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1. Niger miners’ deaths: 33 detainees died from asphyxia, panel finds Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   An investigative panel has found that 33 detainees, including 14 minors, died from asphyxia in NSCDC custody in Niger State due to overcrowding. Read More: https://punchng.com/niger-miners-deaths-33-detainees-died-from-asphyxia-panel-finds/

2. NSF hail NSC support after African Scrabble triumph Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   The Nigeria Scrabble Federation has praised the National Sports Commission’s support after the national team retained its African title in Liberia. Read More: https://punchng.com/nsf-hail-nsc-support-after-african-scrabble-triumph/

3. Customs recruitment: Excluded candidates threaten legal action Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   Candidates excluded from Nigeria Customs Service training despite being on the successful list for the 2024/2025 recruitment threaten legal action. Read More: https://punchng.com/customs-recruitment-excluded-candidates-threaten-legal-action/

4. ‘Arokodare loan conditions reason for bench roles’ Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   Former Netherlands midfielder Theo Janssen claims Tolu Arokodare is often benched at Ajax because he is a loan player, unlike a permanently signed striker. Read More: https://punchng.com/arokodare-loan-conditions-reason-for-bench-roles/

5. Zamfara police arrest man over viral anti-Christian video Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   Zamfara State police have arrested a 22-year-old man over a viral anti-Christian video allegedly showing him chanting a song calling for the killing of Chr Read More: https://punchng.com/zamfara-police-arrest-man-over-viral-anti-christian-video/

6. FG plans military-backed protection for agric investments Punch · 27 Oct 2026

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

7. Nigeria has untrained leaders in power – Adeyemi Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   Daystar Senior Pastor, Sam Adeyemi, says Nigeria has many untrained leaders in power who only learn leadership after assuming office, amid economic uncerta Read More: https://punchng.com/nigeria-has-untrained-leaders-in-power-adeyemi/

8. Mutfwang vows arrest of Plateau attacks masterminds Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, says security agencies are determined to arrest the masterminds of recent attacks that left seven dead in Gero. Read More: https://punchng.com/mutfwang-vows-arrest-of-plateau-attacks-masterminds/

9. Aiyedatiwa deploys 2,000 volunteers for community development Punch · 27 Oct 2026

   Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, says over 2,000 volunteers have been deployed across the state to support health, education, and skills development. Read More: https://punchng.com/aiyedatiwa-deploys-2000-volunteers-for-community-development/

10. Drug dealer recruits 14-year-old boy as courier, arrested in Bauchi Punch · 27 Oct 2026

    Bauchi police have arrested a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer for allegedly recruiting a 14-year-old boy to deliver illicit drugs to a customer. Read More: https://punchng.com/drug-dealer-recruits-14-year-old-boy-as-courier-arrested-in-bauchi/