Category: Politics

Edo State Government issues a 7MW mini-grid electricity licence to IZENERGY Limited, boosting access to electricity and driving industrial development in t Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-issues-mini-grid-licence-to-indigenous-power-firm/

The death toll from the Jigawa boat accident has risen to six, with 34 people still missing after a boat carrying 40 farmers capsized. Rescue operations ar Read More: https://punchng.com/jigawa-boat-accident-death-toll-rises-to-six-34-still-missing/

NANS demands protection for students in Osun State amidst escalating election violence, threatening academic shutdown if safety is not guaranteed. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-poll-nans-demands-protection-for-students-warns-political-thugs-off-campuses/

Adamawa State Police have arrested Abubakar Musa in connection with the murder of Nathaniel Yusuf. Investigations are ongoing in this Adamawa murder case. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-man-over-murder-in-adamawa/

FBI Director Kash Patel confirms no major security incidents during the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US, crediting extensive federal and local efforts. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-2026-world-cup-had-zero-major-security-incidents-in-us-fbi/

Keir Starmer resigns as UK Prime Minister after two years, formally tendering his resignation to King Charles III and backing successor Andy Burnham. Read More: https://punchng.com/keir-starmer-resigns-as-uk-prime-minister-backs-successor-andy-burnham/

Lamine Yamal makes history as the first under-20 player to win both the UEFA European Championship and the FIFA World Cup. Discover his meteoric rise. Read More: https://punchng.com/lamine-yamal-becomes-first-under-20-player-to-win-euro-world-cup/

Gombe State Police Command recovers a Beretta pistol and a stolen Toyota Camry in separate operations, demonstrating effective crime-fighting efforts. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-recover-pistol-stolen-car-in-separate-gombe-operations/

A fan has urged Masoyinbo host Olalekan Fabilola to feature President Bola Tinubu on the popular Yoruba quiz show. Fabilola hints it’s possible. Read More: https://punchng.com/feature-tinubu-fan-urges-yoruba-quiz-masoyinbo-host/

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/