ESUT lecturers declare two-week strike Academic staff at the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), on Friday, August 14, declared two weeks warning strike over non-implementation of the FGN/ASUU agreement. Chairperson of ASUU-ESUT Branch, Dr Andrew Apeh, who addressed reporters in Enugu, recalled tha…

…Osimhen move after Vinicius Jr snub Arsenal are considering a late move for Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen as they continue to explore attacking options before the transfer window closes.According to several UK Media reports, the Gunners have faced hurdles in their search for forward reinforcements, having missed o…

…when the two of them were students at UC Berkeley in the 1940s. She said there was a bus strike and her mother suggested she get a ride with Ernie, who owned a Studebaker. "The first time I saw him, I thought 'Wow!' It was love," Southwick says. She and Ernie, who di£d in 1995, raised five children, including Nancy, wh…

…earners, such as English forward Mason Greenwood, who left for Fenerbahce, and Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who headed to Spanish side Deportivo La Coruña. AFP

Travellers stranded following strike action by aviation workers Passengers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, were left stranded and frustrated on Tuesday morning following an industrial action by aviation workers that disrupted airline operations.Chaotic scenes were reported at the airport terminal as…

…have appointed football legend Diego Forlán as their new head coach, with the former striker taking charge of La Celeste following the departure of Marcelo Bielsa. Forlán returns to the national team in a new role after enjoying a legendary playing career with Uruguay. The 47-year-old will be hoping to use his experien…

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane claimed the European Golden Shoe for the 2025/2026 season after scoring 36 league goalsKane joins an elite group of just three players ever to have won the award at least twice, alongside Lionel Messi and Cristiano RonaldoBayern Munich president Herbert Hainer and CEO Jan-Christian Dree…

Armed men shot and killed Reuben Owie, the 85-year-old secretary of Iyowa community, at his home in Iguosa, Benin City, Edo StateThe attack happened around 8:15pm on Sunday, August 2, 2026, and was reported to police by the victim's sonThe Edo State Police Command confirmed the incident and said investigators are worki…

The Nigerian military has launched air strikes on the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, in the Sambisa Forest, Borno State, killing a key VIP escort commander, Qaid Abu Khalid Al Muhajir, and eight other fighters. This is contained in a statement posted on X by security expert, Zagazola Makama, who disclosed t…

…the deployment involved tracking submarines, working with NATO allies and the Carrier Strike Group, while maintaining a high state of readiness. Millyard said, “This deployment demonstrates exactly what the Royal Navy exists to do, protect the UK and our allies from wherever our interests are threatened.” Meanwhile, HM…

Fenerbahce have opened negotiations to sign Napoli striker, Romelu Lukaku, according to Sky Sports. It is understood that the former Chelsea and Manchester United striker is open to joining the Turkish club. Napoli would be seeking around £8.6m for the 33-year-old, who has entered the final year of his deal. Lukaku’s d…

…time of the second half. Ultimately, he was defeated by substitute, Ferran Torres’ strike in the 106th minute. World Cup final: Real reasons we lost 1-0 to Spain – Argentina’s Tagliafico

…in another Russian missile attack near Kyiv, according to Ukrainian officials.The latest strikes came hours after a Russian attack damaged Chornomorets Stadium, one of Ukraine's largest sports venues, ahead of a scheduled top-flight football match.The overnight missile barrage targeted areas around the Ukrainian capita…

Former Man.United striker Diego Forlan appointed Uruguay interim head coach Former Manchester United forward Diego Forlan has been named as the new interim head coach of Uruguay. His appointment comes after Marcelo Bielsa left his role as first-team boss of the national team following their chaotic World Cup campaign.…

…within the period ending on August 31, 2026, would result in the declaration of a strike. According to the communiqué, which was endorsed by the President, Dr Nosa Lancy Orhue, and the Acting Secretary-General, Prof. Aniekan Peter, the three-week extension was adopted at the end of the association’s Emergency National…

England striker Ivan Toney has been charged with assault following an alleged incident at a nightclub in central London. The 30-year-old Al-Ahli forward was charged on 31 July in connection with an incident that occurred on Wardour Street, Soho, on 6 December. Toney has been charged with assault causing actual bodily h…

…Toby Alderweireld has urged his old club to sign Victor Osimhen, insisting the Nigeria striker’s proven goalscoring record makes him the answer to a problem that has persisted at the club since Harry Kane left for Bayern Munich in 2023, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. “Victor Osimhen is a very good striker, and Tottenham H…

Iran strike deal to police Strait of Hormuz as President Trump signals breakthrough Iran has said it is in the "final stage" of drafting an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, following US President Donald Trump saying a deal could be announced this week. The shipping lane would primarily lie within Iranian…

…of THAAD interceptors. The Post also said that the shortages led Trump to call off fresh strikes against Iran, despite having threatened to hit the Islamic republic “very hard”. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt branded coverage of the exchange with Hegseth “FAKE NEWS!” “I was at Camp David with President Tr…

…Club: Galatasaray | Nationality: Nigeria Victor Osimhen is one of Africa’s most prolific strikers and has become a major figure at Galatasaray. The Nigerian forward’s reputation soared after he helped Napoli win the Serie A title, attracting interest from several major European clubs. Osimhen ultimately continued his c…

…media, troops have been instructed to seek authorisation from the Chief of Staff for strikes, unless they are in “immediate danger” — a change of policy from previous directives, under which attacks only required approval from the head of the regional command. Israel’s military, when questioned, referred AFP to the “po…

…selloff came after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a planned military strike against Iran had been suspended in favour of continued diplomatic talks over Tehran's nuclear programme. PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Trump said negotiations were still active afte…

…Fulham have strengthened their squad by signing two players from Real Madrid—22-year-old striker Gonzalo García and 21-year-old attacking midfielder César Palacios. According to Reuters, García joined on a reported £34 million deal after progressing through Real Madrid’s academy and helping the club win the UEFA Champi…

…dismissed as lacking in merit a suit the National Democratic Congress (NDC) filed to strike down section 138 of the Electoral Act 2026, which removed the issue of the qualification of a candidate as a ground for election petitions. The NDC also challenged the legality of section 77(5) of the Electoral Act 2026, which s…

Former Aston Villa striker, Emile Heskey, has named Chelsea’s Enzo Fernandez as the player Manchester United should sign as Casemiro’s replacement. Casemiro left the Red Devils this summer and joined Major League Soccer side, Inter Miami. Speaking to BoyleSports, Heskey believes Michael Carrick’s side will challenge th…