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1. Sydney Southwest Metro opening LIVE updates: Crowd cheers as mega rail project’s final stage opens after two years of disruptions Nine · 30 Oct 2026

   For commuters who have endured pink replacement buses for years, the opening of the final stretch between Sydenham and Bankstown could not come soon enough. Follow live.

2. Sterling Financial reports N97.28bn nine-month profit Punch · 30 Oct 2026

   Sterling Financial Holdings Company Plc has announced its unaudited financial results for the nine months ended 30 September 2026, reporting a 37.1 per cent growth in profit before tax to N97.28bn. According to the group’s earnings report, profit after tax rose 21.0 per cent to N75.37bn, while gross…

3. GTCO posts N879.9bn pre-tax profit Punch · 30 Oct 2026

   Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc has reported a profit before tax of N879.9bn for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, in its latest financials. Read More: https://punchng.com/gtco-posts-n879-9bn-pre-tax-profit/

4. ‘Osimhen too good for Turkish league’ Punch · 30 Oct 2026

   A Turkish football pundit has described Victor Osimhen as too good for the Turkish league after his brace inspired Galatasaray to a 2-1 win over Fenerbahçe Read More: https://punchng.com/osimhen-too-good-for-turkish-league/

5. Okoye explains Parma penalty save in MOTM outing Punch · 30 Oct 2026

   Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye describes his penalty save against Parma as “pure instinct” after helping Udinese secure a 0-0 draw in Serie A. Read More: https://punchng.com/okoye-explains-parma-penalty-save-in-motm-outing/

6. Gombe philanthropist accuses Yahaya of political victimisation Punch · 30 Oct 2026

   A Gombe philanthropist, Ahmed-Shuaibu Gara, has suspended his community projects, alleging political victimisation by Governor Muhammadu Yahaya. Read More: https://punchng.com/gombe-philanthropist-accuses-yahaya-of-political-victimisation/

7. Ododo defends Kogi airport project, challenges critics Punch · 30 Oct 2026

   Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has defended the ongoing international airport project, challenging critics to visit the site and see the progress for th Read More: https://punchng.com/ododo-defends-kogi-airport-project-challenges-critics/

8. Three Ondo schools get N4m book donation Punch · 30 Oct 2026

   A faith-based organisation, Heal The World Ministries International, has donated books worth N4m to three secondary schools in Ondo State to support educat Read More: https://punchng.com/three-ondo-schools-get-n4m-book-donation/

9. Minimum wage: NECA urges balance between welfare, affordability Punch · 30 Oct 2026

   The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association has urged for a balance between workers’ welfare and employers’ ability to pay in minimum wage negotiations Read More: https://punchng.com/minimum-wage-neca-urges-balance-between-welfare-affordability/

10. LASCOPA secures N26.2m for Ikeja Electric customers Punch · 30 Oct 2026

    The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency has secured N26.24m in refunds and credit adjustments for Ikeja Electric customers between January and September Read More: https://punchng.com/lascopa-secures-n26-2m-for-ikeja-electric-customers/