…his bid for the tournament's Golden Boot after scoring 10 goals during the 2026 campaign.The 27-year-old reached the milestone in just 22 World Cup appearances, compared with Messi's 32 matches, maintaining an average of one goal per game across his World Cup career. Mbappé has featured in the 2018, 2022 and 2026 editi…

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…

…and demanded transparent post-ballot forensics. “Since 2014, NBA presidential campaigns have crossed the N1 billion mark, turning the contest into a liquidity derby. The NBA is a multi-billion-dollar organisation, making its presidency a position of huge patronage. “The high cost of elections has forced candidates to s…

…in a viral video. Photos from the visit were shared on X by his former 2023 presidential campaign photographer, Esther Umoh. Sharing the images, Umoh said Obi stopped by the supermarket to buy a few personal items before taking time to interact with staff and other shoppers. "Peter Obi today stopped by a branch of H-Me…

…the lead nine minutes into the second half. Aina, who endured an injury-disrupted campaign last season, started the match and helped Forest keep a clean sheet in the first half before making way for Nicolas Dominguez at the interval, while Awoniyi came off the bench after the restart. Awoniyi finished last season stron…

…attacking talents, with his ability to create chances proving central to France's campaign at the 2026 edition of the competition held in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.Mbappe breaks Messi's recordLegit.ng earlier reported that France captain Kylian Mbappe has become the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup hist…

…to pocket the Chief Justice. Thereafter, Fujimori could do whatever he wanted. He had campaigned as an anti-corruption crusader; and had started by getting several officials, including his immediate predecessor jailed – to loud sound of applause nationwide. By the time he embarked on criminal self-enrichment, there was…

Beauty entrepreneur, Laura Ikeji shares critical message to young ladies seeking help from men online (video) Beauty entrepreneur and social media influencer, Laura Ikeji has issued an urgent advisory to young women seeking career or financial assistance on social media. Her statement comes amid deep public outrage sur…

…the Joseph Prince Films production team were returning from a promotional ticket sales campaign for their forthcoming movie, The Last Bell, during which they were documenting their activities. Joseph Prince, popularly known as Joffy...Photo Credit: TikTok/ josephprincengg The statement alleged that the team was confron…

…kindergarten.The attacks form part of what Kyiv describes as its "long-range sanctions" campaign, which has increasingly targeted Russian infrastructure in response to years of missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the warehouses were used to supply sanctioned compon…

…joins Bursaspor as a free agent after playing a key role in Celtic's outstanding 2025/26 campaign, helping the Scottish giants secure both the Scottish Premiership title and the Scottish Cup. Before moving to Turkey, Iheanacho turned down a Celtic offer after Bursaspor presented what was understood to be a more attract…

Toke Makinwa responds to backlash over comments on women supporting their male partners financially Media personality Toke Makinwa has addressed critics following the widespread backlash over her recent comments regarding women who financially support their male partners. The controversy erupted during a recent intervi…

…duo Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi featured as Nottingham Forest opened their pre-season campaign with a 2-0 victory over Notts County in Olivier Glasner’s first match in charge of the Premier League club. Forest produced an assured performance under their new manager, with goals from Igor Jesus and Arnaud Kalimuendo secur…

…at the Chelsea helm, is said to be reshaping his squad ahead of the fresh Premier League campaign, with Rogers seen as a marquee addition to that project. Rogers’ rise has been rapid. Originally developed in Manchester City’s academy, he only found his feet after dropping into the Championship with Middlesbrough before…

…coercing them into carrying cannabis into the UK. As part of a nationwide awareness campaign at UK airports, Border Force has “advised travellers to refuse offers of free holidays or accommodation, particularly to destinations where cannabis is legal, including Thailand, Canada and parts of the United States.” The agen…

3 d£ad, 4 injured as truck crashes and traps occupants before exploding in Adazi-Ani (Gr@phic photos/video) The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra State Sector Command, has confirmed a fatal lone road traffic crash that claimed the lives of three persons on Friday, July 17, 2026. The incident occurred at about 1…

…for all citizens regardless of their political affiliation.The group said its broader campaign ahead of the 2027 elections is focused on promoting peaceful political competition, constitutional rights, and the preservation of democratic stability across Nigeria.Falz joins Lagos protest over rising insecurity and hardsh…

…the Northeast's political leadership for the Tinubu-Shettima ticket going into the 2027 campaign season.Court rules on APC primaries, INECPreviously, Legit.ng reported that a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja restrained the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from…

…further described the handover as another significant milestone in the Navy’s sustained campaign against maritime crimes. “Five bags of suspected cannabis sativa were intercepted at Abule Osun on April 7, 2026. Another two bags were recovered at Ikare Island on April 13, while 11 bags were seized at Alpha Beach on July…

…turning the church service into a political gathering. Yayi, Adebutu supporters take campaign to Daniel’s mother-in-law’s burial Addressing the congregation, the former governor said, “We are here to pay our last respects to my mother-in-law. This is not the appropriate place for political campaigns or slogans.” He app…

Davido, IK Ogbonna, others, present as Ubi Franklin and Lilian Esoro throw their son, Jayden, a party as he turns 10 (photos/video) Nollywood actress Lilian Esoro and music executive Ubi Franklin put co-parenting on proud display as they teamed up to celebrate their son, Jayden, who clocked the milestone age of 10. The…

…with the Hoops, helping the Glasgow club secure a domestic double during the 2025/26 campaign.Watch the video below Kelechi Iheanacho to Bursaspor from Celtic & this announcement video is ðŸ"¥ðŸ"¥ðŸ"¥ðŸ"¥ pic.twitter.com/s0xL65KYuo"" POOJA!!! (@PoojaMedia) July 17, 2026 by Linda Ikeji at 17/07/2026 6:59 PM | Share this…

…Macron said the legislation fulfilled a commitment he made during his 2022 re-election campaign. "In 2022, I made a commitment to open this path with the French people," Macron wrote on X. "With seriousness, humility, and in full respect of our democracy, that commitment has been honoured."Under the proposed law, assis…

…put pen to paper to extend his deal at the Reds ahead of the start of the 2026-27 campaign. The forthcoming season will be Szoboszlai's fourth with the club since his arrival from RB Leipzig during the summer of 2023, and a first under head coach Andoni Iraola. "It's maybe my biggest day," Szoboszlai told Liverpoolfc.c…

"Teach them that every man is a potential r@pist" Businesswoman shares controversial lessons mothers should teach their daughters as r@pe crisis worsens A woman has urged mothers to teach their daughters to protect themselves against r@pist. Ijeoma Chinonyerem, a businesswoman, took to Facebook to tell women that beggi…