Category: Politics

Award-winning actor Idris Elba has been knighted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle for his services to young people and charitable causes. Learn more a Read More: https://punchng.com/king-charles-iii-knights-actor-idris-elba-for-youth-advocacy/

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde slams former governor Fayose’s kidnap comments, urging prayers for him amidst political accusations. Read More: https://punchng.com/makinde-slams-fayoses-kidnap-comments-urges-prayers-for-him/

The PDP faction urges Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo to focus on aviation challenges, not Jonathan’s candidacy, as calls for his 2027 return grow. Read More: https://punchng.com/focus-on-aviation-not-jonathans-candidacy-pdp-fires-back-at-keyamo/

Ahead of the August 15 Osun Governorship poll, INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner urges media to help fight fake news and safeguard election integrity. Read More: https://punchng.com/help-fight-fake-news-before-gov-poll-osun-rec-urges-media/

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) calls on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on insecurity to protect lives and property. Rea Read More: https://punchng.com/declare-state-of-emergency-on-insecurity-can-urges-fg/

Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris announces plans to review primary school teachers’ salaries, assuring improved welfare and full minimum wage implementatio Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-gov-unveils-plans-to-review-primary-school-teachers-salaries/

Romelu Lukaku scores in his international return, leading Belgium to a 2-0 victory over Croatia in a World Cup friendly. Read more about the match. Read More: https://punchng.com/lukaku-scores-on-international-return-as-belgium-defeat-croatia-2-0/

INEC urges stakeholders to support a credible Rivers bye-election on June 20 in Rivers South-East Senatorial District. Learn about voter registration and s Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-seeks-support-for-rivers-bye-election-on-june-20/

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has activated security architecture, mobilising hunters and forces to protect schools and communities amid rising conce Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-adeleke-mobilises-hunters-security-forces-to-protect-schools-communities/

See the full African World Cup squads for the 2026 tournament! FIFA has released the final player selections for all participating African nations. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-squads-of-african-countries-at-2026-world-cup/