Oyo State Police Command arrests three suspected vehicle snatchers in Ibadan, recovering guns and cartridges. Investigations are ongoing to dismantle the c Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-three-suspected-vehicle-snatchers-in-oyo-seize-guns/
Month: June 2026
VIDEO: Isaac Fayose commends Rivers CP over removal of illegal roadblocks
Isaac Fayose praises Rivers State CP for dismantling illegal roadblocks, urging other police commissioners to follow suit. Learn more about the crackdown o Read More: https://punchng.com/video-isaac-fayose-commends-rivers-cp-over-removal-of-illegal-roadblocks/
Saudi Arabia executed 100 people in 2026 over drug trafficking — Report
Saudi Arabia has executed 100 people in 2026, with 65 for drug trafficking. Amnesty International condemns the kingdom’s ‘unlawful use of the death penalty Read More: https://punchng.com/saudi-arabia-executed-100-people-in-2026-over-drug-trafficking-report/
Police arrest four suspected telecom infrastructure vandals in Oyo, recover ₦8m solar equipment
Oyo State Police Command arrests four suspected telecom infrastructure vandals, recovering ₦8 million worth of stolen solar equipment. Read more on the arr Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-four-suspected-telecom-infrastructure-vandals-in-oyo-recover-%e2%82%a68m-solar-equipment/
SEC stops Dangote Refinery IPO promotions, warns investors
Nigeria’s SEC has ordered capital market operators to stop promoting a purported Dangote Refinery IPO, warning investors against unapproved offers. Read More: https://punchng.com/sec-stops-dangote-refinery-ipo-promotions-warns-investors/
Killings: IG deploys tactical teams to Plateau to restore peace
Following deadly attacks, the Inspector-General of Police has deployed tactical teams to Plateau State to restore peace and prevent further Plateau killing Read More: https://punchng.com/killings-ig-deploys-tactical-teams-to-plateau-to-restore-peace/
NBA slams tough police bail conditions
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) criticizes increasingly stringent police bail conditions, calling for reforms to ensure fair access to freedom for suspe Read More: https://punchng.com/nba-slams-tough-police-bail-conditions/
Nigeria can produce another Miss World, says Diri
Bayelsa Governor Diri believes Nigeria can produce another Miss World, backing Miss World Nigeria 2026, Tamunosoye Karibi-George, for the global crown. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-can-produce-another-miss-world-says-diri/
I’d ban all tinted vehicles if I had my way – IG
Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, advocates for a total ban on tinted vehicles in Nigeria, citing security risks and criminal use. Learn more abo Read More: https://punchng.com/id-ban-all-tinted-vehicles-if-i-had-my-way-ig/
Kaduna backs prosecution of 24 suspects over mob killing
Kaduna State Government supports the prosecution of 24 suspects involved in a recent mob killing, emphasizing justice and the rule of law. Read More: https://punchng.com/kaduna-backs-prosecution-of-24-suspects-over-mob-killing/