Homepage News from Saturday, July 4th, 2026

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.