…since defeating Jake Paul and returning to training after taking time away following the deaths of two close friends in a car accident last December in Nigeria. Reports have suggested Joshua and Fury have already agreed terms for a blockbuster all-British showdown later this year, provided both men win their respective…

…a decline in week 27. This is with cumulative confirmed infections rising to 963 and deaths reaching 229 in 2026. According to the NCDC, Lassa Fever situation report released in a statement on Friday, new confirmed cases dropped from 31 in week 26 to 14 in week 27 before increasing to 25 in Week 28. The report said tha…

…climbed the mountain last year, down from just over 220,000 in 2023. There were nine deaths in the 2024 season but none in 2025. AFP

…up an injury.” Joshua, speaking Wednesday, said he was still struggling to process the deaths of Sina Ghami and Latif ‘Latz’ Ayodele, who were both killed in the crash near Lagos on December 29. “It’s tough, every time I think about it, it hurts,” Joshua told the BBC. “Even talking about it now… pictures… it hurts but…

…law,” he said. The Mining Marshals commander expressed concern over the rising number of deaths linked to unregulated mining operations, warning that unsafe mining practices would no longer be tolerated. He reiterated the commitment of the Mining Marshals to sanitising the nation’s mining sector through sustained enfor…

The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade I, has approved a slight modification to this year’s Oro Festival to enable female candidates sitting the Basic Education Certificate Examination to write their examinations. The announcement was contained in a statement issued by the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafi…

…of flooding."Flood crisis: Community blames neglect Residents of Janbago described the deaths as preventable, pointing to years of inadequate drainage infrastructure as the root cause. A community elder explained that stormwater from several parts of Katsina converges on Janbago during heavy rainfall, causing severe er…

…released by the World Health Organisation, WHO, on Tuesday revealed that road traffic deaths have fallen by 21 per cent globally over the past 15 years despite a surge in the number of vehicles on the world’s roads even as WHO warned that the gains remain fragile as Africa continues to witness rising fatalities. The re…

…have repeatedly strained relations between both countries. The violence has resulted in deaths, destruction of businesses and forced displacement, prompting diplomatic protests, high-level engagements and, in some instances, the evacuation of Nigerian citizens. Despite these interventions, concerns have persisted over…

…Nigeria remains committed to achieving the United Nations target of halving road traffic deaths and injuries by 2030 through reforms, technology and strategic partnerships. A statement issued by the agency on Tuesday noted that Mohammed made the call while presenting Nigeria's national statement at the ongoing United N…

…prices, U.S. President Donald Trump defended the latest operations as honoring the deaths of up to three American service members killed in recent Iranian strikes. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported that two oil tankers exploded after attempting to navigate the strait through an "unsafe" route. This…

…service member sustained a minor injury and is currently receiving medical treatment.Deaths mount as conflict widensThe Iraq fatality came just a day after two American soldiers were killed and a third reported missing following Iranian retaliatory strikes on a US facility in Jordan on July 17, Premium Times reported.F…

…indicated that Adams had endured several personal losses in recent years, including the deaths of his grandmother and former Stellenbosch teammate Oshwin Andries.His funeral is scheduled for July 25.Adams' father breaks silenceLegit.ng previously reported that Jayden Adams' father, Juanito, publicly addressed the famil…

…across Barkin Ladi and neighbouring Riyom Local Government Area, resulting in multiple deaths and renewed displacement. July 4, 2026 – Three vigilante operatives were killed during an attack on Sabon Layi community in Barkin Ladi. The latest attack on Kum and Wereng-Camp communities in Riyom Local Government Area, wher…

…visits former youth and sports minister Damishi Sango to offer condolences after the deaths of two of Sango's siblings within days. Photo >Ropshik announced the condolence visit on Friday, July 17, describing the back-to-back losses as painful and expressing deep sympathy for Sango and those close to him.He wrote on hi…

…which can cause “explosive diarrhea,” among other symptoms. There have been no deaths and 94 hospitalisations related to that outbreak, the health agency said. The CDC said that those illnesses were lab-confirmed and linked specifically to the outbreak at Taco Bell locations in those states. The figure does not encompa…

…mine shaft during an operation targeting illicit mining, a police spokeswoman said. The deaths are the first military fatalities since President Cyril Ramaphosa deployed troops in March to bolster police operations against crime and illegal mining. The incident occurred at an abandoned mine west of Johannesburg as sold…

…the injured officers received adequate care. Explaining why the police make public the deaths of officers killed in the line of duty, the IG said personnel were human beings and are entitled to be mourned and celebrated, stressing that the practice was standard globally. “Police officers, first and foremost, are human…

…dismissed the broader suggestion that the abduction was stage-managed, pointing to the deaths recorded during the ordeal as proof of its authenticity. “Those saying the kidnapping was staged don’t know what they are saying. If it was staged, would they have killed two people? If it was staged, what we went through in t…

…announcement, issued on July 16, 2026, holds Trump directly responsible for the deaths of Soleimani and al-Muhandis. It claims the reward money was raised through donations from supporters and urges individuals, groups, or organizations to execute or assist in the assassination.The group stated that it is offering the…

…awareness campaign aimed at combating preeclampsia and reducing maternal and neonatal deaths across communities in the state. The campaign, organised by the Cross River State chapter of the Society of Gynaecology and Obstetrics of Nigeria (SOGON) is themed, “Preeclampsia: The Unforeseen Enemy at the Door.” Speaking on…

…banditry, and insurgency across Northern Nigeria, which resulted in thousands of deaths and widespread displacement, saying such crises did not provoke comparable nationwide ultimatums or resignation demands from Southern groups. He also referenced controversies surrounding the deaths and medical treatment of prominent…

…Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has confirmed eight rabies cases and two deaths in the territory, urging residents to vaccinate their dogs and cats to curb the virus' spread. The Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat of the FCTA confirmed the rabies outbreak on Wednesday in Abuja. The Director o…

The National Population Commission says Nigerians can now register births and deaths and obtain certificates online through its newly introduced digital registration platform, eliminating the need for physical visits in many cases. NPC Chairman, Dr Aminu Yusuf, announced the commencement of the Electronic Civil Registr…

…armed agents have faced nationwide backlash for aggressive tactics and for the shooting deaths of two US citizens earlier this year in Minneapolis. Rights groups identified the victim in Monday’s shooting in Biddeford, Maine as Joan Sebastian Guerrero, 26, a delivery driver authorized to work in the United States, who…