Homepage Lagos from Saturday, July 4th, 2026

The Ekiti State Police Command says it has rescued the worshippers abducted during an attack on a Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eda-Oniyo, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of the state, more than two months after they were taken by suspected gunmen.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially opened the bidding process for the hosting rights of the 2028, 2032 and 2036 editions of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The Presidency has called on the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to uncover the alleged criminal network that enabled the operation of the fictitious Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC).

The Kogi State Government says security operatives have recovered about 1,000 rustled livestock during sustained operations targeting the remnants of the criminal network of the late bandit leader, Kachalla Ibrahim Battijo, and other cattle-rustling syndicates operating within the state and across the North Central region.

Global music star Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce have married in a lavish ceremony at Madison Square Garden in New York, drawing hundreds of celebrities, athletes and close friends to one of the year's biggest entertainment events.

Iran on Saturday began state funeral ceremonies for its late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with thousands of mourners gathering in Tehran to pay their final respects more than four months after he was killed during the Iran-Israel war.

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has begun an investigation into the cause of the fire that broke out at the Bono Energy Terminal in the Apapa tank farm area, assuring residents that the situation has been brought under control.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has already received more than ₦500 billion from its budget allocation for the 2027 general elections, as preparations for the nationwide polls continue.

Africa's hopes at the 2026 FIFA World Cup now rest with Morocco and Egypt after spirited performances by Cabo Verde and Ghana ended in heartbreaking Round of 32 defeats.