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Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says the recent flooding in parts of the state was caused by heavy rainfall, rising lagoon water levels and human activities blocking natural drainage channels.

Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev to win the 2026 men’s singles title at Wimbledon, securing back-to-back championships at the All England Club.

FIFA has confirmed that Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy will perform alongside Justin Bieber, BTS, Madonna and Shakira in the first-ever halftime show at a FIFA World Cup final.

Britain is on course to get a new prime minister within weeks without an election, after Andy Burnham, a senior figure in the governing Labour Party, secured overwhelming backing from his fellow lawmakers to take over from Sir Keir Starmer.

An all-Czech final is set at Wimbledon as Karolina Muchova takes on Linda Noskova in a historic women’s singles showdown on Centre Court.

The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sola Enikanolaiye on Monday presented Letters of Credence to 11 newly appointed ambassadors and high commissioners-designate, clearing the way for them to take up their postings at Nigerian missions abroad.

Charles De Ketelaere scored twice as a ruthless Belgium side crushed the United States' home World Cup dreams with a 4-1 victory in the Round of 16 on Monday night at Seattle Stadium.

U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed he personally asked FIFA president Gianni Infantino to review a red card shown to American striker Folarin Balogun at the 2026 World Cup, though both men insist the call did not influence FIFA's eventual decision to lift the ban.

Substitute Mikel Merino scored one minute into second-half stoppage time to lift Spain to a dramatic 1-0 victory over Portugal on Monday, booking a spot in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals and bringing a heartbreaking end to Cristiano Ronaldo’s legendary international career.

Independent petroleum marketers say pump prices could fall below N800 per litre if the government restores their right to import fuel directly, as the Federal Government pushes the downstream sector to pass on falling global crude prices to consumers.

The Nigerian government has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission to investigate Meta, X, Google's parent company Alphabet, and several generative AI platforms over allegations that they are undermining Nigeria's media industry through anti-competitive practices.

Nigeria's Consulate General in Johannesburg is demanding justice for two Nigerians killed on the same day in South Africa, as the country's anti-immigrant climate grows increasingly dangerous for African foreigners.

Five young Nigerians who were detained without trial in Côte d’Ivoire for nearly a year have finally returned home following a direct diplomatic intervention by the Federal Government.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revoked the operating licences of 46 microfinance banks over failures to meet regulatory requirements for continued operations.

Africa has recorded a historic milestone at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026, with nine of its ten representatives progressing to the Round of 32.

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