Category: Politics

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, calls on APC leaders and members in Edo Central to unite and secure victory in the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-gov-urges-apc-leaders-members-to-unite/

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike criticises David Mark’s infrastructure record, highlighting Tinubu’s achievements in road projects and continuity in governance. Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-slams-david-marks-infrastructure-record-defends-tinubus-achievements/

Colombia’s new president-elect issues a one-month surrender ultimatum to armed groups, signaling a tough stance on violence and crime. Learn more about his Read More: https://punchng.com/colombian-president-elect-gives-armed-groups-one-month-to-surrender/

Lagos State Government calls on tourism stakeholders to protect the environment, culture, and arts to attract more visitors and grow the Lagos tourism econ Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-urges-tourism-stakeholders-to-safeguard-environment-culture-arts/

Oyo State extends curfew in 10 LGAs bordering Old Oyo National Park by 24 hours following a recent school abduction. Learn more about the Oyo curfew extens Read More: https://punchng.com/school-abduction-oyo-extends-curfew-in-10-lgs-by-24-hours/

Kebbi Police arrest four suspects in connection with a violent farmers-herders clash in Gulma, Argungu LGA, that killed eight people. Read more. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-four-over-violent-farmers-herders-clash-in-kebbi-community/

A US lawmaker welcomes Nigeria’s state police bill, stating it will empower states to protect persecuted Christians and address insecurity effectively. Read More: https://punchng.com/state-police-will-protect-persecuted-nigerian-christians-us-lawmaker/

Twin earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 have killed 32 people and injured over 700 in Venezuela, collapsing buildings and causing widespread panic. Read More: https://punchng.com/twin-earthquakes-kill-32-injure-over-700-in-venezuela/

South Africa’s coach Hugo Broos celebrates after Bafana Bafana qualified for the World Cup knockouts for the first time in history. Read More: https://punchng.com/we-shut-up-big-mouths-says-south-africas-coach-after-beating-south-korea/

Delta State Governor Oborevwori announced the state spent N664.5bn on 362 contracts in 2025 without borrowing, emphasizing transparency in Delta contracts. Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-spent-n664-5bn-on-362-contracts-in-2025-without-borrowing-oborevwori/