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Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich will miss Wednesday’s Champions League match against Arsenal following a bereavement in his immediate family.

Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has expressed his desire to reconcile with his father, King Charles, and brother, Prince William, in a new interview.

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has appointed four new aides for key sectors and sworn in the reappointed Secretary to State Government and Chief of Read More: https://punchng.com/oyebanji-appoints-new-aides-swears-in-ssg-cos/

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested four suspected members of an armed robbery and kidnapping syndicate and recovered five firearms and ammunition Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-four-robbery-suspects-recover-firearms-in-rivers/

Friends, family, and colleagues are set to hold a night of tributes for the late gospel minister, Olayemi Bayonle Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings.

The Chancellor of Dominion University, Taiwo Adelakun, says the church’s investment in education is to support government and raise leaders with moral valu Read More: https://punchng.com/churchs-investment-in-education-to-support-govt-dominion-varsity-cha…

PUNCH multimedia journalist, Adeleke Dada, has unveiled his debut book, ‘I Will Build My Church’, which advocates for unity and spiritual revival among Chr Read More: https://punchng.com/punch-journalist-unveils-book-on-christian-unity/

The Archbishop of Onitsha and Metropolitan of the Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province, Most Rev.

A group has called for accountability in Nigeria’s Ebola preparedness and better protection for frontline workers following reports of an Ebola-related ill Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-group-demands-better-protection-for-health-workers/

Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will undergo surgery after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, the club confirmed.

The Chief Judge of Ogun State, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, has charged magistrates in Nigeria to invest in self-development and embrace innovation.

Ogun State has intensified Ebola surveillance and traced 111 travellers after a case was announced in Abuja, the state’s health commissioner has said.

The FRSC has confirmed two deaths after a tipper truck with brake failure collided with a car on the Kano-Zaria Road at Dangi Underpass.

The Minister of Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, has ruled out any plans by the Federal Government to introduce a fuel tax, describing such reports as fake news.

The Netherlands has returned a looted Benin artefact to the Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, 129 years after the 1897 invasion of the Benin Kingdom.

Police in Delta State have arrested three men for allegedly defrauding a community leader of N5.4m by promising to secure his appointment as president-gene Read More: https://punchng.com/three-defraud-delta-community-leader-of-n5-4m/

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, on his 10th coronation anniversary and 73rd birthday, praising his leadership.

Animal rights group PETA has urged Premier League club Crystal Palace to retire its live bald eagle mascot, Phoenix, citing stress and safety concerns.

ABUAD Chancellor Afe Babalola and United Nigeria Airlines boss Obiora Okonkwo have called for reforms to align Nigeria’s education system with its needs.

The German Embassy in Nigeria has warned applicants that no agent can guarantee a visa, stating it does not work with intermediaries and decisions are meri Read More: https://punchng.com/no-agent-can-guarantee-you-visa-german-embassy-warns-nigerian-applic…

A mining firm has donated 10 mini cassava and oil palm processing plants to three host communities in Osun State to boost local agricultural enterprise.

President Tinubu’s aide, Bayo Onanuga, has faulted Peter Obi’s explanation of his remarks about Nigerians abroad, insisting his original message was not tw Read More: https://punchng.com/nobody-twisted-your-statement-onanuga-tackles-obi-over-diaspora-comm…

INEC has warned politicians and its officials against tampering with votes in the 2027 elections, stating that offenders risk imprisonment and fines.

LemFi announces its biggest product expansion, adding UK savings, credit, and eSIMs, alongside a new global brand: ‘Ambition has no passport’.

The Financial Reporting Council has confirmed it is now leading inquiries into accounting irregularities at Manchester City, a report has said.

The World Health Organisation has urged regional vigilance after Nigeria confirmed its first case of Ebola Virus Disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus.

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has clarified that accessing student loans is voluntary and not compulsory for tertiary institution students.

FAAN has heightened health surveillance at airports after a confirmed Ebola case in the FCT.

Barcelona captain Raphinha insists the club’s Champions League defeat to Paris Saint-Germain will have no impact on Sunday’s El Clásico against Real Madrid Read More: https://punchng.com/la-liga-psg-defeat-will-not-affect-el-clasico-raphinha/

Nigeria confirms an imported Ebola case in Abuja, with 44 contacts monitored.

Ondo SSG, Dr Taiwo Fasoranti, says his late father, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, left a great legacy of resilience, hard work and love that would be hard to match.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s 2008 Ballon d’Or triumph is leading a fan poll for the greatest winner of all time, securing 75 per cent of votes cast so far.

The NCDC has detailed how a woman who travelled from Uganda tested positive for Ebola in the FCT, with 44 contacts now being monitored by health officials.

Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga says counterfeiters will not stop until the death penalty is imposed, reacting to a NAFDAC raid in Aba, Abia State.

Michael Carrick’s Manchester United face a crisis with a poor start to the 2026/27 season, a stark contrast to last season’s third-place finish.

The Mexican government has formally approved the appointment of Reno Omokri as Nigeria’s Ambassador Extraordinaire and Plenipotentiary to the country.

Fatai Okoya, son of billionaire Razaq Okoya, has publicly appealed for forgiveness after a 40-year rift, citing a past money dispute and his marriage.

A hospital in Rome is using art, museum tours, and views of ancient ruins as ‘culture therapy’ to boost cancer patients’ resilience and desire for life.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has mourned the death of Afenifere leader, Reuben Fasoranti, describing him as a patriot and elder statesman.

Pelican-Valley has commissioned Phase II of its Ecostay Apartments in Ogun, with investors recording a ₦20m appreciation in property value in one year.

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has pledged support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election, backing a door-to-door campaign ahead of the 2027 poll.

JPMorgan Chase & Co has deposited N50bn with the Central Bank of Nigeria as a key requirement in its application to secure a merchant banking licence in Ni Read More: https://punchng.com/jpmorgan-lodges-n50bn-with-cbn-for-banking-licence/

The EFCC has arrested an Abuja-based businessman, Innocent Ezuma, over allegations of defrauding a Ukrainian investor of more than $120 million.

Former Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello, and Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan have reignited their battle for political control of Kogi Central ahead of 2027.

Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho says he is proud to set a new scoring record in Turkey and is focused on helping Bursaspor achieve its ambitions.

Ebonyi Commissioner Sunday Inyima has dismissed claims that his brother’s murder was politically motivated, calling such insinuations false and misleading.

A US-based non-profit, Quantus Medical Foundation, has launched a health outreach to empower 600 female students in Abia and Enugu states with health educa Read More: https://punchng.com/foundation-empowers-600-girls-in-abia-enugu/

A rights group has raised concerns over the alleged violent invasion of a residence in Anambra by state security operatives, leading to a man’s arrest and Read More: https://punchng.com/group-anambra-clash-over-arrest-disappearance-of-gatekeeper/

Commuters in Nigeria’s South-East grapple with soaring transport fares and high petrol prices, despite a promised fuel discount by the Federal Government.

The Nigerian Bar Association and a rights group have warned against the weaponisation of the judiciary to suppress civic space, citing a 700% surge in case Read More: https://punchng.com/nba-rights-group-warn-against-weaponisation-of-judiciary/