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/
Kebbi gov unveils plans to review primary school teachers’ salaries
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/
Crowds besiege Jigawa LG over fake N75,000 COVID-19 grant
Crowds besieged Gumel LGA in Jigawa over a fake N75,000 COVID-19 grant rumour. Officials debunked the claim, urging residents to verify information. Read More: https://punchng.com/crowds-besiege-jigawa-lg-over-fake-n75000-covid-19-grant/
Declare state of emergency on insecurity, CAN urges FG
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/
FG targets 1.2m farmers with 2,000 tractors to boost food production
The Federal Government aims to boost food production in Nigeria, targeting 1.2 million farmers with 2,000 tractors and new initiatives to strengthen food s Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-targets-1-2m-farmers-with-2000-tractors-to-boost-food-production/
Help fight fake news before gov poll, Osun REC urges media
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/
Focus on aviation, not Jonathan’s candidacy, PDP fires back at Keyamo
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/
Makinde slams Fayose’s kidnap comments, urges prayers for him
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/
X caters to creators with new ‘React with Video’ feature
X will now let you ‘react with video’ to posts.
Meta tests ‘Series’ for episodic Reels on Instagram and Facebook
Meta told TechCrunch that it’s considering ways to monetize the new feature, but didn’t share specifics on what that could look like.