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The DG of the Makinde/Daura Campaign Organisation says Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has what it takes to reset Nigeria and address its challenges in 2 Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-makinde-will-reset-nigeria-campaign-dg/

The ICPC has opposed the bail application of Jimi Lawal, an aide to ex-governor Nasir El-Rufai, in an alleged financial misconduct case in Kaduna. Read More: https://punchng.com/icpc-opposes-el-rufais-aide-bail-court-adjourns-to-friday/

APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, says no party can match the ruling party’s structure for the 2027 elections, citing 31 governors’ support. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-no-party-can-match-apcs-structure-yilwatda/

Nigeria has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2027-2029 term after securing 172 of 181 votes in a secret ballot. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-elected-to-un-council-with-172-votes/

APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda has urged the party’s campaign council to acknowledge the FG’s challenges while making the case for Tinubu’s re-elec Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-admit-govts-challenges-apc-chairman-tells-campaign-council/

A 15-year-old girl in Guatemala has reportedly regained consciousness inside a coffin during her funeral after her family believed she had died, sparking shock and celebrations among mourners. The teenager, identified as Yuleidy Ixcotoyac, reportedly collapsed while being driven to a medical centre by her father, Abraham Ixcotoyac, an evangelical pastor. As reported by The Read More: https://punchng.com/15-year-old-girl-wakes-up-inside-coffin-during-her-funeral-in-guatemala/

The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union has called on the FG and states to fully implement the 2026 renegotiated agreement on lecturers’ allowances. Read More: https://punchng.com/coeasu-seeks-full-implementation-of-2026-renegotiated-agreements/

President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve a bill to repeal the ASCON Act and establish the National School of Government for leadership develop Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-seeks-senate-nod-to-replace-ascon-with-national-school-of-government/

United States President Donald Trump has shared a video of El Salvador’s notorious maximum-security prison, defending his administration’s deportation policy and linking it to a decline in crime across the country. Trump posted the video on X on Wednesday, describing the facility as the destination for people his administration considers dangerous criminals. He wrote, “THIS Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-shares-el-salvador-prison-video-says-this-is-where-we-send-our-killers/

Former Super Eagles striker, Emmanuel Emenike, has criticised some state governors over alleged mismanagement of public funds, calling Nigeria an ’embezzle Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-is-finished-gone-ex-super-eagles-player-emenike-slams-govs/

Lagos Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat, has called for increased investment in Africa’s digital infrastructure to scale innovations into sustainable solutio Read More: https://punchng.com/hamzat-seeks-more-investment-in-africas-digital-infrastructure/

The INEC chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, says algorithms will not determine the 2027 general elections, insisting the choice rests solely with Nigerian vot Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-not-algorithms-will-decide-2027-polls-inec-chairman/

The House of Representatives has endorsed the review of Nigeria’s blockchain education curriculum, calling for more practical skills and cybersecurity trai Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-back-blockchain-curriculum-review-seek-practical-skills-training/

Nigeria has secured international recognition for its measurement standards after SON signed the CIPM Mutual Recognition Arrangement in France. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-secures-global-recognition-for-measurement-standards-son/

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces scrutiny over two unlisted hospitality dinners with Man City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak when he was Manchester mayor Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-p-m-faces-scrutiny-over-unlisted-dinners-with-man-city-chairman/

Manchester United are reportedly considering a fine for defender Lisandro Martínez after he publicly criticised the club’s hierarchy and transfer policy. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-man-united-considers-fine-for-martinez-over-criticism-of-club-chiefs/

A 28-year-old man, Adebayo Maoli, has been arrested and charged with sexual assault and two counts of indecent act following allegations that he exposed himself to passengers on Toronto’s subway system in Canada. The Toronto Police Service disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, alleging that the incidents occurred on September 1 and October 3, Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-man-over-assault-in-canada/

The Minister of Education says biotechnology is a critical tool for addressing food insecurity and malnutrition, urging collaboration to implement solution Read More: https://punchng.com/biotechnology-key-to-tackling-food-insecurity-manultrition-minister/

Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa has been fined £25,000 by the FA for comments implying bias after his side’s 1-1 draw with Manchester United. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-fulham-boss-arbeloa-fined-25000-over-comments-against-man-united/

The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has assured Nigerians that the police will demonstrate professionalism in the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-will-be-proud-of-police-in-2027-poll-says-ig/