Bayelsa State Police confirm false bandit alarm in Yenagoa, restoring calm after panic closures. Residents urged to disregard unverified news. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-restore-calm-after-false-bayelsa-bandit-alarm/
Month: June 2026
Tinubu celebrates Kumuyi at 85
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Pastor William Kumuyi on his 85th birthday, praising the Deeper Life founder’s unwavering faith and global impact. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-celebrates-kumuyi-at-85/
PRP clears Donald Duke as presidential candidate, others for 2027 elections
Former Cross River Governor, Donald Duke, has been cleared by the PRP as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/2159738-2/
Nasarawa LP factional chair alleges threat to life, seeks protection
Nasarawa Labour Party factional chairman, Alexander Ombugu, alleges threats to his life over party primaries and seeks police protection. Read More: https://punchng.com/nasarawa-lp-factional-chair-alleges-threat-to-life-seeks-protection/
Jonathan urges judiciary to uphold justice, rule of law
Former President Goodluck Jonathan emphasizes the judiciary’s role in Nigeria’s future, urging legal practitioners to uphold justice and the rule of law fo Read More: https://punchng.com/jonathan-urges-judiciary-to-uphold-justice-rule-of-law/
NECO reports decline as 58,187 candidates sit 2026 common entrance exam nationwide
NECO reports a decline in candidates as 58,187 sit for the 2026 common entrance exam nationwide. Female candidates outnumber males, reflecting girl-child e Read More: https://punchng.com/neco-reports-decline-as-58187-candidates-sit-2026-common-entrance-exam-nationwide/
VIDEO: Commuters lament as flood takes over Enugu road
Commuters express frustration as heavy downpour causes severe flooding on Enugu’s Nsukka Road. Videos show vehicles stranded and pedestrians struggling ami Read More: https://punchng.com/video-commuters-lament-as-flood-takes-over-enugu-road/
NCDC raises the alarm over politicisation of cholera outbreak
The NCDC expresses concern over the politicisation of the cholera outbreak in Nigeria, deploying response teams and highlighting challenges like delayed di Read More: https://punchng.com/ncdc-raises-the-alarm-over-politicisation-of-cholera-outbreak/
Enugu warns against market closure over political rally
Enugu State Government warns market leaders against shutting down markets for political rallies, threatening sanctions for violators. Traders urged to disr Read More: https://punchng.com/enugu-warns-against-market-closure-over-political-rally/
Insecurity: Oyo restricts commercial motorcyclists
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has restricted commercial motorcyclists (Okada) from operating between 10:30pm and 5:30am to curb insecurity. Read more on Read More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-oyo-restricts-commercial-motorcyclists/