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1. Sanwo-Olu supports stockbrokers’ drive for N5bn fund Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has pledged support for the Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers’ drive to establish a N5bn endowment fund. Read More: https://punchng.com/sanwo-olu-supports-stockbrokers-drive-for-n5bn-fund/

2. Wiretapping trial: Court orders El-Rufai to open defence Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   A Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a no-case submission by former Kaduna governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in his wiretapping trial involving NSA Nuhu Rib Read More: https://punchng.com/wiretapping-trial-court-orders-el-rufai-to-open-defence/

3. NGX rallies as index surges to 251,290 points Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   The Nigerian equities market rallied on Monday, with the All-Share Index surging to 251,290.54 points and market capitalisation hitting N163.16tn. Read More: https://punchng.com/ngx-rallies-as-index-surges-to-251290-points/

4. Japa: Tinubu moves to stem doctors’ exodus Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   President Bola Tinubu has pledged to intensify efforts to stem the migration of Nigerian medical professionals abroad, known as ‘Japa’. Read More: https://punchng.com/japa-tinubu-moves-to-stem-doctors-exodus/

5. Transcorp Group delivers N111.4bn PBT, strengthens balance sheet Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   Transcorp Group has announced an N111.4bn profit before tax for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, strengthening its balance sheet despite challenge Read More: https://punchng.com/transcorp-group-delivers-n111-4bn-pbt-strengthens-balance-sheet/

6. 2027: CJN warns judges against pressure, conflicting orders Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, has warned judges to guard against forum shopping and conflicting orders ahead of the 2027 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-cjn-warns-judges-against-pressure-conflicting-orders/

7. Man charged over child abuse material after allegedly being caught filming in pool change room The Age · 27 Oct 2026

   Police are reviewing footage found on the man’s phone and identifying other families who were at the pool who may have been affected.

8. Deputy gov hails faith groups’ support for Oyebanji’s re-election Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   Ekiti Deputy Governor Monisade Afuye has hailed faith groups for their support for Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s re-election, promising more impactful service Read More: https://punchng.com/deputy-gov-hails-faith-groups-support-for-oyebanjis-re-election/

9. Abia PDP candidate promises artisans solar-powered factory hub Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   The Abia State PDP governorship candidate, Dr Kelechi Anosike, has promised to establish a solar-powered common facility centre in Aba for artisans. Read More: https://punchng.com/abia-pdp-candidate-promises-artisans-solar-powered-factory-hub/

10. Rivers ADC inaugurates campaign council, faults Fubara’s administration Punch · 27 Oct 2026

    The African Democratic Congress in Rivers State has inaugurated its 2027 governorship campaign council, alleging that governance has been abandoned. Read More: https://punchng.com/rivers-adc-inaugurates-campaign-council-faults-fubaras-administration/