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1. Kalu, Tompolo team up for Tinubu’s 2027 re-election Punch · 25 Oct 2026

   Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu and ex-militant leader Tompolo have met to strategise on mobilising support for President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. Read More: https://punchng.com/kalu-tompolo-team-up-for-tinubus-2027-re-election/

2. Otti rewards Abia debate champions with N1m each, scholarship Punch · 25 Oct 2026

   Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has rewarded five students who won an international debate championship in Qatar with N1 million each and a scholarship. Read More: https://punchng.com/otti-rewards-abia-debate-champions-with-n1m-each-scholarship/

3. Kebbi completes 25 road projects, awards 19 new ones Punch · 25 Oct 2026

   The Kebbi State Government has completed 25 major road projects and awarded 19 new ones to address infrastructure deficits and boost socioeconomic activiti Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-completes-25-road-projects-awards-19-new-ones/

4. Youths protest delayed reconstruction of deplorable Ogun road Punch · 25 Oct 2026

   Youths in Ogun West have protested the deplorable state of the Abeokuta–Olorunda–Imeko Road, urging Governor Dapo Abiodun to fulfil his reconstruction prom Read More: https://punchng.com/youths-protest-delayed-reconstruction-of-deplorable-ogun-road/

5. María Corina Machado Returns to Venezuela The New York Times · 25 Oct 2026

   After nearly 10 months in exile, Ms. Machado, the Nobel laureate and leader of Venezuela’s opposition, returned to challenge leaders that have sidelined her and press for new elections.

6. Storms batter Europe hitting power supplies, flights and phones The Local · 25 Oct 2026

   Storms battered northern Europe on Sunday cutting power to more than 150,000 homes, forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights and silencing phone networks.

7. In Texas Senate Race, Talarico Leans Into Growing Rivalry With Elon Musk The New York Times · 25 Oct 2026

   On the trail, James Talarico, the Democratic Senate nominee, has increasingly gone after Mr. Musk, a critic of his who has given big to a group aligned with the Republican candidate, Ken Paxton.

8. Israel must confront double standards in Hebron security, accountability - opinion Jerusalem Post · 25 Oct 2026

   The people of Hebron deserve protection, freedom of movement, and a life of dignity. So do Palestinians exposed to settler attacks throughout the West Bank.

9. Enforce the draft, but don't punish haredi kids for their fathers refusal to serve - opinion Jerusalem Post · 25 Oct 2026

   Whether haredim must serve (many already do, in the Hashmonaim Brigade) is a hard argument between citizens. Settling it by controlling who eats is not an argument at all. It is a tactic.

10. Hospital delays, curfews as Israeli peace groups condemn displacements of Palestinians in Hebron Jerusalem Post · 25 Oct 2026

    The IDF announced that its operation near the military checkpoint at the entrance to Hebron was aimed at locating terrorists and weapons and would include demolitions.