…neutral and carry out their statutory duties as expected, saying, “Many policemen, civil defence, correctional officers, NDLEA and other paramedics and soldiers have been deployed to Osun State. While we appreciate the work they are doing and the work they are statutorily required to do, we will also use this opportuni…

…Hamas fulfilling its decommissioning commitments; the phased withdrawal of the Israel Defence Forces as set out in the 20-point plan and the Roadmap for Phase Two; and the transition of governance and security control to the Palestinian Authority,” the statement said. The UK encouraged the Palestinian Authority to cont…

…and Japan’s Okinawa island before bearing down on China. Moreso, the Office of Civil Defence said that eight people have died in the Philippines because of heavy monsoon rains brought on by dolphins and storms earlier in the week. More than 7,000 people are sheltering at evacuation centres nationwide. According to the…

…flashbacks she sees his face and what happened. She feels like she can't trust anyone." Defence barrister Andrew Wesley stated that he was unable to provide any personal mitigation on behalf of Khan as he continues to dispute the identity and age under which he was prosecuted. In sentencing, Judge Watson told Khan: "Yo…

…to have been worn during the incident. Dennis denies murder and is claiming self-defence. He is also accused of possessing a bladed article and failing to provide the PIN for his phone. The trial, which is expected to last three weeks, is ongoing. by Linda Ikeji at 10/08/2026 10:50 PM | Share this Story

…US-Israel war with Iran revealed the limits of informal ties, showing that only formal defence treaties ensure military backingFrom NATO to new regional pacts, the strength of alliances now shapes the balance of global powerPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The age of strict non-align…

…first seven months of 2026 compared with the same period last year. The UK Ministry of Defence said on Saturday that Royal Navy warships and helicopters spent 21 days conducting operations in July to monitor Russian warships and submarines. Four Royal Navy vessels — HMS Somerset, HMS Tyne, HMS Mersey and HMS Severn — w…

…the cost of living but has raised "the cost of dreaming."Atiku Dismisses Oyedele's Defence of Tinubu's Economic PoliciesEarlier, Legit.ng reported that Atiku rejected the defence of President Tinubu's economic policies made by finance minister Taiwo Oyedele, saying the claims do not hold up against publicly available d…

…kick off at 6pm Nigeria time. WAFCON 2026: Super Falcons target World Cup ticket, title defence - Madugu

…President Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly called on allies to provide additional air-defence systems, arguing that stronger missile-interception capabilities could help prevent further civilian deaths. Ukraine has also continued carrying out long-range strikes against targets inside Russia, including oil facilities,…

…day testified in court and confirmed the bleeding and injuries. "The Defendant, in his defence, denied any wrongdoing and claimed the victim seduced him." However, the Court dismissed his claim that the child "seduced him." He alleged that the girl removed his clothes, inserted his p3nis into her v@gina and screamed. H…

…also believe Russia is already carrying out activities designed to test the alliance's defences. These include repeated drone incursions into NATO airspace, particularly around Romania. The latest intelligence assessment comes amid growing concerns in the West over Russia's military intentions, NATO's readiness and the…

…AFP.The expansion of battlefield robotics was strongly supported by former Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who established the Defence AI Center A1 to integrate artificial intelligence into military operations and accelerate the development and deployment of new technologies.Fedorov also encouraged private…

…not directly address the specific allegations, but his post was widely interpreted as a defence of their late mother. The latest exchange marks another chapter in the long-running dispute involving the former P-Square members and their elder brother, Jude, over the collapse of the group's reunion, royalties, company ma…

…in Sandro Tonali, Mateus Fernandes and Jan Paul van Hecke to strengthen the midfield and defence. Spurs currently field Dominic Solanke and Richarlison as their main attacking options, but a move for Osimhen would require Tottenham to test Napoli’s resolve with a formal approach and commit to a significant financial pa…

…lung. Sentencing him, Lord Cubie described the assault as “a sustained attack” on a “defenceless victim” and imposed a lifetime non-harassment order, banning Atutie from contacting his estranged wife. The judge said, “She could have died. It was plainly through a combination of luck and the intervention of passers-by t…

…to her face and a collapsed lung. Lord Cubie said it had been a "sustained attack" on a "defenceless victim" and also banned Atutie, from contacting her for life. The couple had married in Nigeria about four years before the attack and moved to London where the child was born. But following a breakdown in their relatio…

By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Defence, Hon. Babajimi Benson, has commended President Bola Tinubu for approving an upward review of salaries and welfare packages for personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, describing the move as a major boost to the country’s se…

"Cheating on a man who doesn't provide for you isn't infidelity, it's self-defence" - Zari The Boss Lady Reality TV star and businesswoman Zari The Boss Lady has stirred reactions online after sharing her controversial opinion on relationships and financial responsibility. Speaking during a TikTok session, Zari said wo…

…Okoye's wife owns 800,000 shares in Northside Music Limited. During the hearing, the defence sought to tender documents attached to the original petition submitted to the EFCC, arguing that they were crucial to the defence.However, the prosecution objected to the admissibility of the documents. The court subsequently r…

…Adeyemi, who is currently in police detention, issued the claims through his legal defence team on Sunday, August 2, in a statement signed by Festus Akhigbe.

…government in overseas assistance to enable it fund domestic priorities and increase defence spending. The move comes as the US, Germany and other European countries scale back aid budgets to fund defence spending and other domestic economic programmes. According to figures released by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Dev…

…Thanks Tinubu By Kingsley Omonobi By Kingsley Omonobi The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (Rtd), has expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for approving a salary increase of between 30 and 80 per cent for personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, describing the move as a major boost to troo…

…response times to regional security threats. Military morale boost The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), commended the President for approving a new salary structure for members of the Armed Forces, describing the move as a major boost to troop welfare and operational effectiveness. In a statement iss…

The Defence Headquarters has expanded its surrender policy for non-state actors nationwide. Previously limited largely to terrorists and bandits operating in the North-East, North-West and North-Central, the policy now extends to armed groups in the South-East, South-South and South-West. The Director of Defence Media…