On July 5, 2026, Novak Djokovic triumphed over Roman Safiullin with a score of 7-6(6), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 at Wimbledon, thereby advancing to his 17th quarter-final. This intense four-set match lasted three hours and 25 minutes on a scorching Centre Court. With this win, Djokovic eclipsed Roger Federer's all-time men's record by achieving his 106th singles victory at the All England Club. He accomplished his 106th win, surpassing Roger Federer's previous record of 105 victories. He now ranks second only to Martina Navratilova, who holds 120 wins on the all-time list, and has reached his 66th career Grand Slam quarter-final out of 83 major tournaments, further extending his own historical record.  At the age of 39, he became the third man in the Open Era to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals at 39 or older, joining the ranks of Ken Rosewall and Federer. He has also maintained an impeccable 34-0 career record against qualifiers in Grand Slam events. Djokovic is on course to pursue ...

  The controversy revolves around the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), which the Nigerian Presidency has officially declared to be a fictitious and non-existent organization.  It gained significant national attention after being shockingly allocated over one billion Naira in the 2026 budget. A man named Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew [38 years] reportedly appointed himself as the Director-General of this council, forged appointment letters that bore government seals, and operated from an office space at the Federal Secretariat in Abuja for more than a year. The alleged impostor and his associates conducted meetings with government ministers, summoned ambassadors, and utilized falsified documents to establish 34 accounts with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). It is quite unbelievable that this non-existent agency was included in the 2026 Appropriation Act with a budget allocation of one billion three hundred two million nine hundred seventy-eight th...

Serena and Venus Williams have officially withdrawn from the Wimbledon doubles draw due to a knee injury. This decision follows Serena's inability to recover from a right knee injury sustained during her opening-round singles loss to Maya. The injury has effectively ended the Williams sisters' Wimbledon comeback. Serena incurred the injury late in the first set of her singles match but managed to complete the match. Her Instagram post featured images of significant strapping and syringes used to drain fluid from her knee, confirming her withdrawal from the doubles event due to this injury setback. The opening-round doubles match against Camila Osorio and Solana Sierra was rescheduled to Saturday to allow Serena the best chance to recover; however, the injury ultimately proved too serious for her to participate. This year's tournament marked Serena's return to Grand Slam tennis after nearly four years, with her last appearance being at the 2022 US Open. Both sisters have...

The most recent repatriation flight, which transported 266 Nigerian returnees from South Africa, successfully landed at the Muritala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos on the morning of Friday, July 3, 2026. This special charter flight, funded by the government, was operated by Air Peace Airlines and took off from Oliver Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg at 5:36 a.m. The evacuation was initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in response to the rising anti-migrant violence and protests directed at black foreign nationals in South Africa. Vigilante and anti-migrant groups in the country had imposed a deadline of June 30, 2026, for undocumented foreigners to exit. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, confirmed that evacuation efforts will persist beyond this date to safeguard at-risk citizens. This flight represents the third government-funded operation (and the fourth overall batch) in the ongoing evacuation initiative, with nearly 600...

  Manchester City has officially completed a British-record transfer of £116 million for Nottingham Forest and England midfielder Elliot Anderson.  The 23-year-old player underwent his medical examination while on international duty at the World Cup and is poised to sign a five-year contract valued at approximately £300,000 per week, marking Enzo Maresca's first significant acquisition. The £116 million transfer fee surpasses the previous British record of £105 million established in 2023, exceeding the £100 million that City paid for Jack Grealish in 2021. This deal positions Anderson as the most expensive British player ever, surpassing the former record held by Jude Bellingham. Anderson’s addition to the Etihad is intended to strengthen the midfield, as the Englishman is seen as a vital component in filling the gap left by the departure of Bernardo Silva. The transfer underscores City’s desire for a robust and adaptable box-to-box midfielder, with statistical analysis indic...

The Lagos State Government has issued an urgent evacuation notice, advising residents to brace for additional heavy rainfall and severe flash flooding in the upcoming weeks. Tokunbo Wahab, the state's Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, has strongly recommended that individuals living in low-lying and flood-prone areas relocate to safer, elevated locations without delay to safeguard lives and property. This directive comes in response to several days of relentless torrential rain that have inundated major roads, trapped drivers, disrupted commercial activities, and led to tragic fatalities.  The state government has clearly identified the regions that require immediate evacuation and those currently deemed low-risk: Immediate Relocation Required for the Ajilete axis of Ajegunle, parts of the Lekki corridor, the Isheri/OPIC axis, and coastal communities in Ikorodu (including Majidun). Meanwhile, Ikeja, Mushin, and Epe are currently classified as Relatively Safe Zon...

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has officially revoked the operating licenses of 46 microfinance banks (MFBs), effective July 1, 2026. This decision, approved by CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso, arises from non-compliance with regulatory standards. The revocation, which aims to safeguard depositors, was prompted by factors such as insufficient assets, dormant operations, and failure to satisfy minimum capital requirements. In a statement signed by Sidi-Ali Halama (Mrs), the Acting Director of the Corporate Communications Department of the apex bank, it was stated, “The Central Bank of Nigeria remains committed to promoting a safe, sound and resilient financial system and will continue to take appropriate supervisory and regulatory actions, where necessary, to maintain public confidence in the Nigerian financial system,”   Numerous institutions, including NOW NOW Digital MFB, Sycamore MFB, among others, have been affected, with the complete list accessible on the CBN websit...