…has d!ed suddenly, throwing the Katsina football community into mourning. Chinedu reportedly di£d in the early hours of Tuesday, August 11, 2026, after suffering a medical emergency during a pre-season friendly between Katsina United and Niger Tornadoes at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium, Katsina. According to a statement…

…UK said. The UK cited the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs’ July report, which recorded more than 1,300 settler-related incidents affecting over 250 Palestinian communities. It said around 900 Palestinians had been injured and more than 3,200 displaced, while at least three Israelis had been kille…

…for aggressive grassroots outreach across all wards and polling units in the district.As reported on Tuesday by The Punch, the inauguration took place under the leadership of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central. Salami Etudaiye was named Director-General, and Abubakar Yahaya Karaku was appointe…

…a briefing on two major developments on the Osun political landscape. We have credible reports that a police signal has arrived in Osun directing immediate arrest of Accord Party leaders. We also know the directive includes that they should be taken to Abuja immediately and should not be released until Monday. I have s…

…University of Ibadan.LASU BGS shares admission experience Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that the Lagos State University's (LASU) best graduating student opened up about her admission experience.In an insightful interview with Legit.ng, the young lady shared her admission struggle, experience in school, and fu…

…have to show what our level is and that has to be shown on the pitch,” the Spaniard told reporters. “We want to win everything and, if you look at history, it’s hard to win all the time. But that’s what we want to aim for.” PSG won the Super Cup 12 months ago with a penalty shoot-out victory over Tottenham. They have a…

…NYSC stated this in a statement shared on its official X account on Tuesday, following reports that NANS was considering linking payment of its dues to the NYSC mobilisation process. The Scheme said it had neither discussed nor agreed to the proposed arrangement with NANS, adding that it had not entered into any Memora…

…seen daring those present to record his remarks and share them on social media, while reportedly addressing APC supporters in Ilesa ahead of the August 15, 2026, governorship election. In a statement by his media office in the state capital on Tuesday, titled ‘Kill Osun Accord with Votes, Not Violence, Senator Fadahuns…

…voices who shaped the country's cultural landscape.Nigerian singer dies Legit.ng earlier reported that confusion has gripped fans of Ogene music following viral reports alleging that popular performer Opanka has passed away under unclear circumstances. The unverified claims began circulating across social media platfor…

…monk was arrested following the incident in Paphos on Friday, August 7. The attack reportedly took place inside Agios Neophytos Monastery, according to Cyprus newspaper Philenews. "The police arrested a 51-year-old man today at noon, to facilitate investigations into an ongoing case of attempted murd£r, acts intended t…

…to the domestic market by 2030 as local refining capacity expands.According to a report by S&P Global, Nigeria produced 1.74 million barrels of crude oil per day in June and plans to increase production to 3 million barrels per day by 2030. Nigeria has historically exported most of its crude oil to refiners in Europe a…

…action by aviation workers that disrupted airline operations.Chaotic scenes were reported at the airport terminal as passengers scheduled to travel struggled to obtain information about the status of their flights and when normal operations would resume.Passengers were initially locked out of the terminal but were late…

…neutralised during the encounter, while four motorcycles belonging to the attackers were reportedly burnt. The incident occurred after security operatives intercepted a large group of armed men moving between Zamfara and Kebbi states. Police Intercept Suspected Bandits Confirming the incident, the Public Relations Offi…

…a peaceful, safe, and secure atmosphere for the country’s next major election. PUNCH reports that beyond high-level summits, state commands, such as the Lagos State Police Command, are already engaging with the Independent National Electoral Commission to guarantee maximum security for electoral personnel and materials…

…from Chelsea during the summer transfer window, with Manchester City among the clubs reportedly interested in his services. Real Madrid had also previously been mentioned as a potential destination.However, the latest indications are that Fernandez will remain in west London, with Chelsea maintaining a firm stance over…

…the soldier who carried her out of the forest after the rescue operation. LIB earlier reported that the victims were kidnapped on August 9, 2026 when suspected bandits attacked three vehicles along the Ojuwo-Ajengo-Memarebo and Ojiwo-Itobe roads in Ofu Local Government Area. Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colon…

…Galatasaray Turkish sports journalist, Burhan Can Terzi was detained by police after reporting that Galatasaray were close to signing Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala. Terzi reportedly made the claim on July 26, saying the Turkish club were nearing a deal for the Germany international. Galatasaray later denied th…

…involve an injection of semi-permanent dermal filler intended to increase girth. TMZ reports that the treatment is expected to cost Phillips nearly $4,000. Phillips launched his GoFundMe campaign earlier this year to raise money for the procedure, saying his medically diagnosed microp£nis has caused him difficulties an…

…in Kanam, was abducted from Duguri village in Bauchi State on August 6. The victim reportedly escaped from his abductors and had been wandering through Madam Forest before he was located by the troops during the offensive operation. According to the source, the troops successfully rescued Umar and subsequently handed h…

…operators, which has disrupted flight operations across the country. PUNCH Online had reported that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority appealed to aviation unions to suspend the industrial action, saying a peace meeting convened by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, could not hold afte…

…for Dolphin, which is the strongest storm to hit China this year. According to the BBC report, meteorological authorities said that the storm packed maximum wind speeds of 150km/h (94mph) when it first slammed into Yuhuan in the Zhejiang province at 17:30 (09:30 GMT) on Sunday before making a second landfall in the cit…

…was bundled off the jet and boarded onto a separate military plane, The New York Times reports. Trump had traveled to Turkey aboard a new 747-8 donated by Qatari officials, which the Trump administration has spent vast sums of money improving for security. As the summit concluded, Trump announced he would not take the…

…to urgently intervene and restore power to the area. The prolonged blackout, reportedly caused by a faulty transformer, has severely disrupted economic activities and negatively affected the livelihoods and general well-being of residents. A community leader, Jauro Baki, while appealing to the authorities and well-mean…

…in continental football as evidence of a system in need of urgent reform, The PUNCH reports. Former Dream Team star Abiodun Obafemi, a member of Nigeria’s gold medal-winning squad at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, lamented the contrast between the spirit that drove that triumph and the current state of the game following t…

…applications from Nigerians almost doubling in recent months, despite the persistent reports of xenophobic attacks. Moroe stated this in an interview on Nigeria Info FM on Sunday, insisting that South Africa remained safe and opened for tourism, business and other forms of travel. The reassurance came amid renewed conc…