Team Nigeria shines at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games! Lawal, Umoafia, and Didih secure record-breaking gold medals in weightlifting. Read More: https://punchng.com/lawal-umoafia-didih-clinch-record-breaking-gold-medals/
UNILAG withdraws controversial sexual harassment advisory after backlash
UNILAG withdraws its controversial sexual harassment advisory after public outrage, stating it does not tolerate victim-blaming or sexual harassment. Read More: https://punchng.com/unilag-withdraws-controversial-sexual-harassment-advisory-after-backlash/
Sokoto pledges support for more ICAN membership
Sokoto State Government reaffirms commitment to supporting more indigenes in becoming members of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). Read More: https://punchng.com/sokoto-pledges-support-for-more-ican-membership/
Lagos court jails former footballer, fugitive drug kingpin for 24 years
A Lagos Federal High Court has sentenced former footballer Segun Hunkarin and drug kingpin Ntoruka Chinedu to a combined 24 years for cocaine importation. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-court-jails-former-footballer-fugitive-drug-kingpin-for-24-years/
Nigerian woman dies of cardiac arrest during UK visit
Family launches GoFundMe to repatriate the body of a Nigerian woman who died of cardiac arrest in the UK. Support their efforts to bring her home for buria Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-woman-dies-of-cardiac-arrest-during-uk-visit/
Two killed, three rescued in Anambra students’ hostel collapse
Tragedy strikes in Anambra as a three-storey hostel collapses near Federal Polytechnic, Oko, killing two and injuring three. Rescue operations are ongoing. Read More: https://punchng.com/two-killed-three-rescued-in-anambra-students-hostel-collapse/
Panic in Rivers community as gunmen kill ex-council CSO
Panic grips Bori, Rivers State, after gunmen killed former council CSO Letam Kine. Police confirm the incident and are investigating the killing. Read More: https://punchng.com/panic-in-rivers-community-as-gunmen-kill-ex-council-cso/
Military operations alone won’t solve insecurity – Yobe Emir
The Emir of Potiskum states military operations alone won’t solve insecurity in Nigeria. Leaders must address poverty, injustice, and socio-economic factor Read More: https://punchng.com/military-operations-alone-wont-solve-insecurity-yobe-emir/
Kwara groups demand 176 abductees’ rescue, warn of worsening terrorism
Kwara groups urge federal and state governments to rescue 176 abductees from Woro community, warning that worsening insecurity could lead to full-scale ter Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-groups-demand-176-abductees-rescue-warn-of-worsening-terrorism/
Mind the ever-growing gap: the Premier League keeps spending big
English clubs have spent more on players this summer than the other four major European leagues combinedThe financial power of the Premier League is unmatched. The teams in England’s top division have collectively invested more…