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1. Dipendra Singh Airee’s half-century earns Sudurpaschim first NPL win Kathmandu Post · 28 Oct 2026

   The Royals chase down Pokhara Avengers’ 145 for a six-wicket victory, reaching their target with 19 balls to spare at the TU International Cricket Ground.

2. Dashain exodus deepens blood shortage in Valley Kathmandu Post · 28 Oct 2026

   Daily demand exceeds 400 pints, but collections have fallen to around 20. Patients needing urgent surgery are among the hardest hit.

3. Biblical teaching cultural, US pastor defends taking second wife Punch · 28 Oct 2026

   US pastor Israel Ford has defended his decision to take a second wife, arguing that biblical teaching on monogamy is cultural and often misunderstood. Read More: https://punchng.com/biblical-teaching-cultural-us-pastor-defends-taking-second-wife/

4. NANS rejects Ado Poly fee hike, demands immediate reversal Punch · 28 Oct 2026

   The National Association of Nigerian Students has rejected the fee increase at Federal Polytechnic, Ado Ekiti, giving the management a five-day ultimatum. Read More: https://punchng.com/nans-rejects-ado-poly-fee-hike-demands-immediate-reversal/

5. 2027: Reps summon INEC chair over election preparations Punch · 28 Oct 2026

   The House of Representatives has summoned the INEC chairman to brief its electoral matters committee on preparations for the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-reps-summon-inec-chair-over-election-preparations/

6. Reps approve ₦100.51bn reimbursement to Yobe for Damaturu airport Punch · 28 Oct 2026

   The House of Representatives has approved a ₦100.51bn promissory note to reimburse the Yobe State Government for constructing the Damaturu cargo airport. Read More: https://punchng.com/reps-approve-%e2%82%a6100-51bn-reimbursement-to-yobe-for-damaturu-airport/

7. Strong families make strong soldiers, nation — COAS wife Punch · 28 Oct 2026

   The wife of the Chief of Army Staff, Dr Safiya Shaibu, says strong family support is essential for soldiers’ morale, resilience, and operational success. Read More: https://punchng.com/strong-families-make-strong-soldiers-nation-coas-wife/

8. Senate approves FRC, NHRC board appointees Punch · 28 Oct 2026

   The Nigerian Senate has approved the nomination of Abdullahi Saidu as FRC chairman and Salamatu Suleiman as NHRC chairman, along with other board members. Read More: https://punchng.com/senate-approves-frc-nhrc-board-appointees/

9. Yankees' Cam Schlittler on what it means to receive MLB Players Choice Award CBS News · 28 Oct 2026

   New York Yankees starting pitcher Cam Schlittler sits down with "CBS Mornings" to talk about his career so far, and what it means to win a 2026 MLB Players Choice Award.

10. Tommy Robinson guilty of harassing two Daily Mail journalists BBC News · 28 Oct 2026

    The 43-year-old is convicted after a week-long trial at Southwark Crown Court.