…the maximum possible prison sentence for the sho0ting in January. Ben Crump and Antonio Romanucci, attorneys for Massey's family, issued a statement on Sunday evening sending prayers to Grayson's family but maintaining that his death "does not bring Sonya back." "Sonya Massey's de@th was unjustifiable, and she should b…

…were not thugs. They were concerned residents who have lived with the consequences of Ramoni’s failures in their community and have now found their voices,” the PDP stated. The party also questioned the timing of the empowerment programme, alleging that the administration had neglected the community for years before in…

…won the NDC primary for Lagos Mainland Federal Constituency on May 29, 2026, with INEC monitoring the electionThe suit names INEC and the NDC as respondents and seeks urgent hearing to prevent ballot papers being printed with the wrong candidate's namePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content…

…“The panel of the Court held that the party having duly conducted primaries which were monitored by INEC and the name of the winner forwarded to the commission, there was no legal impediment to the participation of the candidate in the elections,” Ememobong said. He also highlighted the court’s treatment of the nominat…

A joint security team in Anambra State has raided suspected secessionist hideouts in Ogbaru Local Government Area, killing six suspected members of the group during a prolonged gun battle. One security operative was also killed in the operation, while another sustained injuries after an explosive device suspected to ha…

…highlighted continued risks to Nigeria’s financial system and increased regulatory monitoring of transactions. The agency also received 41,716,214 Currency Transaction Reports and 10,513 Suspicious Activity Reports during the year. “During the review period, the NFIU received a total of 41,716,214 CTRs, 42,082 STRs, an…

…economic or social benefits. “Transparency is also a big issue because sometimes monies are spent on unnecessary things. Of recent, states are concerned about setting up airlines. That is not even profitable and you end up subsidising the airlines instead of spending the money on water, roads and other necessary econom…

…officers discovered the victim’s car and took the two escaped staff members in for questioning. He said the alleged kidnappers later contacted the family on Saturday night and initially demanded a ransom of N200m. “They called around 9:45pm at night. The next day, which was Sunday, they called around that time too, ask…

…married women should be allowed to go on girls' trips" - Media personality, Toni Tone Author and social media personality Toni Tone has argued that marriage should not mean giving up personal freedom, friendships or experiences outside the relationship. Speaking in a video, Toni said she disagreed with the idea that ma…

…election restored some public confidence. "No more 'Glitch in Server' or 'BVAS malfunctioning' come 2027." Okwuosa says voters' trust in Davido led to Adeleke's victory. Photo Adelekereact as INEC declares Adeleke winner Earlier, Legit.ng also reported that INEC's returning officer declared Accord candidate Ademola Ade…

…down national economic stability for a fleeting headline.” On what he described as a chronicle of political duplicity, he said: “Let us refresh the collective memory of the Nigerian electorate, which Atiku so cynically presumes to be short. During the intense build-up to the 2023 general election, Atiku made the total…

…regime of the subsidy of the past,” Okonkwo said, arguing that Nigeria now had functioning local refining capacity and should therefore use its crude oil resources to bring down the cost of refined petroleum products. According to him, the proposed Atiku Fuel Affordability Plan, AFAP, would ensure that local refineries…

…the traditional ruler of Igbesi community, Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I, the Kabiyesi Onigbesi of Igbesi land, in the Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State.The Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, confirmed the abduction on Sunday, August 23, 2026, following a late-night raid on the community.Accordi…

…‘Cool Nigg@’, was neutralised.“The other members of the group fled in disarray, abandoning a motorcycle, which was recovered by the troops.”Two suspects held in Logo LGAIn a separate operation carried out on the same day, soldiers acting on fresh intelligence went to Gou Village in Logo LGA and arrested two men suspect…

…the final phase, allowing eligible first-time voters to complete the process electronically. Against this background, the YPP urged INEC to reconsider the closure of the registration exercise and provide another opportunity for eligible citizens who were unable to register or complete the process. According to the YPP,…

…Mkpuma (Ezza South), Chidi Nwode (Ikwo), Timothy Nwachi (Afikpo), Ikechukwu Ogbofia (Onicha), Michael Kalu Anyim (Ivo), Simeon Onuoha (Edda), Helen Aduga (Izzi), Chidiebere Alo (Abakaliki) and Chibueze Odigwe (Ebonyi Local Government Area). Enyi described the election as peaceful, free and fair, noting that other polit…

…page, Doyle expressed strong views ahead of the 2027 presidential election, questioning why critics continue to lean on the same credentials argument despite it failing to gain traction at even the highest levels of Nigeria's judiciary.Patrick Doyle weighs in on the recurring debate over President Tinubu's educational…

…crucify anybody. It is a time for sober reflection, reconciliation and strategic repositioning. No single individual should be made the scapegoat for an outcome that involved many political and electoral factors. “We must start working immediately on how we can reposition the party to garner maximum votes for President…

…urged INEC “to disclose the systems, personnel and procedures it has put in place to monitor, investigate and enforce compliance with political contribution and campaign expenditure limits during the ongoing 2027 electoral process.” SERAP also urged INEC “to disclose its methodology for monitoring political financing,…

…to reduce their own pump prices.The development comes as motorists continue to monitor petrol prices amid fluctuations in the downstream petroleum market.For independent marketers, reducing the amount of money spent on logistics could provide additional room to compete on retail prices while maintaining their businesse…

…APC Presidential Campaign Council, describing the arrangement as “disgraceful” and questioning why the presidential candidate would also head his campaign council. Melaye spoke in a video posted on his official X account on Sunday. “This is the first time in the history of the universe and the entire world that a presi…

…have been taken into military custody for further action, while troops continue to monitor the area for additional fighters willing to surrender. The development comes amid intensified military operations and growing internal clashes between JAS and ISWAP factions in the North-East, which have continued to weaken terro…

…of the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation. Meanwhile, nutritionists have warned Nigerians against slicing vegetables in open markets before washing them, while a report exposes how metal scavengers are stripping Lagos bridges, buildings and homes for scrap. In entertainment, Baba Suwe’s daughte…

By Ayo Onikoyi Nollywood actor Ebisan Arayi has opened up on the mental discipline required in acting, explaining how he selects roles and why actors must learn to separate themselves from the characters they portray. Speaking on the Conversations With Kenni podcast hosted by , Arayi said the character is the first thi…

By Ayo Onikoyi Nollywood actress, filmmaker and adult entertainment consultant, Seyi Hunter has openee up about her personality and the misconceptions surrounding her career, insisting that she is not bothered by what people think about her. Speaking in an interview with Potpourri, Hunter said her public personality is…