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Punch · Nigeria
EPL: Liverpool’s winless start continues, held to 2-2 draw by Nottingham Forest
Liverpool’s winless start to the EPL season continues after a 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest. Read how the Reds twice came from behind at Anfield.
Punch · Nigeria
Edo issues licences for 100MW power project, targets December completion
Edo State issues transmission and distribution licences for its 100MW power project, targeting December 2026 completion.
Punch · Nigeria
Shettima departs Abuja for AU summit in Angola
Vice President Kashim Shettima departs Abuja to represent President Tinubu at the AU summit in Angola, focusing on conflict resolution and peace.
Punch · Nigeria
Red Cross donates 700 cartons of therapeutic food to Sokoto govt
The Red Cross Sokoto branch has donated 700 cartons of therapeutic food to the Sokoto State Government to combat child malnutrition.
Punch · Nigeria
19 candidates to contest Sokoto gov seat in 2027
19 candidates are set to contest the Sokoto governorship election in 2027, including incumbent Governor Ahmed Aliyu Sokoto.
Punch · Nigeria
How I learnt of my son’s kidney removal — Mother
A mother recounts how she discovered her 22-year-old son’s kidney removal after he was allegedly deceived by a friend in an organ harvesting syndicate.
Punch · Nigeria
VIDEO: I’ll attend your 70th birthday, Obasanjo jokes about missing Olota’s 80th celebration
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo lightheartedly promised to attend Olota of Ota’s 70th birthday but joked about missing his 80th, drawing laughter from g…
Punch · Nigeria
VIDEO: Chiwetalu Agu, son watch throwback movie scene featuring Patience Ozokwor
Veteran actor Chiwetalu Agu and his son watch a classic Nollywood movie scene featuring Patience Ozokwor, sparking nostalgia among fans. Relive the golden…
Punch · Nigeria
Lagos condemns viral video mocking bedwetting child
Lagos State condemns a viral video publicly mocking a child for bedwetting, highlighting it as verbal and emotional child abuse.
Punch · Nigeria
Niger troops clash with presidential guard after palace attempt
Clashes erupt in Niger’s capital as troops attempt to enter the presidential palace.
Punch · Nigeria
JAMB gives candidates final chance to accept, reject old admissions
JAMB extends the deadline for candidates to accept or reject admission offers from 2021-2026 to September 30, 2026. Act now to avoid cancellation.
Punch · Nigeria
Oyo APC senatorial aspirant pledges loyalty to party
Despite grievances over the 2027 senatorial primary, an Oyo APC aspirant, Ademola Alli, pledges loyalty and calls for unity and restitution within the part…
Punch · Nigeria
27 die as overtaking truck slams into church bus in Zimbabwe
Tragedy strikes in Zimbabwe as 27 churchgoers die in a horrific road crash involving a truck and a minibus.
Punch · Nigeria
Lagos to deploy 220 trucks for waste evacuation — Hamzat
Lagos State is boosting its waste management efforts with 220 new trucks to improve evacuation and promote a cleaner environment. Learn about the state’s p…
Punch · Nigeria
Shettima opts for low-key 60th birthday celebration
Vice President Kashim Shettima requests no public celebrations or ads for his 60th birthday, urging focus on national development and prayers for Nigeria.
Punch · Nigeria
UK deploys response team to Nepal after floods
The UK has deployed a Rapid Deployment Team to Nepal to support British nationals affected by devastating floods. Find out more about the UK Nepal floods r…
Punch · Nigeria
Heavy gunfire rocks Niger capital, TV station goes off air
Heavy gunfire and explosions reported in Niger’s capital, Niamey, with the national TV station going off air. Learn about the ongoing situation in Niger.
Punch · Nigeria
I depend on God to lead Ekiti right — Oyebanji
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji emphasizes his reliance on God for divine guidance in leading Ekiti towards peace and economic prosperity.
Punch · Nigeria
VIDEO: K1 prostrates for Obasanjo at Olota of Ota’s 60th birthday
Watch the viral video of Fuji legend K1 De Ultimate prostrating for former President Obasanjo at the Olota of Ota’s 60th birthday, a display of Yoruba cult…
Punch · Nigeria
Police rescue two Colombian women held captive in Lagos
Nigerian Police, in collaboration with INTERPOL, rescued two Colombian women held captive by a human trafficking syndicate in Lagos. Efforts are underway t…
Punch · Nigeria
How friend deceived me to sell my kidney, bought phones with payment — Victim
A Nigerian man recounts how his friend allegedly deceived him into selling his kidney, then spent the payment on phones. Police investigate the organ traff…
Punch · Nigeria
VIDEO: Why Yoruba movies dominate cinema, digital platforms over Igbo — Francis Duru
Nollywood actor Francis Duru explains why Yoruba movies are more prevalent on cinema and streaming platforms than Igbo films, urging Igbo filmmakers to ada…
Punch · Nigeria
Hamzat urges South-West govs to deepen regional integration
Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat calls on South-West governors to deepen regional integration for economic growth, stressing collaboration over constit…
Punch · Nigeria
Police arrest four more suspected vandals, recover iron poles in Cross River
Cross River Police have arrested four additional suspects and recovered iron poles in connection with the alleged vandalism at Akamkpa Quarry Limited.
Punch · Nigeria
Nepal floods leave trail of destruction, aid challenge
Devastating Nepal floods leave a trail of destruction, with over 2,400 missing and 620 dead. The government appeals for aid to tackle recovery challenges.
Punch · Nigeria
Ecuador jails ex-President Moreno five years for bribery
Former Ecuadoran President Lenin Moreno sentenced to five years in prison for bribery related to a Chinese-built hydroelectric dam.
Punch · Nigeria
Iceland votes on whether to reopen door to EU
Icelanders vote on resuming EU membership negotiations. The referendum is a tight race, with economic and geopolitical factors influencing the decision.
Punch · Nigeria
Nepal, China floods: Nearly 3,000 missing, 633 dead
Thousands are missing and hundreds dead after devastating Nepal China floods. Rescuers battle to find survivors amidst widespread destruction and rising de…
Punch · Nigeria
Morning recap: ‘Fake’ SGF project office controversy, Poco Lee’s UK case puts entertainers on alert, other top stories
Morning recap: ICPC labels SGF project office ‘fake’, Poco Lee’s UK case puts entertainers on alert, and other top Nigerian news stories.
Punch · Nigeria
Police arrest female students over viral Plateau assault video
Plateau State Police arrest female students involved in a viral assault video from Pankshin. Commissioner condemns jungle justice and cybercrime.
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