Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, have fallen to 53rd in the world, following the latest rankings released by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA), PUNCH […]
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FIFA Opens Case Against South Africa for Fielding Ineligible Player
World football governing body, FIFA, has opened disciplinary proceedings against South Africa for allegedly fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, during a 2026 World Cup […]
Anthony Joshua Set for Historic First Fight in Nigeria in 2026
British-Nigerian heavyweight star Anthony Joshua is set to realise his long-held dream of fighting in Nigeria, with plans underway for a homecoming bout in […]
Dangote Refinery Suspends Self-Collection of Petroleum Products, Pushes Free Delivery Scheme
The Dangote DangoteDangotePetroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited has suspended self-collection gantry sales of petroleum products at its facility, effective Thursday, September 18, 2025. […]
Tinubu Congratulates FAAN Boss Olubunmi Kuku on Election as ACI Africa Vice-President
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku, on her election as Vice-President of Airports […]
Abuja Waste Contractors Threaten Strike Over Nine Months Unpaid Wages
Contractors responsible for cleaning the Federal Capital Territory have threatened to suspend services from September 25 following the non-payment of nine months’ outstanding wages. The […]
Lagos Police Probe Viral Video of Excel College Students Smoking, Drinking in Hostel
The Lagos State Police Command has launched a full-scale investigation into a viral video showing students of Excel College, Ejigbo, smoking, drinking, and dancing inside […]
Lagos PDP Urges Fubara to Stay in Party, Focus on Rebuilding Rivers
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has called on reinstated Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to remain with the party and focus on […]
Trump Says Putin ‘Really Let Me Down’ During UK Talks with Starmer
US President Donald Trump on Thursday accused Russian leader Vladimir Putin of betraying his trust over the ongoing Ukraine war, as he wrapped up […]
Benue Assembly Passes Bill Establishing College of Nursing Sciences
The Benue State House of Assembly has passed a bill establishing the Benue State College of Nursing Sciences. The bill scaled through its third reading […]