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The Nigeria Medical Association in Kwara has raised alarm over poor pay, illegal salary deductions, and severe manpower shortages in the state’s hospitals.

Gombe State Transport Services has denied reports that one of its buses was attacked and passengers abducted between Ayere and Kabba, calling it false.

President Bola Tinubu has made history as the first Nigerian president in 66 years to receive the proposed United Nations budget, presented by Jimoh Ibrahi Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-makes-history-as-first-nigerian-president-to-receive-proposed…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reportedly ordered LAWMA MD, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, to resign over the worsening waste crisis in the state.

Meet Olamide Mojigbotoluwa Ehinfun-Adekunle, who made history as Nigeria’s youngest female Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) at the age of 40.

The Anambra State Government has confirmed a case of Lassa fever in Ayamelum LGA and activated an emergency response to prevent further transmission.

Senator Abdulaziz Yari has defended President Tinubu’s efforts on insecurity, arguing that even ex-President Buhari, a general, could not end it.

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has expressed shock and sadness over the death of Prof.

Lionel Messi holds the record for most goals in a calendar year with 91.

An Abuja Court of Appeal has adjourned the hearing of SERAP’s appeal against a N100m defamation judgment in favour of two DSS officials until October 13.

Barcelona captain Raphinha will miss the club’s next two matches against Getafe and Galatasaray after picking up a hamstring injury on international duty.

A Vehicle Inspection Officer has been crushed to death by a truck in Akure, the Ondo State capital, while reportedly trying to intercept the vehicle.

Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo has approved the full implementation of the 2025 FG-ASUU agreement for staff of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University.

The Chief of Defence Staff has directed the Defence Space Administration to extend its space-based intelligence support to military operations in the North Read More: https://punchng.com/cds-orders-space-intelligence-expansion-to-north-west-north-central/

A Chinese hospital has implanted a chip in a blind man’s eye, enabling him to recognise letters and navigate obstacles after 30 years of impairment.

An Ado-Ekiti mini-truck driver, Adeleye Adeniyi, says he borrowed N3.5m to support the re-election campaigns of President Bola Tinubu and two other politic Read More: https://punchng.com/ekiti-driver-borrows-n3-5m-to-campaign-for-tinubu-others/

Learn about the Dangote Refinery IPO closing on October 13, 2026.

Ghana’s Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has rejected suggestions that the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) independently led a recent operation against suspected cybercrime centres in the country, insisting that the exercise was planned…

Police in Bauchi State have arrested four suspects over a farmers-herders clash in Ningi LGA that left one person dead and several houses burnt.

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has described criticism of Kylian Mbappe over his activities during the international break as “ridiculous”.

The Kwara State Government has introduced an electronic warehouse management system to improve the monitoring and availability of family planning commoditi Read More: https://punchng.com/kwara-adopts-new-system-to-improve-contraceptive-supply/

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says he has absolute faith the club will win its appeal against over 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules.

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved the posting of new Police Public Relations Officers to selected commands and formations.

The Ghana Air Force has expressed condolences to the Nigerian Air Force following the crash of an ATR-42 aircraft in Igbokoda, Ondo State, which killed 25 Read More: https://punchng.com/ghana-air-force-mourns-25-victims-of-ondo-plane-crash/

The African Action Congress has inaugurated its Presidential Campaign Council to intensify nationwide mobilisation for its candidate, Omoyele Sowore, for 2 Read More: https://punchng.com/aac-unveils-sowore-magashi-2027-campaign-council/

The NNPC has extended its N66-per-litre petrol discount until October 31, clarifying the move is a customer relief initiative, not a subsidy return.

A Christian woman, Isabel Vaughan-Spruce, has pleaded not guilty to five charges for silently praying within a buffer zone outside a UK abortion facility.

Police have warned worshippers against sharing personal achievements in testimonies after foiling a plot to kidnap a female cleric in Abuja by her members.

The removal of his cap by the Osile of Oke-Ona Egba, Oba Adedapo Adewale Tejuoso, during a Christian worship event has sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some Nigerians criticising the gesture as disrespectful to Yoruba tradition and others def…

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says his players are focused and excited for their upcoming games against Liverpool and PSG, despite off-field noise.

Everton’s American owners, The Friedkin Group, are considering selling the Premier League club less than two years after their £400 million takeover.

A French journalist has claimed Kylian Mbappé could leave Real Madrid if his demands are not met, suggesting the superstar is not happy with the situation.

The Federal Government has insisted that the petrol discount by NNPC Retail is not a fuel subsidy and will not be funded with public money.

A woman and her 14-year-old daughter have died after a three-storey building under construction collapsed on their home in Okpoko, Anambra State.

The Lagos APC has criticised opposition parties for rejecting the Federal Government’s proposed 30-day petrol discount, calling it politically motivated.

An inquest in the UK has found that three sisters, Jane Adetoro, Christina Walters, and Rebecca Walters, took their own lives by drowning in Brighton.

South African jurist Navi Pillay has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote international law and prosecute war crimes and genocide.

Nigerian media executive Mo Abudu has said the only way to deal with racism is by providing a different narrative, as she opens a permanent London cinema dedicated to African and Black films.

The Lagos State Fire Service has recorded 1,324 emergency incidents, including 1,135 fire calls, between January and September, prompting a warning to resi Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-warns-residents-as-fire-service-records-1324-cases/

NANS urges the FG and Dangote Refinery to address high transport costs caused by rising petrol prices, warning it makes education unaffordable for students Read More: https://punchng.com/nans-laments-high-transport-costs-seeks-relief-for-students/

Nigerian media company EbonyLife has opened a cinema and cultural centre in London to showcase Nollywood and other Black and African films.

The Federal Government has warned Ministries, Departments and Agencies against poor performance, demanding accountability in line with President Tinubu’s s Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-warns-mdas-against-non-performance-demands-accountability/

South Africa’s government has withdrawn an order to process asylum applications after it led to xenophobic violence in Johannesburg and Durban.

A 55-year-old driver escaped unhurt after a train rammed into his Honda car at the PWD railway crossing in Lagos, causing extensive damage to the vehicle.

The Chief of the Naval Staff and other officers have paid tribute to retired Commodore Bethel Adogu, a late naval weapons expert who died at the age of 69.

ADC VP candidate Rotimi Amaechi has vowed to build the Gelegele seaport if elected, while claiming he built the Lekki Deep Seaport from scratch.

The Arewa Consultative Forum has urged the Federal Government to admit flaws in its economic reforms and provide clear timelines for easing Nigerians’ hard Read More: https://punchng.com/acf-urges-fg-to-set-timelines-for-easing-hardship/

Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries in Ondo has empowered 10 women with sewing machines and awarded scholarships to 20 indigent pupils in Akure.

Nigerian singer Zlatan and his partner, Davita Lamai, have announced October 24, 2026, as the date for their wedding celebrations in a video post.

Real Madrid manager José Mourinho has joked that he may be 80 years old by the time Manchester City’s financial case reaches a final conclusion.