I am using this medium to commend the Nigerian military for their courageous rescue operation in Oriire Local Government, which led to the safe recovery of the kidnapped victims. The military deserves recognition for their bravery, discipline and commitment to the national service. They put their lives on the line to e…

…agencies had already provided explanations on the rescue operation. Onanuga, in an exclusive interview with The PUNCH, said the Presidency had no objection to an international body examining the incident if Makinde believed there were unresolved issues. “The Governor has just expressed his opinion that the UN should pr…

…INEC documents over ‘fake’ nomination upload By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, Omeiza Ajayi & Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — In a split decision of two-to-one, the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja yesterday affirmed the judgment restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, from recognising or participating in any…

…uncovered an alleged forgery and impersonation syndicate built around a fictitious government agency, known as the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC, following a petition from the Office of the Chief of Staff to the President. The report, titled “Police Interim Investigation Report: Activities…

…of the party’s elected state executive committees. The majority judgment, delivered by Justice Okon Abang and supported by Justice Donatus Okorowo, held that the authority to conduct state congresses rested with elected state executive committees and not the caretaker national leadership. However, the ADC rejected the…

…of Foreign Affairs confirmed that citizens of 8 specific countries can enter the country using passports that have already expiredThe eight nations whose expired travel documents Turkey still recognises under certain conditions were listed in the official Turkey siteTravellers visiting Turkey on visa exemptions or appr…

…activities across the state. The command also disclosed the arrest of a 51-year-old suspect during the enforcement exercise, with a pistol, cannabis sativa, a knife, electric wires, 120 lithium batteries and a suspected stolen vehicle recovered from him. The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, Ibrahim Adamu Bak…

…exchange of missile and drone attacks between the two countries, with both sides accusing each other of escalating hostilities around the strategic shipping lane. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump insisted the Strait of Hormuz would remain open regardless of Iran’s actions. “The Hormuz Strait is OPEN, and w…

US President Donald Trump on Monday said the United States would again strike Iran “hard,” as the military launched a fresh salvo of attacks for the third night in a row and reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports. “We’re going to hit them very hard tonight, and we’re going to hit them hard tomorrow,” Trump said at the W…

…Sector 2, Operation Enduring Peace have rescued three kidnapped victims after engaging suspected terrorists during an offensive operation in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. The operation was launched at about 6:30 p.m. on Saturday July 11, 2026 following credible intelligence on the movement of armed terro…

Man sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for shielding notorious bandit A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Monday, July 13, sentenced one Muhammad Sani to twenty years imprisonment for conspiring to conceal information about an alleged notorious bandit, Danranmi, which led to his escape. Sani, of Nabi Village, Shi…

…h@te her (video) Peggy Ovire has hinted at another issue that likely plagued her previous relationship. The actress was married to actor Fredrick Leonard until their union ended, with Peggy alleging infidelity was one of the causes. A recent comment she left on a video has raised brows. The Instagram video shows a man…

…although the infant survived the conditions in which he was found, he would require sustained medical care, proper nutrition and adequate support in the coming weeks. "He will need sustained medical care, proper nutrition and adequate support in the coming weeks to aid his recovery and development," the doctor added. b…

…delegation led by the Country Director for Nigeria, Dr Matthew Verghis, at the State House, Abuja. In a statement she signed on Monday, the Senior Special Assistant on Media to the First Lady, Busola Kukoyi, said the discussions centred on the World Bank’s Early Childhood Development programme and its five-year impleme…

…areas and discouraging residents, traders and developers from continuing the dangerous and unlawful practice of building or operating businesses within restricted corridors. Operatives of OCHA Brigade carrying out the operation in one of the locations. Credit: OCHA The exercise targeted traders displaying goods on road…

…Other members of the family, including Maddox and Vivienne, have also stopped publicly using the Pitt surname in recent years.A source close to Brad Pitt told TMZ they believe Angelina Jolie is responsible for the strained relationship between the actor and his children. "They believe Angelina has caused the rift betwe…

…for further victims of a church leader to come forward after he was convicted of abusing four vulnerable young men over more than 40 years. John Grant, 77, a moderator and preacher at the London Baptist Association, was convicted of carrying out 11 s£xual attacks between 1970 and 2012. Met Police investigators now beli…

…and 32 other African countries Nigerians and citizens of 32 other African countries must obtain entry clearance before travelling to or transiting through the United Kingdom under updated immigration guidance issued by the UK Home Office.The revised guidance requires travellers to confirm they meet the UK's visa requir…

…admitted she had told her visiting in-laws that she had a “close friend next door” because they believed she was too isolated and insisted on meeting the supposed friend. The lady revealed that she was still in her pyjamas when the request came but agreed after her neighbour offered her $40 to help maintain the story.…

…Iran port blockade and imposes 20% charge on cargo passing through Strait of Hormuz US President Donald Trump has announced a new blockade targeting Iranian ports, saying it will bar "Iran's ships or customers" from entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also said the United States will impose a 20 per cent le…

New US Ebola patient arrives Germany for treatment An American humanitarian worker infected with Ebola has arrived in Germany for treatment, German health authorities have confirmed. The patient landed in Frankfurt overnight before being transferred to the city's university hospital for specialised care.World Health Or…

…Michael Carrick; he is the perfect coach to help me take the next step in my career and push to achieve my dreams."Everybody told me about how ambitious the club is and the amazing environment that has been created here. I know just how strong the squad is and I cannot wait to fight together to compete for the biggest…

…a presidential pardon after he reportedly paid them $600,000.According to a report by NOTUS, Boosie, whose legal name is Torence Hatch, claims the pair convinced him they had strong connections within President Donald Trump's circle and could successfully obtain a pardon on his behalf. The agreement was reportedly reac…

…home on Norris Road, Stanfield, Stoke-on-Trent, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Beatrice's husband - 40-year-old Damian Michael Butler, left for work at his delivery job at around 4.30pm before returning just two hours later to use the toilet. He then made the heart-breaking discovery, UK publications reported on July 12.…

…The Scenes has grossed N2.7 billion at the box office, solidifying Akindele's status as Nigeria's biggest box-office drawFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Funke Akindele has pulled back the curtain on what it truly cost her to deliver one of Nollywood's biggest commercial hits, and the answer is jus…