C’River seeks cheaper drone delivery for vaccines in remote areas
The Cross River State Government has asked Zipline, a drone delivery company, to reduce the cost of its services to expand vaccine delivery to remote areas Read More: https://punchng.com/criver-seeks-cheaper-drone-delivery-for-vaccines-in-remote-areas/Continue Reading
Expose sexual harassment, Gombe varsity urges students
Gombe State University’s Centre for Gender Studies has urged students and staff to familiarise themselves with its sexual harassment policy and report viol Read More: https://punchng.com/expose-sexual-harassment-gombe-varsity-urges-students/Continue Reading
2027: A’Ibom ex-militants group backs Tinubu’s re-election
The Akwa Ibom Ex-Militants Forum has reaffirmed its support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 under the Renewed Hope Agenda. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-aibom-ex-militants-group-backs-tinubus-re-election/Continue Reading
2028 Olympics Qualifier: Player Withdrawals Won’t Affect Falcons Against Comoros — Eguavoen
Super Falcons interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen has played down concerns over the absence of several key players ahead of Nigeria’s 2028 Olympic qualifying fixture against Comoros. Nigeria will face Comoros in a two-leg second-round tie, with both matches scheduled to take place at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-RemoContinue Reading
Euromatch NPFL: ‘Losing Is Out Of It’ –Enyimba Assistant Coach Ukaegbu Confident Ahead Of Katsina United Trip
Enyimba FC assistant coach Lawrence Ukaegbu has struck a defiant and optimistic tone ahead of his side’s crucial Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) clash against Katsina United on Friday, declaring that the People’s Elephant are traveling north solely to secure a positive result. The Aba-based giants have managed to turnContinue Reading
CAS Set To Hear Senegal’s Appeal Over Stripped AFCON Title On Thursday
The high-stakes legal battle over the disputed 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final reaches a critical juncture on Thursday, as the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) convenes in Lausanne, Switzerland, to hear Senegal’s appeal against the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF).Continue Reading
Basketball Africa League (BAL)Unveils Newly Refurbished Courts In Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria , Senegal
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) today announced that the league is unveiling six newly refurbished basketball courts in Côte d’Ivoire, Nigeria and Senegal in support of NBA Africa’s commitment to build or renovate 1,000 courts across the continent over the next decade. Collectively, the courts are expected to reach thousandsContinue Reading
‘He’s An All-Round Athlete’ –Ex-Scotland Defender Hails Fernandez
Former Scotland and Rangers defender Kirk Broadfoot has heaped high praise on Super Eagles center-back Emmanuel Fernandez, describing him as a supreme, all-round athlete who has become indispensable to the Ibrox club. Despite facing occasional scrutiny during a demanding campaign, Fernandez has continued to exhibit the stellar qualities that madeContinue Reading
FG Releases 8-Month Salary Arrears, Averts SSANU Strike
The federal government has released eight months’ salary arrears owed members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), averting a planned strike by the union. The payment followed a 14-day ultimatum issued by SSANU over outstanding arrears arising from the implementation of the 2026 FGN/SSANU agreement. The unionContinue Reading
R&B Legend Freddie Jackson Dies At 69
American R&B singer Freddie Jackson, famous for his hit song “You Are My Lady,” has died at the age of 69. Jackson died on Monday, October 5, 2026, with his family announcing his death in a statement published on his official Instagram page on Tuesday, October 6. Describing him asContinue Reading