Mob attacks Kano traffic officials following highway crash

Posted on August 6, 2026

Angry youths attacked Kano traffic officials (KAROTA) after a highway crash, hospitalizing three. Learn more about the incident and public concerns. Read More: https://punchng.com/mob-attacks-kano-traffic-officials-following-highway-crash/

Ex-finance minister Kemi Adeosun loses husband

Posted on August 6, 2026

Former Nigerian Finance Minister Kemi Adeosun’s husband, Anthony Adeosun, has died at 62. Learn more about his life and the family’s announcement. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-finance-minister-kemi-adeosun-loses-husband/

Police bust kidnapping syndicate in Rivers, arrest five suspects

Posted on August 6, 2026

Rivers State Police Command busts a notorious kidnapping syndicate in Oyigbo, arresting five suspects who confessed to terrorising residents. Read more. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-bust-kidnapping-syndicate-in-rivers-arrest-five-suspects/

BBNaija 11: Flora breaks down as Big Brother reveals Gambit role

Posted on August 6, 2026

Flora, a BBNaija 11 housemate, breaks down after Big Brother reveals her secret Gambit role. Learn about the implications of being a BBNaija Gambit. Read More: https://punchng.com/bbnaija-11-flora-breaks-down-as-big-brother-reveals-gambit-role/

Ugandan football club’s captain killed in street attack

Posted on August 6, 2026

Ugandan football captain David Owori was tragically killed in a street attack in Kampala. Police are investigating the suspected robbery that led to the de Read More: https://punchng.com/ugandan-football-clubs-captain-killed-in-street-attack/

Aviation funding row deepens as NCAA engineers oppose TSC review

Posted on August 6, 2026

NCAA engineers oppose the proposed Ticket Sales Charge (TSC) review, warning that reduced aviation funding for the regulator could compromise safety oversi Read More: https://punchng.com/aviation-funding-row-deepens-as-ncaa-engineers-oppose-tsc-review/

18 states under investigation over fund mismanagement – EFCC

Posted on August 6, 2026

The EFCC has revealed it’s investigating 18 Nigerian states for alleged fund mismanagement. Learn more about the ongoing probes and the commission’s action Read More: https://punchng.com/18-states-under-investigation-over-fund-mismanagement-efcc/

Alake urges calm after Abuja tremor, orders hourly updates

Posted on August 6, 2026

Following an earth tremor in Abuja, Minister Dele Alake urges residents to remain calm and orders hourly updates on seismic activity to ensure safety. Read More: https://punchng.com/alake-urges-calm-after-abuja-tremor-orders-hourly-updates/