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1. Supreme Court leaves inquiry into justices linked to alleged fixer to Parliament Kathmandu Post · 2 Nov 2026

   A full court meeting on Monday said it will not investigate allegations against its own members.

2. Kano Assembly extends suspension of three LG chairmen Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   The Kano State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of the chairmen of Rogo, Bagwai and Bebeji Local Government Areas by another three months. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-assembly-extends-suspension-of-three-lg-chairmen/

3. World Bank trains 388 officials to align health, education budgets Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   The World Bank-assisted HOPE Governance Programme has trained 388 government officials from the 36 states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory to strengthen public financial management… Read More: https://punchng.com/world-bank-trains-388-officials-to-align-health-education-budgets/

4. Ondo riverine youths seek action on erosion, bunkering Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   Youths in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State have called on Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and other stakeholders to address various challenges facing riverine communities in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/ondo-riverine-youths-seek-action-on-erosion-bunkering/

5. Accord asks court to dismiss suit seeking candidates’ disqualification Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   The Accord Party has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit seeking the disqualification of all its candidates for the 2027 general elections, describing the action as incompetent, statute-barred and premature. Read More: https://punchng.com/accord-asks-court-to-dismiss-suit-seeking…

6. Army, DSS foil abduction plot, arrest suspect collecting N200,000 ransom Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS), have arrested a suspected kidnapper while attempting to collect a N200,000 ransom from a female resident in Nasarawa State. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-dss-foil-abduction-plot-arrest-susp…

7. FULL LIST: Ronaldo, Messi, Mbappe, Kane make 2026 FIFPRO World XI shortlist Punch · 2 Nov 2026

   The full list of men’s and women’s FIFPRO World XI nominees has been released. The list was revealed via a tweet by FIFPRO on Monday. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-ronaldo-messi-mbappe-kane-make-2026-fifpro-world-xi-shortlist/

8. Four rooms, one country: How Ghana’s missions in New York, Geneva, The Hague and Brussels turn principle into leverage Multimedia Group · 2 Nov 2026

   I write as a Pan-Africanist, but I have learned to distrust slogans about African agency that never reach the rooms where agency is actually exercised. Those rooms are not summits or communiqués. They are committee chambers in New York, negotiating tables in Geneva, courtrooms and councils in The…

9. Top James Bond Contender Officially Reacts to Rumors Amid Final 007 Screen Tests Collider · 2 Nov 2026

   There's probably no role in Hollywood that comes with quite as much speculation, scrutiny, and downright ridiculous levels of attention as James Bond . Ever since Daniel Craig hung up his tuxedo following No Time to Die , practically every British actor under the age of 40 has found himself linked…

10. Morgan Wallen’s Sand in My Boots Lineup to Feature Kings of Leon, Ella Langley & More: ‘It’s Going to Be Really Top-Notch’ Billboard · 2 Nov 2026

    Morgan Wallen ‘s Sand In My Boots Festival will make its return to Gulf Shores, Ala., from May 21 to 23, blending music and sunny beach vibes, with a top-tier performer lineup. Presented by Wallen and AEG Presents, the three-day music festival and beach vacation’s lineup, which was announced Monday…