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World Cup: Kane strikes twice as England eliminate DR Congo

Nigeria, July 2 -- Harry Kane scored twice as England came from behind to defeat DR Congo 2-1 on Tuesday, securing their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The victory extended Engl... Read More


US, Nigeria to deepen trade, investment ties as America marks 250 years of independence

Nigeria, July 2 -- The United States Mission in Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening trade, investment, security, and cultural relations with Nigeria as it marked the 250th anniversary o... Read More


Lagos warns of more heavy rains, demolishes shanties

Nigeria, July 1 -- The Lagos State Government has warned residents to prepare for more heavy rainfall and possible flash floods in the coming weeks, urging people living in flood-prone communities to ... Read More


KAP Academy, Benin government launch Pan-African filmmaking bootcamp

Nigeria, July 1 -- KAP Film & Television Academy and the Government of the Republic of Benin, through the Societe de Productions Audiovisuelles S.A. (SOPA), have launched a Pan-African filmmaking boot... Read More


FULL LIST: CBN revokes licences of 46 microfinance banks

Nigeria, July 1 -- The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released the names of the 46 microfinance banks whose operating licences were revoked for failing to meet the regulatory requirements for conti... Read More


World Cup: Kylian Mbappe brace leads France to 3-0 victory over Sweden

Nigeria, July 1 -- France secured their place in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, delivering a dominant 3-0 performance against Sweden in their Round of 32 clash. Les Bleus cont... Read More


Four groups launch lawsuit over TotalEnergies' oil asset divestment in Nigeria

Nigeria, July 1 -- Four civil society organisations have filed legal action against French energy giant TotalEnergies, seeking access to documents relating to the company's planned divestment from its... Read More


Four groups launches suit in suit over TotalEnergies' oil asset divesement in Nigeria

Nigeria, July 1 -- Four civil society organisations have filed legal action against French energy giant TotalEnergies, seeking access to documents relating to the company's planned divestment from its... Read More


SPECIAL REPORT: IPOB-linked attacks, killings reduce since Simon Ekpa's jailing

Nigeria, July 1 -- Attacks and killings linked to the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and other pro-Biafra groups in Nigeria's South-east declined significantly in 2025, about one year aft... Read More


2027: Lawmaker dismisses Atiku, Peter Obi, says they lack structures to defeat Tinubu in 2027

Nigeria, July 1 -- Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Navy, Yusuf Gagdi, has expressed confidence that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will retain power in the 2027 gener... Read More