…that recent economic stabilisation translates into improved living standards. The reports reviewed reforms introduced by the Bola Tinubu administration, including the removal of petrol subsidy, exchange rate liberalisation, tighter monetary policy and tax reforms. According to the Bank, the reforms have begun to improv…

…at Ungwan Rogo in Kaura Namoda LGA, Danja said the troops acted on intelligence reports of terrorist activities in the area. “On contact, they engaged the terrorists in a fierce firefight, forcing them to retreat in disarray and abandon their captives. Eight kidnapped victims were rescued, and two vehicles were recover…

…insisting that the era of so-called minnows in African women’s football is over, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. As Nigeria intensify preparations for the tournament in Morocco, the reigning African Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year believes every team is capable of causing an upset and has urged her teammates to approach eve…

…Council examination in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State. PUNCH Metro reports that the incident occurred on Tuesday at about 5:25pm, when the school came under attack while students were writing the examination. A statement issued on Wednesday by the command’s spokesperson, Salisu Oyiza, said, “During the inci…

…diminishing the achievements of the security forces. He said the call was not only “unsportsmanlike” but also stretched partisan politics. In his warped logic, which unfortunately carried the day in the Red Chamber, because “Nigeria is a sovereign nation,” it is therefore inexpedient to call on a foreign body to invest…

…pushed back firmly on that assessment.Tuchel defends his substitutionsSpeaking to Fox Sports after the match, Tuchel said the change was made in direct response to Argentina's physical dominance in the air and their persistence in delivering crosses into the box.From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on I…

…p.m. on July 14, 2026 when troops of Sector 6 of Operation SAFE HAVEN responded to reports of an attack on the village. According to sources, on arrival at the scene, the troops found the lifeless body of the victim, identified as Markus Musa, who was reportedly on sentry duty when he was attacked and k!lled by the ass…

…were better than France in winning second balls and recovering possession. DAILY POST reports that Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro scored the goals for Spain against France. “I don’t think we lacked solutions. They were simply better than us when it came to winning second balls and recovering possession,” Cherki said v…

A Twitter/X account posted a detailed forecast about the 2026 FIFA World Cup final back in 2021, and it stayed buried for yearsEverything changed after Spain won their semifinal and booked a spot in the final, making one part of the old post line up The years-old tweet resurfaced on social media and blew up as fans deb…

…This was according to a statement issued by the commission on Wednesday. PUNCH Online reports that Nigeria has increasingly deployed technology to improve the credibility of elections through innovations such as the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System and the INEC Result Viewing Portal. Identity verification has also re…

…identity from birth, provides credible demographic data for national development, and supports effective governance and evidence-based planning,” he said.

…arrest those responsible, and ensure they face justice without delay, The Nation reports.NURTW President MC Oluomo responds to controversy surrounding Ijaya's death. >Comrade Ajiboye was reportedly shot on Sunday by unidentified gunmen in Lagos. He later succumbed to his injuries at St. Nicholas Hospital, Lagos Island.…

…Albion, and a £27million deal agreed, which was inclusive of add ons. Punch Online reports that Trossard leaves as a Premier League champion after helping the Gunners win their first English top-flight title in 22 years last season. He also lifted the FA Community Shield with Arsenal in 2023 and played a key role in th…

…and brother, Alexx. Nothing prepares you for a loss like that,” he wrote. PUNCH Online reports that Ekubo died on May 12, 2026, after spending hours on life support. His family said he died at Evercare Hospital in Lagos from complications arising from advanced metastatic kidney cancer. Ogbonna said the reality of losin…

…they took command of the game for the entire duration of the match. Speaking on Fox Sports, the former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star said, “When I speak about Spain, I don’t speak of one star; the team is the star. When they shine, they shine collectively, even if you have Yamal. “Spain is not a team that depe…

Notorious bandit kingpin, Alhaji Sani Yellow, has dismissed reports of his death. A video, shared on X on Wednesday by a user identified as Mobilisingnigerians, featured Sani Yellow denying claims that he was killed during a recent security operation in Zamfara State. According to a message accompanying the video, repo…

…Scotland, as Team Nigeria intensifies preparations for the multi-sport event, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 100m and 4x100m relay specialist, popularly known as “The Nigerian Nightmare”, said the national team’s training camp has played a key role in sharpening the athletes’ readiness ahead of the Games. “Coming into…

…overall circumstances surrounding the kidnap and even the rescue. “I thought that was unsportsmanlike. He has carried partisan politics too far, and this Senate should condemn his unguarded statement. “Nigeria is a sovereign nation. When we wake up and call on foreign authorities to investigate. “This is one case in wh…

…the move after the Turkish club rejected two bids for the Nigerian international, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Premier League side are reportedly prepared to sign the 22-year-old on a contract until 2030, but negotiations have stalled over Trabzonspor’s valuation. Fulham’s opening €20m bid was rejected before an imp…

…was rushed to the hospital in critical condition but later succumbed to her injuries. Reports also indicate that two other victims were also k!lled in the attack. They expected to be buried once their respective families finalize burial arrangements. Authorities have yet to release an official statement regarding the i…

…days before the sho0ting warning that she had run away from home and stolen her gun, reports the St Louis Post-Dispatch. May, who shares custody of his daughter, said she had been repeatedly getting in trouble in school in the months leading up to the sho0ting, leading him and her mother to pull her out of school and h…

…controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC. DAILY POST reports that Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claimed to be the Director-General of the non-existent agency, was arrested on Tuesday. Reacting, Isaac Fayose wondered why government officials who allegedly collaborated with Adeniyi Adeyemi in the e…

…when troops deployed under Sector 6 of Operation Enduring Peace responded to credible reports of suspected kidnappers operating near Sopp village in Riyom LGA. On arrival at the scene, the troops discovered a blue Opel Vectra abandoned in the middle of the road with no occupants inside, prompting an immediate search-an…

…focus on providing practical, implementable recommendations rather than theoretical reports. “We promise you that’s not what we’ll give you,” Suleiman said, referring to lengthy advisory documents. He said the committee understood that its responsibility was to identify new ideas and practical solutions that government…

…champion in his younger days and still competes in Masters' events, according to reports in the US. by Linda Ikeji at 14/07/2026 4:00 PM | Share this Story