…the fourth country in the history of the FIFA World Cup to reach a final, conceding just one goal. The La Roja conceded just one goal against Belgium in the quarter-final stage, before reaching the final, thanks to a 2-0 win against France. The other countries to achieve this feat are the Netherlands, Brazil, and Italy…

…since returning home, revealing that the abductors subjected the victims to physical abuse and deprived them of proper food. “When he saw you people (journalists), he started clinging to us. They really stressed them in the forest. He has been narrating it to us. He said they beat him when he remembers us,” the relativ…

…of 48 properties linked to a former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, to the Federal Government of Nigeria. Among the forfeited properties are Rayhaan University, Kebbi State, including the Rayhaan University Permanent Site, Rayhaan University Temporary Site, Rayhaan Univ…

…Trump to end his 30-year prison sentence for s3x crimes. The disgraced 59-year-old music artist, whose full name is Robert Sylvester Kelly, was convicted of federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges in New York in September 2021. Attorneys for the singer, whose full name is Robert Sylvester Kelly, submitted the…

Actress, Nkiru Sylvanus' husband threatens mischief makers with legal action after they insinuated his marriage has issues (video) Sammy Riches, the husband of popular actress Nkiru Sylvanus, has warned that he would take legal action against those making false claims about the state of his marriage. Videos and photos…

Police rescue kidnapped 5-year-old girl, arrest two suspects in Oyo The Oyo State Police Command has rescued a five-year-old kidnap victim, Fikayo Gbemiga and arrested two suspects. The suspects, Seyi Adegboye and Adefemi Adegboye, abducted the minor from her residence in the Iyana Offa area of Ibadan on July 3, 2026.…

…return of internally displaced persons to their communities. The call was made by the US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Frank Garcia, during a visit to Abuja, where he held talks with senior Nigerian government officials aimed at advancing the U.S.-Nigeria strategic partnership. According to a statem…

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that military personnel age 30 and older will undergo testing for testosterone deficiency as part of annual health screenings. “It’s well-established science that as we age, testosterone levels often naturally drop,” Hegseth said in a video posted on X along with th…

…General Assembly in New York in September. This was as a source familiar with the discussions told our correspondent that a chance meeting with United States President Donald Trump appears likely, as Tinubu is expected to be seated a few seats away from the American president in the front row of the General Assembly Ha…

The Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has disclosed that the Federal Government will conduct a comprehensive nationwide household survey to establish a more accurate figure for Nigeria’s out-of-school children, acknowledging that existing estimates no longer reflect the current reality. Speaking on Wednesday at…

…elections for two federal constituencies in the state. The decision followed the conclusion of arguments by counsel representing the parties in the cases. The presiding judge, Justice Mashkur Salisu, announced that judgment had been reserved and would be delivered on a date to be communicated to the parties. The suits…

…in the territory, urging residents to vaccinate their dogs and cats to curb the virus' spread. The Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat of the FCTA confirmed the rabies outbreak on Wednesday in Abuja. The Director of Veterinary Services in the secretariat, Dr Karnak Dandam, two persons, one in Gwagwalada and t…

…An attempted burglary at the home of Spanish teenage sensation Lamine Yamal was foiled just hours after he helped Spain book only the second FIFA World Cup final appearance in the nation's history.Yamal, 19, played the full game as Spain beat France 2-0 in their semi-final in Dallas on Tuesday, and Catalan news outlet…

…𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐰𝐨-𝐎𝐥𝐮 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 Credit: X | LagosJunction — Follow us for more breaking news and videos pic.twitter.com/wDLZ12TRKt — Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch) July 15, 2026 The on-ground assessment comes as Lagos continues to grapple with seasonal flooding exacerbated by days of persistent rainf…

…alarm after the lecturer had allegedly taken off his clothes. The lecturer, seen in just his underwear, locked the lab door as students tried to nab him. However, one student broke down the door and the lecturer is seen running away from the door after the students gained entrance. He escaped from the lab by climbing o…

…to the child's swift reunion with her loved ones. Anyone who recognizes the child or has useful information about her identity or family is encouraged to visit the Edo State Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Ground Floor, Block C, State Secretariat Complex, Benin City." by Linda Ikeji at 15/07/2026 5:37…

Nigerian athlete, Tobi Amusan secures 2026 Diamond League final spot Nigerian sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan has qualified for the 2026 Wanda Diamond League Final following a consistent run in the women's 100m hurdles this season. The World record holder accumulated 28 points from five Diamond League meetings, comfortably…

Argentina’s Vice President Victoria Villarruel called the English “usurping pirates” ahead of Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final between the two countries’ teams. “Tomorrow we play against the usurping pirates. It’s not just another match,” Villarruel said in a post on X. The iconic match will take place against the back…

Heartbreaking video made by 20-year-old lady before taking her life following alleged rape by content creator Odogwu Asaba Here is the full video that Favor Agbro, the 20-year-old lady who was allegedly r@ped by content creator Odogwu Asaba, made before she committed su!cide. In the video, she recounted how she met the…

…eliminating the need for physical visits in many cases. NPC Chairman, Dr Aminu Yusuf, announced the commencement of the Electronic Civil Registration and Vital Statistics system and the VitalReg platform at a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday. PUNCH Online obtained a copy of the briefing on the commission’s Facebook…

Activist, Joe Israel, releases video of content creator, Odogwu Asaba, pleading after his arrest for r@ping 20 year old lady who later committed su!cide Activist Joe Israel has released a video showing content creator Odogwu Asaba, pleading for settlement after he was arrested for allegedly r@ping 20 year old lady who …

…the backing of major trade unions. The party's comfortable majority in the 650-seat House of Commons means he will automatically become the next prime minister.On Wednesday, a relaxed Starmer joked with his political foes as MPs from all parties wished him well, thanking him for his public service and calling on him to…

…alleging that on 1 June 2026, the deceased travelled to Asaba at the invitation of the suspect, who had offered to train her in content creation, a programme he reportedly promoted through his social media platform.''Upon her arrival in Asaba, the suspect allegedly took her to a hotel, where he allegedly r@ped her and…

…Security sources told Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication, that the suspect identified as 28-year-old Falmata Adamu, was apprehended on July 13 as troops conducted routine checkpoint operations along the Mandaragirau""Biu road."According to the sources, the woman was intercepted after troops discovered it…

…Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, the former Vice President questioned how any serious administration could earmark such a massive sum for a defunct campaign. He demanded absolute transparency regarding who inserted the provision, who approved it, and who stood to benefit from an expenditure whose stated purpose had…