Vice President Shettima highlights Lagos’s role as Africa’s economic live wire, crediting the state for producing Dangote and Rabiu, and driving Nigeria’s Read More: https://punchng.com/video-lagos-produced-dangote-rabiu-not-kano-shettima/
Month: June 2026
Ekiti 2026: APC unveils Akpabio-Sani-led campaign council
The APC inaugurates its National Campaign Council for the Ekiti 2026 governorship election, led by Akpabio and Sani, to retain power in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-2026-apc-unveils-akpabio-sani-led-campaign-council/
Police tighten security around Lagos schools, dismiss attack rumours
Lagos State Police assure residents of tightened security around schools, dismissing attack rumours. Learn how authorities are protecting students and main Read More: https://punchng.com/police-tighten-security-around-lagos-schools-dismiss-attack-rumours/
Mutual Benefits records strong growth across key metrics
Mutual Benefits Assurance Plc announces strong 2025 financial results, with significant growth in revenue, profit, and assets, reinforcing its position in Read More: https://punchng.com/mutual-benefits-records-strong-growth-across-key-metrics/
States rush to deploy forest guards as insecurity deepens
Nigerian states are rapidly deploying forest guards to combat rising insecurity, with Kebbi, Gombe, Kwara, and others scaling up operations to secure fores Read More: https://punchng.com/states-rush-to-deploy-forest-guards-as-insecurity-deepens/
Lagos begins 500-tree campaign to tackle extreme heat
Lagos State launches a 500-tree planting campaign to combat extreme heat and climate change, joining a global initiative to build urban resilience. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-begins-500-tree-campaign-to-tackle-extreme-heat/
NDLEA intercepts over 320,000 tramadol capsules in Taraba
NDLEA intercepts over 320,000 tramadol capsules concealed in building materials in Taraba, arresting a suspect and dismantling drug supply chains. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-intercepts-over-320000-tramadol-capsules-in-taraba/
Soldiers foil kidnap attempts, rescue 10 victims in Plateau, Kaduna
Nigerian soldiers from Operation Enduring Peace successfully foiled multiple kidnap attempts and rescued 10 victims in Plateau and Kaduna states. Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-foil-kidnap-attempts-rescue-10-victims-in-plateau-kaduna/
Panic as fire guts Osun plastic warehouse
Panic in Osogbo as a fire engulfs a plastic warehouse near a filling station and police station. Firefighters battle to contain the Osun warehouse fire. Read More: https://punchng.com/panic-as-fire-guts-osun-plastic-warehouse/
Fire guts residential building in Kwara
A residential building in Ilorin, Kwara State, was gutted by fire on Sunday morning. Learn about the Kwara fire incident and safety tips. Read More: https://punchng.com/fire-guts-residential-building-in-kwara-2/