…comeback win on Wednesday night. England had led through Anthony Gordon before Enzo Fernandez levelled for Argentina, who then scored twice late on to book their place in Sunday’s final against Spain, avoiding a shootout altogether. According to a report by Talk Sport, Pickford’s cheat sheet carried the name of every A…

…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 gas truck and his motor boy were burnt to de@th. Th…

…have yet to filter through to businesses and households. “The real economy remains under considerable pressure despite improvements in the macroeconomic environment. Businesses continue to grapple with elevated production costs, high interest rates, inadequate electricity supply, logistics bottlenecks and weak transpor…

…rate since March 2026. However, despite the moderation in inflation rate, the food index increased by 0.56 percentage points to 17.52 percent in June from 16.96 percent in May 2026 due to the rate of change in the average prices of crayfish, pepper (fresh), tomatoes (fresh), green peas (dried), fresh pepper, yam flour…

…confrontation and escalating rhetoric between the United States and Iran continued to underpin fears of disruptions to global crude supplies. Brent crude, the international benchmark, fell to $84.24 per barrel from Tuesday’s $84.94, but remained significantly above Sunday’s $76.01 as geopolitical tensions in the Middle…

…by providing technical guidance aimed at ensuring that drug control policies do not undermine access to essential medicines for patients who genuinely need them. “Drug misuse remains a major public health challenge affecting millions of Nigerians. The 2019 UNODC/NDLEA survey found that 14.4% of people aged 15 to 64 use…

…of the NDLEA Kano Strategic Command, acting on the directive of the State Commander, CN DY Lawal, arrested one Ashiru Idris (m), 28, following the circulation on social media of a video showing him publicly advertising cannabis sativa for sale. "Hon. Justice SM Shuaibu of the Federal High Court 1, Kano, convicted Ashir…

…to contain Lionel Messi, with public commentators arguing the tactical approach handed Argentina's captain the space and rhythm he needed to punish them.England's heartbreaking 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the 2026 World Cup semi-final on Wednesday night, July 15, has sparked fierce nationwide backlash against head coach…

…tournament. “I would like to thank them all, and also give my heartfelt thanks to our wonderful fans here in the USA and at home.” England will now face France in Saturday’s third-place play-off, with victory ensuring their best men’s World Cup finish since lifting the trophy in 1966. Speaking after the semi-final defe…

England manager, Thomas Tuchel, defended his tactics after the Three Lions’ World Cup dream ended in an agonising late defeat to Argentina on Wednesday. England appeared poised to reach their first World Cup final since 1966 after Anthony Gordon fired them into the lead early in the second half in Atlanta. But England…

…over the past decade had been constrained by structural rigidities, policy missteps, dependence on crude oil, and repeated external shocks, leaving millions trapped in poverty. It stated that about 139 million Nigerians currently live below the national poverty line, with poverty concentrated largely in the northern pa…

…recovered,” the statement added. The military said all 13 rescued victims had been handed over to the appropriate authorities for further care and support. It added that troops were continuing to dominate the general area to deny terrorists freedom of action while sustaining pressure on criminal elements operating acro…

…Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, six-time CAF Women’s Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala, defenders Glory Ogbonna, Oluwatosin Demehin, Rofiat Imuran and Shukurat Oladipo, midfielder Christy Ucheibe, goalkeeper Fatima Oloko and Nnadozie were among the early arrivals. The training camp will allow head coach Justine Madugu and h…

…in Expression’ event, held in Port Harcourt, on Sunday, which saw Sarima Owhur (Sari Wonder) walk away with a cash prize of N100,000 after delivering a standout vocal performance. The first runner-up, Kelly Zion, was also rewarded after comedian Funny Bone, who was present at the show, pledged an additional N100,000 in…

…Jet A1 market is priced. Ogungbangbe, who is the Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder of CITA Energies, formerly CITA Aviation Fuelling Company, explained that the pricing mechanism for aviation fuel in Nigeria is currently disconnected from the international benchmarks that traditionally determine jet fuel prices. H…

…reports that the incident occurred on Tuesday at about 5:25pm, when the school came under attack while students were writing the examination. A statement issued on Wednesday by the command’s spokesperson, Salisu Oyiza, said, “During the incident, four students, the school principal and one NECO ad hoc staff member were…

…Adekoya argued that the NBA had historically achieved its most significant reforms under presidents who emerged from outside the traditional circle of national NBA politics. “The NBA has fared best when its President has been an ‘outsider’ to NBA politics,” she said. According to Adekoya, former NBA Presidents Augustin…

…trophy but Lionel Messi inspired a dramatic turnaround in Atlanta. He set up Enzo Fernandez, who blasted home from outside the area, and provided an inch-perfect cross for Lautaro Martinez’s winner in stoppage time. “Gutted for the boys, gutted for everyone — the team, the staff, the fans,” England captain Kane told th…

…restrictions. Speaking at the 3rd Africa High-Level Civil Society Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing (AML/CFT) Conference in Abuja, EFCC Chairman, Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede, said effective implementation of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendation 8 requires targeted, risk-based measures r…

…actually is: a failure of leadership wrapped in institutional power. The prevalence of condescending, disrespectful feedback in workplaces is staggering. Employees routinely report being spoken to in ways they would never tolerate outside professional settings—belittled in meetings, subjected to sarcasm disguised as hu…

There is no well-meaning Nigerian who is not relieved that the Oyo State kidnap saga ended happily despite the eight fatalities and the 56 agonising days it took to embrace the light at the end of what was, to all intents and purposes, a very dark chapter in Nigeria’s beleaguered history. The mass abduction, which took…

…human rights. He pointed out that political appointees, including the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), should emerge from a college of religious and traditional leaders, adding that any appointment should be by merit, ability and resilience over ethnicity and state of origin. He express…

…Three Lions from the 2026 FIFA World CupLionel Messi provided assists for both Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez after Anthony Gordon had given England the leadThomas Tuchel defended his decision to switch to a back five, saying England were conceding too many crossesFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.…

…about 10:00 p.m. on July 14, 2026 when troops of Sector 6 of Operation SAFE HAVEN responded to reports of an attack on the village. According to sources, on arrival at the scene, the troops found the lifeless body of the victim, identified as Markus Musa, who was reportedly on sentry duty when he was attacked and k!lle…

…talisman Lionel Messi, fought back to win the game. Messi rolled a pass into Enzo Fernandez to smash in the equalizer, before crossing to Lautaro Martinez to head in the winner. For England, the 60-year wait to win the World Cup continues and they will now play France in the third-place play-off. 2026 World Cup: Argent…