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Delta State is set to receive 300-400 troops as the Nigerian Army establishes a new Air Defence Unit to strengthen security and protect national assets.

NSITF pensioners have commended their MD, Oluwaseun Faleye, for implementing a 23-year-old Supreme Court judgment and paying outstanding pension arrears.

Nigeria and Bangladesh are strengthening military training cooperation, with 154 Nigerian officers having attended courses at the Bangladesh Defence Colleg Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-bangladesh-deepen-military-training-cooperation/

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria has urged 78 newly inducted nurses from Elizade University to uphold professional ethics and prioritise patien Read More: https://punchng.com/nmcn-urges-78-new-nurses-on-ethics-patient-care/

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old man, Adeniyi Benjamin, for allegedly operating an unlicensed fertility clinic in Ibadan.

An association has raised concerns over the declining use of Yoruba among youths, launching an initiative in Abeokuta to promote indigenous languages.

UNICEF has urged parents and leaders in Bauchi and Gombe to strengthen positive parenting to end child marriage and invest in the girl-child’s future.

The Adamawa State Government has commenced the fencing of schools, particularly in rural areas, to improve security and prevent kidnappings.

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation has raided a suspected fraud compound in Ghana, arresting over 130 people in an operation codenamed ‘Operation Black Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-fbi-raids-ghana-fraud-centre-arrests-130-suspects/

A mother has narrated how her family borrowed money and received contributions to raise the N6m ransom demanded by kidnappers for her abducted son in Imo S Read More: https://punchng.com/mother-narrates-how-n6m-ransom-was-raised-for-abducted-corps-member/

The Federal Government has begun a regulatory review of the $1.3bn Zungeru Hydropower Project in Niger State as the 700-megawatt plant currently supplies about half of its installed capacity to the national grid.

Former Actors Guild of Nigeria President, Emeka Rollas, has apologised to actress Regina Daniels, her husband Ned Nwoko, and her mother over his comments.

The Bayelsa State Government has pledged to mobilise youths to fill its quota of 750 recruits in the Nigerian Army’s ongoing 92nd recruitment exercise.

Premier League managers, including Frank Lampard and Daniel Farke, react cautiously to Manchester City being found guilty of breaching financial rules.

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has called for collective efforts to shape the state’s future, unveiling a 30-year vision for sustainable growth.

A 24-year-old Sri Lankan migrant worker, Anojan Sivarasa, has been sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia over a Facebook comment deemed blasphemous.

Renowned communication scholar, Professor Idowu Sobowale, has died at the age of 85.

PariPesa has been named the Official Betting Partner of Inter Lagos Football Club ahead of the NPFL 2026/2027 season in its first Nigerian club deal.

Canadian author and poet Anne Carson has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature for her bold and inventive work that dialogues with classical trad Read More: https://punchng.com/canadian-author-anne-carson-wins-2026-nobel-prize-in-literature/

The Edo State Government is seeking international partnerships and investment to modernise its livestock production and develop the animal husbandry sector Read More: https://punchng.com/edo-seeks-investors-technology-to-modernise-livestock-production/

The Kaduna State Government, in collaboration with Sightsavers, has begun a free eye screening exercise targeting 1,000 residents to mark World Sight Day.

Benin coach Gernot Rohr has criticised the treatment his players received after Lionel Messi’s farewell match, saying they were denied photos and shirts.

The Bayelsa State Police Command has arrested more than 20 suspected cultists in an intensified operation to curb cult-related violence across the state.

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has deployed two new ambulifts at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, to aid passengers with reduc Read More: https://punchng.com/faan-deploys-two-ambulifts-at-lagos-airport/

The Federal Controller of Works says the First Niger Bridge may reopen this week as major rehabilitation works have been completed on the vital transport l Read More: https://punchng.com/first-niger-bridge-set-to-reopen-soon-federal-controller/

The Anambra State Police Command has commenced an investigation into a confrontation between some of its officers and court bailiffs during the enforcement of a court order.

A youth group, GenZ in Politics, has started a voter education campaign in Ogun State markets, urging traders to participate in the 2027 elections.

The Lagos State Government is set to review private investment opportunities in its electricity market during a summit in November 2026.

An aide says President Bola Tinubu played a role in pushing for the new Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), which has been launched in Mauritius by the AU Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-pushed-for-african-credit-rating-agency-aide-says/

The Industrial Training Fund DG, Dr Afiz Ogun, says President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms are working and Nigerians will be happier if he is re-elected.

The Bayelsa State Government has mourned four indigenes of the state who were among the 25 Nigerian Air Force personnel killed in a plane crash in Ondo.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham is facing pressure from Premier League clubs over comments he made after Manchester City was found guilty of financial breac Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-pm-faces-pressure-over-man-city-comments/

Researchers urge Nigeria to adopt e-waste recycling to recover precious metals, which can strengthen the national economy and reduce pressure on foreign ex Read More: https://punchng.com/researchers-urge-e-waste-recycling-to-boost-nigerias-economy/

China has nominated maternity health expert Song Li to lead the World Health Organization, a move that could expand Beijing’s influence over the UN agency.

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has recalled how the late PDP chieftain, Daniel Orbih, resisted pressure and inducements to support his 2015 governorship bid.

Nigerian TikTok stars Habeeb ‘Peller’ Adelaja and his wife, Amadou ‘Jarvis’ Aminata, have announced they are expecting their first child with a photoshoot.

A Nigerian-made browser game, Lagos Life, has gone viral, attracting millions of players to its virtual world of jobs, rent, and money in Lagos.

Three transmission towers have collapsed in Nasarawa State following a storm, disrupting bulk electricity supply to Keffi and Akwanga, the TCN has said.

Amnesty International has urged Madonna University to reverse the expulsion and suspension of nursing students over a viral TikTok video, calling it dispro Read More: https://punchng.com/amnesty-demands-reversal-of-madonna-varsity-nursing-students-sanctio…

Arsenal youngster Max Dowman has been presented with three Guinness World Records certificates after setting new marks in English and European football before turning 17.

The GOC of 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Maj.

Despite a 2023 pledge to transition away from fossil fuels, global production of oil, gas, and coal continues to rise ahead of the COP31 climate talks.

The Federal Government has appealed to striking scrap metal dealers to suspend their industrial action and return to negotiations over their grievances.

Labour Party candidate for Bende Federal Constituency, Chima Anyaso, has warned youths in Abia to shun electoral violence ahead of the 2027 elections.

The Nigerian Air Force has confirmed one of its helicopters made a precautionary landing in Makurdi, Benue State, after a successful operation against kidn Read More: https://punchng.com/naf-confirms-helicopter-makes-precautionary-landing-in-benue/

The Ekiti State Resident Electoral Commissioner has urged voters to take advantage of the upcoming display of the voters’ register to collect their PVCs.

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has set up a judicial panel to probe the protracted communal crisis between Umuoba Anam and Aguleri communities.

The Oyo Sugar and Derivatives Industries Limited factory in Iseyin has reached the commissioning and test-running stage after more than a decade of develop Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-sugar-factory-reaches-test-running-stage-after-over-a-decade/

The Olugbo of Ugboland, Oba Frederick Akinruntan, has condoled with the FG over the NAF aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ondo State, and called for a probe.

US President Donald Trump will present billionaire Elon Musk with the National Medal of Science, the highest honour for scientists and engineers in the US.