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The group stage of the I Beg To Differ Secondary School Debate – Tournament of Champions has ended after eight days of intense competition among some of Nigeria’s brightest young debaters.

Square College Lagos defeated Silverbird International School, Port Harcourt, in a closely contested debate on whether elections remain the best measure of democracy.

Government Science Secondary School, Tungamaji, Abuja, has emerged as the Group C champion of the I Beg To Differ Season Nine Tournament of Champions after defeating Pleroma International High School, Port Harcourt, in a closely contested debate on sugar taxation and public health.

Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with both countries focusing on trade, investment, technology, aviation and people-to-people ties.

Another batch of 83 Nigerians repatriated from South Africa has arrived in Lagos, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission said.

Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have rescued 10 kidnap victims in separate operations across Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara states, the military said Thursday.

Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has cautioned Nigerians against ethnic and religious profiling in the fight against insecurity, saying criminality has no ethnicity and terrorism has no religion.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has presented Certificates of Return to Osun State Governor-elect Ademola Adeleke and his deputy, Kola Adewusi, following their victory in the August 15 governorship election.

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. 

Peter Obi has congratulated Nigeria's U18 women's basketball team, the Junior D'Tigress, after they won silver at the FIBA U18 Women's AfroBasket Championship in Abidjan and secured qualification for the 2027 FIBA U19 Women's Basketball World Cup in China.

José Mourinho has officially being presented as Real Madrid head coach, 13 years after ending his first spell at the Spanish club.

Cameroon have won the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations for the first time after a commanding 3-0 victory over debutants Malawi in Sunday’s final in Rabat.

Arsenal began the 2026-27 season with a statement victory, beating Manchester City 3-0 to win the Community Shield at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Sunday.