DSS arrests Maina’s son after returning to Nigeria, hands him over to EFCC
The DSS has arrested Faisal Maina, son of the ex-pension boss, after he secretly returned to Nigeria and handed him over to the EFCC to serve his jail term Read More: https://punchng.com/dss-arrests-mainas-son-after-returning-to-nigeria-hands-him-over-to-efcc/Continue Reading
Reps c’ttee summons finance minister, AGF over N75bn debt
The House of Reps has summoned the finance minister and Accountant-General over an outstanding N75bn reportedly borrowed from the UBEC. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-cttee-summons-finance-minister-agf-over-n75bn-debt/Continue Reading
DR Congo accuses ex-president Kabila planning ‘general attack’
The DR Congo government has accused former president Joseph Kabila of planning a “general attack” after he teamed up with the M23 rebel group. Read More: https://punchng.com/dr-congo-accuses-ex-president-kabila-planning-general-attack/Continue Reading
Police arrest two suspected bandits, recover 150 livestock in Katsina
Katsina State Police have arrested two suspected bandits and recovered over 150 rustled livestock in Kusada LGA, dismissing rumours of a highway blockade. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-two-suspected-bandits-recover-150-livestock-in-katsina/Continue Reading
Ex-lawmaker backs inclusion of Wike, Soludo, Adeleke in Tinubu’s campaign council
A former lawmaker, Sam Onuigbo, has backed the inclusion of opposition politicians like Nyesom Wike and Chukwuma Soludo in President Tinubu’s campaign coun Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-lawmaker-backs-inclusion-of-wike-soludo-adeleke-in-tinubus-campaign-council/Continue Reading
2027: Kaduna gov, Abbas back Tinubu’s re-election
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, and House of Reps Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, have backed President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, citing projects in the Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-kaduna-gov-abbas-back-tinubus-re-election/Continue Reading
NNPC confirms Rivers pipeline explosion
The NNPC has confirmed a gas pipeline explosion in Aleto, Rivers State, which caused injuries and damaged property, and has activated emergency responses. Read More: https://punchng.com/nnpc-confirms-rivers-pipeline-explosion/Continue Reading
Ofala 2026: Obi of Onitsha urges Tinubu to tackle hunger, unemployment
The Obi of Onitsha, Igwe Alfred Achebe (Agbogidi), has called on President Bola Tinubu to give priority attention to hunger, unemployment, poor and inaccessible medical services, insecurity, and other factors undermining human development across the country. The monarch made the call on Friday during the 2026 Ofala Festival held atContinue Reading
BREAKING: Military, DSS, police arrest five suspects over Imo corpers’ kidnap
Military, DSS, and police operatives have arrested five suspects allegedly responsible for the abduction of 20 prospective NYSC members in Imo State. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-military-dss-police-arrest-five-suspects-over-imo-corpers-kidnap/Continue Reading
NSCDC seeks media collaboration to fight vandalism in Ogun
The NSCDC in Ogun State has called for collaboration with the media to tackle vandalism and protect critical national infrastructure and property. Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-seeks-media-collaboration-to-fight-vandalism-in-ogun/Continue Reading