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1. Don’t forget your children and I, Toluwanisings’ wife mourns late singer Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   Akanbi Elizabeth, the widow of late gospel singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings, broke down in tears while paying tribute to her husband at a memorial event in Ibadan, Oyo State. In a video from the event held at Jogor Centre on Tuesday, the widow struggled to complete…

2. Makinde committed to transparency on Cheshire Home land — Aide Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   The Oyo State Government says Governor Seyi Makinde is committed to transparency in managing the Cheshire Home land, calling claims by a senator’s aide mis Read More: https://punchng.com/makinde-committed-to-transparency-on-cheshire-home-land-aide/

3. Neymar’s Barcelona transfer deal included London hotel orgy, says ex-Santos president Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   A former Santos president has alleged that Neymar’s 2013 transfer deal to Barcelona included unusual demands from his father, including an orgy in London. Read More: https://punchng.com/neymars-barcelona-transfer-deal-included-london-hotel-orgy-says-ex-santos-president/

4. Sokoto assembly passes state police bill Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   The Sokoto State House of Assembly has unanimously passed the State Police Bill, supporting the proposed decentralisation of Nigeria’s policing system. Read More: https://punchng.com/sokoto-assembly-passes-state-police-bill/

5. Ex-AfDB president Adesina meets Tinubu, says he’s ready to serve Nigeria Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   Former AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina, tells President Tinubu he is ready to serve Nigeria in any capacity after completing his 10-year tenure at the ban Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-afdb-president-adesina-meets-tinubu-says-hes-ready-to-serve-nigeria/

6. Türkiye urges shift from climate pledges to action ahead of COP31 Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   Türkiye’s ambassador to Nigeria has called for a decisive shift from climate pledges to practical action, urging improved climate finance for developing na Read More: https://punchng.com/turkiye-urges-shift-from-climate-pledges-to-action-ahead-of-cop31/

7. Yinka Alaseyori, Esther Igbekele, others sing tribute to late Toluwanisings Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   Gospel artistes including Adeyinka Alaseyori and Esther Igbekele held an emotional tribute night for their late colleague, Toluwanisings, in Ibadan. Read More: https://punchng.com/yinka-alaseyori-esther-igbekele-others-sing-tribute-to-late-toluwanisings/

8. 2027: Ex-gov Attah, PANDEF chiefs deny backing any candidate Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   The Pan Niger Delta Forum, alongside ex-governor Victor Attah, has declared it is not backing any presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ex-gov-attah-pandef-chiefs-deny-backing-any-candidate/

9. Police arrest man over video inciting religious violence in Zamfara Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   Police in Zamfara State have arrested a 22-year-old man, Umar Maradun, over a viral video where he allegedly chanted statements inciting religious violence Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-man-over-video-inciting-religious-violence-in-zamfara/

10. ADC challenges Tinubu to probe allegation of ministers paying for appointments Punch · 27 Oct 2026

    The ADC has challenged President Tinubu to probe an allegation by his campaign spokesperson that some ministers pay billions to secure their appointments. Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-challenges-tinubu-to-probe-allegation-of-ministers-paying-for-appointments/