Obafemi Martins tips outstanding Nigerian football talents from the Italian Consulate General U-20 Cup for Serie A careers, promising European club links. Read More: https://punchng.com/martins-tips-italian-consulate-tourney-talents-for-serie-a/
Month: June 2026
FG, Onyema to immortalise Keshi
Former Super Eagles coach Stephen Keshi will be immortalised on the NIIA Sports Diplomacy Wall of Fame for his contributions to Nigerian football. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-onyema-to-immortalise-keshi/
PayTv to broadcast 104 World Cup matches
StarTimes Nigeria will broadcast all 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches live, offering affordable access, decoder discounts, and N50m in prizes. Don’t miss th Read More: https://punchng.com/paytv-to-broadcast-104-world-cup-matches/
Energia appoints new director
Energia Limited welcomes Tai Oshisanya, a seasoned finance executive, as an Independent Non-Executive Director, reinforcing its commitment to strong corpor Read More: https://punchng.com/energia-appoints-new-director/
Discriminatory cut-off marks hurting polytechnics – ASUP, others
Discriminatory admission cut-off marks are hurting Nigerian polytechnics, leading to talent drain and hindering industrial development. Stakeholders call f Read More: https://punchng.com/discriminatory-cut-off-marks-hurting-polytechnics-asup-others/
Abducted pupils: ‘They are not politicians, release them,’ Borno stakeholders beg terrorists
Borno stakeholders appeal to terrorists for the unconditional release of 42 abducted pupils from Askira/Uba, emphasizing their innocence and vulnerability. Read More: https://punchng.com/abducted-pupils-they-are-not-politicians-release-them-borno-stakeholders-beg-terrorists/
Galatasaray ask Osimhen to lure Lookman
Galatasaray are reportedly asking Victor Osimhen to help convince Super Eagles teammate Ademola Lookman to join them from Atlético Madrid this summer. Read More: https://punchng.com/galatasaray-ask-osimhen-to-lure-lookman/
ADC alleges PVC mop-up, fake Amotekun plot
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ekiti State alleges a PVC mop-up scheme and a plot to use fake Amotekun operatives to intimidate voters. Learn mor Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-alleges-pvc-mop-up-fake-amotekun-plot/
FG sets 12-month deadline for HR officers certification compliance
The Federal Government mandates professional HR certification for civil servants, setting a 12-month deadline for compliance to professionalise HR manageme Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-sets-12-month-deadline-for-hr-officers-certification-compliance/
Xenophobia: Nigeria weighs sanctions against S’Africa
Nigeria is weighing sanctions against South Africa due to renewed xenophobic attacks on Nigerians. The government expresses displeasure and considers retal Read More: https://punchng.com/xenophobia-nigeria-weighs-sanctions-against-safrica/