Nigeria's U-17 women's team, the Flamingos, secured a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Benin Republic's young Amazons at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, Ogun State, on Saturday, taking a crucial advantage into the second leg of the final round of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in Morocco, PUNCH Sport…

…Sea Storm holding out for a fee between €30m and €35m. Fulham had previously seen an opening €20m bid rejected by the Turkish club last month. Nwaiwu joined Trabzonspor from Austrian side, Wolfsberger AC, in January and quickly established himself as a first-team regular, playing a key role as the club secured a third-…

…manage success without alienating his benefactors is bound for an administrative awakening." The group said the June 20, 2026, Ondo South Senatorial by-election reflected the impact of what it described as the governor's "isolationist approach." According to Asagunla, although Ondo South has 673,446 registered voters,…

…we foresaw, we saw it coming." He warned, "As we speak now, with the flooding happening, if nothing is done, this is just the start of the rainy season, sometime around July-September (12 weeks), and it could be worse than what is even happening right now. "And we're expecting it to be worse around August-September, pa…

…subside before continuing their journeys. Residents described the flooding as both frightening and economically devastating, lamenting that businesses continue to suffer whenever heavy rainfall occurs. Some motorists abandoned their vehicles and sought alternative routes after floodwaters completely covered sections of…

…In neighbouring Ebocha, commercial motorcyclist David Ebewele recalled a frightening night in February when both his sons suddenly fell ill. Ebocha hosts several oil wells and flow stations operated by the Nigerian Agip Oil Company, a subsidiary of the Italian multinational energy company, Eni. His sons, aged seven and…

…clear: charity cannot replace governance. Nigerians are looking for governance, not tokenism. Offering shallow public palliatives while the elite spend billions on jets, yachts, SUVs, mansions and foreign travel and hurling no-bid contracts at friends is the same insult as throwing loaves of bread at hungry voters from…

…where an operational hatchery was breeding high-quality catfish fingerlings and juveniles to boost food security and create jobs. He added that the state had expanded its marine transport fleet and was aggressively pursuing the development of the proposed Agge Deep Seaport as the next maritime gateway for the Niger Del…

…I Go Save and Pencil opened the show with comedy sets that set an upbeat tone for the evening. As event partner, Lord's Dry Gin curated a series of premium lifestyle activations designed to complement the performances. Guests engaged with interactive cocktail stations, a spin-the-wheel activation and curated lounge spa…

…20-month-old Batula stopped walking, her family believed something supernatural was happening. The little girl from Nigeria's conflict-ravaged North-East had become so weak she could barely move. Painful boils appeared on her cheeks, followed by diarrhoea and persistent fever. Convinced evil spirits were responsible, h…

…Inland Revenue Service, now the Nigeria Revenue Service, where he rose to the rank of senior officer and earned recognition as a financial expert and accomplished public servant. "His exemplary career in the Federal Inland Revenue Service was marked by professionalism, integrity and dedication. His wealth of experience…

…in its 2024 HOPE-Governance Programme, contrary to reports alleging that the state was denied the loan facility for failing to meet performance benchmarks. According to the World Bank's Implementation Status and Results Report on Nigeria HOPE-Governance (P181476), dated July 7, 2025, "35 states and the Federal Capital…

…the last kick of the match. It was tough on Canada, who were the better side in the opening period in front of a crowd of 68,777 as they sought to make more history. They came into the contest in uncharted territory, having won a World Cup match and then a knockout game for the first time to get to the last 16. They we…

…State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti, to provide comprehensive medical screening and treatment for the victims. The governor, according to a statement in Ado Ekiti by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Yinka Oyebode, on Saturday, also instructed the State Ministry of Health and Human Services to tak…

…by its spokesperson, Habibu Mohammed. It said that while the Presidency had publicly denied the existence of the council and distanced itself from individuals claiming to represent it, reports indicating that over N1bn was appropriated for the entity in the 2026 budget had raised serious questions requiring urgent clar…

…(NDC), on Saturday expressed concerns over a recent United Nations warning about a worsening food crisis in Northern Nigeria, calling for urgent government intervention to prevent further deterioration. Obi, a former governor of Anambra, made the call in a post on his X account, describing the situation as troubling, p…

…families of killed and wounded members, the group told Lebanese media. It was headed by senior official and former minister Mohammed Fneish. Hamas, meanwhile, said in a statement that its delegation was led by the head of its political bureau, Mohammed Darwish and included other bureau members such as Bassem Naim. In J…

…a strategic platform for examining Nigeria's evolving security environment and strengthening efforts towards a peaceful, secure and prosperous nation. He said Nigeria's security landscape had become increasingly complex due to insurgency, terrorism, banditry, cyber warfare, organised crime and resource-based conflicts.…

…regulate tariffs, service standards, competition and commercial conduct, thereby strengthening transparency and investor confidence across the port industry," Akutah stated. According to him, once signed into law, the legislation will establish an independent port economic regulator with powers to regulate tariffs, ser…

…Church in Eda Oniyo, a border community between Ekiti and Kwara states, during an evening service. The attackers shot the pastor before abducting 16 worshippers, including women and children, and marched them into the forest. Sources in the community said the abductors initially moved the victims through forests into n…

…policemen to stop government officials from carrying out their lawful assignments of opening up their channel back to the lagoon. But thankfully, we were able to overcome that. "Within 72 hours, we have seen a remarkable improvement in the discharging point of the downstream to salvage what is happening in the Ajiran v…

…Because they are in a hurry. Because they need an affordable breakfast. Because it's convenient. Businesses that solve everyday problems often survive because those problems keep returning. Every morning, someone needs breakfast. Tomorrow morning, someone else will need breakfast. Next week, the same demand will still…

…that "communists" are on the rampage, posing a major "threat" to the country. - 'Undeniable attempt' - Trump said Friday: "In recent years there's been an undeniable attempt to change this exceptional character, to beat the American spirit out of us, alienate us from our history." While his language fell short of the m…

…The attacks were reported in Gao, Anefis, Aguelhok and Sevare, as well as a prison in Kenieroba. Mohamed Elmaouloud Ramadane, a spokesman for the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), an ethnic Tuareg separatist movement, told AFP that "several positions have fallen, but fighting is still underway inside the city" of Anefis.…

…number generator,” Nyoni said. “I wanted it to reflect the actual conversations happening in our communities.” He said he researched common cultural considerations and consulted elders before building the algorithm. “The app essentially gamifies those real-life dynamics,” he stated. “It’s a fun, digital mirror held up…