…turned deadlyThe timing of the attack compounded the tragedy. Binnari's weekly market draws farmers, traders and buyers from neighbouring settlements, making it one of the busiest days in the community's calendar. According to residents, the gunmen arrived in large numbers on motorcycles shortly after Friday congregati…

…316 and be punishable under Section 319 of the Criminal Code, Cap. 37, Volume I, Laws of Ondo State of Nigeria, 2006. The prosecutor, Inspector urged the court to remand Odokpolo at a correctional facility pending legal advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). He also said the prosecution was ready to pro…

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention’s response to the confirmed Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory, including a N100,000 weekly payment for people placed in isolation or quarantine, is among the major stories making headlines. Also in the news are gospel singer Tope Alabi’s threat of legal ac…

…has publicly turned on an opposition senator over statements about Nigeria's new tax lawsThe dispute centres on whether the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 contains a fuel tax and a flat levy on all earningsAgbese is demanding the senator produce the specific legal text backing her claims or issue a public retractionPAY ATTENTION…

…authorities to protect taxpayers’ rights and ensure the implementation of the new tax laws did not impose unlawful burdens on individuals and businesses. Nwabueze spoke on Friday at a stakeholders’ engagement at the Ladi Kwali Conference Centre, Abuja, where he said fairness and transparency were essential to the succe…

Legendary American singer Stevie Wonder has filed an eviction lawsuit against Carmen Efferson, a former fiancée who has allegedly lived rent-free in a Los Angeles property he owns since July 1988. According to court documents, the arrangement was never put in writing, and Efferson reportedly paid a monthly rent of $0 f…

…policy direction. He said the administration was strengthening institutions and laws to make the reforms sustainable, while improving budget preparation and execution to ensure that public spending followed established plans. “The best economic policy in an election year is the same as in any other year. That is the po…

…economic policies, the lawmaker urged legislators and policymakers to ensure that laws respected human rights and protected human dignity. Imasuen also called for stronger international cooperation, fairer trade agreements, ethical governance and legislation that prioritised underserved communities. He said inclusive d…

…announced a commencement date for the expanded passenger service.New Nigerian airport draws airline traffic as United Nigeria airline sets new flight date. ImagesIts Executive Chairman, Professor Obiora Okonkwo, disclosed the plans during the commissioning of Reeve Energy Limited’s aviation fuel tank farm at the airpor…

…a documented resolution process.Its demands include "disclosure of the applicable tax laws and approved rates, clarification of the categories of persons liable to pay, reconciliation of payment records and refunds for any duplicate or unauthorised collections established."NANS also called on Governor Ademola Adeleke,…

…buildings, airports, and impact sites. Visitors and residents are subject to local laws while in Saudi Arabia.” The alert further outlined travel restrictions affecting US government employees in the kingdom. “U.S. government employees working in Saudi Arabia are not allowed to travel within 20 miles of the Yemen borde…

…act born of a Lazarus syndrome — a delusion that judges can command dead laws to rise from the grave. A dead law cannot be resurrected by judicial fiat."According to him, under Section 36(12) of the Constitution, "written law" means an active, subsisting Act in force on the date of conviction and sentencing.That the 20…

…also include digital social security documents and stronger enforcement of labour laws to protect workersThe measures still require approval before implementation and will not automatically grant foreign nationals work visasPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your G…

…requirements. Consumer privacy remains fully protected in accordance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements,” NCC assured. Such assurances are not misplaced. However, I want to observe that there seems to be a certain urgency in the way the regulator wants to get things done. For long, service quality and net…

Former NFL star Shawne Merriman has been ordered to pay $4 million in a wrongful death lawsuit regarding a Playboy employee dating back to 2017, TMZ Sports reported Monday. A Los Angeles judge gave the order against the former Chargers linebacker along with three other defendants - J.P. Castro, Monica Maass and Elias W…

…calls for Saudi to spare his life. "Saudi authorities should end their use of abusive laws to hand out extraordinary sentences for speech-related offenses, especially against migrant workers who are already in a vulnerable position with limited protections," Joey Shea, senior Saudi Arabia researcher at Human Rights Wat…

…a second wife and a secret child. The fallout — divorce proceedings, a high-profile lawsuit, and very public family rifts — has defined his public image ever since.Yul Edochie pictured on a movie set. Photo: @YulEdochieOfficialPage (modified by author)>TABLE OF CONTENTSKey takeawaysProfile summaryEarly life and educati…

…welfare support and compensation to the bereaved families in line with applicable laws and policies. Additionally, the lawmakers asked the NAF to strengthen its aircraft maintenance and airworthiness management systems, particularly for ageing aircraft, and ensure that only aircraft meeting prescribed safety standards…

…news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!The court further noted that the laws cited by the prosecution, including the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, the Kwara State Penal Code Law, and relevant cybercrime and cyberbullying provisions, were not designed to protect individuals from statements they si…

…contrary to and punishable under Section 51 of the Criminal Code Act, Cap. C38, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.” COUNT SEVEN “That you, Samaila Ibrahim Kaigama, adult male of FCT Abuja, on or about July 2026, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, knowingly retained the sum of N1.8 million, being ra…

…humble, God-fearing, and committed to the work of God till his last breath."ERCC draws comfort from scriptureThe church described his passing as a significant loss not only to its congregation but to the broader Christian community. It drew consolation from the biblical text in Revelation 14:13, which reads: "Blessed a…

…to legal practice builds on his academic qualifications. He obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Lagos, attended the Nigerian Law School, where he received an award, and earned a Master of Laws degree with distinction from the University of Dundee, Scotland. He was called to the Nigerian Bar in 200…

…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…

…her immobility and health struggles.Regina Daniels’ wheelchair birthday appearance draws comments from journalist Kemi Olunloyo. Photo: kemitalks/regina.daniels>Kemi Olunloyo, in a video shared on YouTube on October 10, 2026, said she had previously flagged concerns about the actress' alleged substance use, but was wid…

…30 women from the community stormed the church and demanded her release to face "the laws of the community." All efforts by the cleric to intervene were said to have been resisted. The elderly woman, who later narrated her ordeal to the AfAW advocate, showed injuries she allegedly sustained from flogging by the mob and…