Police arrest inspector, two others in Imo over viral extortion video
Imo State Police have arrested an inspector and two civil guard corps personnel after a viral video showed them allegedly extorting a motorist in Owerri. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-inspector-two-others-in-imo-over-viral-extortion-video/Continue Reading
SPORTS PLANET Podcast…EPISODE 148: Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur Preview
All eyes will be at Old Trafford tomorrow when Premier League basement club Tottenham Hotspur will endeavour to end their winless streak when they face another bottom-half club in Manchester United. This fixture presents a difficult test for two teams seeking to restore confidence. Manchester United have the advantage ofContinue Reading
I’m Only Thinking About My Work At Bayern — Kompany Breaks Silence On Man City Financial Charges Verdict
Vincent Kompany has admitted he is ‘not too occupied’ by the verdict in Manchester City’s Financial Fair Play (FFP) case. His former club have been found guilty of all charges against them, the Premier League announced last week. City were first charged in February 2023, with the alleged offences takingContinue Reading
Euromatch NPFL: We Need To Score Goals –Kun Khalifat Striker Chijioke Speaks Ahead Of 3SC Clash
Kun Khalifat FC forward Ahiaeke Chijioke has insisted that the team is fully prepared and focused ahead of their crucial Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clash against Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC). The newly promoted Owerri side is set to host the historic Oluyole Warriors at the Dan Anyiam StadiumContinue Reading
EPL: Unleash Anfield Crowd On Manchester City –Carragher Advises Liverpool Manager
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has urged the Reds manager Andoni Iraola to fully weaponize the legendary Anfield atmosphere to secure a vital advantage over Premier League leaders Manchester City. Manchester City arrive at Anfield sitting at the summit of the table following a blistering start under new manager Enzo Maresca.Continue Reading
2028 Olympics Qualifier: Eguavoen Warns Super Falcons Against Underestimating Comoros
Super Falcons interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen has warned his side against underestimating Comoros ahead of their 2028 Olympic Games qualifying fixtures. Comoros will host the 10-time African champions in the first leg of their second-round qualifying tie at the Remo Stars Sports Complex in Ikenne on Friday (today). TheContinue Reading
NBBF Polls: Mustapha Targets Grassroots Revival, Professional League System
Dr Abdullahi Mustapha, a candidate for the presidency of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF), has promised to overhaul the administration and development of basketball in Nigeria if elected on October 15. Mustapha, who spoke at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday ahead of the federation’s elective congress, said hisContinue Reading
Customs Intercepts 1.2 Tonnes Of Drugs Worth N3.674bn From Canada At Tin Can Port
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Tin Can Island Port Command, has intercepted 1.2 tonnes of suspected illicit drugs valued at N3.674 billion in two 40-foot containers imported from Canada. The seizures, made on September 2 and 16, 2026, comprised 890 packs of Delta-8 cannabis-infused cookies and gummies weighing 598.08 kilogrammesContinue Reading
Coalition Seeks Evidence In Pipeline Contract Allegations
The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations for Good Governance (CCSOGG) has challenged those alleging that Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) receives ₦2.7 trillion for pipeline surveillance in the Niger Delta to produce documentary evidence or retract the claim. The coalition also defended PINL and its project director, Osahon Okunbo againstContinue Reading
“You Cannot Be President” — Wike Fires Back At Amaechi Over 2027 Comment
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has vowed to resist former Rivers State governor Rotimi Amaechi’s presidential ambition, warning that the former minister would face difficulties campaigning in the state if he continued to disparage supporters of President Bola Tinubu. Wike spoke in Abuja after aContinue Reading