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1. Vietnam to overtake Indonesia in per capita GDP in 2026: IMF Nikkei · 29 Oct 2026
2. Odogwu role brought me money, but I won’t be typecast — Actor Uzor Arukwe Punch · 29 Oct 2026

   Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe says his role as Odogwu brought him money and brand deals but insists he will not be typecast or put in a box by producers. Read More: https://punchng.com/odogwu-role-brought-me-money-but-i-wont-be-typecast-actor-uzor-arukwe/

3. PHOTOS: Army graduates 384 female soldiers in Abuja Punch · 29 Oct 2026

   The Nigerian Army has graduated 384 female soldiers of the 90 Regular Recruit Intake in Abuja after they successfully completed their training exercise. Read More: https://punchng.com/photos-army-graduates-384-female-soldiers-in-abuja/

4. FG must address Nigerians’ concerns on reforms — Shettima Punch · 29 Oct 2026

   Vice President Kashim Shettima says the FG must address Nigerians’ concerns on economic reforms through transparent communication and credible evidence of Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-must-address-nigerians-concerns-on-reforms-shettima/

5. HMOs deny endorsing Lagos private health plan Punch · 29 Oct 2026

   Nigerian HMOs have denied endorsing the Lagos Private Health Plan, insisting it must get NHIA approval before implementation and questioning a proposed 13% Read More: https://punchng.com/hmos-deny-endorsing-lagos-private-health-plan/

6. ICPC re-arraigns ‘fake’ DG Adeyemi over N30bn fraud Punch · 29 Oct 2026

   The ICPC has re-arraigned Adeniyi Adeyemi, a purported DG, on 22 counts over an alleged N30.8bn fraud involving a non-existent government council. Read More: https://punchng.com/icpc-re-arraigns-fake-dg-adeyemi-over-n30bn-fraud/

7. The IMF urges Argentina to “stay the course” despite doubts over growth and country risk MercoPress · 29 Oct 2026

   The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday urged Argentina’s government to stick with its economic programme as the best way to reduce country risk, and set out four measures to turn the gains of stabilisation into growth and jobs, at a time when the press is warning of a possible technical…

8. Google admits AI search makes less money, but it's fixing that with more ads Ars Technica · 29 Oct 2026

   Google parent Alphabet reported its Q3 financial results on Wednesday afternoon, showing a healthy rise in revenue for the months of July to September. But the company's stock price has taken a beating, marking one of the largest post-earnings drops in its history. It comes down to several troubling…

9. King faces calls for apology, slavery reparations in Caribbean CBS News · 29 Oct 2026

   King Charles III faces renewed calls for a slavery apology and reparations on a visit to the Caribbean, as protesters demand: "Pay us what you owe us."

10. Why Halloween on Netflix Hasn’t Been the Same Since Mike Flanagan Left What's on Netflix · 29 Oct 2026

    Picture Credits: Getty Images / Netflix Mike Flanagan is one of the most authentic voices in horror today. There’s always a sincerity to his characters, his scares, and his recurring themes. He’s clearly a man exploring the questions that keep him, and his audiences, up at night. There’s more to…