…send off Switzerland striker Breel Embolo during his side's 3-1 FIFA World Cup quarter-final defeat to Argentina, despite the International Football Association Board (IFAB) later stating that the dismissal resulted from an incorrect application of the VAR protocol.The incident occurred after Embolo appeared to win a f…

…may require emergency surgery and anaesthesia, making it important for medical professionals to assess them before they consume anything. She further pointed to the possibility of internal injuries and bleeding, stressing that severe thirst after an accident should not automatically be treated with water. Rather than g…

…West settles s3xual assault lawsuit with ex-assistant Kanye West and his former personal assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, have reached an out-of-court settlement in the s3xual harassment lawsuit she filed against the rapper in 2024.According to court documents filed in a Los Angeles court on Tuesday, July 28, the parties r…

…the culmination of the Gothia Cup youth tournament in Gothenburg, sparking an international response. According to Sweden Herald, around 20 people, mostly players aged 14-17 and also some adult supervisors, left their hotel without checking out and cannot be located. The tournament ended ten days ago, but authorities s…

…Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, the visit centred on strengthening operational synergy, enhancing information sharing and institutionalising strategic collaboration between the two agencies. Bakari, who led a delegation of senior NFIU officials, described the partnership between the NFIU and the police as cri…

…Aug. 15, governorship election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that a factional Osun SDP Chairman, Mr Remi Omidire, had purportedly adopted Oyebamiji for the poll, in a letter addressed to the APC State Chairman, Alhaji Tajudeen Lawal.. Reacting to the development in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos, the Cha…

President Donald Trump vowed to hit back hard at Iran after it attacked US bases in Jordan on Wednesday, as the Middle East war reignited and once again drew in the Islamic republic’s proxies. The warning came after a short lull in the fighting that had spurred hopes of a return to negotiations appeared to draw to an e…

Emotional moment Nigerian man reunited with his children 6 months after his wife allegedly disappeared with them (video) A Nigerian man, Uzoma Samuel Anyanwu, has reunited with his two children six months after his wife allegedly disappeared with them. Anyanwu had taken Facebook on July 9, 2026, to lament about how his…

…is billed for a concert in Lagos on December 22. Some Nigerians including On air personality, Dotun have called for the boycott of the concert following the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa. In a post shared on Facebook this morning, Sowore argued that there is no justification for Tyla or any other artiste to…

…His calls comes amidst renewed Xenophobic attacks on Nigerians and other African Nationals. Tyla recently released schedules for her World Tour, which includes a Lagos performance on December 22. Like some Neitzens, Dotun believes that with the recent happenings in South Africa, no Nigerian should attend her concert. H…

…media users reacted after noticing the girl and DJ Chicken share strikingly similar personalities and behaviourPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Controversial Nigerian skit maker and online streamer DJ Chicken found himself at the centre of a soci…

…PLC Celebrates Young Creative Talent at the Sandtex Paint Your Dream Challenge Grand Finale Chemical and Allied Products Plc (CAP PLC), manufacturers of the trusted Sandtex paint brand, hosted the grand finale of the 2026 Sandtex Paint Your Dream Challenge in Lagos, reaffirming its commitment to nurturing creativity, e…

Update: In-laws finally vacate home of young widow after public outcry The mother-in-law, brother-in-law, and sister-in-law of young widow, Tosin, who cried out after she was allegedly harassed and intimidated by her husband's family eight days after his demise, have all vacated his home. The mother-in-law, brother-in-…

…touched the lives of those around him. "He will be remembered for his warm personality, generosity, dedication to his work, and willingness to support others," Oyewole added. He said the fundraiser was aimed at raising £10,000 to cover funeral and burial expenses, transportation, immediate financial support for his fam…

…Law School. AbdulRazaq said he received the two scholars to celebrate their exceptional academic achievements and encourage other young people in the state to strive for excellence. He wrote, “Yesterday in Ilorin, I hosted two academic wonders — Israel Adekunle Adeniyi and Oluwatomisin Promise Daniel — who recently won…

…state-backed alternative. The FSB security service said it had launched international search proceedings for Durov, who is also Telegram’s CEO. “An international wanted notice has been issued… for the head of the Telegram administration, P. Durov,” it said in a statement. It was unclear what kind of wanted notice Russi…

…investigators, the union reaffirmed its commitment to working with government, traditional institutions, security agencies and other stakeholders to promote lasting peace, responsible resource management and sustainable development in the area. The post Many feared dead as illegal miners clash in Birnin Gwari, BEPU dem…

…bodies of the victims to the palace of the Och’Idoma and possibly vandalise the traditional institution. “I’m trying to avoid people from taking advantage of what is going on to begin to molest people and foment trouble. After consultations with leaders, we decided to impose a curfew from 7pm to 6am. to allow people to…

…run events, which would reportedly have links to the extended family of US President Donald Trump. The announcement produced a furious backlash from European football’s governing body UEFA, which insisted the World Cup was not an “asset to trade”. England’s Football Association (FA) also voiced major concerns. “We were…

…received a whopping ₦7 million in school fees. In a video shared online, the media personality teased his son, asking if he wanted to be like Peller, whom he noted did not go to school but still made his parents proud. Daddy Freeze continued joking that with school fees now costing millions of naira, having a profitabl…

Ibrahim Mbaya: Police arrest additional suspect in connection with gruesome k!lling of 25-year-old Jos model, hunt two others The Plateau State Police Command has arrested one additional suspect in connection with the gruesome k!lling of a 25-year-old model, Ibrahim Mbaya. The University of Jos graduate, popularly know…

…to perform his contractual duties under the agreement until the legaldispute is finally resolved. In addition, the court restrained Runtown from taking any action inconsistent with the agreement, including actions that could amount to a breach of the contract.The court also awarded ₦53 million in costs and damages agai…

…match is against Zambia, a side that thrashed Egypt 6-0 in their own opening fixture, signalling they will be formidable opposition for a Falcons team that will need to lift their performance considerably from what was shown against Malawi.Asisat Oshoala reacts after WAFCON lossLegit.ng previously reported that Asisat…

…plan to expand the Nigerian Army from 8 to 12 divisions and recruit 28,000 additional military personnelPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Abuja, FCT - The Northern Senators Forum has condemned attacks in Benue and Kaduna states that together killed more than 40 people within days of e…

The National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission on Tuesday handed over 20 resettlement housing units to families of internally displaced persons affected by recurrent flooding in Benue State. The Managing Director of N-HYPPADEC, Sadiq Yelwa, stated this during the inauguration of the project at…