The DSS has arraigned five Ansaru suspects in Abuja over the May 15 Oyo school abduction, where pupils and teachers were kidnapped and two victims killed. Read More: https://punchng.com/dss-arraigns-five-over-oyo-school-abduction/
Month: July 2026
NiDCOM celebrates first Black woman with Pure Mathematics PhD in S’Africa, another Nigerian
NiDCOM celebrates two Nigerian women in the diaspora: Prof. Oghenetega Ighedo, first Black woman with a Pure Mathematics PhD in S’Africa, and Ugwechi Amadi Read More: https://punchng.com/nidcom-celebrates-first-black-woman-with-pure-mathematics-phd-in-safrica-another-nigerian/
Obasanjo names 1966 coup, counter-coup, June 12 as Nigeria’s ‘black days’
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo identifies the 1966 coups and June 12 annulment as Nigeria’s ‘black days,’ urging reflection for national unity. Read More: https://punchng.com/obasanjo-names-1966-coup-counter-coup-june-12-as-nigerias-black-days/
Okonjo-Iweala urges Nigeria to sustain reforms, manage debt cautiously
WTO DG Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala advises Nigeria to sustain economic reforms, manage debt cautiously, and create jobs for its young population. Read More: https://punchng.com/okonjo-iweala-urges-nigeria-to-sustain-reforms-manage-debt-cautiously/
INEC extends PVC collection, says violence won’t decide Osun poll
INEC extends PVC collection for the Osun election to July 31, assuring voters that ballots, not violence, will decide the outcome. Learn about election pre Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-extends-pvc-collection-says-violence-wont-decide-osun-poll/
NCoS set to enrol inmates in health insurance scheme
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) is set to enroll inmates in the National Health Insurance Scheme, improving healthcare access and welfare for all Read More: https://punchng.com/ncos-set-to-enrol-inmates-in-health-insurance-scheme/
Manchester City leading opposition to Premier League’s £1.5bn EFL proposal
Meeting on Thursday to discuss landmark settlementCity have concerns about how the package will be fundedManchester City are leading the opposition to the Premier League’s plans to offer £1.5bn to the English Football League in…
Community unveils Mary Slessor Library, plans Ekubo film village
Arochukwu community unveils the Mary Slessor Library in Abia State, honouring the missionary and preserving historical artefacts. Plans for an Alexx Ekubo Read More: https://punchng.com/community-unveils-mary-slessor-library-plans-ekubo-film-village/
Frosinone seal Akpoguma deal after Hoffenheim exit
Super Eagles defender Kevin Akpoguma joins newly promoted Serie A club Frosinone, seeking to revive his career after leaving Hoffenheim. Read More: https://punchng.com/frosinone-seal-akpoguma-deal-after-hoffenheim-exit/
Fashola to grace 2026 ITTF Africa Youth Cup final
Former Minister Babatunde Fashola will be the special guest at the 2026 ITTF Africa Youth Cup final in Accra, Ghana, celebrating Africa’s rising table tenn Read More: https://punchng.com/fashola-to-grace-2026-ittf-africa-youth-cup-final/