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1. Abia APC candidate denies alliance rumours Punch · 8 Nov 2026

   The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Abia State, Eric Opah, has ruled out any alliance with other political parties ahead of the 2027 election, declaring that he is determined to unseat Governor Alex Otti. Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-apc-candidate-denies-alliance-rumours/

2. Taxis, cows, shoes and Nigeria’s grass-to-grace politics Punch · 8 Nov 2026

   On Saturday, September 18, 2010, Goodluck Jonathan stood at Eagle Square, Abuja, and told Nigerians what would become the rallying cry for his campaign in the 2011 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/taxis-cows-shoes-and-nigerias-grass-to-grace-politics/

3. Passwords, pixels and panic Punch · 8 Nov 2026

   First, a caveat that must not be mistaken for cowardice: I do not work for INEC. I do not hold a brief for the merchants of panic who profit from every screenshot, nor do I hold a brief for a commission that asks for trust on credit and without evidence. Read More: https://punchng.com/passwords-pixe…

4. Prosecutors seek two years for Belgium man accused of threats, swastikas, and Holocaust denial Jerusalem Post · 8 Nov 2026

   The defendant, who allegedly drew swastikas in his building and harassed a neighbor, did not appear in court, Belgian news agency Belga reported.

5. The Papers: 'Briton dies in Krakow shootings' and 'Royals honour the fallen' BBC News · 8 Nov 2026

   The Royal Family are pictured attending the Festival of Remembrance on a number of Sunday's front pages.

6. UBA names 20 essay competition finalists Punch · 8 Nov 2026

   The United Bank for Africa Foundation has shortlisted 20 students for the final stage of its 2026 National Essay Competition, with the top five set to share N41m in educational grants and prizes. Read More: https://punchng.com/uba-names-20-essay-competition-finalists/

7. Faleke, Lagos LG boss bag awards Punch · 8 Nov 2026

   The Christian Association of Nigeria, Ikeja Local Government Chapter, has honoured the member representing Ikeja Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, James Faleke, and the Ikeja… Read More: https://punchng.com/faleke-lagos-lg-boss-bag-awards/

8. Abure warns against unauthorised Obi campaign funds Punch · 8 Nov 2026

   Former National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, has warned the Nigeria Democratic Congress against allowing individuals and support groups to raise funds for its 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, without the party’s knowledge and approval. Read More: https://punchng.com/abure-warns…

9. Osun Accord members protest unpaid N50m campaign fund Punch · 8 Nov 2026

   Members and supporters of the Accord party in Osun State have accused party leaders of shortchanging them over the N50m mobilisation fund allegedly released for the recent PBAT Door-to-Door Movement programme in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-accord-members-protest-unpaid-n50m-campai…

10. FG cancels teachers’ institute admissions Punch · 8 Nov 2026

    The Federal Government has cancelled all admissions into the National Teachers’ Institute’s National Certificate in Education and degree programmes for the 2026 academic session over regulatory breaches involving accreditation and university affiliations. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-cancels-te…