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1. Niger Miners’ Deaths: FG panel says 37 suspects died from suffocation Premium Times · 27 Oct 2026

   A federal government panel says 37 suspected illegal miners who died in NSCDC custody in Niger State in September died from asphyxiation, following autopsies and forensic investigations. The post Niger Miners’ Deaths: FG panel says 37 suspects died from suffocation appeared first on Premium Times…

2. Belgian trade unions urge public broadcaster to reverse Eurovision 2027 participation decision Anadolu · 27 Oct 2026

   Unions have filed strike notice for Eurovision broadcast dates, protesting VRT's decision to send candidate

3. FG warns colleges against substandard degree programmes Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   The Federal Government has warned Colleges of Education against offering substandard degree programmes under the new Dual Mandate policy without quality st Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-warns-colleges-against-substandard-degree-programmes/

4. Niger miners’ deaths: Panel recommends prosecution of officers, N1.4bn compensation Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   A panel probing the deaths of detainees in NSCDC custody in Niger State has recommended the prosecution of officers and N1.4bn compensation for families. Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-miners-deaths-panel-recommends-prosecution-of-officers-n1-4bn-compensation/

5. Afternoon recap: MTN explains fast data depletion, panel indicts NSCDC over miners’ deaths, other top stories Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   Read today’s top stories: MTN explains fast data depletion, a panel indicts NSCDC over 37 miners’ deaths, and a new Lagos varsity gets NUC approval. Read More: https://punchng.com/afternoon-recap-mtn-explains-fast-data-depletion-panel-indicts-nscdc-over-miners-deaths-other-top-stories/

6. Sokoto heightens Ebola surveillance despite low-risk status Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   Sokoto State has intensified Ebola surveillance and emergency response measures, though the NCDC still classifies the state as low-risk for the virus. Read More: https://punchng.com/sokoto-heightens-ebola-surveillance-despite-low-risk-status/

7. UN nuclear watchdog chief urges Iran to grant IAEA access to verify nuclear material Anadolu · 27 Oct 2026

   'One area of particular concern is Iran’s previously declared nuclear material, which includes 440kg of High Enriched Uranium,’ says Rafael Grossi

8. UK, Poland sign defense agreement to ‘deter Russian threats’ Anadolu · 27 Oct 2026

   - Deal to strengthen defense cooperation between UK, Poland, including joint development and production of next-generation air defense missiles, says statement

9. Lithuanian president says restoring China ties shouldn't depend on name of Taiwan's representation Anadolu · 27 Oct 2026

   Gitanas Nauseda calls normalization of diplomatic relations with Beijing ‘completely pragmatic goal’

10. Inside the Horror of Snook’s Arm: How Netflix’s ‘Below’ Brought Its Giant Cephalopod to Life What's on Netflix · 27 Oct 2026

    Picture Credit: Netflix / Mr. X Below is catnip for seaside horror fans. The show continues to thrive on Netflix, where its characters and mystery equally entertain. One of those characters being, of course, the cephalopod. In creator Jesse McKeown’s show, hero Calvin Penney (Josh Harnett) audiences…