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Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali says Nigeria have what it takes to claim victory over South Africa when both sides clash in Bloemfontein today (Tuesday) in a crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier. The Eagles sit third in Group C with 10 points from seven matches, trailing leaders South Africa by six points and the Benin Republic by one. With only three games left, defeat would severely dent Nigeria’s hopes of
The Lagos State Government has released retirement bond certificates valued at ₦1.52 billion to 798 retirees from the state’s public service. The presentation, held on Monday, represents the 110th batch of beneficiaries under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). Speaking at the event, the Director-General of the Lagos State Pension Commission (LASPEC), Babalola Obilana, said the gesture reflects the state’s commitment to safeguarding the welfare of its workers even after service.
A tense moment played out during Naira Marley’s recent performance in Cotonou, Benin Republic, after a man suddenly ran onto the stage in what appeared to be an attempt to attack the singer. In a viral video from the concert, the Marlian Music boss was mid-performance when the intruder rushed toward him. Security operatives, including his associate Sam Larry, swiftly subdued the man and escorted him off the stage, allowing
The Chief Executive Officer of the E1 powerboat racing series, Rodi Basso, says Lagos stood out as the perfect African host for the competition because of the state government’s strong commitment to clean energy and climate action. Nigeria’s commercial capital will welcome the groundbreaking event from October 3 to 5, marking the first time the all-electric offshore powerboat race will be staged on the continent. The E1 series, which made
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has confirmed it will commence its planned nationwide strike today (Monday), despite last-minute efforts by the Federal Government to prevent disruptions in fuel supply. NUPENG President, Williams Akporeha, told The PUNCH that although the government and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) had reached out for talks, the union would proceed with the action pending the outcome of a
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central is expected to resume duties at the National Assembly this month following the expiration of her six-month suspension. Her lawyer, Victor Giwa, confirmed the development in an interview with The PUNCH in Abuja, noting that the lawmaker, who is currently on vacation in London, is prepared to rejoin her colleagues when the Senate reconvenes on September 23. “Everything is in place. The suspension period
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that the five corpses discovered along the Oreta riverbank in the Igbogbo area of Ikorodu were victims of a cult-related attack. Residents were thrown into panic on Wednesday after the lifeless bodies of young men were found by the riverside. A short video from the scene showed some of the victims sprawled on the ground, including one in a blue hoodie lying face
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has released the official mobilisation timetable for the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream II, with registration set to commence on Monday. According to the schedule published on the scheme’s website on Wednesday and shared on its X handle on Thursday, online registration for both foreign-trained and locally trained graduates will run from September 8 to 13, 2025. Graduates who studied abroad are to undergo pre-camp
The United Nations has raised alarm over the worsening humanitarian toll of terrorism in West Africa and the Sahel, revealing that at least 1,364 children were recruited by armed groups in 2024, while insecurity forced the closure of more than 14,000 schools. The disclosure was made in Abuja on Wednesday by UN Under Secretary-General and Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel, Leonardo Simão, at the Regional Conference on
