Barcelona aims to extend their La Liga lead to 9 points over Real Madrid in Sunday's El Clasico. Real Madrid are on a four-game winning streak, setting the stage for a high-stakes encounter.

US midterm elections are the most expensive in history, with 15 major donors contributing over $1.5 billion. Elon Musk is the largest individual donor with over $365 million.

FG to immortalise Nigerian troops killed in Liberia & Sierra Leone peacekeeping missions. Defence Minister assures ECOMOG veterans that sacrifices will be honoured and legacy preserved.

Lionel Messi shared that Ronaldinho and other senior Barcelona stars advised him at 16 to ignore their fame and focus on enjoying the game, helping him overcome shyness.

South African author Coral Hart has published over 370 books in 20 months using AI, a move that has drawn significant criticism and threats. Hart is defending her prolific output, arguing that AI is a transformative technology that the publishing industry must confront and discuss.

Zeenab Foods Limited invites Expressions of Interest for the supply of agricultural commodities like rice, sorghum, millet, beans, sesame, ginger, cocoa, and soybeans. Farmers, cooperatives, and merchants are encouraged to apply for prequalification. Deliveries will be to designated locations in Abuja, Kano, and Ogun State.

Chadsworth Sixth Form College has set Saturday, 14 November 2026, for its 2026/2027 Entrance and Scholarship Examinations. The exams offer prospective students a chance for admission and merit-based scholarships, with the college providing strong preparation for global university success.

Health workers are mobilising for a potential strike due to the Federal Government's failure to implement salary adjustments and pay 19 months of outstanding professional allowance arrears. The Nigerian Union of Allied Health Professionals issued the directive, warning of nationwide industrial action if demands are not met.

Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease case confirmed in Nigeria. Medical consultants urge activation of isolation centres and enhanced surveillance nationwide.

Edo State is courting Saudi Arabian investors for its agriculture and livestock sectors, targeting a major summit in Q1 2027. The state government is seeking partnerships to expand production and agro-industry, with the Saudi Embassy pledging support to mobilize investors.

Ministers allegedly pay billions for appointments and then seek to recover the funds, claims APC campaign spokesman Alwan Hassan. He stated this practice is not new to Nigeria and defended President Tinubu's oversight of government spending.

Plateau State Police Command assures adequate security for the 2027 elections, vowing to disappoint those predicting violence. Proactive measures are in place following a meeting with key security and electoral stakeholders.

Asian Football Confederation (AFC) officially backs Gianni Infantino's FIFA re-election bid, providing a significant boost ahead of the March election. AFC president Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa announced the support, urging members to move past previous disagreements.

Works Minister David Umahi has declared Peter Obi 'can never be the best' presidential candidate from the South-East, criticising his consultation strategy with regional leaders.

NAFDAC has discovered a Lagos building storing over 100 sacks of empty bottles intended for the production of counterfeit alcoholic beverages. The agency has destroyed the bottles to prevent their reuse in the illicit market.

Seven people have been confirmed dead and 11 others injured following a multiple-vehicle crash in Gombe State. The incident involved a trailer, two cars, and five motorcycles, with brake failure suspected as the cause.

US Senator L. Louise Lucas, 82, has been indicted for allegedly operating a marijuana trafficking and money laundering ring. The FBI claims she used her political influence to shield the enterprise and benefit financially.

Works Minister David Umahi claims the South-East's 2023 vote for Peter Obi was an 'accident of history' driven by anger over past marginalisation. He predicts a shift in 2027, with voters showing 'joy' due to President Tinubu's infrastructure projects and appointments.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes' home in Cheshire was burgled on Wednesday evening while he was away with the club for a match in Italy. His family was not at home during the break-in, and police are investigating.

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