Payaza Africa Limited has secured upgraded credit ratings from four agencies, signalling growing investor confidence in the fintech company’s financial sta Read More: https://punchng.com/payaza-secures-credit-rating-upgrades-from-agencies/
Month: June 2026
Three arrested over murder of British-Nigerian singer
Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of British-Nigerian singer Mark Orabiyi in the UK. Police are appealing for witnesses. Read More: https://punchng.com/three-arrested-over-murder-of-british-nigerian-singer/
Lagos killings: Family, activists reject push to free suspect
Family and activists condemn calls to release a murder suspect in the Lagos killings of Ajiran residents, demanding justice and a fair judicial process. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-killings-family-activists-reject-push-to-free-suspect/
Woman fakes own kidnap, found in Delta hotel with lover
A married woman, Oluchi, faked her own kidnap and demanded N50m ransom, only to be found in a Delta hotel with her lover. Police confirm arrests in the fak Read More: https://punchng.com/woman-fakes-own-kidnap-found-in-delta-hotel-with-lover/
Kidnappers abduct resident, shoot another in Abuja community
Suspected kidnappers attacked a Kubwa community in Abuja, abducting one resident and shooting another who later died. This marks the third successful Abuja Read More: https://punchng.com/kidnappers-abduct-resident-shoot-another-in-abuja-community/
Terrorists den: 360 freed Borno captives recount starvation, deaths
360 Borno captives freed from terrorists recount harrowing experiences of starvation, deaths, and alleged recruitment of teenagers. Borno State denies rans Read More: https://punchng.com/terrorists-den-360-freed-borno-captives-recount-starvation-deaths/
Nigeria’s lost stars set to light up 2026 World Cup
Discover the talented players of Nigerian descent representing other nations at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. These Nigerian World Cup stars will light up the t Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-lost-stars-set-to-light-up-2026-world-cup/
Why my teammates call me Mahrez — Yohanna
New Brighton signing Zadok Yohanna reveals his Nigerian teammates compare him to Riyad Mahrez due to his left-footed playing style. Learn more about the ri Read More: https://punchng.com/why-my-teammates-call-me-mahrez-yohanna/
Putellas set to join Falcons’ Imuran at London City
Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas is reportedly set to join London City Lionesses, potentially teaming up with Super Falcons’ Rofiat Imuran. Read More: https://punchng.com/putellas-set-to-join-falcons-imuran-at-london-city/
Angolan champions chase 3SC keeper Lawal
Super Eagles goalkeeper Mustapha Lawal is a free agent, with Angolan champions Petro de Luanda and other clubs vying for his signature after his Shooting S Read More: https://punchng.com/angolan-champions-chase-3sc-keeper-lawal/