PUNCH: Police rescue one of Zamfara abducted worshippers

Oyo State Government lifts dusk-to-dawn curfew in 10 LGs bordering Old Oyo National Park, assuring residents of continued security operations against kidna Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-lifts-curfew-in-10-lgs-says-security-operations-continue/

Abia State government arrested a 109-year-old akara seller and 65 others for sanitation breaches, warning of forceful enforcement due to low compliance. Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-nabs-109-year-old-akara-seller-65-others-for-sanitation-breaches/

Europe is experiencing a record-breaking heatwave, with Germany, Denmark, and the Czech Republic all setting new temperature highs. Learn more about the ex Read More: https://punchng.com/germany-hits-record-41-5c-as-europe-heatwave-sets-new-temperature-records/

A newborn baby was miraculously rescued from the rubble 32 hours after twin earthquakes devastated a Venezuelan coastal city. Read the full story of surviv Read More: https://punchng.com/newborn-baby-rescued-from-venezuela-twin-earthquake-rubbles/

An Equatorial Guinea man, tricked into serving in the Russian army in Ukraine, safely returns home. Discover his harrowing journey and the government’s ple Read More: https://punchng.com/eguinea-man-returns-home-after-being-forced-to-serve-in-russian-army/

BUA Cement Plc donates N108m worth of farm inputs to 211 resettled farmers in Sokoto, boosting food production and supporting vulnerable communities. Read More: https://punchng.com/bua-donates-n108m-farm-inputs-to-211-resettled-sokoto-farmers/

Atiku Abubakar accuses President Tinubu of undermining democracy by attempting to deregister the NDC, warning of a one-party state and urging judicial inte Read More: https://punchng.com/ndc-ruling-nigerians-seeing-true-tinubus-colours-says-atiku/

Delta State Police nab two suspected electric cable vandals in Kwale, recovering stolen cables. CP Oyeniyi warns against infrastructure vandalism. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-recover-electric-cables-nab-vandals-in-delta/

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni confirms Lionel Messi will start on the bench for the 2026 World Cup match against Jordan. Find out why in this special mome Read More: https://punchng.com/video-messi-wont-start-against-jordan-says-scaloni/

Osun State Police are investigating the shooting of an APC member in Osogbo, allegedly targeted for wearing a campaign cap. Read more on the incident. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-probe-shooting-of-osun-apc-member/

Gombe State expels Gombawa Motors from a mega park, citing operational violations. The firm alleges political retaliation after endorsing a PDP candidate. Read More: https://punchng.com/gombe-expels-transport-company-from-park-firm-alleges-political-retaliation/

Edo monarch, HRM Michael Sado, celebrates his first year on the throne by strengthening community ties in Okpella Kingdom through cultural events and devel Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-monarch-moves-to-strengthen-community-ties/

Kidnap victims rescued in Ogun State by Operation Kosaye call on the Federal Government to improve police welfare and provide better equipment for enhanced Read More: https://punchng.com/rescued-ogun-victims-urge-fg-to-equip-support-police/

The NCC pledges presidential incentives for investors to establish local smartphone production in Nigeria, aiming to reduce phone prices and boost digital Read More: https://punchng.com/ncc-seeks-local-smartphone-factories-to-reduce-phone-prices/

Civil society organisations are demanding tougher action against terrorism in Nigeria, urging security agencies to intensify efforts and citizens to share Read More: https://punchng.com/groups-demand-tougher-action-against-terrorism-in-nigeria/

The UN estimates nearly 7 million people may be affected by the devastating Venezuela earthquake, with over 900 dead and thousands missing. Urgent aid is n Read More: https://punchng.com/nearly-6-8m-people-may-be-affected-by-venezuela-quakes-un/

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf pledges full commitment to President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, vowing overwhelming support for APC victory. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-committed-to-tinubus-2027-re-election-says-yusuf/

Oyo State Police Command debunks false reports of a pastor’s arrest in connection with the Oriire school abduction. Get official updates here. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-deny-arresting-pastor-over-oyo-school-abduction/

Gombe State Governor Inuwa Yahaya praises the peaceful conduct and high voter turnout in the Gombe LG election, urging acceptance of results. Read More: https://punchng.com/gombe-lg-poll-yahaya-commends-voter-turnout-peaceful-conduct/

Bayelsa State Police are searching for the parents of four children rescued in Ekeremor and Yenagoa LGAs. Contact the command with information to reunite t Read More: https://punchng.com/police-search-for-parents-after-rescuing-four-children-in-bayelsa/