…Romano also shared the image on his page, and it has since circulated widely on social media. Goalkeepers routinely study penalty takers before major knockout matches, weighing past penalties, preferred shooting sides, body shape before a strike and whether a player tends to change habits under pressure Pickford still…

…the Chikara Division. Police officers, personnel of the Motor Traffic Division, and officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps responded to the scene. The truck, which was conveying gas cylinders, exploded as it approached the Army checkpoint, igniting a massive fire that spread to other vehicles. "The driver of the ga…

…inflation, stronger external reserves, improved crude oil production and resilient financial markets have significantly reduced macroeconomic vulnerabilities and strengthened investor confidence. He noted that government revenues also improved on the back of higher oil receipts and stronger non-oil tax collections, whi…

…Thursday following the National Drug Use Summit, which brought together government officials, security agencies, development partners, civil society organisations and health experts to strengthen the country’s response to substance abuse. Drug abuse has remained a major public health concern in Nigeria, particularly am…

Drug dealer sentenced to 7 years imprisonment in Kano for advertising cannabis on social media The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Kano State Command, has secured the conviction of a 28-year-old man who was found guilty of advertising cannabis for sale on social media. The Media and Advocacy Officer of the…

…Leo of Salvation at the Mountain of God International Ministry has gone viral on social media, sparking fresh conversations about the actor's well-being.The movie star has previously been spotted at different locations looking unkempt, raising concerns among fans about his mental health. At one point, he released a vid…

The English Football Association has reaffirmed its support for head coach, Thomas Tuchel, following England’s 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup semi-final on Wednesday. The loss denied England a place in their first men’s World Cup final since 1966, despite taking an early lead before Argentina scored twic…

…poor or vulnerable to falling into poverty, highlighting the country’s deepening social and economic challenges, new World Bank documents obtained by The PUNCH have shown. The findings are contained in the World Bank’s newly approved Country Partnership Framework for Nigeria, covering 2026 to 2032, and its accompanying…

…who commended the winner, who is part of the centre, said: “Vision Rehab Centres, especially privately owned ones, require a lot of funding. For those of them whose parents are not able to take care of them, we look for funding to put them in school, and we also teach them vocation.” “We have a low vision arm where we…

…Our correspondent gathered that the corpse was that of a Federal Road Safety Corps official, Augustine Ikwue, who died in Lokoja and was being conveyed to Otukpo, Benue State, for burial. ASP Oyiza, while responding to an enquiry from our correspondent, confirmed the incident, adding that the corpse had been recovered…

…of Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya (SAN) for the presidency of the Nigerian Bar Association, citing her leadership qualities, experience and vision for reform ahead of the association’s July 18, 2026 election. Among those who publicly backed her were Senior Advocates of Nigeria Funke Adekoya, Yinka Omorogbe, Ronke Adey…

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has called for stronger collaboration among governments, regulators and civil society organisations across Africa to combat terrorist financing while protecting legitimate charitable organisations from unnecessary regulatory restrictions. Speak…

…to separate their frustration from their response. Most critically, they lack the social skills to communicate in ways that preserve dignity while addressing performance. When a senior officer berates a subordinate, they’re not demonstrating strength or high standards—they’re advertising their own emotional incompetenc…

…what other fatal prank the terrorists had up their sleeve. But in a country where politicians are the centre of gravity and where the sanctity of human life is desecrated on the altar of infantile, hypocritical politicking, all that matters is using the incident for political gain, which explains why Oyo State governor…

…has rejected alleged attempt to Islamise Nigeria and integrate sharia laws and financial systems into the country’s economy. He stated this at the end of the three-day third session of the 12th Synod of the diocese at the Holy Trinity Anglican Communion in Calabar, Cross River State. Egbe said the proposed integration…

…tourism hub at Oron Beach. Udoh noted that the facilities are expected to revive commercial marine activities in the coastal city while also creating new opportunities for businesses operating in tourism, fisheries, hospitality and transport. “Tourism thrives where air, land and sea transportation systems work efficien…

…the final, making one part of the old post line up The years-old tweet resurfaced on social media and blew up as fans debated if the remaining part would also play out Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! An X user's five-year-old football prediction made the rounds online after one key detail turned o…

…modernise public institutions through integrated identity management systems, with officials expressing confidence that stronger collaboration between NIMC and INEC will enhance transparency, improve service delivery and reinforce confidence in Nigeria’s democratic process.

…Messi, how do we stop him? “Mourinho always has a tactic: How do we stop this little magician? You can’t defend one-on-one because it’s impossible.” Argentina vs England: ‘It’s impossible’ – Obi Mikel raises question about Messi

…regained their freedom after a coordinated rescue operation by security agencies. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the rescue on Friday via his verified X handle. The latest account from Taiwo’s family comes a day after the principal of Community High School, Mrs…

…radio station, and 46 other properties linked to Malami The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the final forfeiture of 48 properties linked to a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, to the Federal Government of Nigeria. Among the forfeited pro…

R Kelly officially asks President Trump to end his 30-year prison sentence for s 3x crimes Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly has officially asked President Donald Trump to end his 30-year prison sentence for s3x crimes. The disgraced 59-year-old music artist, whose full name is Robert Sylvester Kelly, was convicted of fede…

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…The call was made by the US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Frank Garcia, during a visit to Abuja, where he held talks with senior Nigerian government officials aimed at advancing the U.S.-Nigeria strategic partnership. According to a statement issued by the US Embassy in Abuja, on Wednesday, Garcia m…

…posted on X along with the text: “The High-T Department of War.” “It’s not about artificial enhancement; it’s about restoring and optimizing your natural capabilities, protecting your longevity, and ensuring you have the biological foundation required to sustain the fight,” he said. It will be up to troops whether they…