Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has emerged as one of the breakout stars of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with his performances driving a massive surge in his social media following. Before Cape Verde played their first World Cup match, Vozinha’s…

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians not to lose faith in the country’s electoral process despite their experiences in the 2023 general elections. Mr Obi made the appeal on Thursday while visiting Continuous…

The palace of the Ooni of Ife has denied claims by actor, James Olarenwaju, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, that he was conferred with a chieftaincy title by the monarch. In an interview with Saturday Beats, the Ooni’s spokeperson, Moses…

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the prosecution of a police officer over the killing of Kabiru Babai, a truck driver and imam who was allegedly shot dead during a police operation in Osun State. A police sergeant,…

Turkish Super Lig club, Trabzonspor, have filed a complaint with FIFA against Saudi Pro League side, Al-Ahli, over their handling of the transfer pursuit of Super Eagles striker, Paul Onuachu, accusing the Saudi club of making contact with the player…

The House of Representatives Special Committee on Crude Oil Theft has proposed establishing a special court to prosecute crude oil thieves and other saboteurs, noting that existing laws and the conventional judicial process have failed to deter offenders. The proposal…

Manchester United are considering a move for Super Eagles captain, Wilfred Ndidi, as a potential replacement for Casemiro, though the Red Devils face competition from Hull City for the Besiktas midfielder’s signature. The Brazilian left Old Trafford following the expiration…

Thirty-one months after Governor Umo Eno pledged to mitigate the impact of fuel subsidy removal through a state-owned mass transit system, the Akwa Ibom State Government has received 20 out of the 50 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses. However, the…

Two brothers, Cypril Nwalaezi, and Smart Nwalaezi, have been arraigned by the Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission before Justice S. D. Pam of the Federal High Court, Port Harcourt for property fraud. According to…

A journalist with the online news platform Secrets Reporters, Stanley Ugagbe, has been abducted from his residence in the Jikwoyi area of Abuja, with the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) linking the disappearance to a recent investigation published by his…

The Benue State Government has expressed condolences to the family of former Secretary to the State Government, Prof. David Salifu, who died in the early hours of Friday from gunshot injuries sustained in an attack by kidnappers. Saturday PUNCH gathered…

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has told officials of the state’s Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) to do their work or quit. Mr Yusuf said the agency has lost “fighting spirit” since the exit of its former chairman, Muhuyi…

The Confederation of African Football has invited its member associations from 54 African countries to submit bids to host the 2028, 2032 and 2036 editions of the Africa Cup of Nations. CAF announced the bidding process in a statement published…

The All Progressives Congress’ governorship candidate for the 2027 Ogun State election and senator representing Ogun West, Solomon Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, on Friday visited former President Olusegun Obasanjo and former Ogun State Governor, Ibikunle Amosun, in Abeokuta, seeking…

The Citizens Democratic Alliance (CDA) has endorsed the proposed establishment of State Police Services, describing it as a necessary constitutional reform to address Nigeria’s worsening security challenges while calling for broader restructuring to ensure its success. The party’s position was…