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1. Anchorperson shot dead at home in Rawalpindi, husband arrested Express Tribune · 8 Nov 2026

   An anchorperson, Rabia Ahsan, was allegedly shot dead by her husband at their home in Rawalpindi, with police taking the suspect into custody and seizing the weapon used in the incident. Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari confirmed the death, identifying the journalist as 41-year-old Rabiya…

2. At least 21 dead after migrant boat sinks off Senegal coast, government says Express Tribune · 8 Nov 2026

   At least 21 people have ​died after a boat carrying ‌migrants sank off the Senegalese coast, the interior ministry said on Sunday. Authorities ​had rescued one survivor ​and found 21 bodies as of ⁠Saturday evening, the ministry said ​in a statement on X The ​accident occurred off Kebemer, a town…

3. Olawepo-Hashim raises the alarm over 3.68m IDPs in Nigeria Punch · 8 Nov 2026

   The presidential candidate of the Accord Party, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has raised the alarm over the plight of 3.68 million internally displaced persons in Nigeria, calling for increased… Read More: https://punchng.com/olawepo-hashim-raises-the-alarm-over-3-68m-idps-in-nigeria/

4. Two clerics predicted my legal troubles — Actor Baba Ijesha Punch · 8 Nov 2026

   Convicted Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has revealed that two clerics warned him about impending trouble involving women and possible legal problems before the… Read More: https://punchng.com/two-clerics-predicted-my-legal-troubles-actor-baba-ijesha/

5. Sokoto varsity SSANU resumes work, gives fresh 14-day ultimatum Punch · 8 Nov 2026

   The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Sokoto State University (SSU) Chapter, has announced the resumption of work on Monday, November 9, while issuing a fresh 14-working-day… Read More: https://punchng.com/sokoto-varsity-ssanu-resumes-work-gives-fresh-14-day-ultimatum/

6. Bundesliga: Goalkeeper Neuer joins Bayern’s long injury list Punch · 8 Nov 2026

   Veteran Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is set for a spell on the sidelines with a foot injury, compounding the German champions’ absentee woes. Neuer came off just before half-time with an injury to his right foot in Saturday’s 2-1 win at Mainz. Read More: https://punchng.com/bundesliga-goalk…

7. 2027: Oyo APC alleges attack plot, APM denies claim Punch · 8 Nov 2026

   The Senator Sharafadeen Alli Campaign Organisation of the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State, on Sunday, raised the alarm over alleged hoodlums suspected to be members of the Allied Peoples’… Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-oyo-apc-alleges-attack-plot-apm-denies-claim/

8. FG secures $200m World Bank funding to boost fish production Vanguard · 8 Nov 2026

   By Folarin Kehinde The Federal Government has secured a $200 million World Bank-backed financing commitment to boost fish production across the country through state governments, as part of efforts to reduce import dependence and strengthen Nigeria’s aquaculture industry. The funding, to be made…

9. Wildfire response continues after helicopter crash: BNPB Antara · 8 Nov 2026

   The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) affirmed that efforts to tackle forest and land fires in several regions ...

10. NAF redeploys senior officers, appoints new commanders Vanguard · 8 Nov 2026

    By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced a major redeployment of senior officers, appointing new Air Officers Commanding (AOCs), Principal Staff Officers (PSOs) and commanders across its operational commands, training institutions and strategic establishments. The exercise…