Nigerian football fans booed Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, after his angry exchange with teammate, Ademola Lookman, during Monday’s AFCON match, drawing criticism despite Nigeria’s win.
The political crisis in Rivers State escalated as top APC governors publicly backed Governor Siminalayi Fubara, intensifying tensions ahead of the 2027 elections.
Former world heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, may quit boxing following a car crash that killed two of his close associates, his uncle has said.
In other headlines, a UK-based Nigerian man was stabbed to death with British police arresting a Congolese suspect, and Nigeria emerged as the fifth best English-speaking country in Africa in a new continental ranking.
Here are the top stories:
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Osimhen booed after AFCON outburst
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen was booed by fans following a heated confrontation with teammate Ademola Lookman during Nigeria’s 4–0 win in the AFCON round of 16.
The incident occurred in the 63rd minute when Osimhen publicly rebuked Lookman, prompting supporters to express their displeasure as he was substituted. Read here: https://punchng.com/fans-boo-osimhen-after-lookman-outburst/
2. Rivers crisis deepens as top APC governors back Fubara
The political tussle in Rivers State escalated as leading APC governors openly supported Governor Siminalayi Fubara ahead of the 2027 elections.
The endorsement intensifies factional tensions within the party, particularly between allies of Fubara and supporters of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, signalling a high-stakes battle for control in the oil-rich state. Read here: https://punchng.com/2027-battle-rivers-crisis-escalates-as-top-apc-govs-back-fubara/
3. Joshua may quit boxing after fatal car crash
Former heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua is reportedly considering retirement after a car accident claimed the lives of two of his close friends and trainers.
Joshua sustained minor injuries, and according to his uncle, the emotional toll of the incident has prompted him to reassess his career in the sport. Read here: https://punchng.com/joshua-may-quit-boxing-after-car-crash-uncle/
4. UK-based Nigerian stabbed to death
A Nigerian man living in the United Kingdom, Ucheena Okirie, was stabbed to death at a residential accommodation in Norwich. Police have arrested a Congolese suspect, Benjamin Katabana, in connection with the killing, and a murder investigation is ongoing. Read here: https://punchng.com/uk-based-nigerian-stabbed-to-death/
5. Nigeria ranked fifth best English-speaking country in Africa
Nigeria has emerged as the fifth best English-speaking country in Africa, according to a new ranking evaluating English proficiency and usage across the continent.
The ranking highlights Nigeria’s continued influence as an English-language hub in education, media, and official communication. Read here: https://punchng.com/nigeria-emerges-fifth-best-english-speaking-country-in-africa/
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