…attack on Facebook, writing:"Another cowardly attack against Base 101 and once again our defense and security forces have ensured." PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!He added that the situation was "under control." However, witnesses told Reuters that fighting continued ev…

…arguments in the case. If it agrees to do so, a decision may land early next summer. Defense officials have said there are 4,240 service members across active-duty, reserve, and the National Guard ranks with a diagnosis of gender dysphoria, defined as the psychological distress an individual feels when their gender ide…

Presidency reacts to criticism over adding FIRS boss and Minister of defense to campaign council The Presidency has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council list for the 2027 election will be adjusted where necessary, but denied that the list has been withdrawn or subjected to a wholesale…

…equipment along the borders with the Russian Federation," he noted. Addressing air defense constraints, Zelensky contrasted the 675 Patriot missiles supplied in 2023 with the projected 264 expected this year. Ballistic missile strikes have increasingly targeted civilian infrastructure, and Patriot interceptors remain t…

…records to the State Attorney's Office, law enforcement, state experts, and the defense. Woods was closing in on a return to golf and was widely expected to compete at The Masters in the days before the crash. by Linda Ikeji at 24/08/2026 9:52 AM | Share this Story

…mom Sonya Massey after she called 911 for help, has d!ed, according to his attorney. His defense attorney, Daniel Fultz, confirmed to The Post that Grayson, 32, d!ed early Sunday, August 23. The former deputy had been diagnosed with colon cancer before the 2024 shooting, and in January, his attorney noted that his canc…

…directly, and later notified the victim's uncle. During cross-examination, Tembo denied defense allegations that she was fabricating the accusations to gain sole control of her husband's property if he were imprisoned. Earlier, the victim testified that the accused had def!led her while his wife was away. by Linda Ikej…

…officials continue to press Western partners for urgent supply of additional air defense interceptors to safeguard urban centers against ongoing long-range bombardment. by Linda Ikeji at 22/08/2026 8:55 PM | Share this Story

…an interview with the network where he spoke about disagreements with the Department of Defense. The department stated earlier this year it was seeking to steer Stars and Stripes coverage away from “woke distractions.” Max Lederer, who has served as the publication’s publisher since 2007 and had announced his retiremen…

…promote, further or assist a criminal gang. He has pleaded not guilty. His lawyer in the defense opening called the prosecution's narrative "fiction." Lawyer Michael Sanft told jurors Davis wasn't previously charged, despite implicating himself in interviews and his memoir, because law enforcement knew that he was "ful…

…my brother jumped in, too," he said. Jeanpaul recalled the horror of seeing his brother defenseless and being mercilessly beaten during the attack. "I tried to turn around, then he was on the ground, and they were just stepping on him while he's on the ground. Stepping, kicking, punching - all that," he told the outlet…

…stands in complete solidarity and commitment with the bereaved families," he added. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh similarly said he was "deeply saddened" by the d£aths. "My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families of all those who lost their lives in this heart-wrenching incident," he said online. "I pray for th…

…Twitter account was hacked on August 15. Photo has been hacked for hours now. The Defense Intelligence Agency needs to act swiftly to secure the account and restore control," Ahmad wrote.What Legit.ng observed on the hacked accountA check carried out by Legit.ng confirmed that the account had clearly been taken over by…

…of December 4, I shot Mr. Thompson in Manhattan and he died." Following the guilty plea, defense attorneys filed a motion in New York state court seeking the dismissal of separate state murder charges, citing double jeopardy protections. While federal and state jurisdictions can technically try an individual for distin…

…the warning strike , there would be no lectures, examinations, supervision or project defense, statutory meetings, and departmental activities. Apeh further urged all academic staff of ESUT to stay away from the University campuses at Agbani and Enugu for the duration of the strike. "A Monitoring Team has been inaugura…

…she successfully secured a business grant for which both entrepreneurs had applied. The defense quickly turned personal as Dabota countered Diiadem's questions regarding her loyalty as a friend by bringing up sensitive details from Diiadem's past. Dabota alleged that she was considered a pillar of support during a peri…

…villages and communities, saying some of the attacks occurred alongside Israeli Defense Force personnel. “Recent attacks by Israeli settlers on Palestinian villages and communities, in some cases alongside Israeli Defense Force personnel, are appalling,” the statement said. “These are not isolated incidents.” The UK we…

…courtClenney's attorneys and parents held a news conference following the hearing, where defense attorney Frank Prieto called it a "common sense" decision to take the plea deal. "What matters to me now is that for the first time in more than four years there is an end in sight. Courtney has a future ahead of her, as he…

…pactAccording to BusinessInsider, signed on August 7, 2026, the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement treats an attack on one as an attack on all three. Saudi Arabia is a top military spender, Pakistan is nuclear-armed, and Türkiye has one of NATO’s largest militaries.Collective Security Treaty OrganisationRussia leads this Eu…

…“Additionally, large amounts are being manufactured and shipped to the U.S. as needed. Defense companies are building the largest number of plants and factories in our country’s history,” he said. The Washington Post reported that Trump demanded answers about the munitions shortages from Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth las…

…17 times in 2020. He fled from the scene and caused a car crash after, which his defense said was an attempt on his own life. Upon being sent to the hospital, he reportedly told workers that he got drunk, became angry, and blacked out. When he came to, he said his girlfriend and son were d3ad. "Even with years of exper…

…over alleged “hush money” paid to porn star Stormy Daniels. He was also on the legal defense team in two federal cases brought against Trump by special counsel Jack Smith — for allegedly mishandling classified documents after leaving the White House and for seeking to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential elect…

…which international law experts have said could constitute a war crime. Iran’s acting defense minister, Majid Ibn al-Reza, earlier said Tehran viewed every threat from its adversaries as “real and credible” even if it formed part of psychological warfare. “We will neither be caught off guard nor remain passive,” he add…

…a trial date and Jude’s remand in a correctional facility, citing the case’s severity. Defense lawyer Inibehe Effiong countered with a pending bail application, asking for a brief adjournment and temporary EFCC custody. Aso objected, noting facility overcrowding, and Justice Owoeye ruled that Jude be remanded at Ikoyi…

…State, have decisively foiled an attempted infiltration by terrorists. "The successful defense of the base resulted in heavy casualties for the attackers, forcing them to retreat in disarray, and led to the rescue of nine abducted civilians," the statement read. The Army said troops detected the terrorists' movement an…