Abia State Government addresses recent flooding along Owerrinta Road, attributing it to natural terrain and heavy rainfall. Officials assure residents a la Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-blames-flooding-on-terrain-heavy-rainfall/
Month: July 2026
Bus crashes into market in Kwara
A commercial bus lost its brakes and crashed into a market in Ilorin, Kwara State. Miraculously, no fatalities were recorded in the bus crash in Kwara. Read More: https://punchng.com/bus-crashes-into-market-in-kwara/
Six finals, six goals: Oyarzabal eyes World Cup history as Spain prepare for Argentina final
Mikel Oyarzabal aims for World Cup history, having scored in every major final he’s played. Can he continue his remarkable streak against Argentina? Read More: https://punchng.com/six-finals-six-goals-oyarzabal-eyes-world-cup-history-as-spain-prepare-for-argentina-final/
NCDMB, Renaissance begin 12-month oil, gas training for 300 Nigerians
NCDMB and Renaissance Africa Energy Company partner to provide 12-month oil and gas training for 300 young Nigerians, boosting local capacity and employmen Read More: https://punchng.com/ncdmb-renaissance-begin-12-month-oil-gas-training-for-300-nigerians/
UK businesswoman jailed over £216,250 Covid loan fraud
A UK businesswoman has been jailed for over two years for fraudulently obtaining £216,250 through the Covid loan fraud scheme, making five false applicatio Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-businesswoman-jailed-over-216250-covid-loan-fraud/
Edo security outfit arrests 12 cultists in Benin crackdown
Edo State Security Squad arrests 12 suspected cultists in Benin’s Uzebu Quarters. Learn about the crackdown on cultism and drug trafficking in Edo. Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-security-outfit-arrests-12-cultists-in-benin-crackdown/
Taraba LG revokes indigeneship certificates
Gashaka Local Government Area in Taraba State has revoked all existing indigeneship certificates. Learn how to obtain the new Taraba indigeneship certifica Read More: https://punchng.com/taraba-lg-revokes-indigeneship-certificates/
Isaac Fayose hails Obi as ‘incoming president’ days after criticising him
Isaac Fayose now calls Peter Obi ‘incoming president’ after a visit, days after criticising him for ingratitude. Fayose reaffirms his ‘Obidient’ support. Read More: https://punchng.com/isaac-fayose-hails-obi-as-incoming-president-days-after-criticising-him/
Osun NNPP chair resigns, takes up DLA acting chairman appointment
Osun NNPP Chairman, Tosin Odeyemi, resigns from the party and takes up the acting state chairman role for the newly formed Democratic Leadership Alliance. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-nnpp-chair-resigns-takes-up-dla-acting-chairman-appointment/
Anambra court sentences two to death for rape, murder of mentally-impaired teenager
Anambra High Court sentences Elochukwu Belonwu and Chukwuebuka Ofokwu to death for the rape and murder of a mentally-impaired teenager. Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-court-sentences-two-to-death-for-rape-murder-of-mentally-impaired-teenager/