Olugbenga Ige

Lagos, Nigeria

Deputy Editor at Naija News

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Withdraw bill to regulate bloggers, SERAP tells Akpabio, Abbas

1 week ago | punchng.com | Olugbenga Ige

Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas. The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has asked the leadership of the National Assembly to reverse what it terms as “repressive bill” to regulate the activities of bloggers in Nigeria. In a letter dated April 12 2025, and signed by SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare, the organisation asked the legislative body to withdraw the bill or face legal action.
Peter Obi, Abaribe, others in attendance as Obi Cubana celebrates 50th birthday

1 week ago | punchng.com | Olugbenga Ige

The city of Abuja was awash with glamour, music, and high society sparkle as popular socialite and businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, marked his 50th birthday in an unforgettable and spectacular celebration. The event, which took place at the prestigious Transcorp Hilton Hotel, on Saturday night, was nothing short of historic.
'Christian Chukwu's name stands tall in Nigerian football,' Atiku mourns

1 week ago | punchng.com | Olugbenga Ige

Former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed sorrow over the death of Nigerian football legend, Christian Chukwu. PUNCH Online reports that the former Super Eagles coach died in the early hours of Saturday at the Niger Foundation Hospital in Enugu State, at the age of 74. In a post via his official X handle on Saturday, Atiku described Chukwu as the image of grace, discipline, and dedication, both as a player and a coach.
The Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has expressed deep grief over the death of the former Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu, describing him as a football icon, titan, and phenomenon.

1 week ago | punchng.com | Olugbenga Ige

The Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah, has expressed deep grief over the death of the former Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu, describing him as a football icon, titan, and phenomenon. PUNCH Online reports that the former Enugu Rangers coach died in the early hours of Saturday at the Niger Foundation Hospital in Enugu State, at the age of 74.
NFF, NSC mourn ex-Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu

1 week ago | punchng.com | Olugbenga Ige

The Nigeria Football Federation has expressed deep sorrow following the death of former Super Eagles captain and head coach, Christian Chukwu. Chukwu, who captained Nigeria’s 1980 Africa Cup of Nations-winning squad, died in his hometown of Enugu on Saturday at the age of 74. In a statement on Saturday, the NFF General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, described Chukwu as a towering figure in Nigerian football.
Nigerian student defrauds US varsity of $49,000, pleads guilty

1 week ago | punchng.com | Olugbenga Ige

A 24-year-old Nigerian man, Mercy Ojedeji, has pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and unlawful use of fraudulent immigration documents in the United States. According to a statement released by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri on Thursday, the plea was entered in a US District Court in St. Louis, Missouri.
Christian Chukwu's death, shocking, says Shehu Sani

1 week ago | punchng.com | Olugbenga Ige

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EPL: Man City thrash Palace 5-2 after coming from behind

1 week ago | punchng.com | Olugbenga Ige

James McAtee celebrates his goal. AFP Etihad Stadium was turned into a theatre of shock and spectacle on Saturday afternoon as Manchester City delivered a jaw-dropping comeback, annihilating Crystal Palace 5-2 after going two goals down inside 21 minutes. Palace looked like they were scripting an upset of the season when Eberechi Eze struck early in the 8th minute, lashing home a pinpoint pass from Ismaila Sarr to stun the home crowd.
UPDATED: Former Super Eagles coach, Christian Chukwu, dies at 74

1 week ago | punchng.com | Olugbenga Ige

A former captain and head coach of the Super Eagles, Christian Chukwu, is dead. PUNCH Online gathered that the former Enugu Rangers coach died at the age of 74 in the early hours of Saturday in his home state of Enugu. However, the exact circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear as of the time of filing this report. His longtime teammate and friend, Dr. Olusegun Odegbami, confirmed the development in a post via his official X handle on Saturday.
BREAKING: Former Super Eagles coach Christian Chukwu dies at 74

1 week ago | punchng.com | Olugbenga Ige

A former captain and head coach of the Super Eagles, Christian Chukwu, is dead. PUNCH Online gathered that the former Enugu Rangers coach died at the age of 74 in the early hours of Saturday. However, the exact circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear as of the time of filing this report. His longtime teammate and friend, Dr. Olusegun Odegbami, confirmed the development in a post via his official X handle on Saturday.