…first time, with more than 11,000 users collectively saving over $245,000, according to reported figures. Building on that, in April 2025, Ripple funded a Ripple Impact pilot with MCV, alongside Kenyan lender Fortune Credit, and DIVA Donate, a blockchain donation platform, to test blockchain‑powered parametric drought…

…believed to have taken part in the attack. According to the police, the incident was reported at the Mapo Divisional Police Headquarters on Sunday after a woman, Mrs Aderemi, informed officers that her younger brother had allegedly been attacked by the masquerade and some of its followers. Police Public Relations Offic…

…reversing 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 fo…

…Oyesiku and Adetayo at the broadcaster's residence in Abeokuta. PUNCH Online had earlier reported that the police commenced an investigation after residents raised an alarm over suspicious activities at the deceased's residence. Detectives who visited the scene reportedly discovered signs of forced entry and disturbanc…

…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 blasts rang out. It was the second attack in a week in which Russia deployed the hard-to-intercept ballistic missiles —…

…slammed FIFA’s decision to overturn US striker Folarin Balogun’s suspension, which reportedly took place after an intervention from US President Donald Trump. Balogun was set to miss Monday’s last-16 knockout clash with Belgium having picked up a red card in his previous match, but FIFA on Sunday suspended the ban for…

…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. Air Peac…

…Sunday Eitokpah, said the command had commenced an investigation. He said, "The incident reportedly occurred on Friday, July 4, 2026, at about 3:00 p.m., when two farmers, Mr Nkeruwem Ikoh and Mr Ukam Ajah Okpan, both of Orugbam Community, Erei, were allegedly attacked and shot by unidentified gunmen while working on t…

…every moment of the tournament. The 41-year-old made the announcement while speaking to reporters on Sunday ahead of Portugal's Round of 16 clash against Spain. "It's about enjoying it as much as possible," Ronaldo said. "This will be my last World Cup, but let's hope tomorrow isn't my last game," he added. The five-ti…

…for critical public services. The anti-graft agency disclosed this in a performance report obtained by our correspondent on Sunday. The ICPC said, "Cash recovered within the review period amounted to N5,789,681,925.02." The commission said the recovery formed part of broader efforts to safeguard public funds, strengthe…

…now risks undermining that credibility. The matter is further complicated by the reported involvement of President Bola Tinubu's Chief of […]

…responded to. A text message sent to him had yet to be replied to as of the time this report was filed. PUNCH Metro reported on June 18 that residents of Agbado, Abule Ijoko, Itoki, Ope-Ilu and other adjoining communities in the Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State have lamented the untold hardship caused by dilapid…

…past decade. However, implementation challenges have also persisted. The PUNCH earlier reported that the Federal Government and the World Bank agreed to cancel about $717m in undisbursed financing under the Power Sector Recovery Operation following changes in implementation arrangements and unmet programme conditions,…

…since the country became a net exporter of aviation fuel in 2024. According to a market report by S&P Global Commodity Insights, the refinery's exports came as the European jet fuel market turned increasingly bearish following a sharp decline in prices from the highs recorded during the Middle East conflict. The report…

…Edafe, in a message accompanying the video, said the command swiftly responded to the reported kidnapping by deploying digital intelligence to trace the suspect's location. "We received a distress call that he was kidnapped. The command embarked on digitally generated intelligence and trailed him to where he was allege…

…custody, complaints, criminal information, inter-governmental cooperation, public reporting and accountability. However, according to the proposal, the state legislature may pass a law that will prescribe standards for a state police service that are higher than or additional to national minimum standards, and that suc…

…to death by officers of the Tshwane Metro Police in Sunnyside, Pretoria, Joe was reportedly shot dead by unidentified criminals outside his shop in Witbank, Mpumalanga. In separate statements issued on Sunday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Nigerian Consulate General in Johannesburg and the Nigerian Union South…

…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. Point guard Uche Iro…

…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 change in the…

…is the latest in what it described as a pattern of governance failures, citing reports of deceased persons being appointed into public offices, controversies surrounding the presidential pardon process, the alleged N800 billion Progressive Governors Forum scandal and other administrative lapses. “From the reported appo…

…of Portugal’s FIFA World Cup last-16 clash with Spain. The 41-year-old captain addressed reporters on Sunday before what is expected to be his final World Cup campaign, making it clear that no one else would decide when he walks away from the national team. While acknowledging that age has changed him, Ronaldo admitted…

…red card during the FIFA World Cup, according to a person familiar with the matter. The report, first published by the Associated Press on Sunday, said the source spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to discuss the call publicly. According to the source, the White House reached out to FIFA s…

…Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, amid recent allegations and media reports surrounding his office. In a statement on Sunday, the APC chieftain said the group remained fully committed to supporting President Bola Tinubu's administration and the implementation of the Renewed Hope Agenda. According to h…

…visit to key infrastructure projects in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that members of the forum visited the deputy governor at his residence in Ikoyi. Decrying criticism of Tinubu by some presidential candidates, Hamzat said, "Many who want to lead do not have vision. "We are thankful that we have…

…on journalists eager to ask about his future and the harsh spotlight on him, he told reporters: “It’s been like this since I was 18, it is not going to change. “I always put body and soul trying to get our goals — playing or not playing, I will always have an important role to play. “As I said before, (I will stop) whe…