…also make history Legit.ng previously reported that France captain Kylian Mbappe finished as the tournament's leading scorer after winning the adidas Golden Boot with 10 goals. The Real Madrid star became the first footballer to win consecutive World Cup Golden Boots and also surpassed Lionel Messi as the competition's…
…eighth place, recording a PwrIndx of 1.3051. Sudan follows in ninth with 1.3563, and Tunisia rounds out the continent's top ten with a score of 1.7823.The full top 10 list for Africa is as follows:1. Egypt – 0.36512. Algeria – 0.48493. Nigeria – 0.60974. South Africa – 0.68435. Ethiopia – 0.85256. Morocco – 1.03687. An…
…Council. “The election process was conducted through a highly complex and secretive mechanism because of the difficult security situation and the occupation’s assassination of several political and military leaders,” a source in Hamas said. Representatives of Hamas’s armed wing, the Ezzedine Al-Qassam Brigades, also de…
…security agencies. He said the collaboration involving the Nigeria Police Force, the Ministry of Defence, the military, the Office of the National Security Adviser and the Department of State Services had helped restore public confidence in the government’s ability to guarantee security. “Chief of Defence Staff, Genera…
Sir Keir Starmer has formally resigned as the United Kingdom’s prime minister, saying “my work is done” as he handed over power to his successor, Andy Burnham, after two years in office. In his farewell address outside 10 Downing Street on Monday, Starmer reflected on his time in office and expressed pride in his gover…
…chain Raising Cane's, with sources saying the club itself was not responsible for organising the gathering.The performance by 50 Cent continued despite the incident. Representatives for Zero Bond declined to comment on the alleged altercation, while representatives for Scott and Raising Cane's did not immediately respo…
…and military efforts can achieve,” the lawmaker remarked. He stressed that recognising outstanding service within the armed forces would not only boost the morale of personnel but also reinforce public confidence in the nation’s security institutions. “As a member of the opposition, I believe in giving credit where it…
…setback after midfielder Enzo Fernandez was sent off, leaving the South Americans to finish the match with 10 men.Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 World Cup at New York New Jersey Stadium, but will not keep the trophy. Photo by: Carl Recine.ImagesWhy Spain cannot keep the World Cup trophyAlthough Spain lifted t…
…placed in accordance with the admission guidelines approved by the Federal Ministry of Education.” The NABTEB registrar stressed that admissions would be guided by merit, equity, accountability, transparency and the Federal Character Principle. He urged members of the selection committee to discharge their responsibili…
…against Bodejo related to alleged money laundering and were bailable under the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA).He urged the court to exercise its discretion in favour of the defendant by granting him bail. The EFCC, however, opposed the application, with Shittu urging the court to refuse the request. Just…
…married, her husband has "succeeded in afflicting evil and wickedness on me and escape punishment". As a result, she insists he must take the vow before she can trust him to join her abroad. See below. by Linda Ikeji at 20/07/2026 10:24 AM | Share this Story
FIFA President Gianni Infantino presents Spanish players with their FIFA World Cup winners' rings (Video) FIFA President Gianni Infantino delivered the inaugural Super Bowl-style gold rings to World Cup champions Spain shortly after their dramatic final win against Argentina. Spain claimed a 1-0 win over Lionel Messi's…
…that the activities of the groups have become closely linked with transnational organised crime and are aimed at consolidating territorial and economic control while undermining public confidence in state institutions."The problem is acute, especially in the central Sahel and northern Nigeria," SimÀ£o said. "Their acti…
…Neel Vance forms part of a wider wave of births among senior figures in the Trump administration. White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller's wife, Katie Miller, recently had the couple's fourth child, and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt gave birth to her second child in May.Trump declines to endors…
Peller revealed on the Honest Bunch Podcast that his parents never got married before having him and his siblingsThe content creator said he informed his parents about his plans to wed Jarvis, but they did not take him seriouslyPeller and Jarvis also shared the pet names they call each other, giving fans a rare glimpse…
…of fiscal opacity in the country’s democratic era. The figure is tied to just 10 ministries, departments and agencies’ MDAs, which together account for 84 per cent of the entire budget, according to a statement signed by his spokesman, Phrank Shaibu, on Monday. Atiku zeroed in on the Ministry of Budget and Economic Pla…
…same reverence should apply here,” he stated. Opara also recalled that the Soludo administration had earlier honoured Achebe by renaming the Anambra International Passenger and Cargo Airport after the literary icon in 2023. He added that Achebe is also among the five distinguished Anambra figures honoured with statues…
…. Portable is set to face actor Charles Okocha in a celebrity boxing rematch tagged "Unfinished Business", scheduled to hold in Lagos. Watch a clip from the interview below View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 20/07/2026 8:33 AM | Share this Story
…and witness first-hand the craftsmanship that has made Akwete textiles globally recognised. “After the inspection, the First Lady and Governor Otti will proceed to the Akwete Central School Field for a grand civic reception scheduled to commence at 10:00 a.m. “The reception is aimed at celebrating the historic visit an…
…unidentified remains now found at the site of the third missing soldierIran's Foreign Minister said the war will continue until Tehran gains the upper hand, even as fighting spreads to Kuwait and BahrainFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The United States military has confirmed the death of another s…
…world.” Trump briefly lingered on stage as Infantino tried to lead him away while the Spanish team held the trophy aloft in celebration. The 80-year-old US leader even did a quick version of his trademark “Trump dance” in front of the Spanish players. Trump had arrived on his Marine One helicopter at the New York-New J…
…authority carried out Nigeria’s obligations under the International Civil Aviation Organisation, ICAO. On his part, aviation safety and security expert, Group Captain John Ojikutu, retd, also faulted the existing revenue-sharing formula, saying it was inequitable. He said: “In each of the airports, there are a minimum…
Organised Private Sector leaders and economists have projected that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s Monetary Policy Committee will most likely retain the Monetary Policy Rate at 26.5 per cent when it meets on Monday and Tuesday, citing heightened geopolitical tensions and their potential impact on inflation. The stakehol…
…amended), which empower the National Assembly to investigate matters relating to the administration of public institutions and the management of public funds. The committee, chaired by the member representing Kanke/Kanam/Pankshin Federal Constituency of Plateau State, Yusuf Gagdi, was constituted two weeks ago followin…
…tournament convinced the Technical Study Group to hand him the adidas Golden Ball, recognising him as the competition's outstanding performer.The award adds another prestigious honour to an already glittering career after previous successes for club and country.Mbappe also make historyLegit.ng previously reported that…