Germany deports 137 Nigerians in five chartered flights
Germany deported at least 137 Nigerian citizens in five documented chartered operations between February and June 2026, according to reports sighted by The PUNCH. The documented arrivals comprised 27 Nigerians deported in February, 37 deported directly by Germany as part…
King Charles closes doors to ‘uniquely special’ home as he prepares to retreat from the limelight
King Charles has paid a heartfelt tribute to Balmoral Castle, describing the Scottish estate as a “uniquely special” place for the Royal Family as the historic residence prepares for its seasonal closure to visitors. Balmoral, located in Aberdeenshire, has been…
Troops intercept 35-year-old terrorists’ collaborator, recover N5.3m in Zamfara
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY) on a patrol near Maradun in Zamfara State have intercepted a 35-year-old terrorists’ collaborator, Lawali Dan Alo, and recovered N5.302 million and mobile phone from him. “Preliminary interrogation showed the suspect was allegedly delivering…
Nigerian filmmakers must match rich stories with quality production – Hafiz Oyetoro
Veteran Nigerian actor, Dr. Hafiz Oyetoro, has urged filmmakers in the country to complement Nigeria’s rich cultural stories with high-quality production standards if they want to achieve global recognition. Oyetoro made the call during a three-day filmmaking workshop organised by…
Why Nigerians remain in Saudi prisons after serving jail terms — Envoy
Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Dr. Yakubu N. Gambo, has raised concerns over the plight of Nigerians who remain in Saudi prisons and detention centres even after completing their jail terms because they are unable to pay…
Infantino Denise Claims UEFA Paid Off Alleged ‘Lover’
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has strongly denied allegations that UEFA paid a six-figure sum to a woman who was allegedly romantically involved with him during his time as the organisation’s general secretary. The allegations, reported by The Telegraph, claim that…
Ebola Cases Top 4,000 In DRC As WHO Urges Ervebo Vaccine Trial
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is facing one of its most serious Ebola outbreaks in history, with confirmed infections surpassing 4,000 and the death toll reaching about 1,850. According to the latest figures from Congolese health authorities, 4,053 confirmed…
Moroccan women’s football star mourns younger sister killed in beach accident.
Moroccan women’s national team player Ibtissam Jraïdi is mourning the tragic loss of her younger sister, who reportedly died in a beach accident. According to reports, the incident occurred at a beach where strong waves swept several people into the…
Jacob Zuma appoints son as MK Party deputy president after leadership shake-up.
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has appointed his son, Duduzane Zuma, as the Deputy President of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party following a major leadership reshuffle within the party. The announcement came after Zuma removed the party’s previous deputy…
Peter Obi donates ₦10 million to Ibadan College of Nursing, reaffirms commitment to healthcare education.
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has donated ₦10 million to the College of Nursing Sciences, Oluyoro, Ibadan, as part of his continued support for healthcare education and the training of future medical professionals. Obi made the donation during…