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1. 2027: Hamzat to present manifesto Friday Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   Lagos Deputy Governor and APC candidate, Obafemi Hamzat, will present his manifesto on Friday for the 2027 governorship election, outlining his plans. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-hamzat-to-present-manifesto-friday/

2. Minister urges graduates to prioritise skills over academic certificates Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   The Minister of State for Health, Dr Iziaq Salako, has urged graduates to prioritise skills acquisition and integrity over reliance on academic certificate Read More: https://punchng.com/minister-urges-graduates-to-prioritise-skills-over-academic-certificates/

3. Recognise Wike as Rivers’ leader, Fubara urges supporters Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has urged his supporters to recognise FCT Minister Nyesom Wike as their leader following their reconciliation. Read More: https://punchng.com/recognise-wike-as-rivers-leader-fubara-urges-supporters/

4. APM inaugurates Bauchi caretaker committee Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   The Allied Peoples Movement has inaugurated a caretaker committee in Bauchi State to reconcile aggrieved members and organise conventions for new leadershi Read More: https://punchng.com/apm-inaugurates-bauchi-caretaker-committee/

5. Okpebholo hails journalists for sacrifices, contributions to Nigeria’s democracy Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has commended journalists for their sacrifices and contributions to Nigeria’s democracy, peace, and national unity. Read More: https://punchng.com/okpebholo-hails-journalists-for-sacrifices-contributions-to-nigerias-democracy/

6. 2027: Ex-IG Adamu warns Nasarawa voters against vote buying Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   A former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has warned Nasarawa voters against vote buying as he declares his ambition to contest the 2027 govern Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ex-ig-adamu-warns-nasarawa-voters-against-vote-buying/

7. Police confirm six killed in Plateau attack Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed that six persons were killed after gunmen attacked Gero community in Jos South Local Government Area of the Read More: https://punchng.com/police-confirm-six-killed-in-plateau-attack/

8. FULL LIST: Rivers APC, PDP candidates in Wike’s 2027 Rainbow Coalition Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   See the full list of APC and PDP candidates unveiled by Nyesom Wike’s 2027 Rainbow Coalition for the governorship and legislative seats in Rivers State. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-rivers-apc-pdp-candidates-in-wikes-2027-rainbow-coalition/

9. ICPC partners UN to combat fraud in aid delivery across N’East Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   The ICPC has partnered with the UN to combat fraudulent practices that threaten the efficiency of aid delivery to vulnerable communities in North-East Nige Read More: https://punchng.com/icpc-partners-un-to-combat-fraud-in-aid-delivery-across-neast/

10. Brazilian police probe claims Flávio Bolsonaro fled to Argentina after election defeat Euronews · 27 Oct 2026

    In a video post shared on social media on Monday, Bolsonaro said he had been banned from leaving Brazil and that he had been "served a notice to surrender my passports."