ASUU condemns Katsina govt’s alleged intimidation of lecturer
The Academic Staff Union of Universities has condemned the alleged intimidation of a lecturer by the Katsina State Government over a statement on insecurit Read More: https://punchng.com/asuu-condemns-katsina-govts-alleged-intimidation-of-lecturer/Continue Reading
Plateau govt urges investment in adolescents’ health
The Plateau State Government has called for massive investment in the health of adolescents, describing it as crucial for human capital development. Read More: https://punchng.com/plateau-govt-urges-investment-in-adolescents-health/Continue Reading
Gombe varsity has no formal reports of sexual harassment – Director
Gombe State University’s Centre for Gender Studies says it has received no formal complaints of sexual harassment since introducing its new policy. Read More: https://punchng.com/gombe-varsity-has-no-formal-reports-of-sexual-harassment-director/Continue Reading
Lagoon student wins Lagos writing competition
Okoye Sienu, a student of Lagoon Secondary School, has won the Future Ready Essay Competition organised by global education consultancy agency, StudyIn. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagoon-student-wins-lagos-writing-competition/Continue Reading
Fintiri warns Boko Haram, ISWAP remain major threats
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, has warned that Boko Haram and ISWAP remain major security threats, urging security chiefs to intensify efforts. Read More: https://punchng.com/fintiri-warns-boko-haram-iswap-remain-major-threats/Continue Reading
Troops rout Lakurawa fighters, destroy camps in Sokoto
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have neutralised several Lakurawa terrorists and destroyed their camps during a clearance operation in Sokoto State. Read More: https://punchng.com/troops-rout-lakurawa-fighters-destroy-camps-in-sokoto/Continue Reading
Marketers reject FG’s plan to cap petrol price
Petroleum marketers have rejected the Federal Government’s plan to cap petrol prices at N1,350, insisting market forces should determine prices. Read More: https://punchng.com/marketers-reject-fgs-plan-to-cap-petrol-price/Continue Reading
Tinubu’s NNPC order cuts deductions to N8.4tn – W’Bank
A World Bank report says President Tinubu’s order stopping certain NNPC retentions cut Federation Account deductions from N10.1tn to N8.4tn in H1 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubus-nnpc-order-cuts-deductions-to-n8-4tn-wbank/Continue Reading
FG begins 17.7MW Oyo mini-grid construction
The Federal Government has commenced five interconnected mini-grid projects with a combined capacity of 17.7MW in Oyo State to improve electricity access. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-begins-17-7mw-oyo-mini-grid-construction/Continue Reading
Terrorism: Ekpa loses appeal, Finland court slashes sentence
A Finnish Court of Appeal has reduced the prison sentence of pro-Biafran agitator Simon Ekpa from six years to four years while upholding his conviction on terrorism-related charges. A report by Finnish public broadcaster Yle on Thursday stated that the appeal court upheld the Päijät-Häme District Court’s decision finding Ekpa guiltyContinue Reading