APC state legislators commend the passage of the State Police Bill, pledging support for its implementation and promising safeguards against potential abus Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-speakers-hail-state-police-bill-promise-safeguards-against-abuse/
Month: June 2026
School abduction: Oyo extends curfew in 10 LGs by 24 hours
Oyo State extends curfew in 10 LGAs bordering Old Oyo National Park by 24 hours following a recent school abduction. Learn more about the Oyo curfew extens Read More: https://punchng.com/school-abduction-oyo-extends-curfew-in-10-lgs-by-24-hours/
Twin earthquakes kill 32, injure over 700 in Venezuela
Twin earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 have killed 32 people and injured over 700 in Venezuela, collapsing buildings and causing widespread panic. Read More: https://punchng.com/twin-earthquakes-kill-32-injure-over-700-in-venezuela/
State police will protect persecuted Nigerian Christians – US lawmaker
A US lawmaker welcomes Nigeria’s state police bill, stating it will empower states to protect persecuted Christians and address insecurity effectively. Read More: https://punchng.com/state-police-will-protect-persecuted-nigerian-christians-us-lawmaker/
We shut up big mouths, says South Africa’s coach after beating South Korea
South Africa’s coach Hugo Broos celebrates after Bafana Bafana qualified for the World Cup knockouts for the first time in history. Read More: https://punchng.com/we-shut-up-big-mouths-says-south-africas-coach-after-beating-south-korea/
Ogun CJ unveils multi-door courthouse
Ogun State Chief Judge commissions a new multi-door courthouse in Idi-Oke/Igbesa, enhancing access to justice and alternative dispute resolution. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-cj-unveils-multi-door-courthouse/
Abia fire victims recount N140m losses, seek govt aid
Victims of a devastating fire at a Umuahia filling station recount N140m losses and appeal to the Abia State government for urgent assistance to rebuild th Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-fire-victims-recount-n140m-losses-seek-govt-aid/
Delta spent N664.5bn on 362 contracts in 2025 without borrowing — Oborevwori
Delta State Governor Oborevwori announced the state spent N664.5bn on 362 contracts in 2025 without borrowing, emphasizing transparency in Delta contracts. Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-spent-n664-5bn-on-362-contracts-in-2025-without-borrowing-oborevwori/
Ondo Amotekun arrests couple for burgling ex-speaker’s residence, 44 others
Ondo Amotekun arrests 46 suspects, including a couple who burgled a former speaker’s residence. Commander Adeleye details various crimes and recoveries. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-amotekun-arrests-couple-for-burgling-ex-speakers-residence-44-others/
Jeffrey Epstein planned to blackmail me over affairs, Bill Gates tells congress
Bill Gates testified to Congress that Jeffrey Epstein planned to blackmail him over extramarital affairs. Discover details of the tech mogul’s testimony re Read More: https://punchng.com/jeffrey-epstein-planned-to-blackmail-me-over-affairs-bill-gates-tells-congress/