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1. EPL: Maresca backs Donnarumma as first-choice despite errors Punch · 30 Oct 2026

   Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has backed goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma as his first choice for the weekend’s game despite recent errors. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-maresca-backs-donnarumma-as-first-choice-despite-errors/

2. Makinde approves N4.6bn compensation for Circular Road land owners Punch · 30 Oct 2026

   Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved N4.6bn as the first tranche of compensation for property owners affected by the Circular Road project. Read More: https://punchng.com/makinde-approves-n4-6bn-compensation-for-circular-road-land-owners/

3. Diphtheria kills one, three recover in Jigawa Punch · 30 Oct 2026

   One person has died and three others recovered from diphtheria after four cases were recorded at the Federal Medical Centre, Birnin Kudu in Jigawa State. Read More: https://punchng.com/diphtheria-kills-one-three-recover-in-jigawa/

4. Police arrest pastor, accomplice over Abuja car theft Punch · 30 Oct 2026

   FCT police have arrested a pastor, Edwin Nwabueze, and an accomplice for allegedly stealing a Toyota Camry at UTC Plaza in Garki, Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-pastor-accomplice-over-abuja-car-theft/

5. Aso Villa solar project will free up power for Nigerians — APC PCC spokesperson Punch · 30 Oct 2026

   An APC spokesperson has defended the planned ₦10bn Aso Villa solar project, saying it will reduce dependence on the national grid and free up power for Nig Read More: https://punchng.com/aso-villa-solar-project-will-free-up-power-for-nigerians-apc-pcc-spokesperson/

6. Canada imposes $1.07m fine for immigration fraud Punch · 30 Oct 2026

   Canada introduces new penalties for immigration fraud, with fines up to $1.07m for consultants providing false information or unauthorized services. Read More: https://punchng.com/canada-imposes-1-07m-fine-for-immigration-fraud/

7. Netflix’s Twisted 4-Part Thriller Is So Good, You’ll Want To Watch It Twice Collider · 30 Oct 2026

   David Tennant has played plenty of complicated characters throughout his career, but few have found themselves in quite as much trouble as Harry Watling. In Steven Moffat ’s four-part thriller Inside Man , the former Doctor Who star trades the TARDIS for a church in a picturesque English village…

8. Trump meeting freed prisoner Stephen Hubbard at the White House CBS News · 30 Oct 2026

   Stephen Hubbard was imprisoned in Russia for over four years until gaining release last week.

9. HBO's Harry Potter Officially Casts Its New Sorting Hat and Ghosts Polygon · 30 Oct 2026

   HBO's new Harry Potter TV show is just two months away, but key roles are still being cast — or at least officially announced — for the series. The new Harry Potter will be full of fresh faces, including new lead actors Dominic McLaughlin as Harry Potter, Arabella Stanton as Hermione Granger, and…

10. WATCH: Baby loons play with their moms in must-see video ABC News · 30 Oct 2026

    You can see more about the baby loons and other animals on "Inside the Enchanted Waterways" on Disney+.