Summary by The Lagos Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Punch Newspapers, as published by The Punch · · 1 min read
Saudi Arabia has rejected Nigeria’s request for an increase in its 2027 Hajj allocation, leaving the country with its approved quota of 50,000 pilgrims. Read More: https://punchng.com/hajj-sarabia-denies-nigeria-extra-slot-request/
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Three boxing titles will be up for grabs at the 14th edition of De-Lads Boxing Promotion’s showdown at the NIS Gymnasium in Lagos on September 26. Read More: https://punchng.com/boxers-battle-for-three-titles-at-de-lads-showdown/...
The Punch · Sep 18, 2026
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Nigeria’s men’s volleyball team has secured a place in the quarter-finals of the African Nations Championship after a 3-2 comeback victory over Algeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-reach-africa-volleyball-champs-qfinals/...
The Punch · Sep 18, 2026
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Despite sustaining an injury that has kept him out for two weeks, Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has been included in Nigeria’s squad for the upcoming international window, while Saudi-based forward George Ilenikhena has also earned his first call-up to the Super Eagles for t...
The Punch · Sep 18, 2026
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Ajax striker Kasper Dolberg says he wants to learn from Nigerian forward Tolu Arokodare, describing his teammate as a ‘monster in front of goal’. Read More: https://punchng.com/dolberg-eager-to-learn-from-arokodare/...
The Punch · Sep 18, 2026
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Nigerian hurdler Tobi Amusan will face world indoor record holder Devynne Charlton and former world champion Danielle Williams at the Athlos meet in London Read More: https://punchng.com/amusan-faces-williams-charlton-at-athlos/...
The Punch · Sep 18, 2026
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Nigeria’s Frank Onyeka has returned from injury for Coventry City, making him available for the Super Eagles’ upcoming 2027 AFCON qualifiers. Read More: https://punchng.com/chelle-gets-onyeka-boost-amid-midfield-injury-woes/...
The Punch · Sep 18, 2026
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Nigerian striker Gift Orban has been tipped for the Turkish Super Lig Player of the Week award after scoring a hat-trick for Amedspor against Başakşehir. Read More: https://punchng.com/orban-tipped-for-super-lig-award/...
The Punch · Sep 18, 2026
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Russia coach Valery Karpin has rated Nigeria’s Super Eagles among the strongest opponents his side will face in their upcoming international friendly. Read More: https://punchng.com/russia-coach-rates-eagles-highly/...
The Punch · Sep 18, 2026
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Nigeria’s Falconets thrashed England 3-0 in the U-20 Women’s World Cup round of 16, with coach Moses Aduku saying the Young Lionesses underrated his team. Read More: https://punchng.com/young-lionesses-underrated-falconets-aduku/...
The Punch · Sep 18, 2026
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Human rights lawyer Chidi Odinkalu has criticised the Nigerian judiciary over the use of the “wasted votes” doctrine in electoral disputes in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/odinkalu-seeks-review-of-judicial-reversal-of-voters-mandates/...
The Punch · Sep 18, 2026
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A Nigerian man, Babatunde Odutola, has been jailed for 44 weeks in the UK after pleading guilty to masturbating in front of a woman on a train. Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-based-nigerian-jailed-44-weeks-for-masturbating-before-woman/...
The Punch · Sep 18, 2026
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Nigeria has won a nine-year international arbitration battle against Sunrise Power over the 1,500MW Mambilla hydroelectric power project, defeating claims Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-vs-apc-govs-tinubu-may-broker-truce-in-france/...
The Punch · Sep 18, 2026