Nigeria’s Falconets have reached the last 16 of the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup after defeating Venezuela 4-0 in their final group at the Estadio Olimpico Pascual Guerrero, Colombia on Saturday night. Amina Bello, Chiamaka Okwuchukwu, and Flourish Sebastine all scored in the first half to put Christopher Danjuma’s side in firm control before Joy

Survivors of last Sunday’s terrorist attack on Babbangida community in the Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State have recounted their horrific experiences. The attack, which claimed the lives of about 100 people and left many injured, Sunday PUNCH gathered, was carried out by gunmen on motorcycles, who stormed the village, unleashing mayhem on unsuspecting residents. It was

The Dangote refinery may resort to exporting its Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) following the refusal of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to be the sole buyer of its product. The NNPC, in a statement by its spokesman, Olufemi Soneye, said on Saturday that it would not buy Dangote fuel unless it was cheaper than that

Nigerian boxer Bolatito “Black Tito” Oluwole suffered the first loss of her professional career after falling to New Zealand’s Lani Daniels via unanimous decision in their IBF women’s light-heavyweight title fight at Claudelands Arena, Hamilton, on Saturday night. Daniels retained her IBF title with a dominant display, as the judges scored the fight 100-90, 97-93, and

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has alerted Nigerians to the activities of a faith-based organisation, Christ Mercy Land Delivery Ministries, led by Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin, using the agency’s name to deceive the unsuspecting public. NAFDAC, in a statement on Sunday signed by its Director General, Prof Mojisola Adeyeye, noted that

Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen were on target for the Super Eagles of Nigeria during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers match against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Saturday. Lookman broke the deadlock in the first half. Wilfred Ndidi put the Atalanta winger through on goal but

Victor Osimhen will start from the bench as the Super Eagles of Nigeria take on the Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Saturday. The encounter is the beginning of the qualification stages for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Ademola Lookman and Victor Boniface are selected to spearhead the attack

The Presidency has disassociated itself from a yacht seen flying the Nigerian flag in St. Tropez, a coastal town in France. PUNCH Online reported that a video of the yacht, which displayed the Nigerian flag during a vacation in the French town, went viral on social media, sparking reactions from netizens. In response to the

Financial technology companies have started charging levies on electronic transfers into personal and business accounts in compliance with the Federal Inland Revenue Service regulations. In a notice to its customers on Saturday, OPay, one of the fintechs, stated, “Dear valued customers, please be informed that starting September 9, 2024, a one-time fee of N50 will

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has responded to a press release by the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), which alleged that the Dangote Refinery Limited (DRL) is being unfairly disadvantaged by NNPC’s actions. In a statement signed by Olufemi Soneye, NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, the company clarified that petroleum product pricing, including