Despite early exits, Nigeria Boxing Federation VP Omonlei Imadu expresses confidence in Patricia Mbata and Blessing Oraekwe to deliver medals at Glasgow 20 Read More: https://punchng.com/imadu-backs-mbata-oraekwe-to-deliver-medals-after-early-blows/
Daga opens up on emotional goal celebration
Nigerian midfielder Daniel Daga shares the raw emotion behind his goal celebration for Molde after a difficult absence from football. Read More: https://punchng.com/daga-opens-up-on-emotional-goal-celebration/
Ajibade demands winning start
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/