Oyo State lawmakers reject negotiating with kidnappers, demanding intensified rescue operations for abducted teachers and students in Oriire LGA. Read more Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-lawmakers-reject-negotiations-with-kidnappers-demand-victims-rescue/
Month: June 2026
Osun Arewa community, pensioners endorse Adeleke ahead of gov poll
Osun’s Arewa community and pensioners endorse Governor Ademola Adeleke for the 2026 governorship election, citing his administration’s positive impact. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-arewa-community-pensioners-endorse-adeleke-ahead-of-gov-poll/
Gunmen attack Oyo Immigration office, steal firearms, police begin probe
Gunmen attacked the Nigeria Immigration Service office in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, stealing firearms. Police have launched a probe into the Oyo Immigration att Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-attack-oyo-immigration-office-steal-firearms-police-begin-probe/
FULL LIST: Davido, Burna Boy, Rema, Ayra Starr Feature On Official 2026 World Cup Album
Nigerian music stars Davido, Burna Boy, Rema, and Ayra Starr feature on the official 2026 World Cup Album. Get the full list of artists and tracks here! Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-davido-burna-boy-rema-ayra-starr-feature-on-official-2026-world-cup-album/
FULL LIST: Top seven African players to watch at 2026 World Cup
Discover the top 7 African players set to shine at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. From Ghana’s Semenyo to Morocco’s Diaz, these stars will lead their nations. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-top-seven-african-players-to-watch-at-2026-world-cup/
Any attack on Lebanon will trigger ‘full-scale resumption of war’ – Iran
Iran’s Foreign Minister warns any Israeli attack on Beirut will lead to a “full-scale resumption of war,” linking the fate of the wider Middle East conflic Read More: https://punchng.com/any-attack-on-lebanon-will-trigger-full-scale-resumption-of-war-iran/
Obi, NDC leaders urge aspirants to accept primary results
Peter Obi and NDC leaders appeal to aspirants to accept primary results, emphasizing unity and party strengthening ahead of future elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/obi-ndc-leaders-urge-aspirants-to-accept-primary-results/
EPL braces for busy summer as countdown to 2026/27 season begins
Get ready for the 2026/27 Premier League season! Discover key dates, transfer window details, fixture releases, and World Cup impact on the upcoming campai Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-braces-for-busy-summer-as-countdown-to-2026-27-season-begins/
You can’t pray away bad roads, bandits, Nollywood actress Njoku tells Christians
Nollywood actress Mary Remmy Njoku urges Nigerian Christians to combine prayer with practical action to solve issues like bad roads and insecurity. Read More: https://punchng.com/you-cant-pray-away-bad-roads-bandits-nollywood-actress-njoku-tells-christians/
CBN approves Abbey mortgage bank’s transition to commercial banking
The Central Bank of Nigeria has approved Abbey Mortgage Bank’s conversion to a regional commercial bank, now Abbey Bank Plc, marking a significant expansio Read More: https://punchng.com/cbn-approves-abbey-mortgage-banks-transition-to-commercial-banking/