CENTCOM confirmed a US service member was killed in northern Iraq on July 18 during a controlled detonation of an unexploded Iranian droneThe Iraq death follows the killing of two American soldiers in Jordan a day earlier, with unidentified remains now found at the site of the third missing soldierIran's Foreign Minist…
Cooking gas prices in Nigeria now range from ₦1,100 to ₦1,550 per kilogram as prices crash amid a surge in importsInland transportation costs drive LPG price variations across different states, with Dangote Refinery offering the lowest priceConsumers are advised to compare rates and avoid roadside resellers for bet…
Rodri capped Spain's title-winning campaign by being named the best player of the 2026 FIFA World CupLa Roja dominated the post-tournament 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…
Pau Cubarsí and Unai Simón headline Spain's dominance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup individual awardsCubarsí became the youngest-ever winner of the FIFA Young Player Award after a remarkable tournamentSpain's title-winning campaign also saw Rodri, Ferran Torres and La Roja receive global recognitionFind it fast with our n…
Influential Niger state APC stakeholders, including former commissioners and sitting lawmakers, are finalising plans for a mass defection from the ruling partyThe aggrieved group spans all 25 local government areas and includes allies of both Governor Bago and ex-Governor Abubakar Sani BelloA former senior aide to ex-G…
Shooting Stars Sports Club declared winger Ayodele Ismail absent without leave following an unexplained departure from the clubThe Nigerian club linked the player's disappearance to an unprofessional Egyptian-based agent connected to AMB Sports ManagementShooting Stars announced it would pursue the matter through offic…
A new report has detailed the final hours of South Africa international Jayden Adams before his deathPolice have opened an inquest, with authorities yet to announce an official cause of deathBafana Bafana teammates and football officials have paid emotional tributes to the late midfielderFind it fast with our new searc…
Filling stations have increased petrol prices nationwide after private depot owners raised PMS loading costs to about N1,200 per litre Motorists are now paying between N1,100 and N1,230 per litre across major cities as marketers pass on higher wholesale costs The latest increase followed the temporary suspension of pro…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the appointment of Moshood Akinwande as President of the Surveyors Council of NigeriaTwo Oyo State representatives, Olusoji Adeoye and Olaribigbe Shiyanbola, were also named as council membersThe new council is scheduled to be inaugurated on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the SGF's Hall…
GistReel Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has praised new signing Andrey Santos following the Brazilian midfielder’s first appearance for the club in Saturday’s 1-0 pre-season defeat to Wrexham in Helsinki. Santos, who joined United from Chelsea in a £50 million deal this summer, started the friendly and played…
Hong Kong has released the names of African countries whose citizens can enter without a visa and stay for different periodsSome eligible African countries can stay in Hong Kong for three months, while others can remain for one month or 14 daysThe official Hong Kong visa-free list also includes many countries from othe…
Wi-Fi dead zones and weak internet signals can be frustrating, especially when you're working, streaming, or gaming. While upgrading your router or buying a Wi-Fi extender can help, there are also simple, low-cost tricks that may improve signal strength in specific parts of your home. Find it fast with our new search f…
Rosy Meurer has stirred online reactions after quietly changing her surname on her social media profileThe update comes amid ongoing speculation about her relationship with Olakunle Churchill following recent public statementsThe subtle change has reignited curiosity, leaving many eager to know what it could meanFind i…
Nana Otedola has opened up about the struggles she encountered while trying to find her footing in businessThe businesswoman, who recently appeared on a podcast with her daughter, Temi, and Mr Eazi, answered questions about her entrepreneurial journey. She revealed the various ventures she tried before eventually findi…
Ijeoma Chinonyerem, a Nigerian hair vendor, has shared how she recharged her electricity meter with N30,000 and received a surprisingly large number of unitsShe explained that her area receives little to no power supply, which Nigerians satirically call 'Band Z', but her solar panels keep her home runningThe post spark…
The federal ministry of humanitarian affairs and poverty reduction reacted to the alleged start of N50,000 National Support Allowance registrationIn a terse statement shared on X (formerly known as Twitter) on Sunday, July 19, 2026, authorities sent a warning message to the Nigerian publicThe ministry of humanitarian a…
GistReel Former World Cup assistant referee Darren Cann has rejected allegations that FIFA officials favour certain teams and players like Argentina and Lionel Messi. He insists referees are completely independent and never instructed to influence match outcomes. Cann, who officiated at the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cup…
British Steel has been taken back into public ownership after years of financial turmoil, sparking a fierce compensation battle with its former Chinese owner Jingye GroupThe move, announced on Thursday, is aimed at safeguarding the UK’s ability to produce primary steel, but has already strained relations between London…
Retail cooking gas prices have declined nationwide, with dealers attributing the drop to improved domestic supply and lower depot pricesLPG depot prices now range between N1,005/kg and N1,030/kg, helping to ease wholesale costs for marketersDealers and consumers say the price decline has boosted demand, while calling f…
Tunmise, Ivana's lover, has reacted to the allegations made against him by the TikToker, sharing his side of the storyThe female TikToker had alleged that he verbally and physically abused her, sharing videos and voice notes to support her claimsIn a video making the rounds online, Tunmise was seen calling Ivana's fath…
Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya is the first female President of the Nigerian Bar AssociationShe won the 2026 national officers' election against two other senior lawyersElection results were announced after delays due to technical issues and a cyberattackFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng j…
Ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, a man, Amadu Raheem Komba Gbandeh, who gained internet fame for his football predicting skills, has shared his predictionIn a recent Facebook post, Gbandeh, who had accurately forecasted 36 football matches, gave his pre-match analysis and outcome pred…
Popular TikToker Ivana publicly called out her lover, Tunmise, over alleged domestic violence in a series of posts on Saturday, July 18Ivana shared evidence of physical wounds and claimed Tunmise pushed her down a staircase and choked her, causing a seizureShe also admitted to cheating on Tunmise, saying the trauma of …
Sao Tome and Principe heads to the polls on Sunday as President Carlos Vila Nova seeks a fresh five-year mandate in the cocoa-producing island nationThe vote comes after Vila Nova’s split from the powerful ADI party, leaving him to run as an independent against three challengersWith 142,298 registered voters, the elect…
The David Oyedepo Foundation (DOF) Scholarship awards full tuition to outstanding young Africans studying at Covenant University or Landmark University in Nigeria. This article covers everything you need to know — eligibility requirements, scholarship benefits, required documents, and how to apply via the DOF portal.DO…