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1. Govt working to extend electricity relief threshold to 250 units, says power minister Express Tribune · 27 Oct 2026

   Minister for Energy (Power Division) Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari on Tuesday said that the government was working on a system to provide electricity relief to consumers based on poverty rather than consumption of up to 200 units, while efforts were underway to increase the existing threshold to…

2. Osaka gets off the mark in Tokyo Express Tribune · 27 Oct 2026

   Naomi Osaka paid tribute to her Japanese heritage with a crane pattern outfit before beating Jasmine Paolini 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) in her tournament opener in Tokyo on Tuesday. The former world number one is appearing at the Pan Pacific Open for the first time in four years and she came onto the court…

3. ATC reserves verdict in barrier removal case against Imaan, Hadi Express Tribune · 27 Oct 2026

   An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad on Tuesday reserved its verdict in the case against human rights lawyers Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha over the alleged removal of security barriers and disruption of a designated route during the visit of an international cricket team. The trial…

4. Nepali lawmaker faces privacy backlash over videos of children filmed with smart glasses Kathmandu Post · 27 Oct 2026

   Ashika Tamang blurred a child’s face after criticism, but rights advocates say her videos raise wider questions about consent and the responsibilities of elected representatives.

5. Russia says 4th tanker with Russian diesel for US expected to depart Wednesday Anadolu · 27 Oct 2026

   Deputy premier says he is surprised by US Democrats' opposition to diesel deal with Russia

6. Apple refreshes the iMac with M6 chips The Verge · 27 Oct 2026

   Apple is updating the iMac with M6 chips. The new iMac generation was introduced today, ahead of Apple's "Pro and Tell" event that's scheduled to take place on Wednesday, giving Apple's all-in-one desktop computer a performance boost via the same chipset it launched with the Mac Mini in August .…

7. Kano gov threatens to sack appointees selling empowerment items Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has threatened to sack any political appointee found selling empowerment items meant for constituents in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/kano-gov-threatens-to-sack-appointees-selling-empowerment-items/

8. Reps seek regulatory framework for electric vehicle, CNG imports Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   The House of Representatives has called for a regulatory framework for electric vehicle and CNG imports to link government incentives with local investment Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-seek-regulatory-framework-for-electric-vehicle-cng-imports/

9. 2027: Oyo City Boy Movement warns members against supporting opposition Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   The Oyo City Boy Movement has warned its members against supporting opposition candidates while claiming allegiance to the All Progressives Congress. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-oyo-city-boy-movement-warns-members-against-supporting-opposition/

10. JUST IN: Tinubu seeks Senate approval for $20.52bn, €1.05bn external loans Punch · 27 Oct 2026

    President Bola Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve the Federal Government’s 2026–2027 Supplementary External Borrowing Plan, involving $20.52bn and €1.05bn, to finance infrastructure and development projects across the country. The request, which was transmitted to the National Assembly, was read…