…added. The ministry advised Nigerians living in South Africa to comply with local laws, remain vigilant and prioritise their safety. It urged them to maintain contact with the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria and the Consulate General in Johannesburg for consular assistance whenever necessary. “The Federal Governme…
…the summit would examine community-based security arrangements, strategic deployment of law enforcement personnel along agricultural corridors and technology-driven early warning systems to restore farming activities. On oil production, the NESG warned that crude oil theft continued to deprive Nigeria of substantial ex…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested an 83-year-old woman, Mrs Uloma Uchechi Sunday, with consignments of methamphetamine and Colorado in Abia State, barely a year after she was prosecuted and convicted for a similar offence. Uloma was arrested on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at her residence in…
…Mrs. Uloma Uchechi Sunday, has again been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) with consignments of Methamphetamine and Colorado concealed around her waist, barely a year after she was nabbed, prosecuted and convicted for the same offence. The octogenarian was arrested on Wednesday…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has rearrested an 83-year-old woman, Uloma Uchechi Sunday, with consignments of methamphetamine and Colorado, barely a year after she was convicted of drug-related offences. The octogenarian was arrested on Wednesday, October 7, at her residence in Ite-Uzo, Umuaguma, Obingwa Loc…
…chapters of the National Human Rights Commission, the International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), journalists and civil society groups, and deployed a regional advocate to verify the incident. The advocate, who visited the community on Thursday, October 8, 2026, reported that the woman was accused of pouring faec…
A Nigerian lawyer, Ilavbare Goldfish Rahmatulai, has stated most marriages fail due to how men are raised. She stated this in a Facebook post on Sunday, October 11, 2026, explaining that this conclusion stems from her experience counseling couples in at least 100 marriages. While acknowledging that about 20% of severe…
…waste their money, time and energy fighting a lost battle,” he said. He also appealed to lawyers, including Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs), to discourage the affected candidates from filing fresh suits that could further increase their legal expenses. “I also wish to appeal to those Barristers and SANs to ‘pity’ th…
…classroom at Bakoshi Primary School, Azare, in September and October 2026 and had unlawful carnal knowledge of her. The victim was taken to General Hospital Azare for medical examination. The suspect has been arrested and has confessed to the offence. "On 8th October, 2026 at about 1000hrs, a father residing st Dago Vi…
…disputes over candidate nominations, party primaries, and compliance with electoral laws. Read the full story here: https://punchng.com/2027-protest-relief-as-inec-releases-final-candidates-list/ 4. 2027: Opposition, APC clash over campaign funding Opposition parties have accused the ruling All Progressives Congress of…
…facilities in Bichi, Kano State, while strengthening collaboration with security and law enforcement authorities to disrupt illegal supply networks and prosecute offenders. “Our enforcement operations are aimed at dismantling illegal supply chains, preventing prohibited products from reaching the Nigerian market, and e…
…my offence was, but he said they would tell me when I followed them to the command. As a law-abiding citizen, I opened my gate. Two of them came in, and I demanded to see the warrant of arrest. They said the warrant had been deposited at the state command and that I would be shown it when we got there. Did you agree to…
…That is why we had to deploy heavier equipment.” The Commissioner for Works, Ayorinde Olawoye, expressed optimism that progress would soon be made. “You can see the swamp buggy is set to float on water and go to where it happened. Within five hours, reasonable progress will be made,” he said. However, the Commissioner…
…appearance of Baba Jiya’s name on the list, arguing that his candidature was replaced unlawfully. The suit, marked FHC/IL/CS/136/2026, names INEC, the PDP and Baba Jiya as respondents. Iliasu is seeking a declaration that the substitution was invalid, recognition as the party’s validly nominated candidate and an order…
Nollywood actresses Iyabo Ojo, Ini Edo and other celebrities flooded Regina Daniels' comments with prayers after her birthday postRegina Daniels marked her 25th birthday on October 10 from a wheelchair, sharing details of months-long health strugglesTikTok star Jarvis, BBNaija's Phyna, Destiny Etiko and several others …
…council chairman as a humble public servant and expressed shock over his passingFederal lawmaker Hon. Barr. Aliyu Boya Wakili also mourned Saidu, calling his death a great loss to the people of Fufore and surroundingsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Executive Chairman of Fufore L…
…cast, declared Arobo the rightful winner on the basis that he secured the majority of lawful votes.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Justice Lifu then ordered INEC to reopen its candidate nomination portal so the party could submit Arobo's name as the certified winner of t…
…market-reflective foreign exchange regime. Other priorities include implementing new tax laws, improving spending efficiency, strengthening debt management and promoting non-oil growth. The minister also pledged to translate macroeconomic stability into shared prosperity through food security, job creation, human devel…
…to your Preferred Sources The planned execution has drawn criticism from some Republican lawmakers and conservative strategists. Republican Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina described the livestream proposal as “beyond disgusting” in a social media post. “Public executions are what oppressive dictatorships like Ira…
…underscores the government’s determination to ensure that all schools operate within the law and provide children with properly authorised and monitored learning environments,” the statement read.Make PUNCH part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources He said the government would extend the enforce…
…orderThe commission said the circulation of the alleged forgery posed a serious risk to law and order in Imo State. In its letters, INEC urged both the DSS and the police to look into how the document was produced and how it came to be shared publicly, and to take appropriate action against those responsible.The commis…
…criticised the unpredictability of visa processing. “Many refusals appear to rest on flawed, inconsistent and highly subjective reasoning, forcing universities to withdraw offers at scale to avoid breaching compliance thresholds,” he said. The developments have raised concerns about the financial outlook for UK univers…
…safety of the American people first,” Wall said. The DHS statement said Igbojekwe was lawfully admitted to the United States in June 2017, but remained in the country after his authorised period of stay expired in November 2019. It added that he was granted deferred action by the Biden administration in September 2021.…
…processing has become markedly less predictable”. “Many refusals appear to rest on flawed, inconsistent and highly subjective reasoning, forcing universities to withdraw offers at scale to avoid breaching compliance thresholds,” he added. The crackdown has raised concerns about universities’ finances as institutions fa…
…month by Witkoff, a longtime Trump confidant, and Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law, as Washington seeks to revive negotiations that have yielded little progress. With winter approaching, the prospect of continued fighting and attacks on vital infrastructure has added urgency to the search for a settlement agai…