Nigeria’s Super Falcons booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after an emphatic 6-2 victory over Egypt in their final Group C match on Wednesday. The defending champions entered the match needing a convincing win to keep their hopes of progressing alive following an opening…

…His father, painter Marcos Antônio Leandro, told local media: "My family has been torn apart by two criminals who came and shot my son in the back. "The match had just finished and he was getting changed, so he had no chance to run. I'm devastated. His siblings haven't stopped crying." Micael had played in SÀ£o Paulo F…

…life when she was focused on music and frequently socialised with music producers and artists, including Snoop Dogg.When asked whether it was true that she could "smoke" as much as the rap icon, Thorne responded that the rumour was accurate.She also recalled spending time on Snoop Dogg's tour bus, joking that it contai…

…Sani Abacha.Melaye said that despite Abacha receiving the endorsement of five political parties during his bid to transition from military rule to a civilian presidency, his ambition did not materialise because of what he described as the "God factor."In a post on X on Wednesday, August 5, the African Democratic Congre…

…to assist him in recovering the funds, saying the development had prevented him from participating in the 2026 cashew business and had subjected him to pressure from his colleagues to refund their investments. Responding to questions from members of the panel, Collins denied that the N400 million was intended as a brib…

…publicised. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Kalu said the ruling party had done a poor job of marketing the administration’s accomplishments, even as he maintained that President Tinubu remained the strongest candidate ahead of the 2027 presidential election. “It is just that we were very unlucky that…

…the Nigerian Exchange, NGX recorded a combined revenue of N14.40 trillion in the first quarter of 2026. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the Tinubu administration attributed the gains to its economic reforms. DAILY POST reports that the 10 firms, including MTN Nigeria, D…

…identified as 24-year-old Yusuf Christopher Beskeni, a University of Jos Faculty of Arts Students Association (FASA) presidential aspirant, was arrested following credible intelligence gathered by detectives investigating the case. Four other suspects were earlier arrested in connection with the k!lling. The spokespers…

…Officials have not disclosed a motive. Makayla's family said she was preparing to start high school and was looking forward to going back-to-school shopping before the tragic incident. They described her as a kind and cheerful girl who loved basketball, cooking and spending time with her siblings. Authorities said pros…

…status may also qualify if they are from the EU, Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein, started living in the UK by December 31, 2020, and have spent five consecutive years in the country while working, studying, or being self-sufficient.What applicants must proveBeyond the residency period, the UK government guidance sets…

…safety and socio-economic development. Audu also described the media as a critical partner in the fight, adding that public enlightenment and timely information were essential to winning the war against illicit drugs. He then appealed to journalists and members of the public to provide credible information on suspected…

…across the country. Representing UNDRR, Mr Mashauri applauded the commitment of the participating agencies, describing the collaboration as a positive example of coordinated disaster risk reduction efforts in the West African region. He said the decision to bring together heads of critical institutions to jointly addre…

…organisers also said they had been working with authorities as athletes and officials departed the city. Sophie Ashcroft, a spokesperson for Glasgow 2026, said the Games had brought about 3,000 athletes from 74 Commonwealth nations and territories to Glasgow. She added that organisers were working with Police Scotland,…

WAEC releases 2026 WASSCE results The West African Examinations Council has released the results of the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination for School Candidates. Out of 1,950,726 candidates that sat for the examination, 1,200,514 candidates (61.54 per cent) obtained credits and above in at least fi…

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…What happened to women your age?" - Lady questions men who pursue much younger partners A lady has stirred conversation online after questioning why some older men choose to pursue relationships with much younger women. In the video, she questioned why a 45-year-old man would consider an 18-year-old suitable for marria…

…dated August 4, 2026, and addressed to all local government commanders and headquarters personnel of the board. According to the circular, the decision followed a resolution reached at the board's regular meeting held on June 6, 2026, and takes immediate effect. It stated that all officers and personnel must first secu…

…6-7, 6-3 first-round singles loss to Maya Joint on Centre Court at Wimbledon. 'I'm heartbroken to have to withdraw from doubles,' she said in a post on Instagram. 'Coming back to compete again has been a gift, and the opportunity to play alongside Venus once more meant the world to me. I did everything I could, but unf…

…late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, who prepared his will weeks before his death, describing departure from life as something requiring orderly preparation, "rather akin to preparation for a long journey."In the document, Balogun specified that once his death is medically certified, his remains should be "speedily dissected" t…

…Abuja federal secretariatCollins said the money was paid in five instalments into third-party accounts, and the promised contract mobilisation never arrivedPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Gbenga Collins, managing director of Divine Dopacy Nigeri…

…Sports and Education Centres of Excellence across selected tertiary institutions as part of efforts to retain Nigeria’s sporting talents, create jobs, improve security and position sports as a major contributor to economic growth. The initiative, known as the National Sports and Education Excellence Programme was unvei…

…company to supply power to Aba. Meanwhile, Chairman of Geometric Power, Prof. Barth Nnaji, attributed the outage to a disruption in gas supply. Speaking during a fact-finding visit by members of the Abia State House of Assembly, Nnaji explained that the company’s gas supplier, Heirs Energy, had reported the failure of…

…Police Division before being transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID), where five suspects are currently under investigation. He warned individuals and organisations against conducting medical outreaches or administering drugs and locally made medicine without approval from the Kano State Govern…

…Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY — A faction of the Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected comments by Dr. Tony Aziegbemi on the party’s leadership, insisting he is not the recognised chairman of the party in the state. The development follows Aziegbemi’s criticism of Hon. Austin Nwachukwu, who ad…

…State Government has sealed more than 300 illegal structures across the metropolis as part of a renewed campaign to enforce physical planning regulations and restore order to urban development. Chairman of the Kano State Taskforce on Illegal Structures, Dr Dalhatu Aliyu Sani, disclosed this on Wednesday, saying the exe…