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1. WA news LIVE: WA Police increasingly using drones as first responders at crime scenes Nine · 9 Nov 2026

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2. El Niño threatens Nigeria’s food supply, raises farm costs – IFAD Punch · 9 Nov 2026

   A new IFAD report warns that the developing El Niño phenomenon threatens Nigeria’s food supply with agricultural drought and declining crop yields. Read More: https://punchng.com/el-nino-threatens-nigerias-food-supply-raises-farm-costs-ifad/

3. Osun NLC strike grounds schools, hospitals, govt offices Punch · 9 Nov 2026

   The Osun State NLC has begun a three-day strike, shutting down government offices, schools, and hospitals over withheld local government allocations. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-nlc-strike-grounds-schools-hospitals-govt-offices/

4. Police warn miscreants as Tinubu visits Jigawa Punch · 9 Nov 2026

   Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has listed four multi-billion-naira projects scheduled for inauguration by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday during his first official working visit to the state… Read More: https://punchng.com/police-warn-miscreants-as-tinubu-visits-jigawa/

5. Fear grips Lagos community over gas station near high-tension cables Punch · 9 Nov 2026

   Ikorodu residents have raised concerns over a gas station sited under high-tension power lines, warning of potential danger to lives and property. Read More: https://punchng.com/fear-grips-lagos-community-over-gas-station-near-high-tension-cables/

6. ICPC widens fake agency probe, charges four govt officials Punch · 9 Nov 2026

   The ICPC has charged four serving civil servants for allegedly receiving bribes to facilitate the operations of a fake government agency in Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/icpc-widens-fake-agency-probe-charges-four-govt-officials/

7. 2027 manifesto: Tinubu eyes 6% growth, 78,000 security recruits Punch · 9 Nov 2026

   President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 manifesto promises to recruit 78,000 security personnel, achieve 6% annual economic growth, and build 200,000 homes. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-manifesto-tinubu-eyes-6-growth-78000-security-recruits/

8. Election tribunal: 375 judges take oath, parties insist on fairness Punch · 9 Nov 2026

   Ahead of the 2027 elections, 375 judges have been sworn in to handle election petitions, with the APC, PDP, and LP urging them to ensure fairness. Read More: https://punchng.com/election-tribunal-375-judges-take-oath-parties-insist-on-fairness/

9. Son flees after allegedly killing Edo APC chieftain father Punch · 9 Nov 2026

   Police have confirmed the killing of an APC chieftain in Edo State, Julius Bello, who was allegedly hacked to death by his son, Irobudo, with a sledgehamme Read More: https://punchng.com/son-flees-after-allegedly-killing-edo-apc-chieftain-father/

10. COP31: Nigeria pushes for climate funding, food security Punch · 9 Nov 2026

    Nigeria is pushing for increased climate financing and stronger support for food security at the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, Türk Read More: https://punchng.com/cop31-nigeria-pushes-for-climate-funding-food-security/