue State governor Gabriel Suswam won the All Progressives Congress…

…but taking the next step in her journeyPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over nine years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.Abeokuta, Ogun st…

…family basket, while businesses face higher energy and logistics costs and workers lose purchasing power. “That is not prosperity. It is the industrial production of poverty followed by the bureaucratic management of the poor,” he said. Atiku said this was why he had proposed a targeted, capped and transparent interven…

…Sir, a timely intervention can save lives. “The release of this money will put resources into the hands of people who need them urgently. It will enable some of our colleagues to settle medical bills, support their families, educate their children, restart businesses and rebuild their lives after public service”. He ex…

…under the influence, according to court records.Sanders, 29, was arrested on June 8 in Churchill Borough, outside Pittsburgh, near where he grew up. He was charged last week with driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance and careless driving. Police reportedly found Sanders "in and out of conscio…

…he says were seized without justificationPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!A federal high court in Lagos has ordered the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to bring socialite Afolabi Kazeem Micheal, widely known as KayCee Luxury, before…

…elections, including a Muslim-Muslim ticketPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues Jos, Plateau State - A significant political…