Security operatives at NIPSS Kuru, Plateau State, repelled another attack by gunmen, killing one assailant. Learn more about the NIPSS attack. Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-attack-nipss-again-one-assailant-killed/
Month: July 2026
Soldiers bust illegal arms factory, recover five AK-47 rifles in Kebbi
Nigerian soldiers have dismantled an illegal arms factory in Kebbi, recovering five AK-47 rifles and arresting two suspects. This operation targets illicit Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-bust-illegal-arms-factory-recover-five-ak-47-rifles-in-kebbi/
West Ham’s Fernandes joins Spurs in record £85m deal
West Ham’s Portugal midfielder Mateus Fernandes has joined Spurs after the Hammers’ relegation from the Premier League, the clubs announced on Thursday. Fernandes, 21, arrived in London in 2025 and his move across the capital…
World Cup: Senegal midfielder Gueye quits national team, blames coaching crew
Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye announces he will not play for the national team as long as coach Pape Thiaw remains, following their World Cup exit. Read More: https://punchng.com/world-cup-senegal-midfielder-gueye-quits-national-team-blames-coaching-crew/
FG hails suspension of Oyo teachers’ strike
The Federal Government welcomes the suspension of the Oyo teachers strike, praising dialogue and commitment to uninterrupted learning. Teachers return to c Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-hails-suspension-of-oyo-teachers-strike/
LASEMA debunks report of another Lagos building collapse
LASEMA dismisses false social media reports of another Lagos building collapse in Alakija, urging residents to verify information before sharing. Read More: https://punchng.com/lasema-debunks-report-of-another-lagos-building-collapse/
Pilot who hit Beijing tower wrote about ending life – Govt
Authorities reveal the pilot who crashed into Beijing’s CITIC Tower had mental health issues and wrote about suicide, raising aviation safety concerns. Read More: https://punchng.com/pilot-who-hit-beijing-tower-wrote-about-ending-life-govt/
Iran urges huge turnout at Khamenei’s funeral to ‘avenge’ his death
Iran calls for massive turnout at Ali Khamenei’s funeral to avenge his death in US-Israeli strikes. Millions expected to attend the historic Khamenei funer Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-urges-huge-turnout-at-khameneis-funeral-to-avenge-his-death/
World Cup: LeBron James praises Balogun after ‘Silencer’ celebration
Basketball superstar LeBron James congratulated Folarin Balogun on scoring for the United States in their World Cup victory on Wednesday after the striker emulated his trademark “Silencer” celebration. Balogun twice put the ball in the…
FG pledges stronger ties with research centres to stop disease outbreaks
The Federal Government reaffirms its commitment to strengthening collaboration with health research institutions to tackle existing diseases and prevent fu Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-pledges-stronger-ties-with-research-centres-to-stop-disease-outbreaks/