…chances took a hit after France and England both failed to reach the World Cup finalLamine Yamal and Lionel Messi remain in the running, with Messi chasing a record eighth Ballon d'Or at age 39Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Spain's Rodri has moved sharply up the 2026 Ballon d'Or power rankings af…
…and Crews each lifting a dumbbell. Another image showed Crews holding the Brazil national team jersey of the 26-year-old, while yet another captured the actor interacting with a member of the winger’s family. Vinicius’ invitation to Haaland, which included Crews, originates from a meme that gained popularity during the…
…"The suspect is currently in custody and the case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Bauchi for discreet investigation and prosecution. "The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, mni, psc (+), condemns the act in strong terms and assures members of the public that the Com…
…presents an opportunity not only for celebration but also for accountability. Political analysts note that local governments remain the closest tier of government to the people and are expected to respond swiftly to local needs. They argue that effective grassroots governance should be measured by improved service deli…
By Enitan Abdultawab U.S. President Donald Trump has taken another swipe at NBA superstar LeBron James, suggesting the basketball icon is “maybe a racist” while weighing in on the long-running debate over who is the greatest player of all time. Trump made the remarks on Friday while answering questions in the Oval Offi…
…Nigeria’s latest reality show has quietly moved from the television studio to the National Assembly. Read Also: Fake agency originated from Buhari government — Budget Office explains PFIPC allocation If anyone had suggested that the next big source of national entertainment would come from the Red Chamber rather than a…
…the Governor owes the people an explanation. “How many times has the Governor personally met with the families of the victims to reassure them that his government has not abandoned them? What concrete rescue strategy has the Kwara State Government unveiled since these innocent citizens were taken into captivity? “What…
…device and other communication equipment. The operation was disclosed by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, in a post shared via his X handle. According to Makama, the suspect was arrested at about 3:05 p.m. on Wednesday during a routine security operation along the Maiduguri-Monguno Road…
…Nuclear, CBRN, and explosive threats. This reaffirmation followed the hosting of the Final Phase of the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction, C-WMD, Curriculum Development Workshop for the Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear, EOD-CBRN, Command. The workshop was organized by…
…to protect Bordeaux. Madrid fire ‘at its peak’ Carlos Novillo, the Madrid regional government’s emergency management chief, said the wildfire near the capital was “at its peak and is currently beyond the capacity of firefighters to contain”. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez will go to the zone early Saturday to vis…
…doesn’t seem to have the will to do anything about it.” A former Nigeria international, Edema Fuludu echoed, “Every Nigerian football fan is still bitter that in two consecutive World Cups we did not attend. It shows that we need to do more, apart from just talking. We must work on the talk.” Working the talk, Fuludu i…
…at the University of Ife, not OAU. I graduated at 20. I didn’t finish my National Youth Service Corps at 21 before I got a job immediately with the Nigerian Air Force, then moved to Cadbury Nigeria Plc. I later joined Shell, where I retired. Why did you say you weren’t intelligent? There are more intelligent people in…
…services. She added that the development had also created uncertainty about her professional future. “This means I may not be able to pursue another job because prospective employers will ask why I was sacked,” the librarian lamented. Dream bigger than a university Before founding Wigwe University in Isiokpo, Rivers St…
US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to hit the European Union with tariffs and a formal trade investigation over Brussels’ latest antitrust penalty against Google. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the bloc “will pay a very big price for this illegal and highly unethical conduct, which I hav…
…over the abduction of Ngoshe residentsNdume said his only role was alerting the National Security Adviser and DSS after he was told about a N5 billion ransom demand by Boko Haram/ISWAPThe senator said his relationship with the accuser broke down after he refused to support ransom payment to the kidnappersFind it fast w…
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…suspected fightersFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issuesAt least 15 suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters were killed early Tuesday morning when a military…
…Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (KWACReSAL) Project has partnered with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) on climate-smart agriculture through a stakeholders’ engagement in Ijagbo, Oyun Local Government Area of the state. The intervention has commenced with the formation of Community Interest…
…She was subjected to anti-migrant slurs after her appearance before the Cape Town Regional Court earlier this week over allegations of illegal residency in South Africa. The 25-year-old beauty queen was arrested in Cape Town in June, and judgment was reserved on whether she should be detained pending deportation after…
…taking oaths not to engage in extramarital affairs and invoking death as the penalty if either of them did so. Mr Nwanorue said he should die if he came to Canada and cheated on his wife, pledging that he would remain faithful to their marriage vows. He said his wife was directed by God to make the declaration, and he…
US President Donald Trump said Friday that Venezuela is not ready to hold elections, more than seven months after the American military operation that toppled then-leader Nicolas Maduro. “As far as the elections in Venezuela, they’re not really ready for them yet, but boy, a lot of progress has been made,” Trump told r…
Venezuela will withdraw from the International Criminal Court over the tribunal’s perceived bias, the nation’s foreign minister said Friday. The announcement comes amid an ongoing ICC investigation into alleged crimes against humanity committed under ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro’s government. Caracas had…
…rotation arrangement. Osumuo said Nzuko Ora Nnewi recognises a four-year rotational tenure for elective offices within the community and that issues relating to the statutory tenure of local government chairmen are matters for the government to determine. He said he had assured representatives of Nnewi Ichi that their…
…of more than 50,000 Nigerian doctors and thousands of other healthcare professionals in the diaspora to strengthen the country’s health system through the Diaspora Health Impact Initiative 2026. The initiative took centre stage at the 2026 National Diaspora Day celebration held at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential V…
…legend Andrea Pirlo is set to be appointed as the new head coach of the Italy men's national team, according to Fox SportsPirlo's expected appointment comes after Italy missed out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, putting the national team under serious scrutinyThe former midfielder is set to replace his ex-AC Milan teammate…