…when shrapnel struck a home during a wedding in Sirik, southern IranThe US military denied targeting civilians, while Kuwait and Bahrain also reported Iranian missile and drone attacks early WednesdayPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Legit.ng jour…

…Hajduk saying he made 362 appearances and scored 93 goals for the club as youth and senior between 1976 and 1986. Gudelj played 33 matches for the former Yugoslavia, scoring three goals, and became national team captain at 22. He was one of the stand-out players of the 1982 World Cup and also played in the 1984 Europea…

…with The PUNCH on Tuesday in Calabar, they alleged that officers block the road every evening and collect between N200, N500 and more from taxi and commercial bus drivers plying the highway to the popular Watt Market. Some of the drivers, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the collection had become a daily routi…

…fact-checking organisation, Dubawa, investigated the claim given Akpabio's senior political position and the politically charged climate ahead of the 2027 elections. Researchers took a screenshot from the clip and ran a reverse image search, which led them to a longer version of the same footage, running seven minutes…

…creative projects, sparked fury among many parents and teachers who considered it too lenient. In response, the city’s schools chancellor Kamar Samuels said that leaders had “missed the mark” in their communications, adding his office would carefully review parents’ feedback for incorporation into future rules. The cit…

…Google feed!A generous gesture from Nigerian content creator Peller has taken a frightening turn for the groundnut seller he gifted N1 million, after the viral moment triggered unwanted attention from area boys at her home in Lagos.Peller made the donation during an Instagram livestream on Monday, 31 August 2026, after…

…prices. The latest development is coming barely days after concerns emerged over the widening divergence between international crude prices and domestic petrol depot prices. Checks by Vanguard showed that MRS that takes direct delivery from the Dangote Refinery sold the product at N1, 310 per litre while many others so…

…to monitor breaches of the political accord. Opposition parties accuse the APC of heightening tension while the ruling party dismisses the claims. Read Here: https://punchng.com/2027-campaigns-police-abdulsalami-panel-move-to-curb-rising-tension/ 2. NLC rejects petrol price hike, demands more crude for refineries The N…

…Craig (Port Vale) – End of contract Calum Logan – End of contract Leon Myrtaj (Debreceni VSC) – Free move just before end of contract Elijah Upson – End of contract Jamel Beggs – End of contract Samal Bangura – End of contract Transfer deadline: Tottenham’s ins, outs as over 40 players leave club [Full list]

…PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigerians appeared headed for defeat after losing the opening two sets 25-20, 25-22, but fought back to win the third 25-21 before levelling the contest with a dominant 25-13 victory in the fourth set. Nigeria then held their nerve in a tense decider, edging DR Congo 15-13 to complete th…

…renal transplant services By Chidinma Chukwu ABUJA — Wellington Clinics, Abuja, has denied involvement in any financial transaction linked to a controversial kidney transplant performed at its facility, saying its role was limited to providing an equipped theatre and a conducive environment for the procedure. The hospi…

Bayelsa State government, has urged communities in Biseni clan in Yenagoa Local Government Area of the state, to discontinue blocking of access roads to oil facilities as response to unmet demands from oil companies operating in the area. The post Bayelsa govt urges Biseni clan communities to discontinue shutdown of oi…

…dialogue and consultation, describing those qualities as essential to strengthening Nigeria’s democracy. “As a trusted partner, his loyalty, wisdom and sense of duty have remained invaluable to the administration.” The President thanked Shettima for his steadfast support as the administration continued to pursue its pr…

…APC in 2027 or leave the council. Fadahunsi was also captured in a video allegedly threatening members of the Accord Party. 154 arrested during Osun election still under investigation On the Osun governorship election, Iniedu confirmed that 154 suspects arrested on the morning of the poll remained under investigation.…

…crimes targeting people in other countries. He said NAPTIP was strengthening intelligence gathering and international cooperation to identify digital recruitment pipelines and dismantle transnational trafficking networks. The spokesperson said the agency secured nine convictions and rescued more than 80 suspected traff…

…the Gunners from Ituano in 2019. He has netted 62 goals and provided 36 assists in 278 senior appearances for the club, winning one league title and one FA Cup. Transfer: Agbonlahor shocked by Arsenal’s decision to sell Martinelli

…him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Port Harcourt. The GOC was accompanied by senior military officers and other security personnel of the 6th Division of the Nigerian Army. The division has jurisdiction over Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta and Akwa Ibom states. This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Pr…

…Merstham. Philip had safely parked his Volkswagen in a layby to take a break and was opening the driver’s door to get back into his vehicle when he was hit by Erunkulu’s Audi. He died at the scene. CCTV footage showed the Audi’s nearside wheels crossing completely over the white lines into the layby before correcting c…

…the conclusion of a joint counterterrorism operation in the Lake Chad Basin, a senior American general has confirmed.General Dagvin R.M. Anderson, Commander of US Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa, disclosed this at a press briefing held on the sidelines of the African Chiefs of Defence Conference 2026.

By Dickson Omobola Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, ATSSSAN, has been invited by the police over the picketing of Nigeria’s largest airline, Air Peace, some days ago. On August 11, the National Union of Air Transport Employees, NUATE, and ATSSSAN, backed by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, a…

…Hisbah in Plateau - JNI The Plateau State chapter of Jama'atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has denied reports that any Muslim organisation is planning to establish a Hisbah group in Jos North Local Government Area.The clarification follows claims by the state government that Hisbah activities had begun in the area, sparking cont…

…her contributions and treating her as less than an equal partner.Darby claims she was denied her fair share of the movie's profits after "Obsession," reportedly made for just $750,000, went on to gross more than $500 million.According to the lawsuit, Darby played a crucial role during post-production after director Cur…

…news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!He credited the role with deepening his understanding of the opportunities and complexities tied to Nigeria's energy sector, and said it reinforced his belief that significant value still remains to be created across the industry, both locally and on the global stage.…

…l am truly sorry. "At the time, I was going through an extremely difficult and frightening period in my life. I was pregnant, overwhelmed by fear and deeply afraid that I would be left to face the pregnancy and everything that came with it alone. I was under immense emotional stress and did not handle the situation in…

…with his former manager, Damilola Akinwumi, popularly known as Dapper. Recall that the Benin-born artiste had previously accused Dapper of withholding royalties from 46 of his songs. Explaining the reason for his silence, Shallipopi, in a post on his X handle, addressed his fans, saying, “Dear Plutomania Fans!” “My nam…