NERC approves special compensation for eligible Band A electricity customers affected by poor power supply in Feb-March 2026 due to generation constraints. Read More: https://punchng.com/band-a-customers-to-get-compensation-for-poor-power-supply-nerc/
Month: June 2026
FG backs Mining Marshals, warns illegal miners
The Federal Government backs Mining Marshals of NSCDC, commending their efforts against illegal mining. Minister Alake warns economic saboteurs to desist o Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-backs-mining-marshals-warns-illegal-miners/
PRP asks Tinubu to resign over rising insecurity
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) calls for President Bola Tinubu’s resignation, citing his failure to address Nigeria’s worsening insecurity crisis. Read More: https://punchng.com/prp-asks-tinubu-to-resign-over-rising-insecurity/
Fire guts eight shops in Oyo
Eight shops were destroyed in a fire incident at Oju-Odo Academy, Ibadan, Oyo State. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the Oyo shop fire Read More: https://punchng.com/fire-guts-eight-shops-in-oyo/
Ondo APC elders urge party to pick electable candidates
Ondo APC elders call on the party’s national leadership to prioritise electability when selecting candidates for the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-apc-elders-urge-party-to-pick-electable-candidates/
Man beats father to death in Ondo
A 38-year-old man, Nsikak Kingsley, has been arrested in Ondo for allegedly beating his father to death. The tragic incident occurred in Oda Community. Read More: https://punchng.com/man-beats-father-to-death-in-ondo/
FIFA bans refillable water bottles at World Cup venues
FIFA has banned refillable water bottles at World Cup venues, forcing fans to buy water. This last-minute policy change raises health concerns amid extreme Read More: https://punchng.com/fifa-bans-refillable-water-bottles-at-world-cup-venues/
Police nab man for making fake kidnapping video in Ogun
Ogun State Police arrest Johnson Elleh for creating and circulating a fake kidnapping video, warning against misinformation and ensuring public safety. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-nab-man-for-making-fake-kidnapping-video-in-ogun/
I will name politicians behind Oyo students’ abduction if… — Sunday Igboho
Sunday Igboho vows to expose politicians funding bandits behind the abduction of Oyo students if they don’t cease their activities. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-will-name-politicians-behind-oyo-students-abduction-if-sunday-igboho/
Nigeria, 59 other economies face new 12.5% US tariff threat
Nigeria and 59 other economies face a new 12.5% US tariff threat over alleged failure to ban forced labour goods, potentially raising duties to 27.5%. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-59-other-economies-face-new-12-5-us-tariff-threat/