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1. Malami, Kebbi govt trade tackles over campaign attack Punch · 7 Nov 2026

   The Kebbi State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Abubakar Malami, and the state government have traded words over alleged attacks, intimidation and destruction of property… Read More: https://punchng.com/malami-kebbi-govt-trade-tackles-over-campaign-attack/

2. MFM close in on Cairo ticket at FIBA qualifiers Punch · 7 Nov 2026

   Nigerian champions, Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries Women Basketball Club, moved closer to a place at the FIBA Africa Women’s Basketball League final tournament in Cairo with a 77-46 win over hosts, Flames Female Basketball Club, in Monrovia, Liberia. Read More…

3. Olympic Eagles step up qualifiers prep with friendly win Punch · 7 Nov 2026

   Nigeria’s U23 team, the Olympic Eagles, stepped up preparations for their 2028 Olympic Games qualifiers with a 3-1 friendly win over Nigeria National League side, Grassrunners FC. Read More: https://punchng.com/olympic-eagles-step-up-qualifiers-prep-with-friendly-win/

4. Flamingos target history in U-17 World Cup final Punch · 7 Nov 2026

   Nigeria will become the first African country to win the FIFA World Cup in both the men’s and women’s U-17 categories if they beat Japan in the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final in Rabat, Morocco, on Saturday. Read More: https://punchng.com/flamingos-target-history-in-u-17-world-cup-final/

5. Borrowers drown in debt, loan apps battle defaults Punch · 7 Nov 2026

   Operators of microfinance banks and digital lending platforms have called for stricter screening of loan applicants and improved sharing of borrowers’ records among lenders to curb rising loan defaults. Read More: https://punchng.com/borrowers-drown-in-debt-loan-apps-battle-defaults/

6. Osimhen out of Eagles AFCON qualifiers with surgery Punch · 7 Nov 2026

   Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been ruled out of Nigeria’s November international window after Galatasaray confirmed that he will undergo surgery on a left knee injury, Saturday PUNCH reports. Read More: https://punchng.com/osimhen-out-of-eagles-afcon-qualifiers-with-surgery/

7. FG eyes 262 million day-old chicks production Punch · 7 Nov 2026

   The Federal Government is targeting an annual production of 262 million day-old chicks to strengthen the country’s poultry industry and reduce dependence on imported breeding materials, the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, has disclosed. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-eyes-262-millio…

8. Mixed fortunes for Nigerian swimmers in Dakar Punch · 7 Nov 2026

   Nigeria ended its swimming campaign at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games without a medal, but with a historic first as Kashope Obatoyinbo reached a final, while others missed out on the medal races, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Read More: https://punchng.com/mixed-fortunes-for-nigerian-swimmers-in-d…

9. INEC suspends staff’s annual leave over 2027 poll Punch · 7 Nov 2026

   The Independent National Electoral Commission has directed its staff to suspend further annual leave as it intensifies preparations for the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-suspends-staffs-annual-leave-over-2027-poll/

10. NSC backs Dimkpa as Karate Federation president Punch · 7 Nov 2026

    The National Sports Commission has formally reaffirmed Dr Chukwudi Dimkpa as the substantive President of the Karate Federation of Nigeria, following repeated requests for clarification from the Union of African Karate Federations. Read More: https://punchng.com/nsc-backs-dimkpa-as-karate-federation…