Police officers in Lagos are accused of pushing a motorist off a bridge during an altercation over a BRT lane violation. This incident highlights concerns Read More: https://punchng.com/police-men-allegedly-push-driver-off-lagos-bridge/
Month: August 2026
Illegal mining: Two Chinese men bag five-year jail
Two Chinese nationals, Zhang Lin and Gao Hai, have been sentenced to five years in jail for illegal mining and conspiracy in Lagos, Nigeria. The court also Read More: https://punchng.com/illegal-mining-two-chinese-men-bag-five-year-jail/
Obasanjo bombs Atiku: You’re my biggest mistake
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo describes choosing Atiku Abubakar as his running mate in 1999 as his biggest mistake, reigniting their long-standing pol Read More: https://punchng.com/obasanjo-bombs-atiku-youre-my-biggest-mistake/
Ayra Starr visa denial: S’Africa demands proof as Tyla cancels Lagos show
South Africa’s Consul-General demands proof of Ayra Starr’s visa denial claims, while Tyla cancels her Lagos show amid diplomatic tensions. Get the full st Read More: https://punchng.com/ayra-starr-visa-denial-safrica-demands-proof-as-tyla-cancels-lagos-show/
Epidemic fears loom as refuse mounds overrun Lagos streets, markets
Uncollected refuse in Lagos streets and markets is raising epidemic fears. Learn how the Lagos refuse crisis is creating public health risks and what’s bei Read More: https://punchng.com/epidemic-fears-loom-as-refuse-mounds-overrun-lagos-streets-markets/
BREAKING: Portable loses celebrity boxing rematch to Okocha after ring walkout
Street-pop star Portable loses celebrity boxing rematch against Charles Okocha by disqualification after walking out of the ring in Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-portable-loses-celebrity-boxing-rematch-to-okocha-after-ring-walkout/
Lookman, Boniface lead market value slide
Ademola Lookman, Victor Boniface, and other Super Eagles stars experienced significant drops in their market value during the 2025/26 season. Read More: https://punchng.com/lookman-boniface-lead-market-value-slide/
Maja completes Le Havre move
Super Eagles striker Josh Maja has completed his free transfer to Ligue 1 club Le Havre, returning to French football to boost their attack. Read More: https://punchng.com/maja-completes-le-havre-move/
FIFA drops plan to sell World Cup stake after boycott threat
FIFA has abandoned its controversial proposal to sell stakes in the FIFA World Cup after widespread opposition and boycott threats. Learn more about the de Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-fifa-drops-plan-to-sell-world-cup-stake-after-boycott-threat/
27 farmer-herder conflict alerts recorded in Katsina, Zamfara – Report
A new report reveals 27 farmer-herder conflict alerts in Katsina and Zamfara in June 2026, highlighting escalating tensions and unresolved cases. Read More: https://punchng.com/27-farmer-herder-conflict-alerts-recorded-in-katsina-zamfara-report/