Actress Anne Hathaway's look to the world premiere of The End of Oak Street sparks backlash Anne Hathaway attended the world premiere of The End of Oak Street in an ensemble that has got people talking. The premiere held at the Steven J. Ross Theater on August 09, 2026, in Burbank, California. She was there alongside h…
Israel rejects Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, stoking tensions with US Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists he has rejected President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza and will not withdraw forces until the Palestinian group Hamas fully disarms, risking more obstacles in the increasingly complex efforts to red…
"Please help me reunite with my daughter" - Nigerian woman serving in US Army appeals to Trump over 10-year-old daughter's visa denial A Nigerian woman serving in the United States Army has made an emotional public appeal to President Donald Trump over her 10-year-old daughter's inability to join her in the US. In a vi…
I need a Hip replacement - Ex-Man United Winger Ashley Young reveals how he painfully had to accept retirement aged 40 Former Manchester United star Ashley Young has disclosed that he needs a hip replacement months after announcing he will be retiring aged 40In a chat with High Performance Podcast, Young stated that th…
Trump says US Is 'only semi-negotiating' with Iran as Strait of Hormuz tensions persist US President Donald Trump said that "we are only semi-negotiating" with Iran, noting that he is prepared to allow economic pressure on Iran to mount as opposed to ordering a new military offensive. "We are low keying it," Trump said…
The Executive Chairman of the Nigeria Revenue Service, Zacch Adedeji, has dismissed concerns over the alleged lavish lifestyles of public officials. Adedeji said President Bola Tinubu does not live extravagantly despite his position. He stated this during an interview with Channels Television, on Sunday, where he was q…
Rice prices drop to N48,000 per 50kg bag, benefiting consumers but hurting local farmersImported rice influx raises concerns over Nigeria's domestic rice industry's survivalRising production costs push local millers to shut down amid competition from cheaper importsPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, an…
Media personality, Frank Edoho, rules out ever getting married or being in a relationship with any woman Media personality, Frank Edoho has ruled out the possibility of future marriages or romantic relationships, following the highly publicised collapse of his second marriage. Edoho made this disclosure on social media…
Alleged s3x worker st@bs client to d3ath after dispute over payment in South Africa A 23-year-old woman, Mudau Rothe, has st@bbed a man to d£ath after dispute over payment for s3xual services in South Africa. The suspect, said to be a s3x worker, appeared in the Thohoyandou Magistrate's Court on Friday, 7 August 2026, …
The worst news I heard from the village today is that I k!lled my husband - Grieving Nigerian widow writes A recently widowed Nigerian woman, Marroots, has expressed sadness after learning that villagers are accusing her of k!lling her husband. "The worst news I heard from the village today is that I my husband. Dear L…
"My twins are so beautiful, sometimes me and my wife just look at ourselves and say, 'We dey create o'" - Davido talks about family Afrobeats superstar Davido has opened up about fatherhood and life with his wife, Chioma, and their twins. Speaking in a recent interview, the singer described the experience of raising th…
Kano court remands woman accused of cutting off boyfriend's genital A Magistrate Court sitting at Gyadi-Gyadi, Kano, has remanded Maimunatu Idris, a 25-year-old woman accused of cutting off her boyfriend's genital with a knife. Presided over by Justice Sadiya Usman of Court No. 40, the accused was brought before the co…
John Fashanu tenders apology to his daughter, Amal, weeks after calling her out online; vows to take legal action against his wife, Vivian Former professional footballer John Fashanu has tendered a public apology to his daughter, Amal, who he publicly called out in May this year. In a video he shared back then, Fashanu…
Widower who lost his wife and 6 children in brutal attack remarries during Kano mass wedding A Kano man, Haruna Bashir has remarried six months after he lost his wife and six children in a brutal attack. Bashir was among 1,500 couples that married on Friday and Saturday in a mass wedding organized by the Kano State Gov…
FFK tackles Islamic scholar Sheikh Yahaya Jingir after a video of the cleric claiming Muslims outnumber Christians in Nigeria surfaced online Nigeria's Ambassador-designate to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has tackled a Plateau-based Islamic scholar, Sheik Yahaya Jingir after a video of the cleric saying that Muslims…
Troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE have rescued an injured kidnap victim in Mista Ali, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, while efforts continue to locate his son, who was also abducted. The incident occurred on Sunday when troops of Sector 1, OPEP, responded to a distress call over the abduction of Boyi Sau…
Super Eagles forward, Victor Boniface has expressed gratitude to Bayer Leverkusen supporters for their unwavering support following the club’s 2-1 pre-season triumph over Sevilla at the BayArena. Boniface came on during the second half as Leverkusen rallied from behind to secure victory against the Spanish side. Sevill…
Cameroon knocked Nigeria out of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in the quarter-finals with a 1-0 scorelineThe Super Falcons failed to reach the WAFCON semi-finals for the first time in the tournament's 14-edition historyNigeria will face South Africa in the African playoff to keep their 2027 FIFA Women's World C…
A motorist was left in a pool of blood after an unidentified driver allegedly fled the scene of a hit-and-run crash around Ketu, inward Ojota, Lagos. A statement by Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, said the incident occurred over the weekend, with officers rescuing the critically injured victim and sec…
In a major blow to illegal arms proliferation, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on Sunday, finalised the coupling and detailed examination of a massive arms haul seized at the Tin Can Island Port Command, uncovering 399 fully assembled Jojef firearms alongside a critical assortment of supplementary rifle parts. The de…
Armed men shot and killed Reuben Owie, the 85-year-old secretary of Iyowa community, at his home in Iguosa, Benin City, Edo StateThe attack happened around 8:15pm on Sunday, August 2, 2026, and was reported to police by the victim's sonThe Edo State Police Command confirmed the incident and said investigators are worki…
An adult film actress has come out to express her regret for joining the adult industry without having nothing to show for it instead an everlasting shame and disgrace. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMrRBFT5b34?si=nbzcSSOAkcQsFxKJ
The Nigerian military has launched air strikes on the Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, in the Sambisa Forest, Borno State, killing a key VIP escort commander, Qaid Abu Khalid Al Muhajir, and eight other fighters. This is contained in a statement posted on X by security expert, Zagazola Makama, who disclosed t…
The funeral service for Anthony Adeosun, husband of former Minister of Finance, Kemi Adeosun, will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Lagos. This was contained in a funeral announcement signed by Wale Adeosun on behalf of the family and sighted by PUNCH Online on Sunday. According to the announcement, a night of …
The NGX closed the week with the All-Share Index at 166,129.50 points, driven by broad gains across most sectorsFinancial Services stocks led trading activity, accounting for over 67% of total turnover volume during the weekNCR (Nigeria) Plc topped the gainers list with a 60.79% price jump, while Ikeja Hotel led the de…