…a credible candidate. Fadeyi said Atiku had demonstrated commitment to the rule of law and had played roles in economic reforms and the expansion of telecommunications in the country. “This man, at some point, even when he was in government, go and check his track record as someone who managed our economy, as somebody…

…in illegal sand mining or related activities to desist or face the full wrath of the law. Olatunde encouraged members of the public to remain vigilant and promptly report suspected cases of illegal sand mining to the NSCDC for necessary action.

…values, while commending residents for their commitment to democracy and the rule of law. A release on his official X handle revealed all these. “My people, as you have again conferred the leadership mandate on me under recent difficult circumstances, I promise to heal the wounds, unite the people and uphold equity and…

…Halloween mask, Hughes terrorised Philadelphia residents and believed he could evade law enforcement. He was wrong.'Police allege Hughes approached and harassed around 15 or 16 people in central Philadelphia during the early hours of August 12, with some encounters apparently recorded on his phone. CCTV footage showed…

…states that Congress should carry out a census in “such manner as they shall by Law direct every ten years.” But Nigeria’s last nationwide population census took place in 2006. Furthermore, while the UK reviews its electoral constituencies every eight to 12 years, Nigeria rarely changes its electoral constituencies. Ye…

Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Ali Pate, disclosed that the reform is targeted at reducing suicide deaths and attempts by 15 per cent by 2030. Briefing State House correspondents after the FEC meeting, Pate said suicide remains a major public health concern in Nigeria and globally, citing Worl…

…in the UK are subject to regular inspections to verify compliance with food safety laws. Each inspection results in a food hygiene rating assigned to the business.In Wales and Northern Ireland, displaying the rating sticker in a place visible to customers is a legal requirement. In England, this remains voluntary, thou…

…failure to meter all electricity consumers in the state, insisting that existing laws already require every customer to have a meter. The Lagos State Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Biodun Ogunleye, stated this while speaking on the state’s electricity reforms and efforts to improve power supply on the s…

…over by Justice Friday Ogazi, arrived at the decision shortly after the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) arraigned the septuagenarian on a two-count charge of unlawful possession, transportation, and exportation of a narcotic drug. Upon the calling of the criminal matter, the counsel for the NDLEA, Mr Abu I…

…overdose.The incident reportedly occurred in February in Callahan, Florida. According to law enforcement sources cited by TMZ, the child was taken to hospital in critical condition but survived and was subsequently placed in the custody of the Florida Department of Children and Families.Mark Windham, 46, was arrested S…

…wasn't simply associated with the pitch. She was the pitch." According to the lawsuit, Gomez was presented to investors as Wondermind's "head of marketing", with expectations that she would use her substantial social media following to promote the company and help grow its audience.The investors further allege that Gom…

…an indication of the growing acceptance of the Labour Party across Ogbadibo. The federal lawmaker welcomed the new members into the LP and urged them to work with existing members to strengthen the party at the grassroots. He assured them that there would be no discrimination between old and new members, stressing that…

…From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The former federal lawmaker said the funds had largely benefited corrupt actors who diverted public money under the cover of petroleum imports.Why Sani opposes fuel subsidy returnThe former senator said the subsidy system had also enabled the smuggling o…

…agreement that will add mandatory daily use limits for under-18s to its apps, in a lawsuit that accused the social media giant of designing its app to be addictive for teens. Under the terms of the settlement, Meta will be required to introduce a mandatory two-hour daily use limit on teen Facebook and Instagram account…

…and that all other arrangements were being finalised ahead of the polls. On the lawsuit by about 56 councillors seeking postponement of the council election, Chinedu said the court action would not stop the scheduled poll. Anambra LG poll: No automatic victory for sole chairmanship candidates — ANSIEC

…Calls for stronger engagement on electoral law By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt The Chairman of Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, Dr Chidi Julius Lloyd, has criticised the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) over the invitation of social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM),…

…leverage its grassroots network to strengthen community-based intelligence and support lawful security interventions. “Our 2027 election security strategy is not designed to replace the Armed Forces, the Police, DSS, NSCDC or any statutory security institution. “It is designed to ensure that our grassroots presence bec…

…promised to return to the subsidy regime if elected president in 2027. The former lawmaker argued that the removal of fuel subsidy, despite the initial hardship and economic pressures, had significantly improved the financial capacity of both the federal government and the states, enabling them to meet their obligation…

…- which earns the bulk of its revenue from digital advertising - of violating federal law by harvesting kids' data without parental consent. The state AGs also claimed that key features of Facebook and Instagram, including the "like button" and recommendation algorithms, are intentionally addictive and have contributed…

Alicia Daniella issues official statement through law firm as fallout with estranged husband, photographer David Martins, continues Alicia Daniella has issued an official statement through her lawyers amid the ongoing fallout with her estranged husband, photographer David Martins. In the statement, her legal representa…

…and arrest others involved. Residents have appealed to youths to desist from taking the law into their own hands, warning that gang violence continues to put lives at risk. by Linda Ikeji at 26/08/2026 2:23 PM | Share this Story

…on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, described the plan as an ‘arithmetic flaw.’ While arguing that selling crude oil to local refineries at preferential prices could create fiscal, market and smuggling challenges, Dare further described Atiku’s proposal as an ‘economic safari.’ According to the statement ti…

…in the area, urging relevant authorities to intervene before they lead to a breakdown of law and order. “The Federal Capital Territory is home to all Nigerians, as well as the international community. We must not allow anyone to escalate tensions. “As an executive chairman, his words carry weight. If his supporters act…

…peace accord. What exactly did you commit to? Basically, what I committed to is what the law says, which is that elections must be based on issues. We have always campaigned on issues. We do not attack personalities, and we do not campaign against identities. We do not use identity to campaign. There is no issue of rel…

…elections. Speaking at the meeting, the Acting Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Bayo Lawal, urged the candidates to put aside their individual differences and work collectively for the success of the party. Lawal said the ability of the candidates and party structures to work together would be critical to the party’s p…