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1. Nigerian wins US fellowship Punch · 7 Nov 2026

   An Interdisciplinary Humanities doctoral candidate at the University of California, Omowumi Omole, has been awarded the 2026 Dean’s Dissertation Fellowship from the School of Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-wins-us-fellowship/

2. ‘The Remarried Empress’ Becomes Most-Viewed Local Original Premiere Ever on Disney+ and Hulu Variety · 7 Nov 2026

   Korean fantasy romance “The Remarried Empress” has set a new high for Disney+ and Hulu. Based on views across the three days after its Nov. 3 launch, it is the biggest premiere ever for a local original on the platforms worldwide. The series is also the No. 1 Korean title premiere in more than 50…

3. Nigerians should think twice before relocating abroad – UK defence official Punch · 7 Nov 2026

   Senior Strategic Supply Chain Manager at the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence, Abimbola Oluwasona, speaks with BIODUN BUSARI about his career, voluntary services, among other issues in Nigerian and… Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-should-think-twice-before-relocating-abroad-uk-defence-off…

4. I missed lucrative gigs to earn master’s degree – Mr Macaroni Punch · 7 Nov 2026

   Nigerian comedian and actor, Adebowale Adedayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni, has spoken about the sacrifices he made to combine his entertainment career with academic pursuits, following his… Read More: https://punchng.com/i-missed-lucrative-gigs-to-earn-masters-degree-mr-macaroni/

5. Australian singer Nishka set for Nigerian debut Punch · 7 Nov 2026

   Australian pop singer Nishka is set to make her Nigerian debut performance at Escape, an art exhibition featuring works by artist and author Fortune Ileleji and Grammy-winning musician and producer Tejiri Sonics. Read More: https://punchng.com/australian-singer-nishka-set-for-nigerian-debut/

6. Why Henry, Iwobi are my favourite players – Filmmaker Nkanga Punch · 7 Nov 2026

   Photographer, filmmaker and producer, Emily Nkanga, talks about her career path, her love for football, her first football-related job with Thierry Henry, her Arsenal loyalty, and more in this… Read More: https://punchng.com/why-henry-iwobi-are-my-favourite-players-filmmaker-nkanga/

7. Nigerians in tough clashes across Europe Punch · 7 Nov 2026

   Five Nigerian players in England, Spain and Italy face some of the weekend’s toughest assignments, with leaders, title chasers and a Premier League champion standing in their way. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-in-tough-clashes-across-europe/

8. How I turned cocoa farm waste into water purification solution — UNIMED graduate Punch · 7 Nov 2026

   A University of Medical Sciences, Ondo State, physiotherapy graduate, Oluwatayo Ayodele, tells BIODUN BUSARI about his passion for innovation, how it inspired him to develop a cocoa pod-based… Read More: https://punchng.com/how-i-turned-cocoa-farm-waste-into-water-purification-solution-unimed-gradua…

9. I abandoned my PhD in Nigeria after three days in kidnappers’ den — UK-based researcher Punch · 7 Nov 2026

   Dr Ayodeji Afolami tells AYOOLA OLASUPO how a three-day kidnapping ordeal on his farm in Ogun State in 2021 shattered his sense of security, forced him to abandon his academic pursuit in Nigeria and… Read More: https://punchng.com/i-abandoned-my-phd-in-nigeria-after-three-days-in-kidnappers-den-uk-b…

10. I chose medicine at 15, emerged overall best at 21 — Edo varsity top graduate Punch · 7 Nov 2026

    Oladosu Adedolapo emerged as Edo State University’s overall best graduating student in Medicine and Surgery. She speaks with TEMITOPE ADETUNJI about her academic journey, challenges and aspirations in medicine What was growing up like for you? Read More: https://punchng.com/i-chose-medicine-at-15-em…