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1. Kidnappers demand N50m for abducted visually impaired victims Punch · 3 Nov 2026

   Kidnappers have demanded a N50m ransom for two visually impaired persons abducted in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State while returning to Jos. Read More: https://punchng.com/kidnappers-demand-n50m-for-abducted-visually-impaired-victims/

2. Abductors flee, abandon Plateau varsity student after security raid Punch · 3 Nov 2026

   Gunmen have abandoned an abducted 100-level female student of Plateau State University, Bokkos, after a joint security operation forced them to flee. Read More: https://punchng.com/abductors-flee-abandon-plateau-varsity-student-after-security-raid/

3. Food security: FG commits N2bn each to 40 tertiary institutions Punch · 3 Nov 2026

   The Federal Government has committed up to N2bn in financing to each of 40 tertiary institutions to establish commercial farms and boost food production. Read More: https://punchng.com/food-security-fg-commits-n2bn-each-to-40-tertiary-institutions/

4. School children battle stench as refuse mounts at Lagos school Punch · 3 Nov 2026

   Pupils and teachers of a primary school in Alimosho, Lagos, face health risks as a refuse heap left uncleared for weeks causes an overwhelming stench. Read More: https://punchng.com/school-children-battle-stench-as-refuse-mounts-at-lagos-school/

5. C’River man arrested for threatening neighbour with gun Punch · 3 Nov 2026

   Police in Cross River State have arrested a 32-year-old man, Akan Constant, for allegedly threatening his neighbour with a locally made gun in Ikom LGA. Read More: https://punchng.com/criver-man-arrested-for-threatening-neighbour-with-gun/

6. Police bust Lagos cannabis farm, arrest Polish, Nigerian Punch · 3 Nov 2026

   The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered a high-tech indoor cannabis farm in Apapa, arresting a Polish national and a Nigerian in connection with it. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-bust-lagos-cannabis-farm-arrest-polish-nigerian/

7. Ogun residents, firm clash over estate management, electricity charges Punch · 3 Nov 2026

   Residents of five estates in Shimawa, Ogun State, have accused Adron Homes of imposing service charges, withholding land documents, and harassment. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-residents-firm-clash-over-estate-management-electricity-charges/

8. Gunmen flee as NDLEA foils Kaduna-Zaria highway robbery Punch · 3 Nov 2026

   NDLEA operatives foiled an armed robbery on the Kaduna-Zaria Highway after engaging gunmen in a shootout, forcing them to flee and abandon vehicles. Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-flee-as-ndlea-foils-kaduna-zaria-highway-robbery/

9. Awujale: Ogun moves against Ijebu chiefs, reconstitutes council Punch · 3 Nov 2026

   The Ogun State Government has reconstituted the Awujale Interregnum Administrative Council, declaring a rival group formed by some Ijebu chiefs illegal. Read More: https://punchng.com/awujale-ogun-moves-against-ijebu-chiefs-reconstitutes-council/

10. DSS frees four, pays N20m compensation over IPOB arrest Punch · 3 Nov 2026

    The Department of State Services has released four men arrested over alleged IPOB membership and approved N20m compensation after investigations cleared th Read More: https://punchng.com/dss-frees-four-pays-n20m-compensation-over-ipob-arrest/