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Following a confirmed Ebola case in Abuja, the Federal Government has shared prevention tips.

Burkina Faso’s ruling military junta has reinstated the death penalty, which was abolished in 2018, following a unanimous vote by its legislature.

The Tanimu Turaki-led PDP has ruled out any alliance with the APC for the 2027 elections, warning that such a move could lead to an electoral monarchy.

The Presidency has unveiled the North West Climate Fund, targeting N20 billion over four years to finance the region’s response to flooding and drought.

President Bola Tinubu has mourned the death of Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, describing him as an elder statesman and one of Awolowo’s last titans Read More: https://punchng.com/fasoranti-one-of-awolowos-last-great-titans-tinubu/

Anambra State Police Command has foiled a kidnapping attempt along the Ogbakuba–Ossomala Road, rescuing victims after armed men opened fire on road users.

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The Africa CDC has called for urgent global support to contain the Ebola outbreak after Nigeria confirmed its first case in the Federal Capital Territory.

Nollywood faith-based film Agbara Nla has grossed ₦354.5m at the Nigerian box office, leading ticket sales since its October 1 release, says its distributo Read More: https://punchng.com/agbara-nla-hits-n354-5m-leads-nigerian-box-office/

New research shows sports fans increasingly rely on data like expected-goals models and form charts, not just gut instinct, before placing a bet.

The Federal Government has disbursed N4.25bn in outstanding pension and severance benefits to 600 additional ex-Nigeria Airways workers, bringing the total Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-pays-fresh-n4-25bn-to-600-ex-nigeria-airways-workers/

Read the evening news recap, including the FG’s confirmation of an Ebola case in the FCT, the death of Afenifere leader Reuben Fasoranti, and more.

The Nigerian Guild of Editors has urged authorities to revisit the unresolved murder of journalist Dele Giwa, who was killed by a parcel bomb in 1986.

The Ogun State House of Assembly has passed a resolution supporting the establishment of State Police Services to improve security in the state.

The EFCC has arrested an Abuja businessman, Innocent Ezuma, for allegedly defrauding a Ukrainian investor of over $120m for non-existent projects.

Ogun State Police have rescued 11 Ghanaian nationals held hostage in Sagamu after being lured to Nigeria with promises of Canadian and Spanish visas.

The Federal Government has confirmed an Ebola case in Abuja and identified 44 contacts of a patient who recently arrived from Uganda on an international fl Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-fg-identifies-44-contacts-seeks-passengers-cooperation/

A presidential working group has submitted the draft National Policing Bill, which seeks to create state police, to the Ministry of Justice for review.

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele claims Nigeria could have faced 1,000% inflation without President Tinubu’s economic reforms like subsidy removal.

The Abuja Chamber of Commerce has urged the FG to set five interim targets, including 8,000MW of power, to achieve its $1tn economy ambition by 2030.

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has mourned the death of Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, describing his passing as a monumental loss to Nigeria.

Three borehole workers have been electrocuted in Onitsha, Anambra State, after an iron pole they were erecting for a water tank fell onto an 11kV power lin Read More: https://punchng.com/three-borehole-workers-die-from-electrocution-in-anambra/

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with separate cases of armed robbery, culpable homicide, and illicit drug traffic Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-three-over-armed-robbery-murder-in-bauchi-2/

Nigerian singer Davido pays an emotional tribute to his late son, Ifeanyi Adeleke, on his posthumous birthday, saying he and his mother, Chioma, miss him.

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State, Deji Doherty, has unveiled a 10-point agenda focused on infrastructure, education, healthcare and economic development.

The Ogun State Government has suspended the Eselu of Iselu, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, with immediate effect over his alleged involvement in partisan politics Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-suspends-monarch-over-partisan-politics/

Residents of Benin City trooped out as Oba Ewuare II, accompanied by Governor Monday Okpebholo, marked his 10th coronation anniversary at Holy Aruosa Cathe Read More: https://punchng.com/benin-agog-as-oba-ewuare-ii-marks-10th-coronation-anniversary/

The ADC Presidential Campaign Council has criticised Senator Abdulaziz Yari’s reported remark on insecurity, calling it an admission of the APC’s failure.

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria will now earn revenue from MMA2 following the resolution of its 20-year dispute with Bi-Courtney Aviation Service Read More: https://punchng.com/faan-begins-earning-revenue-from-mma2-as-fg-bi-courtney-resolve-20-y…

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has announced plans to inaugurate 10 new courthouses and construct ultra-modern court complexes in Aba and Umuahia.

National Leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has died at the age of 100 in Akure, Ondo State.

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has paid a condolence visit to the family of ex-governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, describing him as a great leader.

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The Senate has passed a bill for a second reading to extend education funding and interventions to federal unity colleges and Armed Forces secondary school Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-seeks-to-extend-education-funding-to-unity-military-schools/

APC campaign DG, Abdullaziz Yari, has directed the party’s directorates to submit work plans for their roles ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The Jigawa State Hisba Board has urged media professionals and its social media handlers to prioritise campaigns against indecency and social vices.

The Oyo State APC has expressed confidence in winning the 2027 elections following successful reconciliation efforts, including with Teslim Folarin.

The Federal Government may reintroduce weighbridges on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to check overloaded vehicles and reduce accidents, an official has said.

Senator Ned Nwoko has described the late former Delta State Governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan, as the most accessible governor the state has ever had.

The Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has urged for increased vigilance against arms smuggling as the 2027 general elections approac Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-customs-cg-urges-vigilance-against-arms-smuggling-ahead-of-elec…

The Senate has advised Senator Danladi to withdraw a bill seeking to relocate a Federal Polytechnic to Nasarawa Eggon, urging him to sponsor a new bill.

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, are among the political leaders named in the All Progressives Congress Campaign Council in Delta State ahead of its…

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde, as APM’s 2027 presidential candidate, has promised tax breaks and reaffirmed his claim on unremitted ₦250bn NLNG funds.

The Nigerian Senate has passed two amendment bills to protect local manufacturing and align procurement practices with international standards.

The House of Representatives is investigating a Federal Government circular requiring prior approval for lawmakers’ official foreign trips over its implica Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-probe-fg-circular-restricting-foreign-trips-for-lawmakers/

A coalition of CSOs has urged the Federal Government to suspend the proposed $2.5bn industrial livestock deal with Brazilian company JBS until all agreemen Read More: https://punchng.com/csos-urge-fg-to-suspend-2-5bn-jbs-livestock-deal/

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, says the state will build on its history to return as Nigeria’s leading rubber producer, focusing on value addition.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress says it will hold fresh primaries to replace its Bauchi governorship candidate, Ibrahim Kashim, who resigned from the party Read More: https://punchng.com/bauchi-ndc-gov-candidate-quits-as-party-promises-fresh-primaries/

The House of Representatives has ordered a probe into the death of NYSC corps member, Etimbuk Sunday, at the orientation camp in Enugu State.

TV Host and Media personality Morayo Afolabi-Brown has recounted how she and her colleagues narrowly escaped death when hoodlums attacked and set fire to the old Television Continental building in Lagos during the 2020 #EndSARS protests.