The Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has appointed Sheikh Muhammad Dasuki as the new Chief Imam, succeeding Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Salihu. Read More: https://punchng.com/just-in-emir-of-ilorin-appoints-new-chief-imam/
Month: June 2026
Army seeks media accuracy, says intelligence not luxury but strategic necessity
The Nigerian Army urges media accuracy and ethical reporting, stating intelligence is a strategic necessity for national security. Learn more about the 202 Read More: https://punchng.com/army-seeks-media-accuracy-says-intelligence-not-luxury-but-strategic-necessity/
Police arraign Rivers school proprietress for assaulting teenage student
A Rivers school proprietress has been arraigned in court for allegedly assaulting a teenage student. Get the full details on the case and court proceedings Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arraign-rivers-school-proprietress-for-assaulting-teenage-student/
Gabam-led SDP disowns suit against INEC timetable
The Gabam-led SDP faction has officially disowned a lawsuit challenging the INEC timetable, stating it was unauthorized and filed without party approval. Read More: https://punchng.com/gabam-led-sdp-disowns-suit-against-inec-timetable/
OOU don seeks preventive health education to reduce medical costs
OOU don advocates for prioritizing preventive health education to reduce medical costs and improve public health in Nigeria. Learn how health education can Read More: https://punchng.com/oou-don-seeks-preventive-health-education-to-reduce-medical-costs/
EPL: Everton ordered to pay Burnley £35m over relegation dispute
Everton must pay Burnley over £35m in compensation following a Premier League profitability and sustainability dispute from the 2021/22 season. The Toffees Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-everton-ordered-to-pay-burnley-35m-over-relegation-dispute/
Lagos to begin Lekki Port Phase two development soon — Sanwo-Olu
Lagos State Governor Sanwo-Olu announces Lekki Port Phase 2 development will begin soon, boosting Lagos’s role as West Africa’s maritime hub and trade gate Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-to-begin-lekki-port-phase-two-development-soon-sanwo-olu/
FULL LIST: 11 highest-paid players at World Cup
Discover the World Cup highest-paid players for 2026, featuring Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. See the full list of football’s top earners. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-11-highest-paid-players-at-world-cup/
Atiku urges urgent action to stop bandit attacks on schools
Atiku Abubakar calls for urgent action to stop bandit attacks on schools, warning that escalating insecurity threatens Nigeria’s education sector. Read mor Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-urges-urgent-action-to-stop-bandit-attacks-on-schools/
FG committed to ending child labour by 2030 — Official
Nigeria’s Federal Government is intensifying efforts to end child labour by 2030, aligning with global targets and launching new policies. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-committed-to-ending-child-labour-by-2030-official/