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1. Why Palmer was dropped from England squad — Tuchel Punch · 6 Nov 2026

   England manager Thomas Tuchel has explained why Chelsea forward Cole Palmer was left out of the national team’s squad for the November Nations League fixtures, saying the player has missed too many opportunities to impress. Read More: https://punchng.com/why-palmer-was-dropped-from-england-squad-tuc…

2. Meet Tracy Richards, Nigeria’s Miss Globe 2026 finalist Punch · 6 Nov 2026

   Nigeria’s representative at Miss Globe 2026, Tracy Richards, has emerged among the top 11 finalists at the international beauty pageant held in Phuket, Thailand. Read More: https://punchng.com/meet-tracy-richards-nigerias-miss-globe-2026-finalist/

3. Lagos photographer recovers stolen bag after viral CCTV footage Punch · 6 Nov 2026

   A Lagos-based photographer, Eman Pictures, whose bag containing a MacBook Pro and four external hard drives was stolen at the Oriental Hotel, Lagos, has recovered all the items after offering a N500,000 reward for information leading to their recovery. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-photograph…

4. No court ruling can keep me off 2027 ballot — Atiku Punch · 6 Nov 2026

   Former Vice-President and Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar has vowed to remain in the 2027 presidential race despite the recent Federal High Court judgment… Read More: https://punchng.com/no-court-ruling-can-keep-me-off-2027-ballot-atiku/

5. FG unlocks $600m to finance creative, digital enterprises Punch · 6 Nov 2026

   The Federal Government is unlocking over $600m in financing for Nigeria’s digital and creative industries to support businesses, attract private investment and expand the sectors’ contribution to the economy. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-unlocks-600m-to-finance-creative-digital-enterprises/

6. LIV Golf league to shut down after five years Express Tribune · 6 Nov 2026

   The rebel LIV Golf tour will shut down after five years that rocked the global game, saying Thursday that an effort to relaunch after losing its original Saudi backers has been scrapped. The announcement follows reports that BC Partners Credit, the lead investor in "LIV 2.0," had withdrawn from the…

7. PM directs authorities to map out cashless economy transition Express Tribune · 6 Nov 2026

   Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday directed the relevant authorities to prepare a clear roadmap, with specific timelines and targets, for establishing a fully digital payment system across the country as the government steps up efforts to promote a cashless economy. Chairing a high-level…

8. Democrats expand US House majority to 253 seats as midterm vote count continues Express Tribune · 6 Nov 2026

   Democrats expanded their majority in the US House of Representatives as more results emerged from Tuesday's midterm elections, US media reported on Friday. Democrats had secured 253 seats in the 435-member House, compared with 157 for Republicans, with 25 races still uncalled as of 09:22 GMT on…

9. Car stolen in Enugu recovered in Cross River – Police Premium Times · 6 Nov 2026

   The latest recovery comes barely two weeks after the police in neighbouring Anambra State announced the recovery of another car. The post Car stolen in Enugu recovered in Cross River – Police appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .

10. 'Enjoy the moment': The German clubs limiting smartphones in stadiums The Local · 6 Nov 2026

    In October, Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund did something not just out of step with modern football, but with modern life: they asked fans to put their phones away.