…He added that at President Donald Trump’s directive, American forces had carried out strikes against jihadi adversaries, including in Syria, Somalia and Nigeria, as part of efforts to degrade ongoing threats. Sharing the outcome of the ministerial meeting, LoGerfo said that partner countries agreed to align their own l…
…insisting that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed while United States military strikes continued. It declared that “not a single drop of oil, gas, or petrochemical products” would pass through the waterway without the authorisation of the Islamic Republic. IranWire notes that the UKMTO separately confirmed receiv…
…Okay, and we’re not finished at all…we’re not leaving right now.” Iran stepped up its strikes in the Middle East on Tuesday, two weeks after its war with the United States resumed, with Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain coming under attack. AFP
…toward a lasting resolution to the war that began on February 28 following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. Iran's Foreign Ministry confirmed that mediators recently presented several proposals to Tehran, indicating that diplomatic channels remain active. Neither the ministry nor the official provided further specifics re…
Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Nalongo Maggie Kaweesi, widow of Ugandan dancehall singer AK47, died on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Mengo Hospital in UgandaVegas, a close friend of the Mayanja family, confirmed she had spent three days in the hospital after developing internal organ complicationsClo…
…at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi Araba, have commenced an indefinite strike over poor residential accommodation, delayed salary payments for newly employed doctors, and the withdrawal of call duty meals. The President of the Association of Resident Doctors, LUTH chapter, Dr Omogbolahan Adenuga, disclosed…
…Lautaro Martinez.From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.The striker, who leads Inter Milan, watched the entire final from the bench without being given the opportunity to influence the result.Following the defeat, Lautaro took to
…the shea butter to massage injured areas, but when they suggested using it on Vardy, the striker quickly declined.Recalling the moment, Ndidi laughed, saying they told Vardy the cream came from a Nigerian witch doctor, but the former England international immediately replied, "No, no, no, I'm okay." Watch video below:…
…assassination attempt in Doha last year, though one of his sons was killed in the strike. Hayya defeated former Hamas chief and veteran leader Khaled Meshaal in the leadership contest. “Khalil al-Hayya was elected by an overwhelming majority,” a senior Hamas official told AFP, adding that he is expected to formally ass…
…Spain claimed a 1-0 win over Lionel Messi's Argentina in extra time after a 106th-minute strike from forward Ferran Torres at MetLife Stadium. Ahead of the final, FIFA had revealed that it had manufactured 'bespoke championship rings', 30 of which will be presented to the winner in New Jersey. Infantino delivered on hi…
…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.From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.In its Sunday statement, CENTCOM indicated that a search operation had since located unidentifi…
…ago, Trump infamously phoned Infantino to ask FIFA to suspend a red card against USA striker Folarin Balogun so he could play in a last-16 match against Belgium. Despite the ensuing controversy over fairness and influence, Trump has hailed the 2026 tournament as the best ever. “This has been the most successful sportin…
A Ferran Torres strike deep into extra-time secured Spain a second World Cup crown, as they overcame Argentina 1-0 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, on Sunday. The European champions had created the best opportunities against the 2022 champions, who mainly resorted to spoiling tactics and had Enzo Fernandez sent off…
…as resilient as the weakest link in their extended operating environment. The 2024 CrowdStrike outage, which grounded airlines and disrupted hospitals worldwide, was a preview of how fast dependency risk can cascade, with no attacker required at all. Though a number of institutions still lean on a fortress mindset, mod…
…with eight goals and four assists. England midfielder Jude Bellingham and Norway striker Erling Haaland occupy the third and fourth positions respectively, with both players scoring seven goals. However, Bellingham’s one assist gives him an advantage over Haaland, who recorded no assists. Another French star, Ousmane D…
…the World Cup final. FIFA had on Saturday confirmed that Julian Alvarez’s extra-time strike in Argentina’s 3-1 quarter-final victory over Switzerland was voted the best goal from the quarter-finals and semi-finals after securing 37.2 per cent of the votes. The award has been decided in phases throughout the tournament,…
…plantKuwait International Airport suspended air traffic due to rocket and drone strikes, forcing the national carrier to reschedule most flightsBahrain's army said its air defences intercepted Iranian aerial assaults targeting a US military air base on the islandFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Kuw…
…a new era under manager, Olivier Glasner, with a 2-0 win over Notts County. Brazilian striker Igor Jesus opened the scoring in the 26th minute, before French forward Arnaud Kalimuendo doubled the lead nine minutes into the second half. Aina, who endured an injury-disrupted campaign last season, started the match and he…
Ukrainian strikes on Russian warehouses k!ll eight Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks on Russian territory overnight, striking logistics warehouses in the Moscow and Tambov regions and killing at least eight people. Russian authorities said seven night-shift workers died when drones hit a Wildberries log…
Super Eagles striker, Kelechi Iheanacho joins Bursaspor on three-year deal Super Eagles striker, Kelechi Iheanacho, has completed a move to Bursaspor of Turkey on a free transfer. Bursaspor announced the signing of the Nigerian international forward on Friday via a video posted on its official X account. Welcoming the…
…was introduced after the break as Glasner rotated his squad during the friendly. The striker played his part as Forest controlled possession and comfortably protected their two-goal lead until the final whistle. The 28-year-old will be aiming to carry his strong finish to last season into the new campaign after ending…
…when it began striking Israel in support of its backer Tehran. Israel responded with airstrikes and a ground invasion, and despite a ceasefire continues sporadic attacks and holds territory in south Lebanon in what it describes as a “security zone”. On Saturday, Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency reported fresh a…
…Kane, whom he said he had previously played golf with, and expressed surprise at the striker’s defensive role during the closing stages of the match. Harry Kane after the Argentina game – Getty image “You have a great player in England, who I played golf with. You know that, right? Harry, who’s been fantastic,” Trump s…
…before they forced their way into the building. Olamide said the robbers attempted to strike the victim on the head with a machete, but he raised his hand to protect himself, resulting in severe injury to one of his fingers. “The robbers damaged the CCTV camera, forced the door open and made away with valuables. They a…
…Manama reported hearing blasts after sirens sounded. “Air defence systems thwarted” the strikes, the army said in a statement, adding that they “intercepted and destroyed a number of treacherous Iranian aerial assaults”. Bahrain’s interior ministry said air-raid sirens had sounded five times since dawn, urging resident…