…His Eminence Dr. Oliver Ali Abah, has accused some politicians of benefiting from insecurity in the country, alleging that this may be responsible for the persistence of banditry, kidnapping and other criminal activities. Abah made the allegation during his pastoral visit to the Methodist Holy Trinity Cathedral Church,…

…concrete progress.""The court has only seven people in custody, six of whom are being prosecuted in African situations," the statement added. The decision follows similar announcements by Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, which jointly declared in September that they were withdrawing from the ICC.According to a statement p…

…an outfield player to leave the field for one minute. If no player is chosen within 10 seconds, the captain will automatically be required to leave.The Football Association, Premier League, English Football League, National League and Women's Super League have all backed the proposal. However, approval from the Interna…

…squad on July 12 in front of members of his unit,' the source said. He was accused of secretly stealing several dozen tonnes of grain from a warehouse under his own command. He then allegedly attempted to transport it by vehicle to Nampo port, before officials guarding the warehouse spotted him first and reported the i…

…honour.Speaking about the strike after receiving the award, Lopes described the split-second decision-making behind it.“The moment I dribbled past my opponent, I saw an opening and thought, 'Let's have a go'. I shoot well with both feet. I saw the space and was eyeing the top corner. I aimed there and struck the ball r…

…UBEC Digital Resource Centre in Abuja. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Executive Secretary of UBEC, Dr. Aisha Garba, represented by the Deputy Executive Secretary (Technical), Mr. Razak Olajuwon, described the initiative as a major step towards strengthening state capacity for effective implementation of inclusiv…

…the immediate and remote causes of the crash. He assured that the suspect will be prosecuted in accordance with the law upon conclusion of the investigation. "The Commissioner also warned motorists against excessive speeding, reckless driving, and other traffic violations. He urged all road users to obey traffic laws a…

…House has ruled out any intervention in the brothers' legal case. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said last week that US President Donald Trump has no plans to intervene while Andrew and Tristan Tate await extradition proceedings to the UK. by Linda Ikeji at 27/07/2026 3:55 PM | Share this Story

…success of African musicians on global platforms reflects what is possible across other sectors of the economy. "With the right push, the right resources and the right environment, young entrepreneurs can compete on the world stage," she said, adding that the same level of excellence exists in agriculture, information…

…Ahmed Tinubu. The endorsement was announced in a statement on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Delta State Governor, Festus Ahon, following the Delta Central APC Stakeholders' Strategic Meeting held at the Petroleum Training Institute Conference Centre, Effurun. Delta Governor Sheriff Oborevwori According to…

…Residents said the attackers operated for nearly six hours despite the presence of security personnel in the area earlier in the day. The attackers also looted homes and shops and rustled an unspecified number of livestock during the late-night raid, residents said. They told Daily Trust that the heavily armed assailan…

…close air support, air interdiction and other combat missions in response to Nigeria's security challenges."The successful FAT also underscores the Federal Government's unwavering commitment, under the leadership of President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, President Bola Tinubu, to strengthening the operat…

…many Nigerians excluded from traditional banking services. However, he argued that the sector has also become a source of financial hardship due to excessive interest rates, hidden charges, and harsh repayment conditions.From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.According to him, the situation r…

…the committee, which is investigating how a non-existent presidential agency allegedly secured office accommodation in the Federal Secretariat, sought budgetary allocations, recruited personnel and obtained official government recognition through what investigators believe were forged documents. Presenting his report,…

UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband will take on the role of the United Kingdom’s Governor to the World Bank, taking personal leadership of the country’s engagement on international development and climate finance. The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office announced the appointment on Monday, saying Miliband wou…

The German creator of the controversial “Body Worlds” exhibitions of dissected human and animal bodies, Gunther von Hagens, has died at age 81, his family said Monday. They added in a statement that “it was Gunther von Hagens’ own wish to make his body available for plastination after his death”, referring to his techn…

…strikes the woman, who is sitting on the ground with her face and body covered. Security forces vehicles are visible in the background. The incident was denounced by the National Institution for Human Rights in Libya (NIHRL), an independent Libyan civil society organization. In a statement issued on Friday, July 24, 20…

…Guards said they had intercepted four vessels attempting to pass through the southern section of the Strait of Hormuz.According to the IRGC, warning shots were fired before those vessels were turned back. Iran has effectively blockaded the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the latest Middle East conflict in late F…

…compounded by industrial action from healthcare workers.Around 100 doctors, nurses and security personnel at the Elikya Ebola Treatment Centre in Bunia, Ituri Province, stopped work and staged protests over unpaid performance bonuses, disrupting treatment at one of the outbreak's main response centres.Health workers at…

…as a record breaker at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after he claimed the Golden Boot for the second consecutive tournamentMbappe entered the tournament needing only four goals to surpass Miroslav Klose's all-time World Cup scoring record of 16 goalsLionel Messi briefly held the record during the tournament but failed to add…

…to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2 in the previous Women's Africa Cup of Nations final, securing their 10th African crown.

…withdraw before executing the planned infiltration. The report also said that troops of Sector 3 responded to intelligence indicating that seven suspected ISWAP/JAS terrorists carrying improvised explosive devices were sighted near the Water Board IDP Camp in Monguno. It said the troops immediately evacuated 21 female…

…Chakfem District, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. Military sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama that the fallen soldier, Lance Corporal Yusuf Zakari, was k!lled in action after troops deployed as a blocking force came under heavy gunfire from armed assailants advancing through Manja Forest. The s…

…Just a thought'' While some of his followers applauded his kids language skills, a section of critics argued that the singer should focus on teaching them their indigenous Igbo mother tongue instead Peter responded to those who attacked him, as he wondered who 'Nigerian languages have helped.' See their exchange below…

…possession of firearms over an incident that occurred on September 1, 2022.The prosecutor, Kunle-Shina Adeyemo, told the court that the defendants conspired to kidnap and murder Chief Ajayi Emmanuel at his residence.He also said four locally made single-barrel guns and 13 live cartridges were recovered from them.Accord…