Africa overtakes Europe in Catholic population — Vatican
Africa has overtaken Europe in its number of Catholics, recording the highest increase worldwide with 288.31 million members, a new Vatican report shows. Read More: https://punchng.com/africa-overtakes-europe-in-catholic-population-vatican/Continue Reading
FULL LIST: 65 Nigerian projects seeking $78.5bn in investment
President Tinubu unveils 65 Nigerian investment projects seeking $78.5bn in funding across five sectors, projected to generate over 366,000 jobs. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-65-nigerian-projects-seeking-78-5bn-in-investment/Continue Reading
Iran denies Saudi accusation of involvement in Houthi attacks
Iran has denied accusations from Saudi Arabia that it encouraged recent Houthi attacks against the kingdom, including strikes on oil facilities and airport Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-denies-saudi-accusation-of-involvement-in-houthi-attacks/Continue Reading
‘Why I Turned Down The Chance To Sign For Man United ‘ — Seedorf
Clarence Seedorf has revealed how close he came to joining Manchester United. But the Real Madrid and AC Milan legend had two big reasons for turning the club down. The former midfielder had a big decision to make when he left the Bernabeu at the turn of the millennium. SirContinue Reading
Anthropic proposes AI safety bill to US lawmakers
AI company Anthropic is circulating a draft bill among US lawmakers to regulate AI and address risks posed by the most powerful models. Read More: https://punchng.com/anthropic-proposes-ai-safety-bill-to-us-lawmakers/Continue Reading
Anglican church sends Awka bishop on six-month leave
The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has directed the Bishop of Awka Diocese, Most Rev. Alexander Ibezim, to proceed on a six-month leave amid ongoing administrative investigations in the diocese. The directive is contained in a letter dated October 13, signed by the Primate of the Church, Most Rev. HenryContinue Reading
PSG Confirm Surgery For Injured Super Falcons Captain Ajibade
Paris Saint-Germain Féminine have confirmed that Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade will undergo surgery after suffering a fibula fracture while on international duty with Nigeria. Ajibade sustained the injury during Nigeria’s second-leg encounter against Comoros in the second qualifying round of the 2028 Olympic Games at the Remo Stars SportsContinue Reading
Coastal Highway: Murray-Bruce faults Duke’s criticism, backs Tinubu
A former Bayelsa East Senator, Ben Murray-Bruce, has defended the construction of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, faulting the presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party, Donald Duke, over his criticism of the road’s cost and feasibility. Murray-Bruce, in a post on his X handle on Friday, said he was surprisedContinue Reading
Morning recap: DSS arrests Maina’s son, hunger hits Ondo communities, other stories
Read today’s Nigerian news headlines, including the DSS arrest of Faisal Maina and public outrage over claims of hospital rejection in Toluwanisings’ case. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-dss-arrests-mainas-son-hunger-hits-ondo-communities-other-stories/Continue Reading
EUROMATCH NPFL: Gbolagade Celebrates 100 League Appearances For 3SC
Adelowo Gbolagade has expressed his delight after making his 100th league appearance for Shooting Stars Sports Club (3SC) of Ibadan. Gbolagade achieved the milestone in 3SC’s home game with Ranchers Bees in a week 9 fixture in Friday which the Oluyole Warriors won 3-1. The victory saw 3SC end aContinue Reading