Nigerian researcher wins US award for groundwater study
A Nigerian-born groundwater researcher, Ayobami Oni, has received the Blue Integrated Partnerships Extra Mile Award in the US for his contributions to wate Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-researcher-wins-us-award-for-groundwater-study/Continue Reading
Police arrest four over electricity infrastructure theft in Calabar
Police in Cross River State have arrested four suspects in connection with the alleged vandalism and theft of electricity infrastructure in Calabar. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-four-over-electricity-infrastructure-theft-in-calabar/Continue Reading
Ogoni cleanup: Reps demand more funds for HYPREP
The House of Reps Committee on Host Communities has called for increased funding for HYPREP to complete outstanding projects in the Ogoni cleanup exercise. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogoni-cleanup-reps-demand-more-funds-for-hyprep/Continue Reading
Agbara Nla grosses N307m, ranks fourth among 2026 Nollywood films
Nollywood faith-based film, Agbara Nla: The Return, has grossed over N307.2m at the box office, making it the fourth highest-grossing film of 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/agbara-nla-grosses-n307m-ranks-fourth-among-2026-nollywood-films/Continue Reading
Iheanacho Vows To Score More Goals For Bursaspor
Kelechi Iheanacho is determined to maintain his impressive scoring form for Turkish second-tier side Bursaspor, reports Completesports.com. The Nigerian forward has been in scintillating form since joining the Green Crocodiles on a free transfer this summer. The 30-year-old delivered an outstanding performance on Thursday night, scoring twice and providing anContinue Reading
Madrid demand resignation of La Liga president
Real Madrid has formally demanded the immediate resignation of LaLiga president Javier Tebas over comments comparing the club’s media to Nazi propaganda. Read More: https://punchng.com/madrid-demand-resignation-of-la-liga-president/Continue Reading
Handwashing Day: Foundation urges govts to provide hygiene facilities in public schools
The Safe Hands Foundation has urged governments to provide hygiene facilities like running water in public schools across Rivers State to promote handwashi Read More: https://punchng.com/handwashing-day-foundation-urges-govts-to-provide-hygiene-facilities-in-public-schools/Continue Reading
Fintech company exits agent banking but stays in Nigeria
Fintech company Onafriq is shutting down its Baxi agent banking business in Nigeria, citing rising costs, naira depreciation, and growing competition. Read More: https://punchng.com/fintech-company-exits-agent-banking-but-stays-in-nigeria/Continue Reading
LAWMA arrests two for dumping human waste on Lagos road median
The Lagos Waste Management Authority has arrested two men, Sabo Ali and Ahead Adamu, for allegedly dumping faecal waste on a road median in Oshodi. Read More: https://punchng.com/lawma-arrests-two-for-dumping-human-waste-on-lagos-road-median/Continue Reading
AfDB commits $750,000 to support Nigerian women entrepreneurs
The African Development Bank has committed $750,000 in grants to support women-led businesses across Nigeria under a three-year programme. Read More: https://punchng.com/afdb-commits-750000-to-support-nigerian-women-entrepreneurs/Continue Reading