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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. 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…

8. 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."

9. 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…

10. Egypt rejects citizenship application by Hamas negotiator’s daughter on ‘security grounds’ Jerusalem Post · 29 Oct 2026

    Asmaa Hamad submitted her application while living in Egypt but has since relocated to Qatar with her husband, according to Egyptian media reports.