…expenditure. The alliance’s only Article 5 invocation came after the September 11, 2001 attacks.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Russia–North Korea allianceFormalised in 2024, this treaty commits both nations to mutual defence. Russia’s $149 billion defence budget combine…

…in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State. According to local sources, the two separate attacks occurred within a two-hour interval on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at almost the same spot on the highway. The first incident, involving a Hummer bus belonging to a popular mass transit company allegedly happened around 4pm bet…

…that could derail the process.Israel has continued to carry out near-daily deadly attacks across the Gaza Strip regardless of a so-called "ceasefire" with Hamas last October. Trump announced a "historic" agreement on July 30 that entailed "the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza", which he…

…and other northern states. The closures have been triggered by terrorist and bandit attacks, abductions, displacement of communities and fears of further attacks on pupils, students and teachers. In some communities, schools have remained shut for prolonged periods. In others, authorities have merged affected schools w…

…particularly in the Ijesa area. “There is tension; people are afraid, and the political attacks have not stopped. People are being killed, and the police are perceived to be biased. We hope the police will be able to restore people’s confidence by acting professionally and maintaining neutrality,” he said. The Executiv…

…reject divisions and work collectively towards building a prosperous homeland. Herdsmen attacks: 'Idoma land is a wounded traveller' - Abba Moro

…out long-range strikes against targets inside Russia, including oil facilities, as attacks between the two sides intensify amid stalled efforts to reach a peace agreement. by Linda Ikeji at 08/08/2026 10:00 AM | Share this Story

…laughter, farming activities and bustling markets now bear the scars of repeated attacks. Homes have been razed, churches and schools destroyed, traditional institutions weakened and thousands of families forced into Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps or neighbouring communities. Governor Caleb Mutfwang recently…

…freedom and life.” ‘New era’ Cali has been the scene of several guerrilla pipe bomb attacks in the last few years, and the city saw beefed-up security for the occasion including 11,000 troops and an anti-drone system. De la Espriella’s narrow victory of less than one percentage point ended four years of Colombia’s firs…

…suspects, adding that troops have intensified patrols in the area to prevent further attacks and reassure residents. by Linda Ikeji at 07/08/2026 9:32 PM | Share this Story

…NATO while Russia remains engaged in the war in Ukraine.Possible scenarios include cyberattacks against a NATO member, the use of armed groups to seize territory, or a limited military incursion along the alliance's eastern flank. The assessment suggests Russia could test NATO at some point between autumn 2026 and 2029…

…He encouraged him to never allow his brothers' actions to bring him down because the attacks show he has "won" already. Tayo added: "they wouldn't have orchestrated this much attack against you in the first place if they were convinced to be above you, but you are not only on top, you shine the brightest and the whole…

…boats have been used as floating aircraft carriers capable of launching FPVs for attacks and interception missions. Ukrainian engineer Eduard Trotsenko, who runs robot manufacturer Temerland, said the need to protect soldiers was driving the rapid development of battlefield robotics."In order to save human lives, to sa…

…operations by Operation Enduring Peace to track down those responsible for violent attacks and strengthen security across affected communities in Kaduna State. by Linda Ikeji at 07/08/2026 6:15 AM | Share this Story

…known as 2Baba, has condemned the continued killings in Benue State, describing the attacks on communities in Otukpo Local Government Area as unacceptable. The Benue-born singer spoke on Wednesday during a visit to Otukpo-Nobi, one of the communities recently attacked by suspected armed herders. The visit came weeks af…

…said he appeared on television to defend his Christian faith against what he considered attacks by some presidential aides. Quoting what he described as an artificial intelligence-generated explanation of what constitutes an insult to the Catholic Church and its clergy, Opata said such acts include public attacks on re…

…of anonymity, said many neighbouring communities had been displaced by repeated bandit attacks, forcing residents to relocate to Galadimawa and making the town increasingly vulnerable. by Linda Ikeji at 06/08/2026 9:02 AM | Share this Story

At least three members of staff of the Kano State Road Traffic Agency, popularly known as KAROTA, were hospitalised following a mob attack by some angry youths on Wednesday. The Public Relations Officer of the agency, Abubakar Ibrahim Sharada, confirmed the incident in a statement, a copy of which was made available to…

…while patrols have been reinforced around the affected community to prevent further attacks. The latest incident adds to the growing wave of violence in parts of Mangu Local Government Area, where security forces have continued to respond to attacks on civilians, livestock and farmlands amid ongoing efforts to prevent…

…ideas, but Israel is not putting anything on the table.” US pressure on Israel to curb attacks in Gaza ahead of a partial withdrawal under the plan appears to be yielding results. According to reports in Haaretz and other Israeli media, troops have been instructed to seek authorisation from the Chief of Staff for strik…

…to hospital. The military said that troops also apprehended a suspect linked to attacks in Southern Kaduna during operations in Plateau. “In Mangu, troops rescued injured farmers attacked by suspected herders, confiscated 27 cattle from fleeing attackers and arrested 19 suspects during follow-up raids in Riyom after tw…

…violence. The South-East has witnessed persistent insecurity in recent years, including attacks on security personnel, government facilities and civilians by armed groups. In response, the military launched Operation UDO KA to dismantle criminal networks and restore peace across the region. Until now, the military’s su…

…It is maturity. We have demonstrated this in recent weeks. We condemned Afrophobic attacks in South Africa because the dignity of Nigerians abroad is non-negotiable. We pushed the agenda at the recent ECOWAS Summit in Freetown Sierra Leone where President Tinubu’s voice was clear and unambiguous. At the same time, we a…

…Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike, in which he launched yet another barrage of attacks against the Leader of our Party, His Excellency Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, while desperately attempting to convince Rivers people that the 2027 election is already settled. “Ordinarily, we would not dignify such comments wi…

…others were captured in nearby farms where they had gone to sleep for fear of recurring attacks. "Because of the frequent attacks, many people no longer sleep in the village. They spend the night in farms and bushes to avoid being attacked. This time, the bandits searched through the farms, woke people up and took them…