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1. Pastor opens up on voluntary resignation from RCCG UK leadership Punch · 29 Oct 2026

   Former Chairman of the Redeemed Christian Church of God’s UK parishes, Pastor Agu Irukwu, has explained his decision to voluntarily resign from his leadership positions in the church in April 2021. Irukwu reflected on his decision at a recent programme hosted by Pastor Poju Oyemade of The Covenant…

2. Group to deploy over 4,000 observers, technology for 2027 elections Punch · 29 Oct 2026

   A consortium of CSOs, Nigeria Election Data Observatory, says it will deploy over 4,000 observers and technology to monitor the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/group-to-deploy-over-4000-observers-technology-for-2027-elections/

3. 2027: AI-generated fake news threatens national security, centre warns Punch · 29 Oct 2026

   The Centre for Crisis Communication warns that AI-generated fake news and deepfakes pose a growing threat to Nigeria’s national security ahead of the 2027 Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-ai-generated-fake-news-threatens-national-security-centre-warns/

4. Hegseth fires Pentagon’s chief planner Sylvia Middle East Eye · 29 Oct 2026

   Hegseth fires Pentagon’s chief planner Sylvia US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Pentagon’s chief planner, Brett Sylvia. Sylvia's predecessor, Joseph McGee, was similarly forced to retire by the defence secretary. "The Chairman, the Joint Staff, and the Joint Force extend our deepest…

5. First seal ring depicting lighthouse of Alexandria found during dig at sunken ancient Egyptian port Jerusalem Post · 29 Oct 2026

   Remains of the lighthouse were found in 1994 by a group of French archaeologists, and in 2025, parts of its threshold and foundation paving stones were resurfaced.

6. US elections watchdog restores filing system after cyberattack clouds last-minute spending Jerusalem Post · 29 Oct 2026

   Super PACs and other groups could not file mandatory 24- and 48-hour reports that show how much money they are spending to help or hurt candidates at the polls.

7. Israel Police reject Likud claims that Arab parties 'stole' 2026 election, citing lack of evidence Jerusalem Post · 29 Oct 2026

   On Wednesday, Likud accused Arab parties of allegedly stealing Israel's 2026 Knesset election through widespread electoral fraud, bribery, intimidation, and ballot manipulation.

8. India ready to share 'battle-tested' anti-terror expertise with ASEAN, its dialogue partners: Rajnath Singh The Hindu · 29 Oct 2026

   The Defence Minister flagged concerns over disruptions in certain maritime trade routes and asserted that India will continue to act as a "trusted net security provider" in the Indian Ocean region and the wider Indo-Pacific

9. KATSEYE Expands Wildworld Tour With 2027 Dates In Asia, Australia Billboard · 29 Oct 2026

   EYEKONS, there’s more KATSEYE to come. The international girl group’s Wildworld Tour expands with the addition of 11 new shows across Asia, Australia and New Zealand early next year. Promoted by Live Nation, the new leg will get underway Jan. 27 at Yokohama Arena in Yokohama, Japan, then heads to…

10. Russia to lobby BRICS members to back Ghana’s partner-country bid Multimedia Group · 29 Oct 2026

    Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says Russia has pledged to rally support among BRICS founding members for Ghana’s application to join the economic bloc as a partner country, quoting assurances by Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Mr Ablakwa announced the commitment in a…