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Governor Seyi Makinde has expressed joy over the release of prospective NYSC members of Oyo State origin who were abducted in Imo State last Thursday.

The United States has warned its citizens in Saudi Arabia to exercise heightened vigilance due to public threats by the Houthis against airports and airspa Read More: https://punchng.com/us-warns-citizens-in-saudi-arabia-over-houthi-airport-threats/

Iraq’s central bank has devalued the dinar against the dollar, citing a crisis caused by the Middle East war which has hurt the country’s oil exports.

Spain’s main unions have called a general strike for November 11 to pressure the government over the housing crisis and low wages ahead of a snap election.

Former students and colleagues mourn Isa Muyiwa Adeshina, a former vice principal who became a NAF officer, killed in the recent Ondo plane crash.

The Gombe NBA has accused AIG Emmanuel Agene of the FCID Annex of extortion and intimidation, calling on the Inspector-General of Police to investigate.

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has reconciled Senate Deputy President Barau Jibrin and Reps member Abubakar Bichi to strengthen APC unity for 2027.

Former President Obasanjo has urged forgiveness for the 1967 Asaba massacre, but the Asagba of Asaba insists on a presidential apology for closure.

A former DSS Director, Mike Ejiofor, has called for a probe into military aircraft crashes, citing their frequency after a NAF plane crashed in Ondo.

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the rescue of 20 prospective NYSC corps members who were abducted in the Owerri West LGA of Imo State.

Persons with Disabilities have asked INEC for a one-week voter registration extension, citing low turnout with only 232,658 PWDs on the voter register.

Mikel Arteta has the best win percentage of any Arsenal manager with over 50 matches, with his 60.9% record putting him ahead of club legend Arsene Wenger.

The Gombe State Government has commenced a statewide vaccination campaign for livestock to prevent major diseases, strengthen food security and protect hum Read More: https://punchng.com/gombe-begins-mass-livestock-vaccination/

The Ogun State Police Command has arraigned five suspects in court for allegedly attacking police officers on duty in Ota, leading to injuries.

A nine-year-old boy has allegedly set his family house ablaze in Yobe State, killing his two stepmothers and two sisters in retaliation for a beating.

Nollywood actor Femi Adebayo has opened Euphoria360 Hub, a multi-purpose creative facility in Lagos for film production, post-production, and training.

The FBI has arrested an 18-year-old man, Sheikhdoon Mohamud, accused of plotting an ISIS-inspired mass shooting at the Mall of America in Minnesota.

Yemen’s Houthi fighters claimed responsibility for attacks on two Saudi international airports, killing three people and wounding 36, authorities said.

Sri Lanka’s anti-graft authority has arrested former first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa over allegations her charity misused donations for a children’s hospita Read More: https://punchng.com/sri-lanka-arrests-ex-first-lady-in-charity-graft-probe/

A suspected cocoa thief identified as Taofeek has reportedly died by suicide in police detention in Agbeye, Osun State, prompting a probe of the officer on Read More: https://punchng.com/suspected-cocoa-thief-dies-in-detention-police-probe-officer/

The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company has announced a power outage in several Ogun communities due to a technical fault on two 33kV feeders.

The Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools in the FCT has rejected the indefinite strike declared by the NLC, directing its members to resume normal dut Read More: https://punchng.com/asuss-rejects-nlc-strike-directs-teachers-to-resume-in-fct/

Works Minister Dave Umahi has dismissed rumours of division in the APC, stating the party needs Nyesom Wike, and praised Tinubu’s projects in the South-Eas Read More: https://punchng.com/apc-needs-wike-umahi-dismisses-party-division-rumours/

The Cross River State Government has asked Zipline, a drone delivery company, to reduce the cost of its services to expand vaccine delivery to remote areas Read More: https://punchng.com/criver-seeks-cheaper-drone-delivery-for-vaccines-in-remote-areas/

Gombe State University’s Centre for Gender Studies has urged students and staff to familiarise themselves with its sexual harassment policy and report viol Read More: https://punchng.com/expose-sexual-harassment-gombe-varsity-urges-students/

The Akwa Ibom Ex-Militants Forum has reaffirmed its support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027 under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

Read the top stories: 20 abducted corps members regain freedom after seven days, an Edo varsity lecturer dies after an encounter with a sex worker, and mor Read More: https://punchng.com/evening-recap-abducted-20-corps-members-regain-freedom-edo-varsity-l…

Police in the FCT have arrested a 27-year-old woman, Precious Yohanna, for allegedly killing her newborn baby in the Jabi area of Abuja.

Eye Foundation Group Chairman, Kunle Hassan, has urged Nigerian youths to change their mindset, embrace innovation and create a better future for themselve Read More: https://punchng.com/foundation-urges-youths-to-embrace-innovation-self-reliance/

Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a public message of respect to Lionel Messi following the Argentine star’s emotional farewell from international football.

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The Trump administration has proposed a $70,000 fee for international students seeking to work in the US under the Optional Practical Training programme.

Former NCAC DG, Olusegun Runsewe, has warned against the misuse of Artificial Intelligence on social media to spread fake news and cause social tension.

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, David Mark, says the party will play by the rules but will resist any attempt to rig the 2027 pol Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-adc-wont-condone-rigging-says-david-mark/

The Federal Government has dismissed rumours that the First Niger Bridge demarcation was demolished, clarifying that openings were created for emergency ac Read More: https://punchng.com/first-niger-bridge-demarcation-not-demolished-fg-dismisses-rumour/

Following the tragic NAF aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Aviation Minister Festus Keyamo and the Chief of Air Staff have agreed to deepen safety collaboration.

Former VP Atiku Abubakar has criticised the FG over the collapse of agricultural exports, citing a ₦796.40bn reversal in the country’s trade balance.

The Federal Government is set to make a formal reconciliation declaration over the 1967 Asaba Massacre, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has said.

Former Manchester City star David Silva has come out of retirement at 40 to join Hong Kong Premier League club Sha Tin, a year after an ACL injury.

The Bureau of Public Procurement has urged Civil Society Organisations to monitor public projects from contract award to service delivery to prevent waste.

A teenage boy has been hospitalised after he was hit by a vehicle while crossing the Onipanu Bus Rapid Transit corridor inward Fadeyi, Lagos State, on Wednesday.

Katsina State Police Command has repelled separate bandit attacks in Kankia and Musawa LGAs, rescuing three victims and neutralising one suspected bandit.

A new survey by Yiaga Africa finds that 84% of Nigerians are willing to vote in the 2027 elections but are concerned about insecurity and trust in INEC.

The Federal Government has released the Consolidated Non-Academic Staff Tertiary Institutions Allowance for workers in federal universities and polytechnic Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-releases-eight-month-allowance-for-non-academic-tertiary-workers/

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has visited the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash site in Igbokoda, ordering the continuation of search operations.

Canada has indefinitely suspended plans to expand its medically assisted dying programme (MAID) to people whose sole medical condition is mental illness.

The African Democratic Congress has warned INEC against partisanship ahead of the 2027 elections, urging it to ensure all eligible voters collect their PVC Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-adc-campaign-council-warns-inec-against-partisanship/

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A Gombe State High Court has sentenced two men, Buhari Sule and Muktari Ali Hilami, to death by hanging for armed robbery and the murder of Murtala Rabi’u.

Delta NDC governorship candidate, Chris Iyovwaye, has congratulated the Asagba of Asaba, Prof.