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Young advocates aged 8 to 14 gathered at the Faculty of Biological Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), to participate in Nigeria's inaugural Environmental Etiquette Conference for Kids.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says the state is strengthening its position as Africa’s leading investment destination, projecting continued economic expansion toward a $300bn sub-national economy, as he outlined ongoing infrastructure, technology, and trade reforms at the Invest Lagos 3.0 forum.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump says Israel and Iran are seeking an immediate ceasefire as negotiations aimed at reaching a broader peace agreement continue.

The Delta State Police Command says it has arrested four suspected members of a gun-running syndicate linked to the illegal circulation of firearms across Delta, Bayelsa and Imo States, following the recovery of a Beretta pistol in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area.

The Lagos State Police Command says it has deployed enhanced security measures across strategic locations following a circulating threat notice alleging a planned bandit attack on school children in the state.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, says Nigeria and Israel are deepening diplomatic and economic relations as both countries mark renewed cooperation across key sectors including agriculture, technology, education and trade.

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has explained the delay in the conduct of Mathematics and Agricultural Science papers in some centres during the ongoing 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), attributing the disruption to logistical, operational and security challenges.

The Ogun State Police Command says it has dismantled a transnational criminal network accused of staging fake kidnappings and extorting ransom from families abroad.

The Super Eagles of Nigeria take on São Tomé and Príncipe in the final game of the 2024 African Cup of Nations Qualifiers on Sunday.

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Manchester City has started the Premier League season in good form, winning their first three games; the only team to do so.

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has moved to reiterate strongly its stand on its reported working relationship with the Chairman of Lagos State Parks Management Committee, Musiliu Akinsanya (MC Oluomo) ahead of the general election. 

World No. 3, German's Alexander Zverev, has won the 2026 French Open, defeating Italy’s Flavio Cobolli in a dramatic five-set final to secure the first Grand Slam title of his career.

Iran’s national football team has arrived at its reassigned training base in Mexico ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, amid an ongoing visa dispute with the United States that has complicated its build-up to the tournament.

Mirra Andreeva has won the 2026 French Open, defeating Poland’s Maja Chwalinska in straight sets to claim her first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros.

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni says captain Lionel Messi is making good progress in his recovery from a hamstring injury and could feature in one of the team's final warm-up matches before the 2026 FIFA World Cup.