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Stay updated with Nigeria’s top morning news: APC-INEC clash, Presidency fake agency scandal, CBN revokes 46 bank licences, and more. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-apc-inec-face-senate-list-showdown-presidency-hit-by-fake-agency-scandal-cbn-revokes-46-bank-licences-other-top-stories/

Russian missile and drone strikes tore open apartment buildings in Kyiv early on Thursday, killing at least 13 people and wounding dozens, hours after President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Moscow was preparing a “massive attack”. Russia has routinely launched waves of missiles and drones at Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv, during its more than four-year invasion, Read More: https://punchng.com/russian-overnight-drone-attacks-kill-at-least-13-in-ukraine/

India has requested Meta to delay the WhatsApp username feature launch due to concerns over increased fraud and impersonation, citing a surge in cybercrime Read More: https://punchng.com/india-asks-meta-to-hold-whatsapp-username-rollout-over-fraud-fears/

Veteran Yoruba actor Sunny Alli discusses his disbelief in money rituals and criticizes unrealistic witchcraft portrayals in Nollywood films. Learn more ab Read More: https://punchng.com/i-dont-believe-in-money-rituals-witchcraft-movies-unrealistic-sunny-alli/

Nigerian record holder Peter Adeleke urges more Nigerians to pursue Guinness World Records, highlighting how these achievements open global opportunities a Read More: https://punchng.com/why-more-nigerians-should-break-guinness-world-records-record-holder/

Over 100 individuals have been prosecuted in the last year for illegally occupying Lagos road medians and violating environmental laws. The government is c Read More: https://punchng.com/over-100-prosecuted-for-occupying-lagos-road-medians-in-one-year-commissioner/

ASUU Kano Zone warns of industrial action if Kano, Kaduna, and Jigawa states fail to implement the 2025 FG-ASUU agreement, potentially leading to another A Read More: https://punchng.com/asuu-kano-zone-threatens-industrial-action-over-unimplemented-agreement/

A three-year-old has been rescued alive after six days following the devastating Venezuela earthquake. Learn about the ongoing rescue efforts and humanitar Read More: https://punchng.com/venezuela-earthquake-three-year-old-rescued-alive-after-six-days/

President Tinubu outlines significant milestones in Nigeria’s health sector, detailing reforms expanding access, strengthening the workforce, and improving Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-reels-out-administrations-health-sector-gains/

Nigerians can apply for Australia’s 2026 fully funded Research Training Programme scholarship for Master’s and PhD. Learn eligibility, benefits, and how to Read More: https://punchng.com/what-nigerians-should-know-about-2026-australias-fully-funded-scholarship/

Tottenham Hotspur reportedly agrees a club-record £100 million fee for Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali, signaling a major shift in Spurs’ transfer strat Read More: https://punchng.com/spurs-agree-100-record-fee-for-newcastles-tonali-reports/

TikTok has settled a lawsuit with a US teenager ahead of a landmark social media addiction trial, leaving Meta and Snapchat as remaining defendants. Read More: https://punchng.com/tiktok-settles-with-us-teenager-ahead-of-social-media-addiction-trial/

Former VP Atiku Abubakar has appointed Kenneth Okonkwo as his spokesperson for the 2027 elections, weeks after Okonkwo criticised the ADC’s VP choice. Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-appoints-kenneth-okonkwo-as-spokesperson/

A breakaway Catholic group defied Pope Leo XIV, consecrating four new bishops and deepening the Vatican rift. Learn about the Society of Saint Pius X’s sch Read More: https://punchng.com/vatican-rift-deepens-as-breakaway-catholic-group-defies-pope-ordains-bishops/

The NDLEA has seized 6,778.5kg of Canadian Loud at Lagos’ Apapa Seaport, a major win against drug trafficking. Learn about this significant Canadian Loud s Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-receives-6778-5kg-canadian-loud-intercepted-at-lagos-port/

Ondo NSCDC Commandant, Oluyemi Ibiloye, discusses why insecurity persists in Ondo State, highlighting asymmetric warfare, intelligence gaps, and local info Read More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-driven-by-asymmetric-warfare-intelligence-gaps-ondo-nscdc-commandant/

The Central Bank of Nigeria clarifies its powers under BOFIA 2020, setting a two-day limit for contract suspensions during troubled bank resolutions. This Read More: https://punchng.com/cbn-issues-fresh-guidance-on-troubled-banks-contract-suspensions/

Delta State House of Assembly explains why it declared the Udu Constituency lawmaker’s seat vacant, citing constitutional provisions and adherence to the r Read More: https://punchng.com/why-we-declared-delta-lawmakers-seat-vacant-assembly/

NNPC’s revenue dropped by N636bn in May 2026, despite stable oil production. Learn more about the national oil company’s financial performance and strategi Read More: https://punchng.com/nnpc-revenue-falls-by-n636bn-despite-stable-oil-production/

The University of Ibadan’s College of Medicine unveils a roadmap to reposition its medical research institute, aiming for global leadership in medical rese Read More: https://punchng.com/ui-unveils-plan-to-reposition-medical-research-institute/