Nigeria captain Rasheedat Ajibade insists the Super Falcons will accept nothing less than victory in their WAFCON title defence opener against Malawi. Read More: https://punchng.com/ajibade-demands-winning-start/
10-time champions begin title defence against Scorchers
Nigeria’s Super Falcons kick off their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title defence against debutants Malawi. Coach Justin Madugu targets victory. Read More: https://punchng.com/10-time-champions-begin-title-defence-against-scorchers/
Three Nigerian wrestlers get Iowa State scholarships
Three Nigerian female wrestlers earned scholarships to Iowa State University, a top US NCAA D1 program. This highlights the potential of Nigerian wrestlers Read More: https://punchng.com/three-nigerian-wrestlers-get-iowa-state-scholarships/
Organisers reject Ochonogor’s entry
National champion Prestina Ochonogor will not compete in the Commonwealth Games women’s long jump after organisers rejected Nigeria’s entry request. Read More: https://punchng.com/organisers-reject-ochonogors-entry/
Lawal, Umoafia, Didih clinch record-breaking gold medals
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/