…the 16th edition of the Wale Edun Boxing Hall of Fame at the weekend, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The competition, sponsored by former Minister of Finance, Wale Edun, was held at the Alake Sports Complex in Ijeja, Abeokuta, the state capital, as part of preparations for the state’s young boxers aged 15 to 19 ahead of t…

…from people,” he said. The activist further questioned some of the allegations reportedly made during the dispute involving Peter and his brothers, including claims concerning hundreds of thousands of dollars and alleged bank accounts. He argued that such claims should be supported by evidence and proper investigation.…

…of the clearest examples of the difference between fresh borrowing and an increase in reported debt stock. At the beginning of January, the Kaduna State Government denied reports that the administration was borrowing to finance its 2026 budget. The Commissioner for Planning and Budget, Mukhtar Monrovia, said the state’…

…enjoins members of the public to remain vigilant when using ATM facilities and promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or contact the Command on 08062335577,” the police spokesperson said.

…emergency landing. The devastated relatives then learned of the crash through news reports. Firefighters battled across steep terrain to reach the wreckage after the aircraft caught fire on impact. The four bodies were found carbonised. Only Sofia has so far been formally identified through documents she was carrying.…

…belongings into a car before trying to flee in one of her own vehicles, according to reports. The suspect didn't fight his arrest and was booked into LA County Jail on suspicion of burglary. The incident is said to have happened on Sunday, August 9, at around 4pm. The LA Times reported no one was at home at the time. A…

…online gaming and were part of the same Snapchat group. However, their relationship reportedly deteriorated over money, with Dennis allegedly claiming that Oladipo owed him £3,000. The court also heard that Dennis had previously received a Rolex from Oladipo to sell, only for the watch to be identified as fake at a jew…

…club, Amedspor have completed the signing of Nigeria international Yira Sor, DAILY POST reports. Sor linked up with the Turkish Super Lig newcomers from Belgian Pro League outfit KRC Genk. The winger becomes the second Nigerian to join Besnik Hasi’s side this month following Gift Orban’s arrival at the club. Sor made 2…

…Australia mentions residency years for foreignersMeanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Australia's Department of Home Affairs has outlined the residence requirement foreigners must meet before applying for citizenship.Applicants must have lived in Australia on a valid visa for a number of years before the date t…

…bandits in a fierce battle along the Kebbi-Zamfara border. The bandits, who were reportedly mobilised on motorcycles, were allegedly advancing towards communities in Kebbi State when the troops moved to intercept and repel them. The Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lt. Col. Olayinka Osoba, confirmed the develo…

…only players in history to have lifted the award on at least two occasions, Yahoo Sports reports.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Bayern Munich confirmed that Kane will officially receive the trophy at a ceremony held at the club's museum on August 19.Kane's place among B…

…implemented at federal universities across the country. It said the approval followed a report and recommendations of a committee constituted by the State Executive Council to examine requests by the two state-owned universities for the domestication of the new salary package. The statement added, “Under the approved a…

…AFP via Getty ImagesImagesTrump to exit US from NATO amid War with IranLegit.ng earlier reported that President Donald Trump of the United States has disclosed that he was considering pulling his country out of NATO, following the failure of members to support the US military operation against Iran in the Middle East.T…

…number of dildo buyers loses the title to another posh town Harrogate residents are reportedly buying the largest adult toys in the UK, according to Lovehoney's 2026 S3x Map, with the North Yorkshire spa town recording an average purchase size of 7.35 inches.Harrogate, known for its gardens and historic Turkish Baths,…

…tell a political commentator what had happened. Former Nonthaburi MP Chalong Reawraeng reportedly told host Anchalee Paireerak that he had shot Thongchai Yenprasert, a former police official, outside Thongchai's office.Thongchai, who was shot in the neck, later died in hospital. His driver was also wounded after being…

…operation, comprising a detachment of army, policemen, local vigilantes and hunters was reported to have been mobilised to the scene of incident in an attempt to rescue the kidnapped victims and apprehend their abductors. by Linda Ikeji at 10/08/2026 3:53 PM | Share this Story

…buildings. We are already conducting the damage assessment to issue the first official report." According to Cali mayor Alejandro Eder said at least 20 buildings have collapsed with people trapped inside. In Bogota, families getting ready for work and school fled their homes in the middle of breakfast. Damage to buildi…

…accounts, the confrontation began over the collection of market levies. The suspects reportedly approached the woman after she said she had not made any sales and was unable to pay. Dissatisfied with her explanation, which they took as a refusal, the two men allegedly descended on her in an attempt to compel payment. A…

…hostel building at the institution's campus in Victoria Island, Lagos. LIB earlier reported that the deceased was found d3ad within the hostel premises on Friday, August 7, 2026 by another student, who alerted the Chief Matron of the Law School. According to the report shared by security analyst, Zagazola Makama, upon…

…to table a formal motion on the matter.Philip Agbese resigns from APCEarlier, Legit.ng reported that Philip Agbese, the deputy spokesperson of the House of Representatives, has resigned from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and defected to the Labour Party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The lawmaker, wh…

…very institutions FIFA exists to serve. "FIFA has also committed to presenting a full report on these events to the FIFA Council, once again failing to recognize that proper governance in the face of such a profound lack of judgment would require that such a review be conducted by a fully independent third party, not b…

…occurred on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at a sharp bend around Costain Duma, where the bus reportedly caught fire, trapping the passengers inside. An eyewitness, Ahmed Ndagana, who confirmed the incident, said the vehicle was engulfed in flames shortly after the crash, leaving the occupants with little chance of escape. A…

…again, I don hear am..." His comments come just days after his estranged wife, Natasha, reportedly stormed an Abuja nightclub where he was scheduled to perform. She allegedly arrived unannounced and demanded to see him after struggling to reach him for some time. Reports suggest the couple's relationship has been strai…

…the family later contacted the prophetess, whom Osoba intended to visit, but the woman reportedly asked them not to bring her to the church and promised to pick her up after her programme. However, after waiting for several hours, the family reportedly found the church locked and could not reach the prophetess. Pejuola…

…the Al-Najjar neighbourhood of Khan Younis on Sunday, the Palestinian Wafa news agency reported.Since the "ceasefire" started in mid-October last year, at least 1,258 people have been killed and 4,139 wounded with more than 800 bodies recovered from rubble, according to Gaza's health ministry. The overall death toll in…