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1. Jigawa assembly endorses state police bill Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   The Jigawa State House of Assembly has endorsed the State Police Bill, saying the time has come for states to take charge of their security. 2The endorsement was made on Tuesday during a plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Haruna Dangyatim, at the Assembly Complex in Dutse. The…

2. Police arrest driver over assault on VIO officer in Plateau Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   The Plateau State Police Command has arrested a 45-year-old driver, Kabiru Kudi, for allegedly assaulting and obstructing a VIO officer in Jos. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-driver-over-assault-on-vio-officer-in-plateau/

3. FG moves to review cybercrime law over AI threats Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   The Nigerian government is set to review its cybercrime law to address emerging threats from artificial intelligence, including online fraud and digital su Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-moves-to-review-cybercrime-law-over-ai-threats/

4. FG plans military-backed security for agricultural investments Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   The Federal Government is developing a military-backed security framework to protect agricultural investments and revive farmlands abandoned due to insecur Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-plans-military-backed-security-for-agricultural-investments/

5. NRS backs procurement reforms to curb abandoned projects Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   The Nigeria Revenue Service has pledged financial and technical support for the Bureau of Public Procurement’s proposed reforms to the Public Procurement A Read More: https://punchng.com/nrs-backs-procurement-reforms-to-curb-abandoned-projects/

6. Prison reforms: Wontumi proposes dedicated prison hospital, conjugal visits for inmates Multimedia Group · 27 Oct 2026

   Former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Ashanti Regional Chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has called for sweeping reforms in Ghana’s prisons, including the establishment of a dedicated prison hospital, improved welfare for prison officers and the introduction of…

7. Prime Video's 'Tomb Raider' Reboot Officially Scores Endorsement From Beloved Franchise Star Collider · 27 Oct 2026

   The future of several major franchises rests in the hands of Prime Video. The most high-profile is, without doubt, the James Bond franchise, as Prime Video gears up to usher in a new era of 007 following two decades of Daniel Craig 's suave fan favorite. After acquiring the iconic spy series for an…

8. Arab voter turnout would have been lower had there been any other outgoing government - analysis Jerusalem Post · 27 Oct 2026

   The memory of October 2000 has not faded, but it has been overtaken by the reality of the past four years, under a government that has done far more than neglect Arab citizens.

9. Shas, UTJ projected to win 12-14 seats in next Knesset, election exit polls predict Jerusalem Post · 27 Oct 2026

   Both Shas and UTJ are part of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political bloc, and their combined seat total could prove crucial in determining whether he can secure a 61-seat majority.

10. Ben-Gvir to win 6-7 seats as Smotrich's RZP takes 6, election exit polls project Jerusalem Post · 27 Oct 2026

    Ben-Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party added former Likud MK Gotliv to its slate, while RZP ran in a technical bloc with Zehut, led by Moshe Feiglin, in an effort to help clear the electoral threshold.