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The Department of State Services (DSS) says it will appeal the life sentences imposed on two convicted Ansaru terror commanders, arguing that the punishment does not reflect the gravity of their crimes.

Andy Burnham has become the United Kingdom's new prime minister, pledging to restore stability and tackle the country's cost-of-living crisis after taking office following Keir Starmer's resignation.

Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday presented more than N3.1 billion in compensation to over 300 property owners whose lands were acquired for strategic infrastructure projects across the state.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail of N500 million to former Managing Director of the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company Limited, Jimoh Yisawu, after he pleaded not guilty to an eight-count money laundering charge filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Six people have died after they were struck by lightning while working on a farm in Ganye Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

A 13-year-old boy has died after a fountain collapsed during celebrations of Spain's 2026 FIFA World Cup triumph in the western Spanish town of Ciudad Rodrigo.

Andy Burnham is set to become Britain's new Prime Minister, succeeding Keir Starmer after the Labour leader resigned following a series of political setbacks and controversies.

The House of Representatives is set to begin an investigation into the controversial inclusion of N1.32 billion for the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), an agency the Federal Government says was never legally established.

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. 

Substitute Ferran Torres has etched his name into Spanish football folklore, striking a 106th-minute winner to earn Spain a 1–0 victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium.

Andrey Rublev has returned to winning ways after claiming the ATP 250 Bastad title, defeating Luciano Darderi in straight sets.

Former world no. 3 Stefanos Tsitsipas has returned to title-winning form after clinching the Swiss Open Gstaad crown, ending a lengthy wait for silverware.

France's playmaker ‎Michael Olise has broken Pele’s long-standing World Cup assist record after registering his seventh assist of the 2026 tournament during France’s 6-4 defeat to England in the third-place playoff.