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- by Punch NewspapersNigerian-trained international lawyer, Professor Dapo Akande, has been elected as a judge of the International Court of Justice for a nine-year term. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-trained-lawyer-dapo-akande-elected-icj-judge/
- by Punch NewspapersDemocrats are projected to take control of the US House of Representatives and have won key Senate seats in the 2026 midterm elections, a setback for Donal Read More: https://punchng.com/us-midterms-democrats-retake-house-gain-senate-seats/
- by Punch NewspapersA Somali police officer has died after being struck by a moving aircraft propeller shortly after disembarking at Dhusamareb Airport in central Somalia. Read More: https://punchng.com/somali-police-officer-killed-by-aircraft-propeller/
- by Punch NewspapersNigeria’s Ambassador to Germany, Senator Ita Enang, has said Nigerians do not necessarily need university degrees to secure employment in Germany. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-can-work-in-germany-without-degrees-envoy/
- by Punch NewspapersFour Nigerian-Americans have won elective positions in the November 3 midterm elections in the United States, while the result of another candidate, Segun Adeyina, remained uncalled as votes were being counted. Read More: https://punchng.com/four-nigerian-americans-win-us-midterms-georgia-result-pending/
- by Punch NewspapersUber will pay an $81m payroll tax bill after Australia’s High Court dismissed its appeal, ruling that payments to its drivers qualify as wages. Read More: https://punchng.com/uber-loses-australian-tax-appeal-faces-81m-bill/
- by Punch NewspapersThe Department of State Services has denied an allegation by former VP Atiku Abubakar that it plans to disrupt his Sokoto rally and has ordered a probe. Read More: https://punchng.com/dss-denies-atikus-adc-rally-disruption-claim-orders-probe/
- by Punch NewspapersThe University of Abuja’s ASUU branch has threatened industrial action over the alleged unlawful allocation of its land by FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Read More: https://punchng.com/uniabuja-land-dispute-asuu-threatens-industrial-action/
- by Punch NewspapersUS President Donald Trump says he is willing to accept the outcome of the midterm elections and is prepared to work with Democrats as they head for victory Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-says-hell-accept-midterm-results-work-with-democrats/
- by Punch NewspapersAustralia will return to pen-and-paper writing tests for Year 5 pupils from 2028, following concerns over the impact of excessive screen time on learning. Read More: https://punchng.com/australia-scraps-digital-writing-tests-for-year-5-pupils/
- by Punch NewspapersThe National Assembly is set to transmit the State Police Bill to President Tinubu for assent after 28 state Houses of Assembly approved the amendment. Read More: https://punchng.com/state-police-28-assemblies-approve-tinubus-assent-next/
- by Punch NewspapersThe Nigerian Senate has threatened to review the Bilateral Air Service Agreement with China unless Nigerian airlines are granted reciprocal rights to fly t Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-debates-national-carrier-demands-equal-china-flight-rights/
- by Punch NewspapersA faction of the APC in Benue State loyal to George Akume has rejected the inclusion of its members in Governor Hyacinth Alia’s campaign council. Read More: https://punchng.com/akume-loyalists-reject-inclusion-in-alias-campaign-council/
- by Punch NewspapersOndo State police have raided a fake dollar factory in Odigbo LGA, arresting one suspect and recovering three bags of counterfeit US dollar notes. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-raid-fake-dollar-factory-recover-three-bags-of-counterfeit-notes/
- by Punch NewspapersThe Nigeria Democratic Congress in Borno has reinstated its House of Assembly candidate, Mohammed Bunu, after clearing him of anti-party activity allegatio Read More: https://punchng.com/ndc-reinstates-borno-candidate-after-atiku-campaign-controversy/
- by Punch NewspapersGunmen have killed an 18-year-old vigilante member, Divine Dung Davou, in a midnight attack on Rachas Village, Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State. Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-kill-18-year-old-vigilante-in-plateau-midnight-attack/
- by Punch NewspapersThe Federal Government is considering banning heavy-duty vehicles and trucks from the First Niger Bridge to ease persistent gridlock, says an official. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-to-ban-heavy-vehicles-on-first-niger-bridge/
- by Punch NewspapersSpanish club Villarreal have signed Beninese striker Merveille Akinocho from Nigerian academy Beyond Limits on a long-term deal after he turned 18. Read More: https://punchng.com/villarreal-sign-beninese-striker-from-beyond-limits/
- by Punch NewspapersNigeria’s Flamingos will aim for a first-ever FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final when they face Brazil in Wednesday’s semi-final match in Morocco. Read More: https://punchng.com/flamingos-face-brazil-test-for-historic-final-place/
- by Punch NewspapersThe Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is considering selling 5-10% of its equity in an IPO, with a primary focus on the domestic market. Read More: https://punchng.com/nnpc-eyes-10-equity-sale-london-new-york-listings/
