The Rivers State Executive Council has approved a ₦1.8 trillion budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year, aimed at advancing key development projects. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-executive-council-approves-n1-8tn-2026-budget/
Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Yahaya reaffirms his administration’s zero tolerance for crime, promising to enhance security and protect lives and property Read More: https://punchng.com/gombe-gov-reaffirms-zero-tolerance-for-crime/
A teenager dies in a hotel swimming pool in Owode-Ede, Osun State, sparking protests from friends and family. Police have launched an investigation. Read More: https://punchng.com/teenager-dies-in-osun-hotel-swimming-pool-friends-protest/
INEC dismisses viral reports of a released 2027 election timetable as false and misleading. Learn the facts and when to expect the official schedule. Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-debunks-reports-of-2027-election-timetable/
The Jigawa State Police Command announces recent arrests of seven suspects, leading to the recovery of stolen items, illicit drugs, and more. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-nab-seven-suspects-recover-stolen-items-others-in-jigawa/
Nigeria’s Cyriel Dessers has been ruled out of the AFCON tournament with a thigh injury as the Super Eagles prepare for their knockout match vs Mozambique. Read More: https://punchng.com/injury-blow-dessers-ruled-out-of-afcon-as-eagles-prepare-for-mozambique/
Dele Momodu criticises Pat Utomi for ruling out Peter Obi as a potential VP, arguing for democratic choice and strategic realism in Nigerian politics. Read More: https://punchng.com/undemocratic-dele-momodu-tackles-utomi-for-ruling-out-obi-as-vp/
Ogun State postpones the commissioning of the Prof. Wole Soyinka train station and Sagamu–Ayepe Road. A new date for the unveiling will be announced soon. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-postpones-wole-soyinka-train-station-road-others-unveiling/
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, urges residents to support President Bola Tinubu’s reforms, stating the policies are vital for national growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-gov-backs-tinubu-reforms-seeks-prayers/
Nigeria’s House of Reps minority caucus has formed a committee to probe claims that the recently approved tax reform laws were altered after passage. Read More: https://punchng.com/tax-reform-laws-reps-minority-caucus-to-probe-alteration-claims/
