Category: Politics

Delta State Police Command arrests nine suspects in a statewide crackdown on illegal roadblocks and highway extortion, ensuring safer roads for motorists. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-nine-in-delta-over-illegal-roadblocks-highway-extortion/

Abia State Government arrested 114 sanitation defaulters in Aba and Umuahia during its monthly exercise and plans a Neighbourhood Environmental Watch. Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-arrests-114-sanitation-defaulters/

Real Madrid has reportedly agreed personal terms with Côte d’Ivoire’s Yan Diomande, moving closer to signing the RB Leipzig winger. Read More: https://punchng.com/la-liga-real-madrid-agree-personal-terms-with-cote-divoires-diomande-reports/

Iran’s oil ministry announced it sold $18 billion worth of oil during the recent conflict and ceasefire with the US, covering 60% of its budget forecast. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-says-it-sold-18bn-of-oil-during-war-ceasefire/

Nigerians evacuated from South Africa share their xenophobia experiences and hopes for a fresh start in Nigeria, with NiDCOM pledging support for their rei Read More: https://punchng.com/xenophobia-safrica-returnees-recount-ordeal-seek-fresh-start-in-nigeria/

Over 1,400 Nigerians were repatriated from Niger Republic in May 2026, highlighting the ongoing challenges of irregular migration and the ‘japa’ wave. Read More: https://punchng.com/1429-nigerians-repatriated-from-niger-republic-report/

The US will resume Mexican cattle imports next month after a year-long ban due to a screwworm fly outbreak. Learn about the USDA’s inspection process. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-to-resume-mexican-cattle-imports-after-year-long-ban/

Alex Onyia discusses how Nigerian students overcame anxiety to win three gold medals at the International STEM Olympiad, highlighting their potential. Read More: https://punchng.com/my-students-overcame-anxiety-to-win-three-stem-gold-medals-educationist-onyia/

Discover how a bad cholesterol diagnosis transformed Dayo Akinbode, a Guinness World Records holder, into a passionate marathon runner and sports tourism p Read More: https://punchng.com/bad-cholesterol-diagnosis-turned-me-into-a-marathon-runner-guinness-world-records-holder-akinbode/

Opposition parties question the authenticity and relevance of Trump’s reported commendation letter to President Tinubu on insecurity, faulting the Presiden Read More: https://punchng.com/opposition-faults-presidency-over-trumps-commendation-letter/