…Akwa Ibom resident Nse Obong-Inyang has called out the police over the alleged unlawful detention of his family members. According to Inyang, the incident occurred on Sunday, September 27, 2026 as his sister, mother were returning home from the church dedication of her 3-month-old son. He explained that they were inter…

…lawyers. He said the committee intervened in cases involving the unlawful arrest, detention, harassment and assault of legal practitioners. Osigwe cited cases involving Chinedu Agu, Bright Ngene and Lovinah Ugbana Benjamin as matters that received institutional attention during his tenure. He said the NBA also consiste…

…and we respect their right to do so. Let me follow up on a similar subject: the issue of detention. Let me stress something on this. You see, if I, as leader of this organisation, can tell my staff across the states to apologise when wrong, that must mean something. It is a sign of courage to admit errors, as we are do…

…on a watchmaker in Paris. It was discovered that Clement L had already been in pre-trial detention for pimping, as well as organised robbery. The gang leader was detained but was then discovered to have been sending orders from his cell via two mobile phones on Snapchat under the alias Lester Z. A source close to the c…

…published the names and photos of 30 Nigerian nationals currently held in immigration detention facilities across multiple statesThe individuals were arrested in cities ranging from Los Angeles and Houston to New York and Atlanta on charges including wire fraud, identity theft, and money launderingSeveral of those name…

…Lester Z, has since been placed in solitary confinement. He was also placed in pretrial detention after being charged on August 21 in Nanterre. Meanwhile, Mbappe has continued to feature for Real Madrid despite the reported kidnapping plot in his home country. French teenager arrested over alleged plot to kidnap Kylian…

…and indoctrination of children, forced issuance of Russian passports, arbitrary detention and disappearance of Ukrainian civic leaders, torture and ill-treatment. She also said communities had been left without water or humanitarian assistance, while Ukraine’s cultural heritage and language were being targeted. “Russia…

The Supreme Council for Shari'ah in Nigeria voiced concern over the continued detention of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-RufaiEl-Rufai is facing separate charges from the ICPC and DSS over alleged fraud, abuse of office, and unlawful phone tappingThe Council urged authorities to follow due process and warned th…

…must be able to carry out their lawful activities without fear of arbitrary arrest, detention, surveillance or confiscation of their property”, the party stated. Calling for an end to what it described as politically motivated persecution, the party said the principle should apply irrespective of political affiliation.…

…of a sharpened cutlass. “Consequently, a total of five suspects have been placed under detention in connection with the crimes. The three cases are under investigation, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing accomplices,” Habib stated. The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, commended the operatives f…

…photographs of 10 Nigerian nationals facing deportation, with the individuals held at detention facilities across several American states.The detainees face a wide range of criminal charges, including wire fraud, identity theft, drug offences, child cruelty, and weapons possession.

…to return all his seized items to him. No be juju be that? ‘KC Luxury’ Sues NDLEA Over Detention, Seeks N190m Damages Social media influencer and businessman, Afolabi Kazeem Michael, popularly known as KC Luxury, has dragged the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) before the Federal High Court in Lagos, challe…

…irregular migration also exposed children to trafficking, violence, sexual exploitation, detention, disappearance and death. He urged the government to strengthen border protection, family tracing, documentation, public awareness and reintegration programmes, while creating safe alternatives for vulnerable families. Sa…

…disclosed that he requires urgent medical attention for acute asthma and said his detention facility cannot adequately provide that care.Relief soughtKayCee Luxury is asking the court to declare his continued detention unconstitutional, release him immediately or admit him to bail on liberal terms, and return items he…

…an adult violated their trust and boundaries. Adams was taken to the Brazoria County Detention Center and released the same day after posting a $26,000 bond. A spokesperson for the Angleton Independent School District confirmed that Adams no longer works for the district. Authorities have not disclosed further details…

…and remain one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in U.S. history. The Guantánamo Bay detention facility was established in 2002 by then-U.S. President George W. Bush to hold foreign militant suspects following the attacks. If the current schedule holds, Mohammed and his co-defendants will face trial more than two deca…

…at an apartment complex in Las Vegas on Tuesday and is being held at the Clark County Detention Center pending extradition to Pennsylvania.'Tonight, the fear that one man brought to the Philadelphia community comes to an end,' Supervisory Deputy US Marshal Robert Clark said. 'By hiding behind a Chucky-style Halloween m…

…was transported to a local hospital.Windham was booked into the Nassau County Jail & Detention Center. His bond was set at more than $25,000 for the child-neglect charge, plus $2,500 for the drug-paraphernalia charge. by Linda Ikeji at 26/08/2026 9:43 PM | Share this Story

…Rollex Dee has been granted N100 million bail after spending about two months in police detention The court reportedly ordered two sureties to stand for N50 million each, with one required to be a member of the singer’s family.Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore intervened in the case amid online concerns over the sin…

…Court on September 15, 2026, at exactly 10 am,” Kuti said. Reports of Poco Lee’s alleged detention in the UK began circulating online on August 19. However, the initial reports did not disclose the identity of the alleged complainant, the circumstances of the alleged offence or whether formal charges had been filed. UK…

…Court on September 15, 2026, at exactly 10 am,” Kuti said. Reports of Poco Lee’s alleged detention in the UK began circulating online on August 19. Early reports, not PUNCH Online, however, did not disclose the identity of the alleged complainant, the circumstances of the alleged offence or whether formal charges had b…

…families of Mocaër and Perez-Pezzani said they were "devastated" by the men's continued detention. The case has drawn attention from press freedom advocates, with RSF continuing to press for the release of the two French journalists. by Linda Ikeji at 23/08/2026 11:29 PM | Share this Story

…Africa, Tigere Chagutah, said Kafwaya’s death followed reports of arbitrary arrests and detentions of opposition figures during the electoral period. The organisation asked the Zambian government to thoroughly, independently and transparently investigate Kafwaya’s death. Civil society groups in the country have made a…

…through information and communication technologies. The IPI said Bathily had been in detention since his arrest in March 2023 following public comments about the death in custody of former Prime Minister Soumeylou Boubèye Maïga. It described his prolonged detention and successive prosecutions as an illustration of the…

…travelled to Abuja after the election for official university business, not police detentionPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Oye Ekiti, Ekiti State - The management of Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) has denied reports circulating on some online platforms that its Vice Chancello…