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Nigeria coach Eric Chelle praises his team’s intensity in their 3-2 win. Despite a late Tunisia scare, the Super Eagles held on to book their AFCON spot. Read More: https://punchng.com/chelle-hails-eagles-intensity-despite-late-tunisia-scare/

Don Pedro Obaseki, cousin of Edo’s former governor, was attacked, stripped naked, and abducted by suspected political thugs in Benin City on Sunday. Read More: https://punchng.com/obaseki-fumes-as-suspected-political-thugs-strip-cousin-naked/

A driver lost control due to speeding in Lekki, causing a fatal Lagos car crash that killed a nine-year-old boy and injured four other children. Read More: https://punchng.com/speeding-driver-kills-nine-year-old-injures-four-children-in-lagos-crash/

The Chief of Army Staff promises improved troops’ welfare and enhanced security in 2026 during a Yuletide luncheon with frontline soldiers in Kwara State. Read More: https://punchng.com/yuletide-coas-joins-troops-for-luncheon-promises-improved-welfare/

Edo State Police arrest a man for allegedly murdering his childhood friend at a housewarming party. Learn more about the tragic Edo party death. Read More: https://punchng.com/man-arrested-over-friends-death-at-edo-party/

Ex-footballer Ike Udeh discusses why so many footballers suffer after retirement, blaming a lack of education and advocating for a dual-career approach. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-many-footballers-suffer-after-retirement-ex-feagles-star-udeh/

Rivers United secure a five-point lead heading into the NPFL mid-season break after a 1-0 win over Rangers. See all matchday 19 results and standings. Read More: https://punchng.com/npfl-rivers-united-extend-lead-into-mid-season-break/

Coach Kennedy Boboye expresses delight at his team’s resurgence as Bendel Insurance finishes the first half of the NPFL season in ninth place. Read More: https://punchng.com/insurance-resurgence-excites-boboye/

A coalition of opposition parties has formed to present a unified candidate for the Ekiti 2026 election, aiming to defeat the incumbent, Governor Oyebanji. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-2026-coalition-shops-for-candidate-to-unseat-oyebanji/

APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda says he is learning Tinubu politics from the president, whom he describes as the best politician Nigeria has produce Read More: https://punchng.com/im-learning-politics-from-tinubu-apc-chair-yilwatda/

A 19-year-old hunter was killed by an accidental discharge from his Dane gun at a wedding in Gombe after the weapon malfunctioned during a celebratory shot Read More: https://punchng.com/accidental-discharge-teen-hunter-killed-at-gombe-wedding/

Nigerian DisCos are distributing free prepaid meters to customers, starting with Band A, following intense pressure from NERC to close the metering gap. Read More: https://punchng.com/regulator-pressure-discos-roll-out-700000-free-meters/

Calvin Bassey’s growing reputation as one of Nigeria’s most reliable performers has been underlined by a remarkable run of appearances that has made him an automatic selection for the Super Eagles in competitive football, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Fulham defender is the only outfield player who has not been substituted in Nigeria’s last 13 Read More: https://punchng.com/bassey-commands-eagles-defence-with-unbroken-run/

Ademola Lookman praises his on-field partnership with Victor Osimhen after a decisive man-of-the-match performance against Tunisia at AFCON 2025. Read More: https://punchng.com/lookman-praises-osimhen-partnership/

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali isn’t worried about the team’s defence at AFCON, despite conceding goals against Tanzania and Tunisia. Read More: https://punchng.com/nwabali-dismisses-concerns-over-eagles-defence/

Tunisia head coach Sami Trabelsi expresses frustration after a narrow 3-2 Nigeria defeat at AFCON 2020 but praises his team’s spirited comeback. Read More: https://punchng.com/tunisia-coach-rues-painful-nigeria-defeat/

Nigeria’s Finance Minister Wale Edun reassures investors of economic confidence and market stability following a joint US security operation in Sokoto. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-not-at-war-edun-tells-investors/

The Nigerian Medical Association slams the FG’s 2026 Nigeria health budget, calling the N10,400 per citizen allocation ‘grossly inadequate’ and unacceptabl Read More: https://punchng.com/nma-slams-fgs-n10400-per-citizen-2026-health-budget/

The Labour Party and Action Democratic Party have formed an LP ADP alliance to adopt consensus candidates for future elections, starting with 2026 polls. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-lp-adp-enter-alliance-plan-consensus-candidates/

An expert explains how government regulation and land policy reform are crucial to tackling Nigeria’s housing affordability crisis and supporting developer Read More: https://punchng.com/regulation-land-policy-reform-key-to-housing-affordability-expert/

Struggling with rising costs? Get essential financial tips for young adults on budgeting, saving, and managing debt to secure your future in an uncertain e Read More: https://punchng.com/financial-tips-to-help-young-adults-beat-inflation/

Orange Money and Visa are expanding their partnership to boost secure online payments and financial inclusion across Africa and the Middle East with a new Read More: https://punchng.com/orange-visa-deepen-alliance-to-boost-online-payments/

Read about the Nigerian fintech acquisition of MySub as it ceases independent operations. The firm prioritized a transparent wind-down for all users. Read More: https://punchng.com/firm-exits-fintech-space-after-strategic-acquisition/

Nigeria’s mobile number portability saw a 12.8% decline in November, with 1,392 subscribers switching networks. See the latest NCC data on MTN, Airtel & Gl Read More: https://punchng.com/1392-mobile-subscribers-switched-networks-in-november-report/

A Lagos State aide promotes grassroots sports development through the 2025 Sports Fiesta, aiming to foster gender balance and discover new talent. Read More: https://punchng.com/govs-aide-advocates-sports-development-at-grassroots-level/