…and family tiesImmigration officers at ports of entry or during visa processing hold the authority to deny entry based on any of the listed groundsFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Canadian government has outlined nine categories of reasons that could lead to a person being found inadmissible to…

Man jailed four weeks for illegal waste disposal in Lagos The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has secured a four-week jail term for a 56-year-old man, Adebayo Samson, who was convicted for illegally dumping refuse along the PWD axis of Agege Motor Road, Lagos. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of L…

…13 months. An analysis of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority’s latest petroleum supply statistics showed that between June 2025 and June 2026, there was no recorded import of aviation fuel by Oil Marketing Companies, making domestic refineries the exclusive source of supply throughout…

…law enforcement agencies. Where the facts disclose criminality, the police have both the authority and the duty to investigate. Where they do not, civil remedies remain the appropriate course. Equally significant is the responsibility resting on police officers themselves. The Police Act defines the functions of the Ni…

…Government Area of Ogun State. Marwa said traditional institutions remain the closest authority to the grassroots and must leverage their influence to fight drug abuse.​He made the call on Saturday during the 10th Akinale Day celebration and the first coronation anniversary of the Towulade of Owu Akinale, Oba Oluseyi A…

…Ajibola Basiru, and the Executive Director, Marine and Operations, Nigerian Ports Authority, Lekan Badmus, are gaining momentum and could tilt the state capital in favour of the APC. A former Osogbo Local Government Chairman, Musa Adegoke, boasted that Oyebamiji would win Osogbo. “This will not be like 2022. APC is goi…

…“Local winds will strengthen significantly overnight,” it added. The city’s airport authority said on Saturday that at least 49 flights were cancelled and 238 delayed, adding that “a large number of flights are expected to be affected tomorrow”. Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific said it had cancelled all flights schedul…

…in Abuja while hosting a benchmarking delegation from the Zanzibar Utilities Regulatory Authority (ZURA).From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.New regulations unlock larger mini-grid projectsAliyu explained that the revised regulatory framework has transformed Nigeria's off-grid electricity…

…The enforcement operation, carried out by the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority, LASPPPA, forms part of ongoing efforts to tackle illegal developments and ensure adherence to approved planning standards. The affected structures include vacant plots, unfinished buildings, and properties with unauthorised st…

…to trade unions and check-off dues are regulated by federal law and fall under the authority of the Registrar of Trade Unions. It added that no association has the power to change existing arrangements outside the legal framework. The union recalled that the 2018 stakeholders’ agreement, convened by the administration…

…or allegation does not amount to guilt and no individual or group has the legal authority to subject another person to physical assault, public humiliation or any form of extrajudicial punishment. "Citizens are therefore advised to refrain from engaging in acts of jungle justice or mob action under any circumstance. "M…

…to the gospel singer, the decision to marry was intentional and guided by spiritual authority rather than emotions.From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.She said that after they expressed their desire to begin the journey towards marriage, they submitted the relationship to their spiritual f…

…and create opportunities. I sincerely appreciate the Surulere Local Government Education Authority for granting us the opportunity to partner with your schools on this meaningful project. I also thank the Head Teachers and members of staff for their cooperation and support.The practical training session was facilitated…

…and other road users. He added that officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, the Federal Road Safety Corps, and officers of the Nigeria Police from the Ikotun Division managed traffic and crowd control throughout the operation. “We are grateful to report that there was no loss of life, and no casualti…

…transmitted communication on social media platforms (Facebook and TikTok) without any authority, posted the photograph and address of Joluwe, Mr Adeleke Ajibade and Mrs Okewale Olayemi with a threatening message, thereby committing an offence punishable under Section 398 of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State 2021. Olawumi…

…presidency. Supporters of the tradition argue that prostrating before elders or those in authority is deeply embedded in Yoruba and broader Nigerian custom. From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.Critics, however, contend that the frequency and public nature of these acts, particularly among…

…party. Furthermore, the manner in which decisions were taken appeared to disregard the authority and leadership of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, whose commitment to due process, party cohesion and democratic values is well known,” Fadeyi’s letter to the Senate President partly read. He also express…

…Idris Wase, accused the NRS boss of showing “continued disregard for the constitutional authority of the National Assembly” by ignoring several summons and requests for official documents. At a meeting in Abuja, the committee said it would rely on Sections 88 and 89 of the 1999 Constitution to compel compliance if Aded…

…queues stretching close to the Lagos State Secretariat as Lagos State Traffic Management Authority officials worked to clear the obstruction and restore normal traffic flow. In an update shared via its official X handle on Wednesday, LASTMA said vehicular movement was temporarily halted to enable recovery teams to safe…

…cites the legal responsibilities of the relevant agencies, noting that they already have authority to regulate healthcare professionals, investigate fraud, and suspend or revoke licences where appropriate.Texas may work with federal prosecutorsThe order also authorises the state agencies, subject to the governor's appr…

…failure to appear before the panel as a direct challenge to the constitutional oversight authority of the National Assembly. The committee said the conduct of the defaulting agencies amounted to “a serious affront” to the House of Representatives and undermined the legislature’s constitutional responsibility to hold pu…

…where businesses and government platforms can exchange information seamlessly. The authority said the ultimate goal is to expand the tax base, improve transparency and support domestic revenue mobilisation.

…identify the ship or its owner. It remains unclear whether the vessel reported by the UK authority was one of the two tankers the IRGC claimed to have struck or an entirely separate incident. The IRGC said the southern route referred to a shipping corridor designated by Oman for foreign vessels under a memorandum of un…

…seeking the intervention of the Federal Government and Abia State, as well as Bende LGA authority as three erosion sites have devastated resideta. The communities – Amamba, Ngwu, Amankwo, Agbozu and Eluama – at a gathering of residents at two erosion sites in Amamba where six bungalows collapsed, said the problems star…

…a QR code linked directly to the ReportGov escalation portal. The Nigerian Ports Authority, she said, is also developing a unified access pass system that would prevent unauthorised pedestrian access to the port premises to address what she described as the historical porousness of the port perimeter that has enabled e…