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1. Queensland parliament updates: Speaker tells MPs to watch their language after Haines attack; Bail laws and a fresh LNP frontbench face Nine · 27 Oct 2026

   MPs are back at George Street for a week marking the halfway point of the election cycle, with bail laws set to pass and a new minister to face question time.

2. 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/

3. 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/

4. 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/

5. 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/

6. 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/

7. 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/

8. 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.

9. Court temporarily suspends 2-yr bidding ban on LIG D&A Yonhap · 27 Oct 2026

   SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Yonhap) -- LIG Defense & Aerospace Co. (LIG D&A) said Tu...

10. 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/