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…free from the big cat inside an alcohol storeA rescue team arrived hours after the attacks began to capture the leopard, while all three victims were rushed to hospitalFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Graphic content warning: Viewer discretion is strongly advised. This article contains sensitive an…

…strong and defend well, and make sure we take our chances from set-pieces and counter attacks.” Onyeka, who joined Coventry permanently in the summer after five seasons with Brentford, also welcomed manager Frank Lampard’s decision to sign a new contract on June 30 that ties him to the club until 2029. “It was nice bec…

…Sahel States (AES) are led by post-coup juntas and grappling with insecurity amid deadly attacks from jihadist groups which have killed thousands. The Malian federation said the CAF meeting marks “a pivotal stage in the bidding process”, enabling the three member associations to “proceed with the steps outlined in CAF…

…his decisive leadership in tackling terrorism and insecurity in Nigeria, particularly attacks on Christian communities. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Trump conveyed the commendation in a letter dated July 6, 2026. Trump disclos…

…also confirmed it had launched an eleventh consecutive night of strikes, saying the attacks were aimed at reducing Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.Trump also warned that a future target could be the underground Pickaxe Mountain (Kolang Mountain) complex near Natanz, where Western…

The Allied People’s Movement has said the Federal Government’s recent attacks on its presidential candidate, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, show that President Bola Tinubu is jittery over Makinde’s growing popularity ahead of the 2027 presidential election. APM, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary,…

…his hand, shoulder and nose, and the two other men were also injured in the horrifying attacks, although the extent of the injuries were unclear. See below. Wild leopard enters a wine shop in Todaraisingh, Tonk district (Rajasthan), injuring one person and causing widespread panic in the area. Forest officials were ale…

…Middle East region, he said that the sustained action was driven by the September 11th attacks and subsequent jihadist attacks in Bali, Madrid, and London, among others. “For the last 25 years, U.S. counterterrorism and that of our partners has meant first and foremost the fight against Islamic terrorism. “Our sustaine…

…Benin City on Tuesday, described the killing as part of a disturbing pattern of violent attacks that has continued to threaten the peace and security of the community. The residents lamented that the persistent insecurity had prevented many farmers from accessing their farmlands, posing a serious threat to livelihoods…

Global oil prices climbed above $90 per barrel on Tuesday after fresh attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz heightened fears of a prolonged disruption to crude supplies from the Middle East. Brent crude rose above the $90-per-barrel mark as reports emerged that a Kuwait-owned oil products tanker was struck by…

…investigate the human and economic losses suffered by Nigerians in repeated xenophobic attacks in South Africa. The move is aimed at laying the groundwork for compensation, stronger diplomatic engagement and improved protection for Nigerian citizens living outside the country. The resolution followed the adoption of a…

…deserted business areas were. He blamed the decline in patronage on recent xenophob!c attacks targeting Black foreigners and the closure of foreign-owned businesses in parts of the country. On June 30, several African nationals accused of being illegal immigrants were kicked out of the country an action that has been w…

…operations, especially in communities affected by rising cases of kidnappings and bandit attacks. Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday by his Deputy Chief Press Secretary, Mashood Agboola. He said the approval was another demonstration of the Federal Government’s…

…and Washington were seeking to resume diplomatic efforts to halt an escalating cycle of attacks that has severely damaged a fragile interim agreement signed last month. While oil prices initially spiked following the Houthi announcement, they subsequently receded as traders weighed hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough.…

…security in schools through early warning mechanisms capable of detecting potential attacks before they occur. He added that participants also recommended the deployment of members of the Civilian Joint Task Force to schools to enhance security and reassure parents. He urged parents to continue sending their children t…

…and citizenship documentation. The controversy also sparked widespread social media attacks directed at Adetshina because of her Nigerian heritage, despite the fact that she was born in South Africa and had met the eligibility requirements for the beauty pageant. In August 2024, the South African government stated that…

The US military identified two soldiers killed in separate Iranian attacks on a base in Jordan this week1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, and Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, both served at Muwaffaq Salti Air BaseA third US service member also died in northern Iraq after a controlled detonation of an Iranian attack droneFind…

The 2026 Global Firepower Index ranked Nigeria third among African countries by military strength, behind Egypt and AlgeriaEgypt topped the continent with a Power Index score of 0.3651, while Algeria held second place despite a slight decline in its scoreThe index assessed military capabilities across more than 60 fact…

…whom Israel accused of being one of the principal architects of the October 7, 2023, attacks, was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza a year later. Since his death, Hamas has been led by a five-member leadership council headed by long-time senior official Mohammed Darwish. Born in 1960, Hayya survived an Israeli assassina…

…Randall Wallace has revealed that Mel Gibson warned him they could face spiritual attacks before they began writing The Resurrection of the Christ, the sequel to the 2004 film The Passion of the Christ.Wallace, 76, made the disclosure during an appearance on Raymond Arroyo's podcast, Arroyo Grande, where he reflected o…

…to the UN official, Nigeria, Niger and Burkina Faso continue to face terrorist attacks, kidnappings and significant civilian casualties. He disclosed that approximately 6.8 million people have been displaced across the region, while a further 1.28 million people have become refugees or asylum seekers.SimÀ£o said women,…

…ratified in 1999. Washington has not provided details on where or when the chemical attacks occurred. Sudan’s army-aligned government has repeatedly denied the US allegations, calling them “baseless” and “political blackmail”. The latest round of sanctions, effective Monday, further limit Sudan’s access to financing an…

CENTCOM confirmed a US service member was killed in northern Iraq on July 18 during a controlled detonation of an unexploded Iranian droneThe Iraq death follows the killing of two American soldiers in Jordan a day earlier, with unidentified remains now found at the site of the third missing soldierIran's Foreign Minist…

…unacceptable, President Tinubu President Tinubu has again condemned the Xenophobic attacks in South Africa, saying the country should be reminded that the freedom it currently enjoys is the result of the sacrifices and liberation efforts of African countries, including Nigeria. Many African nationals have been forced o…