INEC Chairman assures Ekiti people of a credible and secure Ekiti 2026 election, detailing technological safeguards and security measures. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-2026-inec-chair-promises-credible-poll-adequate-security/
Month: June 2026
June 12 lives on!
June 12, Nigeria’s Democracy Day, commemorates MKO Abiola’s 1993 election victory. Discover its lasting significance for unity and democratic ideals. Read More: https://punchng.com/june-12-lives-on/
Four nabbed as police recover counterfeit dollars in Delta
Delta State Police Command arrests four suspects and recovers $1,600 in counterfeit dollars during an intelligence-led operation in Asaba. Investigation on Read More: https://punchng.com/four-nabbed-as-police-recover-counterfeit-dollars-in-delta/
NDLEA destroys 73,463kg of cannabis, others in Edo
The NDLEA has destroyed 73,463kg of cannabis and other illicit drugs worth N2.8bn in Edo State, reaffirming its commitment to combating drug trafficking. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-destroys-73463kg-of-cannabis-others-in-edo/
Driver nabbed as speeding truck kills Rivers WASSCE candidate, motorcyclist
A speeding truck in Rivers State killed a WASSCE candidate and a motorcyclist. The driver has been arrested as investigations into the fatal Rivers acciden Read More: https://punchng.com/driver-nabbed-as-speeding-truck-kills-rivers-wassce-candidate-motorcyclist/
Four held in Imo after police forest raids
Imo State Police Command arrests four suspects during forest raids in Ohaji/Egbema LGA, continuing proactive measures against criminal activities. Read More: https://punchng.com/four-held-in-imo-after-police-forest-raids/
Kuje road was a death trap, now transformed – Wike
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and President Tinubu inaugurate the transformed Kuje road, once a ‘death trap,’ now a safe and functional highway. Read More: https://punchng.com/kuje-road-was-a-death-trap-now-transformed-wike/
Driving 756km to watch soccer god, Messi
A Nigerian fan’s epic 756km journey to Auburn, Alabama, to witness Lionel Messi play for Argentina against Iceland. Experience the passion and pilgrimage. Read More: https://punchng.com/driving-756km-to-watch-soccer-god-messi/
Police arrest 225 suspects, rescue 17 kidnap victims in Katsina
Katsina State Police Command arrested 225 suspects for various crimes, including kidnapping and banditry, and rescued 17 kidnap victims in May 2026. Read m Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-225-suspects-rescue-17-kidnap-victims-in-katsina-2/
NIN fraudsters risk seven-year jail, ICPC warns
ICPC warns NIMC enrolment partners that involvement in NIN fraud, including registering non-Nigerians, could lead to a seven-year prison sentence. Read More: https://punchng.com/nin-fraudsters-risk-seven-year-jail-icpc-warns/