France captain and Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappé, has become the FIFA World Cup’s all-time leading goalscorer after finishing the 2026 tournament with 22 goals. The updated all-time scoring chart, released by FIFA after the conclusion of the 2026 World…

A US soldier has been killed in Iraq, bringing to 17 the number of American soldiers that have been confirmed killed in the war with Iran. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Sunday night that “a U.S. service member…

According to the Nigeria Football Federation, only six players are yet to report to the Super Falcons’ camp in Casablanca as of Sunday, as the holders stepped up preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Nineteen of the…

Opposition political parties have criticised the administration of President Bola Tinubu over the Presidency’s admission that terrorist groups may have infiltrated Nigeria’s security architecture, describing the disclosure as further evidence of the Federal Government’s failure to tackle the country’s worsening…

A Ferran Torres strike deep into extra-time secured Spain a second World Cup crown, as they overcame Argentina 1-0 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, on Sunday. The European champions had created the best opportunities against the 2022 champions, who…

The Chairman of Igbogbo/Baiyeku Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, Hammed Aroyewun, has advocated constitutional empowerment for traditional rulers, saying they should play a more prominent role in governance and community development. Aroyewun made the call on Sunday during…

The Abia State Government has responded to a viral video showing a residential compound submerged by floodwaters along the ongoing Owerinta Road reconstruction corridor, assuring residents that the problem will be addressed before the project is completed. The video, posted…

The Peoples Democratic Party and the ruling All Progressives Congress have commenced the upload of names of their governorship and state Houses of Assembly candidates for the 2027 general elections. Speaking exclusively with The PUNCH, the PDP National Organising Secretary,…

A state high court in Ogidi, Anambra State, has convicted and sentenced a choirmaster, James Onuorah, to 25 years’ imprisonment for raping and impregnating a 16-year-old girl during deliverance session in the state. The court also sentenced the defendant to…

Lionel Messi could have ended all debate over who is the greatest player of all time by winning another World Cup with Argentina on Sunday, but he was left in tears following Spain’s 1-0 win. Messi, now 39, dragged the…

The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has backed the proposed establishment of state police, arguing that concerns over possible abuse by governors should not be used to oppose the reform. Mr Adebayo made the remarks…

France forward Kylian Mbappe has become the first player in history to win the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot twice after finishing as the top scorer at the 2026 tournament. The 27-year-old scored 10 goals in eight matches to beat…

The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has departed Abuja to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 69th Ordinary Session of the Authority of the Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Freetown, Sierra…

The Nigerian military says some students of Federal Polytechnic, Mungono, Borno State, were “fatally struck” as security forces foiled an abduction attempt on Sunday. The clash erupted around 1:30 a.m when joint security forces, including troops of Operation Hardin Kai…

The winner of Saturday’s presidential election of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, has accepted victory in the poll, even as criticism continues to trail the exercise. The Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), in a statement she shared via…