Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has forwarded a commissioner nominee and announced fresh appointments, effective July 1, 2026. Get details on Makinde appoi Read More: https://punchng.com/makinde-names-commissioner-nominee-announces-fresh-appointments/
Month: June 2026
Abducted Osun LG vice chairman spends 22 days in captivity as negotiations continue
Osun LG Vice Chairman, Debo Farounbi, remains in captivity after 22 days. Negotiations continue as kidnappers demand N50m ransom for his release. Read More: https://punchng.com/abducted-osun-lg-vice-chairman-spends-22-days-in-captivity-as-negotiations-continue/
UNILAG students, others win N35m JAMB-Rite awards
UNILAG students and others win N35m in the maiden JAMB-Rite Awards, recognising top-performing matriculating students across Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/unilag-students-others-win-n35m-jamb-rite-awards/
IG urges officers to plan early for retirement, learn new skills
Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, urges officers to plan early for police retirement, acquire new skills, and make prudent financial decisions. Read More: https://punchng.com/ig-urges-officers-to-plan-early-for-retirement-learn-new-skills/
Osun poll: Hamzat denies backing APC candidate, reaffirms support for Adeleke
Oriyomi Hamzat denies backing APC candidate Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji in the Osun election, reaffirming support for Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-hamzat-denies-backing-apc-candidate-reaffirms-support-for-adeleke/
NECA unveils Africa’s first ESG implementation guide for MSMEs
NECA launches Africa’s first ESG implementation guide for MSMEs, strengthening business sustainability and competitiveness. Prepare for mandatory ESG repor Read More: https://punchng.com/neca-unveils-africas-first-esg-implementation-guide-for-msmes/
Lampard extends Coventry stay after promotion to Premier League
Frank Lampard signs new deal with Coventry City until 2029 after guiding them to Premier League promotion. Learn more about his plans for the club. Read More: https://punchng.com/lampard-extends-coventry-stay-after-promotion-to-premier-league/
Nwifuru reshuffles Ebonyi cabinet, swears in two new commissioners
Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru reshuffles his cabinet, redeploying commissioners and swearing in two new officials to strengthen governance and impr Read More: https://punchng.com/nwifuru-reshuffles-ebonyi-cabinet-swears-in-two-new-commissioners/
T-Mobile is booting customers from its oldest plans
Earlier today, T-Mobile started notifying customers that it will be retiring many legacy plans and moving subscribers onto one of its current rate plans. This move includes plans that date back to the 3G era,…
California law targeting loud streaming ads takes effect on July 1
Streaming ads might be getting a lot quieter.