…of the 2026 edition to 16 teams. According to CAF, the increase in the number of participating nations and matches “provides the perfect opportunity to see this glass ceiling shattered and a new goalscoring record established.” The expanded tournament is therefore expected to provide more than just a new competitive fo…

…$18,000 (about ₦27.5 million) in performance rewards after an impressive medal-winning start at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The National Sports Commission had announced cash rewards for medallists before the team's strong outing, led by Esther Nworgu, who won Nigeria's first gold medal of the Games. In phot…

…stocks, and general market trends.Tunde Onakoya, founder of Chess in Slums Africa, has partnered with Jobs59 and AltSchool Africa to introduce a N250 million scholarship programme aimed at helping corps members and recent graduates develop digital skills that improve their employment prospects.Under the initiative, eac…

…into contracts with customers in alternative distribution channels, including third-party app stores.Google has 60 days to implement measures directed by the Commission-including allowing app developers to enter into contracts with users outside the Google Play app store-or face further penalties.Google hit back at the…

…Ariyo, Babatunde Eniola, Adams Tobiloba and Fasusi Bunmi, who were alleged to have participated in the assault. The command condemned the growing trend of individuals taking the law into their own hands by assaulting, humiliating or publicly parading persons suspected of committing offences. "The Ondo State Police Comm…

…(ICE) told Fox News. "Against our nation's laws, he overstayed his visa and failed to depart. He will remain in ICE custody pending his immigration proceedings," an ICE spokesperson said. The agency noted that illegal immigrants are offered $2,600 and a free flight to self-deport from the U.S. "We encourage every perso…

…Guardiola reiterated to ESPN that talks about taking over Italy immediately were a nonstarter given the Catalan coach's desire to take some time out. The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich manager wants to prioritize his personal life after spending 10 years in the top job at City. When he returns to the game, the sour…

…re-do that “we will not allow an act of violence to have the last word.” – ‘Off the charts’ – Trump offered rare praise for the press in the immediate aftermath of the dinner, and praised their decision to go ahead with a re-run as a “sign of strength and fortitude.” But he has hinted that he might go back to his old h…

…S26 Ultra Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra earned the top spot for zoom and versatility. The smartphone features a 200MP main sensor, dual telephoto cameras and up to 10x optical-quality zoom, while also offering improved low-light photography, video stabilisation and AI-powered editing features. Google Pixel 10 Pro The Goog…

…Ndigbo. He wrote, “Do you now realize why Ndigbo are the only people I know on this earth proudly denying their identity? Because Nigeria is a weapon fashioned against them. “This is one of the major reasons , as I said yesterday, why our people are changing their surnames to English names. “Only God knows how many Igb…

…UNESCO, Khaled El-Enany, has condemned the killing of Mexican journalist Josué Martínez Contreras. Martínez Contreras, founder and director of the digital news outlet Noticias San Martín Texmelucan, was shot dead in front of his son near his home in San Martín Texmelucan, Puebla State, on July 16, 2026. In a statement…

…to poaching and eventual extinction,” he said. The conservator explained that part of the Cross River rainforest was designated a national park in 1991, covering about 4,000 square kilometres across Akamkpa, Boki, Obanliku Local Government Areas of the state. He said the park’s management had continued to intensify eff…

…it turned out on my birth certificate, it's Orpah,' she explained. 'And then people started calling me Oprah. And so it's just the difference between the P being before the R or after the R. So once they started with Oprah, that's it.'The star also revealed she was around 20 when she learned that the name her family an…

…Saint, the alleged incidents began after Broner invited her and her friends to an after-party on June 2, 2026, where she claims he encouraged her to drink heavily. Saint said she became too intoxicated to drive home and accepted Broner's offer to stay at the house where the gathering took place.In the lawsuit, she alle…

…more information about her condition. According to Kenny, Hannah is still experiencing partial blindness, weakness and tremors. She also remains on medication to prevent seizures and reduce brain swelling.He said she is no longer confined to bed but is taking things slowly as she continues to recover. Weakness in her r…

…In a statement shared on its X handle on Friday, the Army said the operation was part of its ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks and restore peace across the region. “Acting on credible intelligence, the troops raided the forest enclave believed to have been used by criminal elements as a staging base for pl…

…a week in custody before being released. Despite the legal proceedings, Judge Tony Baumgartner later allowed him to continue his scheduled tour, which began in June in Amsterdam. Brown rose to global fame with hits including Run It! and No Air and has remained one of R&B’s most prominent artists, though his career has…

…related crimes.Captain Mohammed Goni, Acting Military Information Officer at the Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI in Maiduguri, confirmed the operation in a statement released on July 24, 2026.OPHK urges public to report suspicious activityThe statement said Operation HADIN KAI remains com…

…In a statement issued on Friday, the Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI, Captain Mohammed Goni, said the suspects were in custody for further investigation. “The suspects are currently in military custody alongside the recovered exhibits for further inves…

…of the consistency he has demonstrated at the club level, despite the setback of not participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the Super Eagles. Transfer: Osimhen among world’s most valuable players despite World Cup failure [top five]

…Benebo Fubara-Manuel, reinforced that message, while organisers of the gathering urged participants to move beyond declarations by putting the Code into everyday practice across churches, mosques and communities. “Religious leaders have a sacred responsibility to use their influence to foster peace rather than deepen d…

…saying she does not need marriage or a man's commitment and will continue choosing partners on her own terms regardless of her age. Watch video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 24/07/2026 11:07 AM | Share this Story

…are mocking Trump for sounding mentally unwell pic.twitter.com/iNpfylVVbx"" Headquarters (@HQNewsNow) July 22, 2026 by Linda Ikeji at 24/07/2026 11:09 AM | Share this Story

…cleric, the Islamic leaders went as far as assigning Toba a Muslim name, Lukeman, as part of their efforts to draw him closer to Islam. However, Toba reportedly declined to accept the name or the conversion.From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.Toba Ijaya continues trending after his funeral…

…job losses and higher prices of goods and services," Ajayi-Kadir stated. On his part, Director-General of NACCIMA, Sola Obadimu, cautioned against imposing additional financial obligations on businesses at a time when many firms were still struggling with economic challenges. He said government policies should be caref…