The intensive operation, conducted between 19th and 20th June 2025, targeted identified bandit enclaves and suspected criminal hideouts.

Valentin Carboni struck the winning goal in stoppage time as Inter Milan came from behind to beat Urawa Red Diamonds 2-1 on Saturday and knock the Japanese team out of the Club World Cup.

Tiwa Savage has revealed how relentless determination helped her secure a record deal with Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records in 2012.

Jobe Bellingham netted his first Borussia Dortmund goal in a gripping 4-3 win over Mamelodi Sundowns at the Club World Cup on Saturday.

John Mahama has described the recent wave of military coups in West Africa as not just a threat to democracy but an “economic emergency”.

President Patrice Talon of the Republic of Benin has called for further regional integration across West Africa, in spite of the crisis.

WTO DG has urged West African leaders to dismantle trade barriers and think regionally to unlock the subregion’s $500bn economic potential.

These stories and others that shaped discussions will be the focus of First Eleven — a recap of headlines in sports this week!

Eyewitnesses described a scene of chaos and destruction, with thick smoke billowing into the sky and nearby residents fleeing in fear.

Ill Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe will not travel to Charlotte for the team's Club World Cup match against Pachuca.

President of Liberia, Joseph Boakai, has urged West African leaders to maintain open lines of dialogue with Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso.

President Bola Tinubu has called on West African nations to end the practice of exporting raw minerals without processing them locally — a trend he described as the “pit-to-port” dependency — urging ...