The funeral prayer (Janaza) for two of British-Nigerian boxing star Anthony Joshua’s close friends will be held on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the London Central Mosque.
Sina Ghami and Abdul Latif “Latz” Ayodele, both members of Joshua’s training team...
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted dust haze and sunshine across the country from Saturday to Monday, January 5, 2026.
NiMet announced this via its weather outlook released on Friday, January 2.
The agency envisaged slight dust haze in parts...
Armed groups have stepped up attacks across northern Nigeria after the United States carried out air strikes targeting Islamic State-linked militants in Sokoto State.
A review of security incidents by The Punch shows that between December 25, 2025, and January...
United States President Donald Trump says Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been captured after the U.S. conducted a 'large scale strike' on country.
This comes after Maduro declared a state of emergency early on Saturday, January 3, 2026, accusing the...
The National Publicity Secretary of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Ladipo Johnson, has condemned the recent spate of defections by governors and prominent politicians to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the trend as “a shame and...
A woman has died after a rare suspected mountain lion attack on a hiking trail in Colorado, the United States.
State wildlife officials said two big cats potentially involved in the suspected New Year's Day mauling were euthanised.
Colorado Parks and...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has urged his team to break their New Year jinx as the Gunners battle for their first Premier League title in more than two decades.
Arsenal are four points clear of second-placed Manchester City at the...
Guinness Nigeria has replaced United Capital Plc on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) 30 index.
The NGX made this known on Friday, January 2, 2025, following the announcement of its full year market index review.
According to NGX, the reviewed indices...
A Magistrate Court in Sagamu has adjourned until January 20, 2026, the case involving Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, the driver of the Lexus SUV linked to the crash that claimed the lives of two close associates of boxing star Anthony...
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has warned applicants against fake admission letters circulating online, claiming to offer admission into the NDA 77 Regular Course (RC).
The NDA Public Relations Officer, Maj. Reuben Kovangiya, alerted the public via a statement issued...
