Category: Politics

Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy and pop icon Shakira meet during rehearsals for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final halftime show. Read More: https://punchng.com/photo-burna-boy-shakira-meet-ahead-of-world-cup-final-halftime-show/

NUPRC charges new petroleum licence holders from the 2022/2023 Mini Bid Round and 2024 Licensing Round to rapidly develop assets to meet oil targets. Read More: https://punchng.com/nuprc-tasks-fresh-licence-holders-on-rapid-field-development/

President Tinubu signs an Executive Order to regulate crypto and virtual assets in Nigeria, strengthening oversight and protecting investors from financial Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-signs-crypto-virtual-assets-regulation-order/

Lionel Messi could match Ronaldo’s unique football record of winning at least two World Cups and two Ballon d’Or awards if Argentina win the 2026 final. Read More: https://punchng.com/world-cup-final-messi-may-equal-ronaldos-unique-football-record/

Donald Trump threatens to increase tariffs on Canada, citing wildfire smoke pollution impacting the US. He demands Canada address ‘willful negligence’ in f Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-threatens-to-increase-canada-tariffs-over-wildfire-smoke-pollution/

Lionel Messi describes facing Lamine Yamal in the World Cup final as “crazy” after a baby photo of them resurfaced. Read Messi’s thoughts on the showdown. Read More: https://punchng.com/facing-yamal-in-the-final-after-baby-photo-is-crazy-messi/

Indian activist Sonam Wangchuk has been moved to a hospital after a 20-day hunger strike protesting India’s examination system. Read More: https://punchng.com/indian-activist-moved-to-hospital-after-20-day-hunger-strike/

Nigeria’s petrol imports surged by 207% in June 2026, according to NMDPRA data, despite a fall in domestic supply. Get the full report on fuel imports. Read More: https://punchng.com/fuel-imports-surged-by-207-in-june-nmdpra-report/

President Tinubu commends Minister Nyesom Wike for significant FCT development, celebrating 31 inaugurated projects and improved civil service motivation i Read More: https://punchng.com/fct-getting-better-under-wike-tinubu/

Ohanaeze Ndigbo supports the probe into Mary Habila’s death, urging calm and rejecting calls for Minister Umahi’s resignation until investigations conclude Read More: https://punchng.com/habilas-death-ohanaeze-backs-probe-rejects-calls-for-umahis-resignation/