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Saturday afternoon gave us the full Darryn Peterson experience.

At the time Trent Grisham accepted the qualifying offer back in November, the $22.025 million seemed like a steep price for the Yankees to pay him.

Nigerian Army troops overrun a notorious bandit kingpin’s stronghold in Sokoto, killing many criminals in a major offensive to dismantle terror networks. Read More: https://punchng.com/military-kills-many-in-raid-on-sokoto-bandits-enclave/

The director was in negotiations to produce another movie in the series when Sony Pictures rebooted with Andrew Garfield

The remains of a woman were found stuffed inside a black plastic bag in the basement of a Brooklyn building Sunday, police and law-enforcement sources said.

A controversial IPOB sit-at-home order puts the South-East on high alert. Security agencies deploy forces as IPOB disowns the directive, causing confusion. Read More: https://punchng.com/sit-at-home-ipob-police-showdown-looms-in-seast-today/

Kehlani accepted the Grammy for best R&B performance (“Folded”) and said “fuck ICE” in her acceptance speech after encouraging other artists “to speak against all the injustice going on in the world right now.” Kehlani attended the Grammys wearing an “ICE Out” pin, as did many other artists such as Billie Eilish, Justin and Hailey […]

Sivas’ta kedilerin beslenildiği iki katlı müstakil evde çıkan yangında 26 kedi öldü.

Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Gen. Christopher Musa, reveals he was a target in a failed coup plot against President Tinubu, planned before the inauguration. Read More: https://punchng.com/failed-coup-i-was-marked-for-arrest-assassination-defence-minister/

A lack of cooperation between local police and ICE agents has fueled utter chaos and violence in Minneapolis.

With a 15% boost in defence spending, India aims to modernise its military – but can it outmatch China and Pakistan?

Lagos State and stakeholders champion intra-Africa tourism, launching a new Kenya tour to foster cultural exchange and boost the continent’s economy. Read More: https://punchng.com/lasg-stakeholders-advocate-intra-africa-tourism/

An eyewitness account of the Lagos demolition protest. See how a peaceful march for housing rights turned to chaos with tear gas, arrests, and broken lives Read More: https://punchng.com/inside-the-lagos-anti-demolition-protest-from-a-journalists-lens/

Nigeria’s House of Reps Public Accounts Committee resolves to clear the longstanding audit reports backlog to enhance government accountability. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-panel-moves-to-clear-audit-reports-backlog/

Slugger Eugenio Suárez is headed back to Cincinnati.

Despite nominations for stars like Burna Boy and Davido, Nigeria faced a major snub at the Grammys 2026. Tyla won Best African Music Performance again. Read More: https://punchng.com/grammys-2026-nigeria-goes-home-empty-handed-tyla-wins-again/

Former Benue governor Samuel Ortom reveals the PDP is open to a strategic alliance with other parties to challenge incumbent governor Hyacinth Alia in 2027 Read More: https://punchng.com/benue-pdp-open-to-alliance-to-dislodge-alia-ortom/

Ogun and Ondo states escalate their battle for Eba Island ownership after new oil drilling approval. Read the claims and historical evidence from both side Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-ondo-in-fresh-battle-over-oil-rich-boundary-island/

Nigerian superstar Burna Boy loses the Best Global Music Album and Best African Music Performance awards at the 2026 Grammys. Read More: https://punchng.com/grammys-2026-burna-boy-loses-best-global-music-album-to-caetano-veloso-maria-bethania/

Chappell Roan brought a daring look to the 2026 Grammys red carpet, with a topless outfit that had to be covered up while doing interviews with TV networks. The “Pink Pony Club” singer, who is nominated for two Grammys this year for her song “The Subway,” and won best new artist last year, showed off […]

Chevening alumni in Nigeria host a forum on gender-responsive procurement to empower women-owned businesses and discuss policy gaps in Kano State. Read More: https://punchng.com/chevening-alumni-to-host-procurement-forum/

Tyla wins the 2026 Grammy for Best African Music Performance with her song ‘Push 2 Start’, beating nominees Burna Boy, Davido, and Ayra Starr. Read More: https://punchng.com/grammys-2026-tyla-beats-burna-boy-davido-ayra-starr-to-win-best-african-music-performance/

The ADC accuses the ruling APC of coercing civil servants into its e-registration exercise. The APC denies the claims, citing voluntary membership. Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-adc-clash-over-alleged-coercion-of-workers-into-e-registration/

Check out who's been nominated and who will be hosting the ceremony for the very last time

As tourism surges, a ski town in Nagano Prefecture weighs economic revival against rising costs, crowds and cultural clashes.