Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker is brimming with confidence as his side prepares to face Morocco in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a Group C showdown that has fans on edge. The encounter brings together the legendary five-time world champions and a Moroccan team that stunned the football world by reaching the […]

Kogi State governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has called on Nigerians to remain committed to the protection and strengthening of democratic institutions, describing democracy as the most reliable system for ensuring peace, development, accountability, and the protection of fundamental rights. In his Democracy Day message on Friday, Ododo congratulated Nigerians on the milestone of sustained […]

Nigeria’s crude oil production gets a boost with new Utapate and Cawthorne streams, adding over 12 million barrels to output. Learn more about Nigeria crud Read More: https://punchng.com/new-crude-streams-add-12m-barrels-to-nigerias-output/

South Africa captain Ronwen Williams expresses disappointment over lack of African support during their World Cup match, citing xenophobia concerns. Read More: https://punchng.com/south-africas-williams-hurt-by-lack-of-african-support/

Mysterious methane odour in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, forces school closures and hospitalises pupils. Residents demand answers as fear grips the community. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-strange-odour-shut-schools-sent-pupils-to-hospital-in-ogun/

As climate disasters intensify globally, experts raise alarm on World Environment Day 2026, urging urgent action to combat extreme heat and environmental d Read More: https://punchng.com/world-environment-day-2026-experts-raise-alarm-as-climate-disasters-intensify-globally/

‎ ‎Nollywood actor and producer Ibrahim Yekini, better known as Itele, is thrilled to have reached up to 1 million subscribers on YouTube. ‎ ‎He finally received his YouTube Gold Creator Award after reaching 1 million subscribers. ‎ ‎Sharing photos of himself with his award plaque, he said that his win is a symbol of […]

The Federal Government is considering paying salaries, pensions, and benefits through the eNaira platform, according to a new CBN roadmap. Learn how this c Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-may-pay-salaries-through-enaira-platform-report/

Celebrated British painter David Hockney died peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 11, 2026, just one month short of his 89th birthday. His publicist, Erica Bolton, confirmed the news, describing Hockney as “one of the most important figures in contemporary art in both the 20th and 21st centuries.” The Bradford-born artist rose to prominence […]

Experts raise alarm as 14.4 million Nigerians are exposed to drug abuse. Discover causes, consequences, and solutions to tackle drug abuse in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/14-million-nigerians-exposed-to-drugs/

The Yobe State Government has introduced a cashless tax collection system, banning revenue agents and tax collectors from receiving cash payments from taxpayers as part of efforts to strengthen transparency, accountability and efficient revenue mobilisation. The executive Chairman of the Yobe State Internal Revenue Service (YIRS), Alhaji Suleiman Bakura, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ engagement […]

The City Boy Movement (CBM) has alleged that the picketing of its headquarters in Abuja on Friday by a group claiming to protest insecurity was a politically sponsored action aimed at provoking confrontation and creating a false narrative against the organisation. In a statement signed by its Deputy Director-General for Media, Communications and Public Affairs, […]

Borno State governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has dedicated the release of 434 captives from Ngoshe and other communities to this year’s Democracy Day celebration, describing the development as a symbol of progress in ongoing efforts to restore peace in the state. Zulum made this known in a state-wide Democracy Day broadcast on Friday in Maiduguri, […]

Nollywood actress Uche Jombo has hit out at bloggers who shared photos and videos of the late actor Alex Ekubo’s wife following his service of songs, despite deliberate efforts to keep her identity private. Jombo expressed dismay that the widow, who wore a face mask to the memorial service, was exposed online without regard for […]

Amid rising costs and expanding internet, Nigerians are ditching traditional pay-TV. Discover why MultiChoice lost 1.4 million subscribers and the shift to Read More: https://punchng.com/inside-quiet-subscriber-exodus-rocking-pay-tv-giants/

Ogun fraud suspects arrested by police claim their transnational syndicate is coordinated by a Malaysian national online, luring victims into fake schemes. Read More: https://punchng.com/we-take-orders-from-malaysia-ogun-fraud-suspects/

The Super Eagles have fallen to 7th in Africa’s most valuable teams list. Discover why Nigeria’s squad value has dropped and which nations now lead. Read More: https://punchng.com/eagles-drop-to-7th-on-most-valuable-african-teams-list/

Canada salvaged a crucial point in their opening Group B fixture of the 2026 World Cup, battling back from a goal down to secure a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina. A dramatic late equaliser from Cyle Larin sent the home crowd into raptures after what had been a frustrating encounter for the hosts. Bosnia […]

Taylor Swift has made history as the youngest woman and second-youngest artist ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. The 36-year-old received the honour Thursday night at the organisation’s 55th Annual Gala at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City, joined by her parents, Andrea and Scott Swift, her fiancé, Travis Kelce, and […]

Enugu State governor, Peter Mbah, has commended the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force for what he described as their sustained commitment to securing Nigeria, particularly the South-East geopolitical zone. Mbah gave the commendation on Friday shortly after visiting the Enugu State DSS headquarters, where he inspected a […]

Adamawa Police Command arrests two wanted armed robbery suspects, Abdulhamid Salihu and Bello Yahaya, in Mubi. Efforts ongoing to apprehend accomplices. Read More: https://punchng.com/two-arrested-for-armed-robbery/

Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has declared that his administration will not negotiate with terrorists or criminal elements, insisting that ongoing security operations must be sustained to restore lasting peace across the state. Mutfwang made the declaration on Friday in Jos during a Democracy Day Town Hall Meeting, where he also outlined key interventions […]

Two senior ISWAP members have surrendered in Yobe State, providing crucial intelligence to combat Boko Haram and dismantle terror operations in the region.

Imo State governor and chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has said Nigeria’s democratic system has provided citizens with opportunities for unifying and collective choices, which he said have contributed to the country’s development achievements over the years. Uzodimma stated this in his Democracy Day message marking 27 years of uninterrupted democratic […]

Bandits suspected to be loyal to Jammo, on Friday, invaded farmlands in Goron Namaye district under Maradun local government area of Zamfara State, killing 17 farmers while injuring 13 others who were out for farming activities. Confirming the incident, the chairman of Maradun local government area, Hon. Sanusi Dosara, said he received with shock a […]

The District Head of Miango in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, Chief Daniel Chega, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to approve the release of compensation funds for land acquired in 1972 for the establishment of the Maxwell Khobe Cantonment, Jos, headquarters of the Nigerian Army’s 3 Armoured Division. Chega made the […]

Goods and properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed following a late-night fire outbreak at the Takumbo (fairly used items) market along Murtala Mohammed Way in Kano State. The inferno, which occurred on Thursday night, reportedly started around 10:54 p.m., causing panic among traders as it spread rapidly through parts of the commercial area […]

Gombe State governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the member representing Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Yaya Bauchi Tongo, describing his passing as a painful loss to Gombe State and Nigeria. Hon. Tongo died on Friday in Abuja after a prolonged illness. In a condolence […]

Airtel Africa Foundation has disclosed that it invested $6.2 million in education, digital inclusion, financial inclusion and environmental sustainability initiatives across Africa in its first full year of operations, reaching millions of learners and communities. The disclosure was contained in its inaugural annual report, which detailed activities under its Financial Inclusion, Education, Environmental Sustainability and […]

Fifty cyclists embark on a 1,110km journey across West Africa to advocate for climate change solutions and sustainable transport. Learn about this impactfu Read More: https://punchng.com/cyclists-ride-1110km-across-west-africa-for-climate/

Meta-owned platforms Facebook and Instagram experienced a major global outage on Friday, leaving millions of users unable to access their accounts and disrupting services across multiple regions. The disruption affected Facebook’s website, mobile application and Messenger service, with users reporting widespread login failures and service interruptions. Many users were automatically logged out, while attempts to […]

The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Justice Forum has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to recognise and reward party members who played key roles in securing the party’s victory in the 2023 general elections. In a statement issued to mark Democracy Day, the group said democracy is strengthened when sacrifices […]

Discover the breakout stars like Michael Olise and Lamine Yamal headlining their maiden World Cup appearances. Get insights into their journeys and impact. Read More: https://punchng.com/olise-yamal-headline-stars-at-maiden-wcup/

A United States deportation flight bound for the Central African Republic (CAR) on Friday was reportedly carrying nationals from Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey and Georgia, according to immigration lawyers and flight tracking data. The flight, which departed Alexandria, Louisiana on Thursday evening, was tracked by ICE Flight Monitor linked to Human Rights First. It reportedly made […]

Nigerian midfielder Francis Onyeka is set to join newly-promoted SV Elversberg in the Bundesliga. Discover how this move will impact his career and Elversb Read More: https://punchng.com/onyeka-nears-bundesliga-switch/

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the Ebola outbreak in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is spreading into new areas and is larger in scale than previously detected. In a statement issued on Friday, the UN health agency said the outbreak continues to expand both in case numbers and geographic spread, raising […]