Nigerians on social media have reacted to Flamingos’ 2-1 win against Japan in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup final played in Morocco on Saturday. Flamingos defeated Japan to become the first African country in the history of the competition to win the trophy. Goals from Awawu Bashiru and Ol...
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By Ayo Onikoyi Nollywood actress Ini Dima Okojie has reflected on the changes motherhood has brought into her life as she celebrates her son’s six-month milestone. The Blood Sisters actress shared photographs of her son on social media, expressing amazement at how quickly time ha...
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By Ayo Onikoyi Nollywood actress Sotayo Gaga has said she enjoys both love and financial stability, declaring that she is “in love and in money”. The actress made this known during an appearance on Isbae U’s podcast, Curiosity Made Me Ask, where she responded to a series of quest...
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One person has been killed and five others injured in a violent clash during a political rally organised by the Obedient/OK Movement in support of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Asaba, Delta State. The incident occurred at about 12:15 p.m. ...
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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, following their 2-1 victory over Japan to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco on Saturday. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-hails-flamingos-historic-u-17-world-cup-victory...
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Nigeria’s Oluebube Umejiaku has been named the best player of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup after helping the Flamingos win their maiden title in the competition. Read More: https://punchng.com/flamingos-umejiaku-named-u-17-world-cup-best-player/...
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Nigeria’s Flamingos striker, Oluebube Umejiaku, has been crowned the winner of the Golden Ball award as the Most Valuable Player of the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The 16-year-old forward played a crucial role in Nigeria’s historic triumph, helping the Flamingos clinch thei...
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Nigerian basketball player Stephanie Okechukwu, who stands at 7 feet 1 inch, has made her debut for Texas Tech University, becoming the tallest player to feature in an NCAA women’s basketball game. Read More: https://punchng.com/meet-nigerian-stephanie-okechukwu-tallest-player-in...
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Nigeria’s Oluebube Umejiaku has won the adidas Golden Ball at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup in Morocco. Umejiaku received the award after helping the Flamingos claim their first title with a 2-1 victory over Japan in Saturday’s final in Rabat. The forward...
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Nigerian socialite Bobrisky has said that life abroad has brought him the peace he never found in Nigeria, describing his decision to leave the country as one of the best he has ever made. Read More: https://punchng.com/leaving-nigeria-brought-me-peace-bobrisky/...
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President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos for becoming the first African team to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup following their 2-1 victory over Japan in Saturday’s final in Rabat, Morocco. According to a statement by his spokesperson, Bay...
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Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, cheered the country’s U-17 women’s national team, the Flamingos, during their final match against Japan at the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-oluremi-tinubu-cheers-flamingos-during-world-cup-final/...
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By Johnbosco Agbakwuru President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s Flamingos for making history as the first African team to win the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup following their 2-1 victory over Japan in Saturday’s final in Rabat, Morocco. Read Also: Nigeria’s Flamingos beat...
