A six-year-old British-Palestinian girl has died in a UK hospital, days after her parents and sister drowned in a tragic seaside accident. Read more. Read More: https://punchng.com/six-year-old-girl-dies-in-uk-hospital-days-after-her-family-drowned/
Two feared dead, dozens homeless as flood hits Jigawa community
A devastating flood in Jigawa’s Gandun Sarki community has left two children dead and dozens homeless. Learn more about the impact of the Jigawa flood. Read More: https://punchng.com/two-feared-dead-dozens-homeless-as-flood-hits-jigawa-community/
Yari accepts appointment as APC 2027 presidential campaign DG
Senator Abdulaziz Yari accepts his role as Director-General of the APC Presidential Campaign Council for the 2027 election. Learn more about Yari’s plans. Read More: https://punchng.com/yari-accepts-appointment-as-apc-2027-presidential-campaign-dg/
Gombe varsity ASUU suspends planned strike action
Gombe State University ASUU branch suspends its planned strike, giving the government until October 2026 to implement agreements. Read more on the Gombe AS Read More: https://punchng.com/gombe-varsity-asuu-suspends-planned-strike-action/
From K-drama fan to valedictorian: Nigerian student delivers speech in Korean at graduation
A Nigerian student, Nnenna Onyima, became valedictorian at a South Korean university, delivering her speech in fluent Korean. Her journey from K-drama fan Read More: https://punchng.com/from-k-drama-fan-to-valedictorian-nigerian-student-delivers-speech-in-korean-at-graduation/
EPL: Promoted Hull stun Man United 2-0 in season opener
Newly promoted Hull City secured a shocking 2-0 victory over Manchester United in their 2026/27 Premier League season opener. Read how Hull stunned Man Utd Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-promoted-hull-stun-man-united-2-0-in-season-opener/
Navy donates solar-powered borehole, town hall to Cross River community
The Nigerian Navy has donated a solar-powered borehole and a community town hall to Adiabo Akani Obio in Cross River State, improving access to water and f Read More: https://punchng.com/navy-donates-solar-powered-borehole-town-hall-to-cross-river-community/
Benue approves N294.53m counterpart funding for malaria campaign
Benue State Government approves N294.53m counterpart funding for the 2026 Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention campaign, demonstrating commitment to child heal Read More: https://punchng.com/benue-approves-n294-53m-counterpart-funding-for-malaria-campaign/
Dispatch rider dies in Lagos multiple crash
A dispatch rider tragically died in a multiple road crash involving two trucks at Ijesha, Lagos. Learn more about the accident and LASEMA’s response. Read More: https://punchng.com/dispatch-rider-dies-in-lagos-multiple-crash/
FACT CHECK: Did Wenger say Man United would be mid-table with video replays?
PUNCH Online fact-checks Arsène Wenger’s 2005 comment about Manchester United being mid-table with video replays. Was he talking about VAR? Find out here. Read More: https://punchng.com/fact-check-did-wenger-say-man-united-would-be-mid-table-with-video-replays/