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/
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/