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A 100-level Medical Laboratory student of Abia State University, Favour Robinson, has won a car valued at N35m from MTN Nigeria’s youth engagement drive.

The APC National Chairman claims that the PDP, APGA, and Accord parties are now backing President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 reelection bid.

The family of Taofiki Mustapha, who died in a police cell in Agbeye, Osun State, has petitioned the AIG to probe the circumstances of his death.

Ex-CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele awaits a Court of Appeal verdict on his bid to remove Justice Rahman Oshodi from his trial over alleged bias.

The United States has warned that Mexican cartels are trying to turn Nigeria into a methamphetamine hub, following the NDLEA’s dismantling of four labs.

Enugu Governor Peter Mbah, Works Minister David Umahi, and EFCC Chair Ola Olukoyede are expected at the 2026 NUJ Enugu Correspondents’ Chapel press week.

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has called for a national shift from reacting to disasters to preventing and preparing for them, citing N11.48bn l Read More: https://punchng.com/lets-move-from-disaster-relief-to-prevention-man/

Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele have mourned the death of Alhaja Taibat Bakare, the Iya Sunnah of Ansar-ud-Deen in Eki Read More: https://punchng.com/sanwo-olu-bamidele-others-mourn-ekiti-muslim-leader/

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has awarded scholarships to 81 new undergraduates through his foundation, increasing the annual award to N350,000.

Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has died at the age of 100 in Akure, Ondo State.

Five more state assemblies have passed the constitutional amendment bill for state police as a presidential panel submits its draft bill to the Justice Min Read More: https://punchng.com/state-police-five-more-assemblies-pass-bill-fg-panel-submits-draft/

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

Aviation unions have petitioned the presidency over an alleged airside invasion by Air Peace at Lagos airport, demanding a security investigation.

The Federal Government will begin a mass revocation of idle oil blocks next week, the NUPRC has announced, recovering assets from non-developing operators.

The Federal Government has urged state governments to leverage capital market bonds to fund long-term infrastructure projects for sustainable development.

The Federal Government and Bi-Courtney have resolved their nearly 20-year dispute, allowing FAAN to begin collecting concession fees from MMA2.

Nigeria’s cocoa bean exports to the United States surged by 554 per cent to $142m in 2025, up from $21.7m in 2024, according to the US Mission.

Nigerian business leaders have identified port decongestion, logistics, and economic zones as key sectors to attract long-term investment from the UAE.

NewGold Issuer Limited has reported a total comprehensive income of $2.55m in its unaudited financial statements for the quarter ended September 30, 2026.

Police officers on Tuesday fired teargas to disperse participants at the #EndSARS memorial for victims of the 2020 protests at the Lekki tollgate in Lagos.

Nigeria’s annual-average inflation is projected to decline to 15.6% in 2026 from 23% in 2025, according to a new report by the IMF.

Nigerian banks are set for a N5tn liquidity boost from FAAC allocations and maturing bills, adding to an existing N6.28tn surplus in the financial system.

Mutual Benefits Assurance CEO, Olufemi Asenuga, has called for wider insurance coverage to protect Nigerian households, businesses and infrastructure.

The Nigerian Exchange Limited rebounded, gaining N410bn as renewed buying interest in industrial and consumer goods stocks lifted the market.

The Federal Nigeria Society for the Blind has called for safer roads, equal employment opportunities, and stronger enforcement of disability rights laws.

Six months after President Tinubu’s executive order on oil revenue, government records show N211.74bn has accumulated in specific accounts.

The APC Presidential Campaign Council has reshuffled its directorates and demanded work plans as it prepares for President Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027 Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-apc-campaign-rejigs-teams-demands-strategic-plans/

Brent crude oil price rose above $111 per barrel as the International Energy Agency warns the global energy market may not normalise by 2027.

The Federal Government has disbursed a fresh N4.25bn in outstanding pension and severance benefits to 600 additional ex-Nigeria Airways workers.

The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association has backed the FG’s fuel subsidy reform but urged that its success be measured by its impact on Nigerians.

A new PwC report highlights uncertainty over how Nigeria’s value added tax (VAT) e-invoicing requirements apply to non-resident suppliers of digital servic Read More: https://punchng.com/uncertainty-persists-over-nigerias-vat-e-invoicing-rules-pwc/

An investigation has begun after a Challenger 604 aircraft lost its door mid-air after taking off from Abuja, renewing calls for improved safety.

Kano State has sanctioned over 100 private health facilities and shut down 35 in the last year for violations like operating without a licence.

Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued 27 kidnapped victims in Katsina State after engaging terrorists in a gun battle in Sabuwa LGA.

Ogun State Police have rescued 11 Ghanaian nationals held hostage in Sagamu after being lured to Nigeria in a visa scam where each paid GHC40,000.

The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested three suspects and recovered a locally made pistol and ammunition during an operation on Nguru-Birniwa Road.

Non-teaching staff unions at Yobe State University have threatened a warning strike over the management’s alleged failure to implement an agreed salary adj Read More: https://punchng.com/strike-looms-at-yobe-varsity-over-salary-disputes/

Uganda’s Ministry of Health is seeking travel details from Nigeria after a woman who transited through the country tested positive for Ebola in the FCT.

Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to defeat Barcelona 4-2 in a thrilling UEFA Champions League match at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday.

Phil Foden scored a hat-trick to signal his return to form as Manchester City crushed AEK Athens 5-1 in their Champions League match at the Etihad.

Liverpool came back from two goals down to beat Villarreal 4-3 in a thrilling Champions League match at Anfield, maintaining their perfect start.

The PBAT/APC 2027 Presidential Campaign Council has created a new directorate and reshuffled its youth and women mobilisation teams for the 2027 election.

ADC presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has urged Nigerians to remain calm following a confirmed Ebola case in the FCT, backing contact tracing efforts Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-case-atiku-urges-calm-backs-contact-tracing/

A woman arrested in Abuja for alleged child trafficking has admitted to receiving ₦250,000 per child, claiming she was told the money was compensation.

Archaeologists in Jordan claim to have identified the site where Jesus was baptised by John the Baptist, based on excavations at Bethany beyond the Jordan.

A group led by Government Ekpemupolo, aka Tompolo, has deployed 52 vehicles to Ondo and Gombe states to boost grassroots mobilisation for Tinubu’s 2027 bid Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-tompolos-group-deploys-52-vehicles-in-ondo-gombe-for-tinubus-ca…

A suspected fraudster arrested in Calabar, Cross River State, has explained how he steals bank customers’ PINs by pretending to help them at ATM points.

The Federal Government has confirmed a case of Ebola in Abuja.

The Turkish Football Federation has banned 147 club officials, including Trabzonspor’s president, for 45 days for violating betting rules.

An American, Normand Tousignant, has been named the world’s oldest first-time grandfather by Guinness World Records after meeting his granddaughter at age Read More: https://punchng.com/92-year-old-becomes-worlds-oldest-first-time-grandfather/