A founding member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Osita Okechukwu, has said Nigerians are no longer focused on the controversy surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s Muslim-Muslim ticket, insisting that they are now more concerned about stomach infrastructure. Speaking during an interview on Trust TV’s Sunday Polit…
Gunmen abduct 60-year-old man in Oyo, demand N30m ransom Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a 60-year-old man, Mr. Owoade Matthew Kolawole, in Igboyaye, Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State. The incident occurred between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026. According to the victim's …
I hope that one day the church understands that being born again doesn't erase childhood trauma - Comedian, Funnybone Comedian Funnybone has stated that being "born again" does not automatically erase childhood trauma or personality disorders. The entertainer, who is a Catholic, shared his perspective on Instagram, urg…
Woman shares touching ways her mother-in-law treated her kindly and defended her always A woman's tweets about her mother-in-law has gained traction on X. The woman took to the platform to narrate how, from the first moment they met, her mother-in-law, a Muslim, treated her, a Catholic, kindly and with respect. She sta…
"Go back to your province" South African man tells countrymen from a different province that they are foreigners in his province weeks after chasing African immigrants from country A video making the rounds online purportedly shows a man from Limpopo shouting at Zulu telecom workers to go and work in their province, ad…
Purported conversation between a married woman and her married lover goes viral A purported conversation between a married woman and her overseas-based married lover has gone viral on social media. The leaked screenshots expose a secret relationship between the woman, identified as Mrs. Chioma, and her married ex-lover…
Just 18 minutes after it was posted online by a national paper last Friday, I saw a breaking news story saying that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had officially renominated Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 election. The story was a pleasant surprise for me because I had earlier decided I wa…
Two Nigerian nationals arrested in Ghana for k!lling compatriot following dispute over internet fraud proceeds Two Nigerian nationals have been arrested in connection with the m8rder of a fellow Nigerian, Nkemujika Uzochukwu Eze, in Sanzirigu, a suburb of Tamale, Ghana. In a statement issued on Sunday, July 12, 2026, t…
Senegal sack manager Pape Thiaw in wake of World Cup exit Senegal have sacked manager Pape Thiaw following their exit from the World Cup in the round of 32. Thiaw, who had been in charge since December 2024, saw his side lose their opening two Group I games to France and Norway before a 5-0 victory over Iran secured a …
Being a presidential candidate is not an achievement- Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, fires back at Peter Obi Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, says being a presidential candidate is not an achievement, Umahi said this while replying to NDC Presidential candidate, Peter Obi, who in a recent interview said he will not be ha…
Actor, Blossom Chukwujekwu and wife, Ehinome, welcome their first child, a baby girl Actor, Blossom Chukwujekwu and his wife, Ehinome, have welcomed their first child, a baby girlThe couple got married in 2022. The news of the arrival of their bundle of joy was shared by their church, Christ Embassy. by Linda Ikeji at …
Driver arrested as troops intercept truck conveying large consignment of illicit drugs on Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road Troops of the 65 Battalion have intercepted a truck conveying a large consignment of illicit drugs along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road following actionable intelligence from a credible source. Lieutenan…
GistReel Reality TV star and entertainer Whitemoney has shared his thoughts on Nigeria’s dating culture, saying he finds it increasingly difficult to meet a compatible partner. In a light-hearted video, Whitemoney joked that he is getting older and expressed frustration over what he described as the growing trend of “b…
…to struggle financially while their girlfriends seem to enjoy a more comfortable lifestyle. The pastor said: “Your girlfriend dey fat, you dey lean, your trouser don dey slack. Some men in Lagos, the money wey you dey give women don reach to buy korope. But common bicycle, them no get. So, this is why we are telling yo…
GistReel A lady has sparked laughter and nostalgia on social media after sharing an unforgettable childhood experience in which her primary school teacher called her parents over her unusual attempt to help struggling classmates improve their mathematics. The woman explained that the incident happened after her class r…
Veteran actress Iya Rainbow has addressed the long-running claim linking Pasuma to the late Baba AgbakoThe actress explained how the rumour started and why many people got the story wrongShe also showered heartfelt prayers on the Fuji star while praising his loyalty to his late mother's friendsFind it fast with our new…
The Federal Government raised N5.08tn from the domestic bond market in the first six months of 2026, marking a 77.8 per cent increase from the N2.86tn raised during the corresponding period of 2025, an analysis of Debt Management Office auction results by The PUNCH has shown. The increase came despite a decline in borr…
For the third time this week, the United States struck Iran, prompting retaliatory attacks on at least five Arab nations as Washington and Tehran issued conflicting declarations over whether the Strait of Hormuz remains open to shipping. Iran responded in the early hours of Sunday with drone and missile assaults on Ame…
Nigeria spent nearly $1bn servicing its foreign loans in the first two months of 2026, as external debt repayments rose amid increasing capital outflows from the economy. The figure, obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s February 2026 Economic Report, showed that the country spent $440m on foreign loan repayments…
…2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. With Chelle’s results and the Super Eagles’ style of play attracting admirers across the continent, Olopade has dismissed fears that Nigeria could lose the coach, saying the delay is purely procedural and that Chelle is not distracted by the speculation. “Before contracts are signed…
Rescued pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State may reunite with their families today (Monday) following their anticipated formal handover by the military to the Oyo State Government after 48 hours of medical observation. The victims, who regained their freedom on Friday a…
The National Industrial Court of Nigeria has ordered the Police Service Commission, the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector-General of Police to deploy legally qualified police officers to every police division across the country to promote human rights compliance. The order was contained in a judgment delivered on …
By Dapo Akinrefon FRESH details have emerged on the intelligence-led operation that culminated in the successful rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted from Ahoro-Esinle, Yawota and Alawusa communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, with security sources disclosing that the arrest of family membe…
Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze has been included in AC Milan’s 26-man squad for the opening phase of the club’s pre-season preparations under new coach Ruben Amorim, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Rossoneri will begin training at the Milanello training centre on Monday (today), with Amorim set to assess his squa…
Several motorists and commuters were stranded in various parts of Lagos and Ogun states following a downpour on Sunday. This happened after torrential rainfall caused huge devastation in homes and roads across the states and other parts of Nigeria exactly a week ago. PUNCH Metro gathered that areas such as Agbado Road …