…well as we possibly can for the Round of 16 against a strong side."Nigeria vs England: A mouth-watering clashEngland, who finished second in Group B behind Brazil, will face a Falconets side brimming with confidence. Both nations must now win or head home, making this a high-stakes encounter with no room for error.Nige…

…in Ogun State's transport sector with ties to the NURTWA video circulating on X showed mourners carrying his remains to the graveside for an Islamic burialPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Alhaji Akeem Bodunrin, popularly called Iyeru, the Chairman of the Ogun State Park Management Se…

…Burna Boy's associate and socialite, Rahman Jago, shared some cryptic posts amid rumours of Poco Lee's release.In one of the tweets, Jago expressed appreciation to God while dropping a lesson about life in another.The socialite's post, however, sparked speculations on ssocial media, with netizens sharing diverse opinio…

…results. They are tired of recycled politicians who arrive every election season with mouthwatering promises. What they deserve now is leadership measured by results, accountability, and a clear understanding of the challenges confronting the state. Alia’s record should therefore be subjected to scrutiny, but it should…

…allowing communities to suffer repeated attacks while perpetrators remained at large. Mourning the victims, the movement expressed sympathy with the families of Katbam Titus, Geoffrey Gumut, Pius Dachen and Zadok Irmiya, and prayed for the recovery of Danjuma Kyesle and others wounded in the attacks. The post Gunmen ki…

Chimamanda Adichie says the death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu, has changed how she feels about NigeriaThe award-winning author says she now does not want to return to the country where she once felt deeply connected to her identity and writingAdichie’s comments come amid an ongoing coroner’s inquest into her son’s d…

…of the post has set tongues wagging, with many noting that it came sharply after rumours surfaced suggesting Regina Daniels had made a surprise return to Nwoko's life.Laila Charani Speaks on Family and TravelIn her caption, Laila reflected on the value of slowing down and being present with the people she loves most. S…

…merely a federal university problem. It exposes a wider contradiction between the enormous revenues government celebrates and the deteriorating public services Nigerians actually experience. You cannot boast about record allocations while students sit at home because lecturers are on strike. You cannot celebrate higher…

…2027 elections. “Our agenda is revolutionary justice and equal rights. Nigeria is enormously wealthy, yet Nigerians have been deliberately impoverished through corruption, incompetence and an economic system designed to reward a tiny political and business elite. We intend to change that fundamentally. “We are proposin…

…in an Abuja hospital, throwing the state’s political and public service community into mourning. William reportedly died on Saturday evening while receiving treatment for an undisclosed ailment. His death was disclosed by his brother, Nkang William, who expressed shock over the sudden demise. “I am still struggling to…

…"Why is he here?""Sit down, Hope," Dad said."I'll stand."Gideon looked at Tom. Tom's mouth twisted. "They say the only way to save both farms is if we get married."I looked at Dad. "No."Mom flinched like I'd slammed a door.Dad said, "You love this land.""I'm asking you to help save it.""Then tell me why marriage fixes…

…of the community, Chief Taiwo Akiode, said the tragedy had plunged residents into deep mourning. “This unfortunate incident is the first of its kind in this environment. It is a tragedy of monumental proportion that no one saw coming. It is something that you only come across in Nollywood films, those ones we watch on…

…asleep in the bassinet beside me with one fist tucked under her chin. She had Steve's mouth already. That soft shape at the corners, like she was about to smile at a private joke.>Not because I wasn't happy.Because I was. But happiness with grief inside it feels sharp. Like your heart does not know whether it is splitt…

…Federal Capital Territory, under the aegis of the Northern Senators Forum (NSF), have mourned the deaths of the Emir of Gumel, Dr Ahmed Muhammad Sani, CON, and the Emir of Zurmi, Alhaji Bello Sulaiman. The lawmakers described the deaths of the two monarchs as a major loss to the traditional institution and the people o…

…their impact to communities. The Chairman of the Cross River Traditional Council and Paramount Ruler of Abi Local Government Area, HRM Ovai Solomon Edward, thanked President Bola Tinubu for his programmes and policies. He said transforming the country was an onerous task that required time and patience from citizens.

…worker is entitled to receive following a serious workplace incidentCompensation amounts differ depending on whether the worker suffers total disability, partial disability, or dies as a result of the injuryThe figures convert to millions of naira, making the policy highly relevant to Nigerians working or planning to w…

…the capital Yaounde, the ministry of social affairs said on Friday. “Following an anonymous tip-off, several people, including minors, were found” on Wednesday in a residential neighbourhood, the ministry said in a statement. “These children, whose circumstances regarding their presence in this dwelling are now under i…

…by Ndubueze's legal team, led by Prof. Paul Ananaba, SAN, who argued that the suit amounted to an abuse of court process. Ananaba told the court that a Federal High Court sitting in Owerri had, on June 25, already resolved the dispute over the APC primary election held on May 18. The Abuja court agreed, finding that bo…

…had planted landmines along the Gubio-Kareto-Damasak highway. He said the police armoured vehicle leading the convoy unfortunately ran over one of the explosive devices, triggering a blast. "We entered Damasak safely and spent about 40 minutes there. On our way back, the insurgents planted mines on the road, and the ar…

…“The search was sustained throughout the night into the morning of 3rd September 2026, mounting pressure on the kidnappers and forcing them to abandon the victim and flee. “The woman was subsequently located and rescued unharmed and has since been reunited with her family. “The Command has intensified efforts to track…

…the suspects and recovered the rifle alongside two empty magazines. In a related armoury investigation at the Adamawa State Command, an inventory audit led to the arrest of ASCI Peter Ardo, a former Head of Armoury, and CCA Boniface B. Lawyer. Between 2018 and 2024, Ardo allegedly removed two unserviceable G3 service r…

…killed in Tibet and 541 missing, taking the total toll from the August 26 glacial and mountain collapse to 1,308 dead and 5,624 missing. More than 800 foreigners remain unaccounted for, including trekkers in the Himalaya mountains and pilgrims who had come to visit Mount Kailash in Tibet, sacred to Hindus and Buddhists…

…Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN), as rising global crude prices and mounting geopolitical tensions add pressure to the country's downstream fuel market.The MEMAN data also put the landing cost of diesel at N1,850.66 per litre, figures that are now broadly level with or above what most depots and the Da…

…and encourage his wife, who was prone to illness. His approach to staying lean is famously strict. Kanazawa gave up meat and fish decades ago and keeps himself in contest shape with a clean diet based around brown rice, fermented soybeans (natto), eggs and miso soup. After the win, he told reporters: "Every year the wr…

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