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1. Lagos inaugurates first justice ministry legal research centre Punch · 4 Nov 2026

   The Lagos State Government has inaugurated a Centre for Legal Study, Research and Training, the first of its kind within a Ministry of Justice in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-inaugurates-first-justice-ministry-legal-research-centre/

2. Nigeria’s convoys menace Punch · 4 Nov 2026

   The reckless convoy culture of Nigerian officials, which recently killed four FUT Minna students, is a dangerous abuse of power that must be stopped. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerias-convoys-menace/

3. Soldier rejects N500,000 bribe, gets N500,000 reward Punch · 4 Nov 2026

   A soldier in Plateau State, Private Utim Terwase, has been rewarded with N500,000 for rejecting an identical amount offered as a bribe by a kidnapper. Read More: https://punchng.com/soldier-rejects-n500000-bribe-gets-n500000-reward/

4. GIGM bets on technology to expand transport business Punch · 4 Nov 2026

   GIG Mobility Group (GIGM) announces plans to expand its transport business by investing in digital platforms for vehicle hire, travel bookings, and more. Read More: https://punchng.com/gigm-bets-on-technology-to-expand-transport-business/

5. Lagos man kills self after lover ends relationship Punch · 4 Nov 2026

   A man identified as Abiodun has died by suicide in the Idimu area of Lagos State after his longtime girlfriend reportedly ended their relationship. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-man-kills-self-after-lover-ends-relationship/

6. Democrats seize Congress as Trump suffers midterm rout Punch · 4 Nov 2026

   Democrats have seized control of both chambers of the US Congress, dealing a major defeat to President Donald Trump and setting up two years of divided gov Read More: https://punchng.com/democrats-seize-congress-as-trump-suffers-midterm-rout/

7. 5.5m nomadic, migrant children out of school – Commission Punch · 4 Nov 2026

   The National Commission for Nomadic Education says about 5.5 million children from nomadic and migrant communities are out of school across Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/5-5m-nomadic-migrant-children-out-of-school-commission/

8. 2027: CAN disowns cleric, reaffirms political neutrality Punch · 4 Nov 2026

   The Christian Association of Nigeria has disowned Archbishop Chivir Chianson, stating he has no authority to mobilise political support in its name for 202 Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-can-disowns-cleric-reaffirms-political-neutrality/

9. Senate halts bills for new tertiary institutions Punch · 4 Nov 2026

   The Nigerian Senate has directed its committees to stop processing bills for new universities, in line with the Federal Government’s six-year moratorium. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-halts-bills-for-new-tertiary-institutions/

10. Business owners hail Otu’s economic drive, pledge re-election support Punch · 4 Nov 2026

    Business owners in Cross River State have lauded Governor Bassey Otu’s economic reforms and pledged to support his re-election bid in 2027. Read More: https://punchng.com/business-owners-hail-otus-economic-drive-pledge-re-election-support/