FIFA’s stunning decision to lift the suspension of a star U.S. player has riled the host country's next World Cup opponent, ...

Nigeria’s military has “neutralised” more than 13,000 “terrorists” in the past year, the president says, as armed groups and criminal gangs continue to carry out mass attacks and kidnappings in the ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The Nigerian army says it has freed 360 people, including children, from Boko Haram captivity in remote Mandara ...

Serena Williams' Wimbledon practice took a delightful turn as the former World No. 1 and 23-time singles major champion was informed of Giannis Antetokounmpo's move to Miami Heat.

Nigeria has threatened retaliatory measures against South Africa after Abuja began repatriating hundreds of Nigerians from South Africa this week amid alleged xenophobic attacks by South African ...

Despite failing to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Nigeria’s footballing influence will still be highly visible at the tournament kicking off on June 11 in the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

ABUJA, June 16 (Reuters) - Nigeria has put hundreds more suspected Islamist militants on trial in its latest round of mass prosecutions, as ‌authorities step up efforts to tackle a long-running ...

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs, and governance in Nigeria and Africa. FCT, Abuja - In 2025, some military officers ...

President Bola Tinubu was addressing the nation on Democracy Day, which marks the return of democracy to the country in 1999 Armed groups operating in Nigeria must "surrender or face the full force" ...

Armed groups operating in Nigeria must "surrender or face the full force" of the state, the country's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has warned. Speaking during a national broadcast marking Nigeria's ...

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The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a fresh motion before the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking the dismissal of all charges against him and ...