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The post Zichis’ 9M 2026 pre-tax profit jumps 179% to N561.32 million as re https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/29/volkswagen-looks-to-export-300000-vehicles-from-china-by-2030/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/29/volkswagen-looks-to-export-300000-vehicles-from-china-by-2030/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:13:44 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News Volkswagen said that for the first time it will also export technology developed in Hefei to other parts of Asia, the Middle East and South America, but not Europe for now. 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The contentious fuel subsidy might probably dominate the discussions. 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The post Oshiomhole defends Tinubu’s borrowing plan, says loans will fund infrastructure appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cjvgx0ek6rz2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cjvgx0ek6rz2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:53 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Gary Neville says managers sometimes need to be sacked "for their own good" as Manchester United persist with under-pressure boss Michael Carrick. https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12040/13605180/rugby-league-world-cup-englands-brian-mcdermott-admits-side-face-unique-task-to-progress-and-cant-get-distracted https://www.skysports.com/rugby-league/news/12040/13605180/rugby-league-world-cup-englands-brian-mcdermott-admits-side-face-unique-task-to-progress-and-cant-get-distracted Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Brian McDermott has warned his England side not to chase the points as they look to keep their slim Rugby League World Cup hopes alive with a big win against Papua New Guinea. https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13605220/ivan-toney-trial-for-england-striker-over-alleged-assault-is-set-for-june-2028 https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12040/13605220/ivan-toney-trial-for-england-striker-over-alleged-assault-is-set-for-june-2028 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football England striker Ivan Toney will face trial over an alleged assault at a London nightclub in summer 2028. https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12040/13604956/jake-paul-to-make-boxing-return-on-christmas-eve-in-dubai-with-opponent-to-be-revealed https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12040/13604956/jake-paul-to-make-boxing-return-on-christmas-eve-in-dubai-with-opponent-to-be-revealed Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Sky Sports Football Football Jake Paul is set to make his return to the ring on Christmas Eve in Dubai with his opponent to be revealed. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/medicare-used-ai-to-pre-approve-patient-care-and-it-immediately-led-to-a-large-drop-in-medical-services-dc38a210?mod=mw_rss_topstories https://www.marketwatch.com/story/medicare-used-ai-to-pre-approve-patient-care-and-it-immediately-led-to-a-large-drop-in-medical-services-dc38a210?mod=mw_rss_topstories Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000 MarketWatch Investment & Stocks Medicare is testing the use of AI to conduct prior authorizations to target wasteful medical spending https://www.informationng.com/2026/10/court-sacks-uzodinma-as-apc-imo-west-senatorial-candidate.html https://www.informationng.com/2026/10/court-sacks-uzodinma-as-apc-imo-west-senatorial-candidate.html Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:59:42 +0000 Information Nigeria Celebrity Justice Obiora Egwuatu of a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, to immediately stop presenting himself as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, for the Imo West Senatorial election slated for January 16, 2027. Justice Egwuatu issued the https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/29/mecure-industries-9m-2026-pre-tax-profit-rises-35-71-to-n8-64-billion/ https://nairametrics.com/2026/10/29/mecure-industries-9m-2026-pre-tax-profit-rises-35-71-to-n8-64-billion/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:58:37 +0000 Nairametrics Nigerian News MeCure Industries Plc has released its unaudited financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2026, reporting a pre-tax profit of N8.64 billion. The post MeCure Industries’ 9M 2026 pre-tax profit rises 35.71% to N8.64 billion appeared first on Nairametrics. https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261029-replay-french-anti-terrorism-prosecutor-gives-press-conference-on-racist-attack https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261029-replay-french-anti-terrorism-prosecutor-gives-press-conference-on-racist-attack Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:56:43 +0000 France 24 World News The French anti-terrorism prosecutor, Olivier Christen, gave a press conference on Thursday about the recent racist terrorist attack that killed one man and wounded five others, including a 12-year-old girl, in Trappes. Watch our replay. https://newtelegraphng.com/adekemi-oladipo-to-attempt-biz-a-thon-guinness-world-record-in-november/ https://newtelegraphng.com/adekemi-oladipo-to-attempt-biz-a-thon-guinness-world-record-in-november/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:56:40 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Over 200 businesses are set to benefit from grants through BIZ-A-THON, a 100-hour business lesson led by Nigerian entrepreneur and GetFitNg founder, Adekemi Oladipo, popularly known as MainBossChick, from November 17 to 21. Beyond the grants, business tools, educational materials and practical resou https://notjustok.com/lyrics/lagos-lyrics-by-samad-bella-shmurda/ https://notjustok.com/lyrics/lagos-lyrics-by-samad-bella-shmurda/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:56:05 +0000 NotJustOk Naija Music Samad and Bella Shmurda Lyrics Samad and Bella Shmurda’s Lagos is an uplifting song whose lyrics celebrate hustle, success, self-belief, and gratitude to God, as they reflect on their journey from struggle to fame and financial prosperity while embracing the rewards of their hard work and acknowledg https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/business/20261029-france-reclaims-title-as-europe-s-champion-of-tax-and-social-charges https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/business/20261029-france-reclaims-title-as-europe-s-champion-of-tax-and-social-charges Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:54:59 +0000 France 24 World News New data shows that France has the EU's highest tax burden at 46 percent of GDP, while its national debt continues to grow. Amid new street protests over lack of education funding and falling purchasing power, the government is proposing a meagre hike in the minimum wage. Also in this edition: US te https://leadership.ng/2027-kwara-apc-appoints-jiddah-2-others-as-campaign-council-directors-general/ https://leadership.ng/2027-kwara-apc-appoints-jiddah-2-others-as-campaign-council-directors-general/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:53:56 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kwara State has announced its governorship campaign directors-general for each of the three senatorial districts in the state. LEADERSHIP reports that the APC’s appointment of three directors general was done strategically to decentralise a campaign struct https://leadership.ng/breaking-court-orders-uzodinma-to-stop-parading-self-as-apc-candidate-for-imo-west/ https://leadership.ng/breaking-court-orders-uzodinma-to-stop-parading-self-as-apc-candidate-for-imo-west/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:52:11 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, to immediately stop presenting himself as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Imo West Senatorial District election scheduled for January 16, 2027. Justice Obiora Egwuatu issued the order on Thursday whi https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-29/anwar-cuts-a-deal-with-opposition-to-clear-a-2027-budget-hurdle https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-29/anwar-cuts-a-deal-with-opposition-to-clear-a-2027-budget-hurdle Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:52:08 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks Malaysia’s 2027 budget cleared its first major parliamentary hurdle after Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government struck a pact with several opposition and independent lawmakers, securing their support for the spending plan in exchange for constituency development funds. https://leadership.ng/kwara-records-significant-gains-in-child-immunisation-nutrition-elelu/ https://leadership.ng/kwara-records-significant-gains-in-child-immunisation-nutrition-elelu/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:51:00 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News Kwara State has recorded encouraging improvements in childhood immunisation coverage and nutrition, with more children receiving essential vaccines and fewer experiencing malnutrition, according to the 2025–2026 Nigeria Mini-Demographic and Health Survey (mini NDHS). The executive secretary of the K https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/29/what-we-know-about-spains-second-high-speed-rail-tragedy-this-year?traffic_source=rss https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/29/what-we-know-about-spains-second-high-speed-rail-tragedy-this-year?traffic_source=rss Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:50:51 +0000 Al Jazeera World News Officials blame a control centre order for Wednesday's crash following a critical train signalling system failure. https://leadership.ng/abdulrazaq-opens-kwara-art-and-film-institute-as-govt-celebrates-fela/ https://leadership.ng/abdulrazaq-opens-kwara-art-and-film-institute-as-govt-celebrates-fela/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:49:27 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has said the creation of the Institute of Contemporary African Arts and Films (ICAAF) by his administration is to advance cultural education and nurture creatives to thrive. The governor spoke in Ilorin while declaring open an exhibition tagged” https://punchng.com/anambra-deputy-gov-flags-off-maiden-governors-cup-tennis-tournament/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/anambra-deputy-gov-flags-off-maiden-governors-cup-tennis-tournament/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:48:32 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The Anambra State Deputy Governor has flagged off the maiden Governor’s Cup Lawn Tennis Tournament, with 16 clubs competing for a ₦1m grand prize. Read More: https://punchng.com/anambra-deputy-gov-flags-off-maiden-governors-cup-tennis-tournament/ https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261029-kenya-s-female-athletes-make-their-mark-as-youth-olympic-games-approach https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261029-kenya-s-female-athletes-make-their-mark-as-youth-olympic-games-approach Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:45:47 +0000 France 24 World News Senegal is preparing to host the Youth Olympic Games, which begin this weekend. The young athletes who hope to showcase their talents on the international stage have their sights set on the Games, and Kenya has made sure that its young boxers remain on their toes and are ready to take on opponents o https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/crly06p0g11eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/crly06p0g11eo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:45:18 +0000 BBC Sport Football Football Carlisle boss Rob Elliot praises his nine-man side after their "incredible" win over Harrogate. https://electrek.co/2026/08/31/the-us-added-a-record-20-2-gwh-of-battery-storage-in-just-3-months/ https://electrek.co/2026/08/31/the-us-added-a-record-20-2-gwh-of-battery-storage-in-just-3-months/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:44:49 +0000 Hacker News Naija Tech Article URL: https://electrek.co/2026/08/31/the-us-added-a-record-20-2-gwh-of-battery-storage-in-just-3-months/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50287001 Points: 12 # Comments: 1 https://newtelegraphng.com/tinubu-trip-to-makkah-connected-to-declining-health-kenneth-okonkwo/ https://newtelegraphng.com/tinubu-trip-to-makkah-connected-to-declining-health-kenneth-okonkwo/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:44:47 +0000 New Telegraph Nigerian News Kenneth Okonkwo, spokesperson for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s planned trip to Makkah, Saudi Arabia, is connected to his reported declining health. New Telegraph had earlier reported that President Tinubu https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261029-there-s-clearly-a-marketplace-for-russian-in-africa-but-it-s-not-about-institution-building https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261029-there-s-clearly-a-marketplace-for-russian-in-africa-but-it-s-not-about-institution-building Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:43:25 +0000 France 24 World News Oliver Farry is pleased to welcome Alex Vines, Africa Program Director at the European Council on Foreign Relations. He takes us through Russia's African paradox involving diplomatic Influence, security dependence and the politics of multipolarity. Moscow is gaining diplomatic traction across the co https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261029-somalia-lower-house-of-parliament-passes-bill-on-sexual-violence https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261029-somalia-lower-house-of-parliament-passes-bill-on-sexual-violence Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:42:58 +0000 France 24 World News The Somali Parliament has passed a new law against sexual violence. The country’s criminal code dated back to 1962 and had not been updated since. FRANCE 24's Bastien Renouil met with Sofia Rajab in Nairobi. She is the program manager at the NGO Legal Action Worldwide, an organisation that lobbied S https://dailytrust.com/just-in-court-sacks-uzodinma-as-apc-senatorial-candidate/ https://dailytrust.com/just-in-court-sacks-uzodinma-as-apc-senatorial-candidate/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:42:53 +0000 Daily Trust Nigerian News A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Thursday ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to remove the name of Imo State governor, Hope Uzodinma, as the Senatorial candidate for Imo West. The court specifically asked the electoral umpire to replace Uzodinma as the candidate of https://www.france24.com/en/france/20261029-live-french-anti-terrorism-prosecutor-to-give-press-conference-on-racist-paris-shooting https://www.france24.com/en/france/20261029-live-french-anti-terrorism-prosecutor-to-give-press-conference-on-racist-paris-shooting Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:41:24 +0000 France 24 World News https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261029-spain-train-crash-death-toll-rises-to-69-emergency-crews-continue-operations https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261029-spain-train-crash-death-toll-rises-to-69-emergency-crews-continue-operations Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:40:51 +0000 France 24 World News Emergency responders continued operations on Thursday morning, following a deadly train crash in Spain a day earlier that killed at least 69 people. Victims of the deadly train crash were taken to the Institute of Legal Medicine of Toledo for identification. Police, medical and military units could https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/29/young-nigerian-cyclist-earns-guinness-world-record-for-riding-2-9-metres-high-bicycle/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/29/young-nigerian-cyclist-earns-guinness-world-record-for-riding-2-9-metres-high-bicycle/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:40:25 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News The achievement, recognised by Guinness World Records, was celebrated at the Kebbi State Government Secretariat in Birnin Kebbi, where officials commended the cyclist for showcasing the ingenuity and potential of Nigerian youths. 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He also announced that his administration will https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261029-israel-s-election-committee-urges-probe-into-alleged-qatari-interference https://www.france24.com/en/video/20261029-israel-s-election-committee-urges-probe-into-alleged-qatari-interference Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:38:04 +0000 France 24 World News Israel’s Central Elections Committee has called on the Shin Bet chief to investigate allegations of foreign interference in the Knesset elections, including suspected funding and bribery linked to Qatar. FRANCE 24’s Noga Tarnopolsky reports from Jerusalem. https://dailytrust.com/man-arrested-for-allegedly-defiling-minor-in-benue/ https://dailytrust.com/man-arrested-for-allegedly-defiling-minor-in-benue/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:38:02 +0000 Daily Trust Nigerian News The Police in Benue State have arrested a 60-year-old man over the alleged defilement of a 10-year-old girl in Igumale district, Ado Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The incident was reported to the police on October 13, 2026, while the victim was taken for medical examination and necessary https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/nlc-tuc-disagree-on-n70timeline-for-negotiation-on-new-minimum-wage/ https://www.ripplesnigeria.com/nlc-tuc-disagree-on-n70timeline-for-negotiation-on-new-minimum-wage/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:36:26 +0000 Ripples Nigeria Nigerian News The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Joe Ajaero, has disclosed that the Trade Union Congress (TUC)… The post NLC, TUC disagree on N70timeline for negotiation on new minimum wage appeared first on Latest Nigeria News | Top Stories from Ripples Nigeria. https://punchng.com/fec-approves-initiative-to-tackle-poverty/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/fec-approves-initiative-to-tackle-poverty/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:35:52 +0000 Punch Nigerian News The Federal Executive Council has approved a new national framework to tackle poverty by unifying humanitarian assistance and social protection programmes. 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But the i https://punchng.com/argentine-football-fan-jailed-for-threatening-di-maria-over-return/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web https://punchng.com/argentine-football-fan-jailed-for-threatening-di-maria-over-return/?utm_source=rss.punchng.com&utm_medium=web Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:25:36 +0000 Punch Nigerian News An Argentine court has jailed a football fan for seven and a half years for threatening World Cup winner Angel Di Maria to stop him from returning to his b Read More: https://punchng.com/argentine-football-fan-jailed-for-threatening-di-maria-over-return/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/29/police-arrest-two-masquerades-for-terrorising-residents-extortion-in-akwa-ibom/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/29/police-arrest-two-masquerades-for-terrorising-residents-extortion-in-akwa-ibom/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:25:13 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News ‎The arrests were made on 26th October, 2026, at about 1800 hours, along the Ukana/Abak Highway, during an operational show of force. 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Julu earned his first invitation to the Lone Star following an impressive run of form for Niger Tornadoes, keeping t https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/ecb-president-christine-lagarde-to-step-down-in-february-2027/ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/10/ecb-president-christine-lagarde-to-step-down-in-february-2027/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:23:18 +0000 Vanguard Nigerian News European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will step down in February 2027, several months before her term expires in October next year, the Frankfurt-based institution said Thursday. 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Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate, https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-29/lagarde-to-step-down-as-ecb-president-on-feb-7-video https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-10-29/lagarde-to-step-down-as-ecb-president-on-feb-7-video Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:18:30 +0000 Bloomberg Markets Investment & Stocks European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde informed the Governing Council and European Council President António Costa that she will resign effective February 7, 2027. Bloomberg's Oliver Crook reports from Frankfurt. 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The institution said the rebranding reflects its evolution into a broader housing finance platform focused on mobilisin https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/29/sudan-war-worsens-as-un-warns-of-growing-danger-to-civilians/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/29/sudan-war-worsens-as-un-warns-of-growing-danger-to-civilians/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:14:28 +0000 PM News Nigerian News The mission's chair, Mohamed Chande Othman, warned that recent attacks in different parts of Sudan demonstrated the expanding scale and sophistication of the conflict. https://leadership.ng/au-endorses-nigerias-nctc-as-african-regional-centre-of-excellence/ https://leadership.ng/au-endorses-nigerias-nctc-as-african-regional-centre-of-excellence/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:11:13 +0000 Leadership Nigerian News The African Union has accredited Nigeria’s National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) as African regional centre of excellence in counter terrorism. The accreditation was announced on 27th October, 2026, by the acting director of the African Union Counter Terrorism Centre (AUCTC), Dr Idriss Mounir Lal https://businessday.ng/energy/article/embedded-power-expansion-threatens-discos-grip-on-industrial-electricity-customers/ https://businessday.ng/energy/article/embedded-power-expansion-threatens-discos-grip-on-industrial-electricity-customers/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:10:33 +0000 BusinessDay Nigerian News Nigeria’s drive to expand embedded power generation is creating a new competitive front in the electricity market, as industrial consumers https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/29/ngozi-nwosu-speaks-from-hospital-bed-amid-unexpected-post-op-complications/ https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/10/29/ngozi-nwosu-speaks-from-hospital-bed-amid-unexpected-post-op-complications/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:09:04 +0000 PM News Nigerian News The team explained that the actress wanted to thank the public for their support as she heals. https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/29/court-orders-uzodinma-to-stop-parading-himself-as-apc-candidate-for-imo-west-senatorial-district/ https://www.channelstv.com/2026/10/29/court-orders-uzodinma-to-stop-parading-himself-as-apc-candidate-for-imo-west-senatorial-district/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:08:33 +0000 Channels TV Nigerian News Justice Egwuatu issued the order after holding that Uzodinma did not win the May 18 primary election conducted by the APC and monitored by INEC. 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