…Her Excellency and wish her a successful and impactful diplomatic tenure," Alli said. PUNCH Online had reported that Ajimobi, on Monday, July 6, 2026, presented her Copie d'Usage to the Chief of Protocol of the Republic of Austria, Ambassador Maximilian Hennig
…tournament enters its decisive phase. As the Round of 16 concludes on Tuesday (today), PUNCH Online curates a list of players who have scored the most penalties in World Cup history. This is based on FIFA statistics sighted on the body's website on Tuesday. The rankings exclude penalties converted during shootouts. Kan…
…people were staying and set it ablaze killing all the occupants. Eyewitnesses told Arewa PUNCH that the incident happened in the two villages of Mararraban Gwadaro and Tashan Bako, in Rafi Local Government Area of the state where fighting has continued to rage over land dispute. Our correspondent learnt that trouble st…
Three African journalists, including The PUNCH's sports correspondent, Abiodun Adewale, have been recognised by the International Center for Journalists in partnership with Wikimedia Foundation, for outstanding reporting that expands public knowledge about Africa through the 2026 Open the Knowledge Journalism Awards. N…
…have lost the identity and quality that once made them one of football's greatest teams, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Manchester City striker, Erling Haaland, rose to the occasion when it mattered most, heading Norway into the lead in the 80th minute before doubling their advantage ten minutes later to inspire a famous…
Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup journey ended in heartbreak on Monday night as a late strike from Mikel Merino handed Spain a 1-0 victory over Portugal in a tense Round of 16 clash at Dallas Stadium. The veteran forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, who had been widely tipped to be making his final appearance at the tournament, co…
…The UK-based charity founder, whose organisation operates in Read More: https://punchng.com/fgs-school-reform-will-help-tackle-out-of-school-crisis-expert/
…press briefing organised by the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism. PUNCH Online reports that the briefing, held at the Nasarawa Broadcasting Service, was attended by journalists from various media organisations. According to Moyi, since Governor Abdullahi Sule assumed office in 2019, he has prioritised the i…
…and everyone who knew and loved Adaobi. As of the time of filing this report, PUNCH Online is yet to verify the nationality of the late Adaobi. Here are some things to know about the Nigerian final-year medical student 1. Adaobi was born on April 24, 2003. 2. Adaobi died on July 5 in a hospital in Germany after sufferi…
…𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝟒.𝟗𝟎 𝐂𝐆𝐏𝐀 - Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch) July 6, 2026
…Portable, has opened up about his difficult upbringing,... pic.twitter.com/dHxUdGyLd8 - Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch) July 6, 2026
…a great injustice!" Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. However, in this report, PUNCH Online will break down the decision in detail, explaining how FIFA's disciplinary rules were applied, why Balogun remains eligible to play despite his red card, and why the ruling has sparked controversy across the football wor…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has partnered with a non-governmental organisation, U-Blaze Global Limited, to intensify voter registration awareness in Ondo State ahead of the July 26 deadline for the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise. The collaboration comes as the electoral body continues …
…arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Abeokuta on Monday. Confirming the development to PUNCH Online on Monday, the spokesperson for the Ogun State Police Command, Babaseyi Oluseyi, said, "The Ogun State Police Command wishes to inform members of the media that the three suspects arrested in connection with the murder…
…Union also said that Ukraine needs air defence reinforcements. The morning strike punched a crater into a multi-storey apartment block in the Ukrainian capital, ripping its top floors into two. AFP reporters heard more than 10 explosions during a ballistic missile alert during the night, with flashes in the sky as the…
…Airport, Lagos is 5.00 a.m. on Wednesday, 8 July, 2026, all things being equal." PUNCH Online reports that the Federal Government has, over the years, undertaken several evacuation exercises involving Nigerians stranded abroad due to security concerns, economic hardship, immigration issues and humanitarian emergencies.…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has warned of a flash flood risk alert for the first dekad of July (July 1-10). NiMET warns that widespread rainfall expected during the period could trigger flooding across 27 states as the country enters the peak of the rainy season. In the advisory, NiMet attributed the heightened …
…Government to urgently repair failed sections of the road. The commuters, who spoke with PUNCH Metro during a visit to the area on Friday, lamented that the deteriorating condition has made movement difficult and worsened traffic congestion. According to them, the damaged portions of the busy highway had become a daily…
…Muhammadu Buhari's eight-year administration, an analysis of data obtained by The PUNCH from the World Bank has shown. The analysis showed that the World Bank approved loans worth $11.40bn for Nigeria between June 2023 and June 2026, compared with $14.59bn approved during Buhari's presidency from May 2015 to May 2023.…
…of the rampant kidnapping incident to stage a self-kidnapping scheme to extort money. PUNCH Metro reported on June 9 that the Ogun State Police Command arrested eight foreign nationals operating a self-kidnapping scheme to extort money from their families abroad in Adiyan town, in the Agbado area of the state. The spok…
…secure passage to the second round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The emphatic victory ensured Nigeria finished the three-game window with a perfect record, having earlier defeated Tunisia and Guinea, underscoring the team's resurgence under head coach David Fizdale. Po…
…the views of those who have built, managed and benefited from the scheme over the years. PUNCH Online reports that the Federal Executive Council had approved a comprehensive overhaul of the National Youth Service Corps, the first major reform of the scheme since its establishment in 1973. Among the key proposals is a c…
…collective determination of patriotic citizens to build a stronger nation," he stated. PUNCH Online reports that recent allegations were made against Gbajabiamila by Adeniyi Matthew of the Presidential Economic Advisory Council, who claimed that Gbajabiamila received ₦400 million through an intermediary and demanded an…
…here: 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝟐.𝟓𝐦 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞 - Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch) July 5, 2026
…the video below: 𝐕𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐎: 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐀𝐭 𝐖𝐓𝐎 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐚 - Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch) July 5, 2026