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1. Aig-Imoukhuede urges African banks to finance economic growth Punch · 9 Nov 2026

   The Chairman of Access Holdings Plc, Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, has warned that Africa’s economic growth will remain constrained unless banks move beyond profitability and financial stability to finance businesses, infrastructure and job creation. Read More: https://punchng.com/aig-imoukhuede-urges-afr…

2. Lagos debate: Doherty, GRV fault govt over traffic, flooding, housing Punch · 9 Nov 2026

   Opposition governorship candidates in Lagos State have accused successive administrations of failing to address the structural problems behind traffic congestion, flooding, unaffordable housing and… Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-debate-doherty-grv-fault-govt-over-traffic-flooding-housing/

3. Six Nigerians return from US amid deportation crackdown Punch · 9 Nov 2026

   Six Nigerians have returned to the country from the United States amid President Donald Trump administration’s intensified immigration crackdown, with the National Emergency Management Agency… Read More: https://punchng.com/six-nigerians-return-from-us-amid-deportation-crackdown/

4. FG seeks fresh $500m World Bank loan Punch · 9 Nov 2026

   The Federal Government is seeking a fresh $500m loan from the World Bank to establish an infrastructure financing platform, with the proposed approval scheduled for 25 May, 2027, just four days before the inauguration of Nigeria’s next president. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-seeks-fresh-500m-wo…

5. Niger woman poisons co-wife’s children, one dies Punch · 9 Nov 2026

   A woman in Niger State, Mariya Abdullahi, has allegedly poisoned two children of her co-wife out of jealousy over her inability to have children for her husband. Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-woman-poisons-co-wifes-children-one-dies/

6. Cartoon for November 9, 2026 The National · 9 Nov 2026
7. Osun workers begin strike over withheld LG funds Punch · 9 Nov 2026

   The Nigeria Labour Congress has directed workers in Osun State to embark on a three-day sympathy strike beginning at midnight on Sunday to press for the release of statutory allocations due to local government areas in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-workers-begin-strike-over-withheld…

8. Gunmen burn 12 Zamfara family members to death Punch · 9 Nov 2026

   At least 12 members of the same family were reportedly burnt to death after gunmen set their home ablaze in Gidan Taba village, Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Read More: https://punchng.com/gunmen-burn-12-zamfara-family-members-to-death/

9. New contract will make it 'easier' to get GP appointments BBC News · 9 Nov 2026

   The Department of Health (DoH) said it will give an additional £40m across two years for "improvements in patient access and primary care activity".

10. Eisenkot, Netanyahu have 'very similar views,' Trump says, suggests both would support him Jerusalem Post · 8 Nov 2026

    "I guess he said very nice things about me. He says he loves Trump, but I don’t know. I haven’t seen what’s happening,” the president added, referring to Eisenkot.