Category: Politics

Nigeria’s used car imports surged to N249.84bn in Q1 2026, despite new government regulations. Discover the impact of the crackdown on used car imports. Read More: https://punchng.com/used-vehicle-imports-near-n250bn-amid-crackdown/

The SDP, Obidient Movement, and civil society groups are calling for urgent electoral reforms to ensure credible 2027 elections and restore public trust. Read More: https://punchng.com/sdp-obidients-seek-electoral-reforms-before-2027-polls/

A PUNCH editor recounts a Germany travel nightmare, from a restrictive visa to a €60 fine and cancelled flights, highlighting unexpected challenges. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-germany-turned-my-trip-into-nightmare-punch-editor/

Nigerian athletes Kanyinsola Ajayi and Samuel Ogazi dominate the NCAA Championships, signaling a bright future for Nigerian athletics. Read about their rec Read More: https://punchng.com/afn-lauds-ajayi-ogazi-after-ncaa-triumphs/

A collapsed bridge in Gombe’s Afghanistan Community leaves over 4,000 residents, including pregnant women, cut off from vital healthcare, leading to tragic Read More: https://punchng.com/pregnant-women-stranded-as-collapsed-bridge-cuts-off-gombe-community-from-healthcare/

Nigeria’s Defence Minister states that global conflicts, including the Israel-Iran war, are making military equipment supply difficult for Nigeria. He advo Read More: https://punchng.com/israel-iran-war-affecting-military-equipment-supply-defence-minister/

Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, has commenced plans for a new Police Mobile Force base in Zuru to strengthen Kebbi security and combat banditry. Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-begins-plan-for-new-police-mobile-force-base/

Two students from Prince Abubakar Audu University, Ayingba, have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 300-level student. The university vows ju Read More: https://punchng.com/two-kogi-varsity-students-arrested-for-killing-300-level-student/

Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei, killed in February, will be buried on July 9 in Mashhad after funeral ceremonies in Tehran and Qom. Learn more abo Read More: https://punchng.com/irans-late-supreme-leader-ali-khamenei-for-burial-july-9/

Nigerian inmates in Ethiopia celebrate a new prisoner transfer deal, allowing them to return home. They thank President Tinubu for prioritizing their welfa Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-inmates-in-ethiopia-celebrate-prisoner-transfer-deal-thank-tinubu/