Kaduna officials and police dismiss reports of a major church attack and the kidnapping of over 100 worshippers, calling the claims false and misleading. Read More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-police-dismiss-church-attack-100-worshippers-kidnap/
Nigeria’s Court of Appeal President announces a special court of appeal hearing in Lagos to clear 360 cases, marking the court’s 50th anniversary. Read More: https://punchng.com/50th-anniversary-acourt-lists-360-cases-for-speedy-hearing/
A Cherubim & Seraphim leader calls on the Nigerian government to ensure revenues from the new tax system are judiciously managed for the benefit of citizen Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-must-get-value-for-tax-cs-leader-tells-fg/
FCT workers begin an indefinite protest, shutting down government offices over unresolved welfare issues. They demand a meeting with Minister Nyesom Wike. Read More: https://punchng.com/protesting-fct-workers-shut-offices-demand-to-meet-wike/
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged councillors to perform oversight functions and promote grassroots development in their communities. Read More: https://punchng.com/gov-urges-councillors-to-drive-grassroots-development/
Oba Rilwan Akiolu has formally installed and capped six new Lagos White Cap Chiefs, charging them to uphold the customs and unity of the land. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-gets-new-white-cap-chiefs/
ADC chieftain Odigie-Oyegun says the ADC Obidient collaboration will unseat the APC, following the Obidient Movement’s mass defection to the party. Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-obidient-collaboration-will-unseat-apc-odigie-oyegun/
Ilorin Chief Imam, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Imam Solih, has died at 75. President Tinubu, Gov. AbdulRazaq, and Bukola Saraki mourn the revered cleric. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-abdulrazaq-saraki-mourn-ilorin-chief-imam/
Nigeria’s APC party commits to developing the sports economy, drawing lessons from Morocco’s AFCON success to create jobs and empower youth. Read More: https://punchng.com/afcon-apc-promises-to-drive-sports-economy/
Nottingham Forest’s Ola Aina discusses resetting his goals to focus on the team’s ambition after returning from a three-month injury sideline. Read More: https://punchng.com/aina-resets-forest-goals-after-injury-return/
Eric Chelle will continue as Nigeria’s Super Eagles head coach. The NFF plans for him to undergo further training with top European clubs to boost his skil Read More: https://punchng.com/chelle-to-keep-nigeria-job-set-for-training/
Nigeria’s Super Eagles climb 12 places to 26th in the world, their highest FIFA ranking in 16 years, after a strong showing at the 2025 AFCON. Read More: https://punchng.com/eagles-soar-to-26th-highest-fifa-ranking-in-16-years/
Our complete AFCON 2025 review covers the tournament’s biggest moments. From record goals and Morocco’s hosting to VAR controversy and the chaotic final. Read More: https://punchng.com/afcon-2025-goals-glory-and-controversy/
Morocco’s FA files a complaint with FIFA & CAF after Senegal walked off in the AFCON 2025 final. CAF has now opened an AFCON final probe into the incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/morocco-files-complaint-as-caf-begins-afcon-final-probe/
Former Nigerian basketball star Olumide Oyedeji becomes the first African elected Secretary General of the World Olympians Association after a historic vot Read More: https://punchng.com/oyedeji-emerges-first-african-world-olympians-association-sec-gen/
Nigerian football stars Asisat Oshoala and Stanley Nwabali taunt Morocco on social media following their loss in the AFCON final, sparking huge reactions. Read More: https://punchng.com/oshoala-nwabali-mock-morocco-over-final-loss/
Super Eagles star Fisayo Dele-Bashiru expresses satisfaction with Nigeria’s AFCON bronze medal despite missing a penalty in the shootout against Egypt. Read More: https://punchng.com/bronze-better-than-nothing-dele-bashiru/
Morocco coach Walid Regragui slams the referee’s officiating in the AFCON final loss to Senegal, citing controversial late decisions and a lengthy delay. Read More: https://punchng.com/regragui-slams-referee-for-poor-final-officiating/
Sheffield United have entered the race for Brentford midfielder Frank Onyeka, facing competition from Valencia and other clubs for a potential transfer. Read More: https://punchng.com/sheffield-enter-onyeka-race/
UFC middleweight Joe Pyfer vows to be the first to knock out Israel Adesanya in their upcoming March fight. Get details on the Pyfer vs Adesanya matchup. Read More: https://punchng.com/ufc-pyfer-eyes-ko-against-adesanya-in-march/
Top Premier League clubs rejected a €40m Ademola Lookman transfer, but West Ham have made an approach for the Atalanta and Nigeria forward. Read More: https://punchng.com/arsenal-chelsea-liverpool-reject-e40m-lookman/
Discover why Nigeria is poised to win the 2027 AFCON. With back-to-back CAF awards and a talented squad, history suggests a victory is near. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-will-win-the-2027-afcon/
DSS re-arraigns activist Omoyele Sowore over an alleged anti-Tinubu social media post, dropping cybercrime charges against Meta and X. Sowore pleads not gu Read More: https://punchng.com/anti-tinubu-post-dss-re-arraigns-sowore-drops-charges-against-meta-x/
Nigeria’s Guild of Medical Directors calls for a fair medical negligence probe into the death of Chimamanda Adichie’s son, urging against trial by media. Read More: https://punchng.com/chimamanda-allow-probe-proceed-without-prejudice-medical-directors-urge-nigerians/
Dermatologists warn that layering multiple skincare products can damage your skin barrier, leading to irritation, acne, and long-term sensitivity. Read More: https://punchng.com/dermatologists-warn-against-use-of-multiple-skincare-products/
