…Spain alongside Infantino. The match is the first World Cup fixture that Trump has attended, in an unusual move for an 80-year-old leader who relishes public events. But it is far from his first intervention in the tournament. Less than two weeks ago, Trump infamously phoned Infantino to ask FIFA to suspend a red card…

…of intolerance is totally unacceptable, President Tinubu President Tinubu has again condemned the Xenophobic attacks in South Africa, saying the country should be reminded that the freedom it currently enjoys is the result of the sacrifices and liberation efforts of African countries, including Nigeria. Many African na…

Spain have become the first nation in football history to simultaneously hold the FIFA Men’s World Cup and FIFA Women’s World Cup titles. FIFA announced the milestone in a post on its official X handle on Sunday following Spain’s 1-0 victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New York. Celebrating the a…

…they describe a man who quietly sponsored the education of indigent children, extended assistance to struggling families and gave generously without seeking recognition. If those accounts are accurate, public office did not create his compassion. It merely enlarged its reach.Perhaps nothing illustrates that humanity mo…

…NCAA relied largely on the TSC to fund its statutory regulatory functions. Meanwhile, under the revenue sharing formula contained in the Nigeria Civil Aviation Act, 2022, proceeds from the five per cent TSC/CSC collected on passenger tickets and cargo are distributed among the NCAA, which receives 56 per cent; NAMA 22…

…against the 2022 champions, who mainly resorted to spoiling tactics and had Enzo Fernandez sent off just before the game went into extra-time. Torres was the hero for Spain when he collected substitute Nico Williams’ header to beat Argentina keeper Emiliano Martinez with a powerful shot from close range after 106 minut…

…and support investment, particularly in the manufacturing sector, which has struggled under high interest rates. Their position comes despite a recent CBN Inflation Expectations Survey showing that 61.1 per cent of Nigerians want interest rates reduced ahead of the MPC meeting. In telephone interviews with The PUNCH, e…

…Assembly Complex, Abuja, in line with Sections 88 and 89 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), which empower the National Assembly to investigate matters relating to the administration of public institutions and the management of public funds. The committee, chaired by the member representing Kanke/Kanam/Pankshin Fede…

…central to grassroots development, they have largely been reduced to ceremonial figures under the current constitutional arrangement. He said, “I am an advocate of giving our traditional rulers a significant role in the development and decision-making of our society, the way it was before. You can see that Kabiyesi is…

…awards after Unai Simón and Pau Cubarsí also received major FIFA honoursSpain ended the competition with a historic World Cup triumph and several tournament recordsFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Spain captain Rodri has been crowned the best player at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after inspiring La Roj…

…across the major individual awards.Cubarsí makes World Cup historyBarcelona defender Pau Cubarsí was named FIFA's Young Player of the Tournament after producing mature displays throughout Spain's victorious campaign, per USA Today.From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.The 19-year-old started…

…(CIF) has proposed an interim income distribution of N8.985 per unit for the half-year ended June 30, 2026, translating to approximately N789.78 million payable to its 87.9 million outstanding units. The post CIF announces N789.8m H1 distribution as interest income hits N881.8m appeared first on Tribune Online.

The managements of the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO), have resolved to deepen collaboration between the two agencies. This was the discussion when the General Manager, (Transmission), TCN Kano Region, M.K Bello, received the Managing Director of NISO, Abdu Muh…

…evening together. Earlier this month, the 6'6" Udinese goalkeeper and Cardi B attended the Jean Paul Gaultier Fall/Winter 2026 Haute Couture show (and Messika), and he was filmed helping her to her seat amid flashing cameras. Their latest public appearance has further fueled speculation that there could be more than ju…

…as Co-ordinator in Lagos State. However despite being a top functionary of the Mainland Independent Group and a strong member of Honourable Tunji Bello’s political family, I had no option not only to accept the offer but even grabbing it with every sense of zeal, based on the oft-repeated admonition from my leader neve…

…of health insurance and services available at accredited health facilities. He commended APIN for its consistent support to the health sector, stressing that the state government was deliberately shifting from donor-dependent healthcare to a sustainable financing model driven by expanded health insurance coverage. Acco…

…they are doing before going public. The government has repeatedly demonstrated this tendency in previous policies like subsidy removal, clemency for Maryam Sanda, the Niger Republic sanctions, student loans, and so on. The moral burden of the policy is even more important, and it is not diminished by the reversal. Last…

…limited utility its creators may once have claimed. A programme that begins with surrender and ends with return to the very society these men once terrorised is not a strategy but a gamble with human lives and public trust, as well as a nursery bed for the aggravation of insecurity. Operation Safe Corridor (OSC), launc…

…oil companies and, for the first time, meaningful participation from international independents. These operators bring frontier capital and deepwater expertise and have previously favoured more accommodating regulatory environments. That shift did not happen by accident. It happened in a context that Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa…

…organisations. Preparedness Is the New Advantage When Captain “Sully” Sullenberger landed US Airways Flight 1549 on the Hudson River, it wasn’t luck. It was years of training surfacing in seconds. Cybersecurity demands the same discipline: in a crisis, organisations don’t rise to the level of their ambition; they fall…

…Kobape in the Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, Kelvin Moyegun and Kehinde Rufai, who were abducted by suspected kidnappers, have been freed by their abductors following the payment of ransom. PUNCH Metro learnt from a family source on Sunday that they were released on Thursday after about one week in…

…impressive attacking display puts him ahead of Argentina captain Lionel Messi, who ended the competition with eight goals and four assists. England midfielder Jude Bellingham and Norway striker Erling Haaland occupy the third and fourth positions respectively, with both players scoring seven goals. However, Bellingham’…

…PlansImagesThe aggrieved coalition reportedly includes former commissioners who served under Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, former appointees linked to ex-Governor and Niger North Senator Abubakar Sani Bello, as well as local government-level party structures spread across all 25 councils in the state.What Is Driving th…

…Without Leave (AWOL), having failed to report for official club duties despite being under a valid contract.“The club is also aware of the involvement of an unprofessional agent, Abdelhamid Adel, who is affiliated with AMB Sports Management (Egypt), regarding the player’s unauthorized absence. This constitutes a seriou…

…for educational advancement has empowered young people, strengthened institutions, and underscored the indispensable role of education in achieving sustainable national development. Paying tribute to his role as Pro-Chancellor, Dominican University expressed profound appreciation for Obi’s visionary leadership, generos…