…cold reality that am not going to see him again. "Nigeria has happened to my family, the military and police failed us in so many ways. But in all we give God the glory, our joy is full, God is still God and forever will be. Rest in peace big bro, I love you and will miss you so much." by Linda Ikeji at 03/08/2026 11:0…
…From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram!Another is entering military service in a foreign country, although this also depends on specific legal requirements.The government further stated that a person may lose US citizenship by applying for citizenship in another country if they do so with the…
…Trump said negotiations would begin on Monday following his decision to call off planned military strikes. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said there were no plans to receive a US delegation or send Iranian officials to Washington. He also rejected suggestions that any change had occurred in the st…
…were residing," he said. According to him, troops recovered five empty cartridges, a military camouflage vest, a police camouflage vest, a military pullover, and a military jungle hat during the operation. He added that troops also recovered a notebook containing records of suspected militant fighters previously arrest…
…the Nigerian Army Aviation Hangar in Minna, Niger State, has reportedly been arrested by military authorities after appearing in military uniform on a TikTok live session where he begged a popular content creator, King Pedro, for money. Sahara Reporters reports that the soldier was arrested at the 234 Battalion in Bada…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday dismissed his ambassador to the United States, Olga Stefanishyna, in a move that had been expected following a government reshuffle last month. The sacking, announced by decree, happened however as Kyiv was lobbying Washington hard to obtain more Patriot air defence miss…
…Mehr news agency denied that Tehran had asked the US to hold off on further military action, saying Trump’s claims were nothing but a new lie. On Sunday, Iranian media reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that negotiations with Oman on a deal on the Strait of Hormuz were on track for finalization.…
…States (US) has spread rapidly online.The US and Israel have been engaged in a major military conflict with Iran since late February 2026, characterised by coordinated airstrikes, regional missile exchanges, and shifting diplomatic efforts.Marco Rubio is at the centre of a viral claim alleging the US would deny visas t…
…to begin Monday afternoon following President Trump's decision to call off a "massive" military attack on Iran planned for over the weekend.The decision to stand down came after direct appeals from several Gulf allies as well as Iran itself. Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud spoke privately with th…
…of the 28 Task Force Brigade for further investigation and other necessary actions. Military sources said the operation forms part of ongoing intelligence-driven efforts by Operation HADIN KAI to dismantle terrorist logistics and intelligence networks across the North-East. They added that the general security situatio…
…and Pouria Safvat were hanged this morning for transmitting the coordinates of sensitive military and security sites to Mossad agents,” said Mizan, the media outlet for Iran’s judiciary, referring to Israel’s foreign intelligence service. It did not specify when the pair were arrested or when they went on trial, but sa…
…before his appointment as Minister of Finance under the administration of former military President Ibrahim Babangida. Before joining the Federal Executive Council, he had built an outstanding career in the federal civil service, rising to the rank of Permanent Secretary and serving in strategic ministries, including F…
…on June 17, 2026, after a mediation by Pakistan. The pact seeks to permanently end military operations, lift U.S. naval blockades, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. But a diplomatic pause that went into effect after the signing collapsed in July following breaches at Hormuz. The incidents triggered a new round of airstr…
…opposition leaders. The leftist Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were captured in a US military raid in January and are being held in a New York detention center awaiting trial on charges related to drug and firearms trafficking. They have pleaded not guilty. “We welcome any path to dialogue that helps consolidate peac…
…support as part of the Federal Government’s efforts to strengthen the welfare of military families and promote enterprise development.
…Islamic republic asked the United States to refrain from conducting new strikes. Citing military officials, the agency said the allegation “was nothing but a new lie” and that the Iranian armed forces were “on high alert and ready for any eventuality.” On Saturday, Trump said the US was “ready to go against the Islamic…
…2 August 2026, when terrorists attempted to exploit the cover of darkness to breach the military facility. "Alerted troops swiftly detected the hostile movement and responded with coordinated, overwhelming firepower. The fierce resistance compelled the terrorists to abandon their mission and withdraw in confusion," Oso…
…described the transfer of the weapons as a demonstration of the partnership between the military and Agunechemba. He emphasised the importance of collaboration with federal security agencies and pledged continued joint efforts to improve security in the state. According to Ihenko, the operations that led to the recover…
…and help maintain political stability following years of political crises and repeated military interventions.The mission succeeded the ECOWAS Mission in Guinea-Bissau (ECOMIB), which was deployed after the 2012 coup, and forms part of ECOWAS efforts to prevent instability in the country from escalating into broader re…
…systems intercepting the hostile attacks," the army stated. Two days prior, the U.S. military confirmed it had executed a "heavy wave of strikes" on Iran, hours after reports surfaced that the president in a phone call had vowed to "beat the f-----g s--- out of" the country. A Trump ally stated that the president has g…
…gang linked to the ambush that k!lled a soldier and injured another, recovering stolen military weapons and additional firearms during a coordinated operation spanning Rivers, Delta and Imo states. Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni, Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations 82 Division Nigerian Army, disclos…
President Donald Trump says the United States has suspended plans for a major military strike against Iran after receiving assurances that negotiations toward a broader agreement are close to completion. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the US military was fully prepared to launch an attack against th…
…the boys in their various camps throughout the Niger Delta creeks. We recognized that military confrontations alone could not resolve the crisis in the region, including the nation’s economic crisis stemming from the destruction of oil pipelines across the area. The late Chief Clark, therefore, constituted an Elders Ne…
…in southern Lebanon and the West Bank, as well as the United States and Iran’s military actions. The Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said Israeli hostilities and demolitions in Lebanon have caused at least 4,329 deaths and 12,233 injuries since March 2. OCHA similarly reported 349 fatalities and 229 inj…
Update: Military escort migrants back to Morocco from Spain's Ceuta enclave A large group of migrants were escorted by police and military personnel on Saturday, August 1, in the Spanish enclave in North Africa towards the El Tarajal border crossing. Security forces were seen accompanying migrants toward designated bor…