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A woman who taught at a Sydney high school is given a 15-month prison sentence for sexual offences involving two male students.

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has concluded its landmark IPO, attracting investor applications from 120 countries, including all 54 nations in Africa. Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-refinery-ipo-attracts-investors-from-120-countries/

An analysis of 12 questions attributed to Nasir El-Rufai, providing facts on President Tinubu’s reforms on fuel subsidy, insecurity, and electricity. Read More: https://punchng.com/el-rufais-12-questions-facts-reforms-and-answers-nigerians-deserve/

The Television Academy Foundation is launching a 10-week production assistant training program for Los Angeles-area high school students in a partnership with consumer electronics retailer Best Buy. Through funding from Best Buy, the after-school program will be free for students, providing them with training for entry-level positions from PAs, production co

Seeks co-operation from MLAs and MLCs to break ‘garbage mafia’ even as Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML) is re-tendering 16 of 21 waste management packages

Country backtracks on decision to rejoin competition ‘due to sensitivities surrounding the themes currently at play’

President Trump is campaigning for Texas gubernatorial candidate Ken Paxton. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more analysis.

The NCDC has defended the N100,000 weekly support for Ebola contacts, calling it an unbudgeted, compassionate measure to prevent a public health issue. Read More: https://punchng.com/ncdc-defends-n100000-weekly-support-for-ebola-contacts/

The panel also accuses Israel of committing crimes against humanity in the West Bank. Israel condemned the report.

Rectifiée par le journal du soir puis démentie par le procureur national antiterroriste, l’affirmation avait entre-temps été largement relayée à gauche, à qui le parti nationaliste reproche aujourd’hui de s’être «déshonorée» pour des raisons électoralistes.

La garde à vue de Kevin T. a repris, lundi, après qu’un expert psychiatre a conclu que son état de santé était compatible avec cette mesure de privation de liberté.

The confrontation comes amid a fresh vigilance investigation into alleged irregularities in public works contracts worth more than ₹12 crore awarded to the company.

Twenty contacts of Kenya’s first imported Ebola case have been released from quarantine after completing a 21-day monitoring period without symptoms. Read More: https://punchng.com/kenya-releases-20-ebola-contacts-after-21-days-in-quarantine/

Israel continues to commit atrocities against Palestinians in Gaza despite a year-old ceasefire, UN investigators said on Monday, as they also accused the Israeli military of war crimes and crimes against humanity in the occupied West Bank. The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry said Israel was “continuing to commit genocidal acts with the ge

President Trump is reacting to an intelligence memo obtained by CBS News that warns of Iran's increased efforts to target U.S. personnel overseas. CBS News' Kristin Brown reports.

Clean up your contacts list to prioritize the people you actually want to talk to.

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has warned that a developing El Niño event could significantly affect rainfall, agriculture, and water supply in Nigeria Read More: https://punchng.com/how-el-nino-may-affect-nigerians-other-facts/

They had no idea they were about to take out Restaurant of the Year.

Read the latest on Nigeria’s Ebola response as contacts reach 53, the IG’s proposal for 200% police gratuity, and other top stories from PUNCH. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-ebola-contacts-hit-53-ig-seeks-200-gratuity-other-top-stories/

International leaders and politicians congratulate the Brazilian president on his re-election.

The Federal Government plans to equip Ebola treatment centres in states as the number of identified contacts linked to Nigeria’s confirmed case rises to 53 Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-fg-plans-state-treatment-centres-as-contacts-hit-53/

The Kebbi State Government has completed 25 major infrastructure projects and awarded 19 new contracts, the Commissioner for Information has disclosed. Read More: https://punchng.com/kebbi-completes-25-projects-awards-19-new-contracts/

A company that holds exclusive salvage rights to the Titanic shipwreck wants to auction 100 artefacts. The US says no.

The NCDC has approved a N100,000 weekly payment for Ebola contacts in the FCT to support them during isolation and ensure compliance with monitoring. Read More: https://punchng.com/breaking-ebola-ncdc-approves-n100000-weekly-payment-for-contacts/

Dubai Municipality has awarded four contracts worth Dh3 billion to expand the emirate’s stormwater drainage network, as part of a wider project aimed at increasing rainwater drainage capacity by 700 per cent by 2033. The project falls under the third phase of the Dh30 billion Tasreef programme and will involve constructing and extending 100km of main drainag

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Singapore’s gas importer will take the necessary steps to protect its rights and interests under such contracts, says Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

Ohio Democratic Amy Acton spoke to ABC News after a rally in Cleveland with former President Barack Obama.

The Zahi Hawass Foundation for Antiquities and Heritage has called on French authorities and the management of the Louvre Museum in Paris to strengthen security measures to protect Egyptian artefacts on display amid unrest and demonstrations in the French capital that led to the museum’s closure. In a statement, the foundation expressed deep concern over […]

The comedian’s new book, Tipping Away, is his second on Hiberno-English expressions. Sure, what else would he be doing?

Compared with other states in India, where integrated manufacturing cities of this kind are being developed at 14 locations, Bihar is among the leading states working rapidly to implement this scheme on the ground, says Bihar Industries Minister Shreyasi Singh

There's no shortage of local rugby league fans ready to cheer on the PNG Chiefs when they enter the NRL competition.

Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare has reacted after scoring his 100th career goal for Ajax in their 2-0 UEFA Conference League win over Atalanta. Read More: https://punchng.com/arokodare-reacts-to-joining-100-goal-club/

Ethan Klein has spoken out after the implosion of his marriage and the “H3 Podcast” due to cheating allegations from his wife, Hila Klein, who publicly accused him of having a six-month romantic affair. “I know a lot of people are understandably looking for a comment from me, but I ask that you please respect […]

Prolific and veteran gaming actor Jennifer Hale, who is known for voicing Commander Shepard in the Mass Effect series, has reacted to the closure of BioWare and the cancellation of the next game in the series. After footage of the new project, Mass Effect Universe , was released, Hale said , "It's extraordinary." She added: "I’m holding hope for magic to hap

Le phénomène El Niño touche la Nouvelle-Calédonie, provoquant moins de pluies et une sécheresse qui s'installe. La province Nord est placée en risque très élevé de feux de forêts, avec déjà des conséquences pour la biodiversité.

For years, Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has had a strained relationship with her estranged father Thomas Markle. He did not attend her 2018 wedding to Prince Harry. Now, Markle is publicly sharing her distress after allegations her father possessed images of child sexual abuse.

Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law and senior White House adviser during Mr. Trump's first term, is pushing back against allegations published by Vanity Fair. CBS News' Nicole Sganga reports.

Greece has passed a social media ban for kids under 15 after after announcing the measure earlier this year.

The European Parliament refused to refund some of the conservative party's pre-election spending.

Extended illumination expected to sustain tourist inflow; hotels record full occupancy during festive season

Abu Dhabi-based G42 has signed an initial pact with public and private partners in Greece to explore artificial intelligence infrastructure in the country. The deal was part of the 18 memorandums of understanding, agreements and commercial partnerships valued at €12.75 billion ($14.3 billion) signed between the UAE and Greece during an official visit to the

The Central Bank of Nigeria has warned that keeping erroneous bank credit is a financial crime that attracts a jail term of five to 10 years. Read More: https://punchng.com/keeping-erroneous-bank-credit-attracts-5-10-years-jail-cbn/

In an interview with GQ, the actor previously said of the Israel-Gaza war, “Put me down as thinking it’s a genocide. Put me down as wanting a free Palestine.”

President Bola Tinubu has urged international oil companies to give competent Nigerian firms greater opportunities to take part in major energy projects. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-urges-iocs-to-give-local-firms-more-energy-contracts/

President Trump took questions from reporters outside the White House on Thursday, weighing in on Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy's attack ad featuring his opponent Amy Acton's estranged mother, as well as the revelation that Elon Musk chose to limit Ukraine's access to SpaceX's satellite service.

Roosters legend Brad Fittler opens up on the mass exodus hitting the Chooks as six premiership players leave.

The high court has ruled that irregularities made parts of the Department of Health’s multibillion-rand ARV tender unlawful, ordering the department to reconsider the awards within 120 days. Current suppliers must continue deliveries to prevent shortages while the department investigates possible bid collusion and corrects scoring errors.

Combined yellow-vest and student protest to go ahead in Paris on Saturday as Italy calls in soldiers to patrol Milan streets

President Bola Tinubu has urged international oil companies to give more gas and energy contracts to competent Nigerian firms, reinforcing his ‘Nigeria Fir Read More: https://punchng.com/give-local-firms-more-gas-energy-contracts-tinubu-urges-iocs/

The Federal Government has made the Equipment Leasing Registration Authority certificate a mandatory requirement for contractors seeking public procurement Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-makes-leasing-registration-mandatory-for-procurement-contracts/

<p>The Cali Fund, set up to raise $1bn a year for biodiversity from drug companies, remains near empty</p><p>Big pharmaceutical companies have been accused of “free-riding on nature”, after a landmark biodiversity fund that invites businesses to put some of their profits back into conservation was left virtually empty.</p><p><a href="https://thecalifund.org/

SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry on Thursday called on North ...

SEOUL, Oct. 22 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry on Thursday called on North ...

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman reacts after providing his 50th career club assist in Atlético Madrid’s 1-1 Champions League draw against Stuttgart. Read More: https://punchng.com/lookman-reacts-to-50th-career-assist/

Russia released American Stephen Hubbard on Wednesday after four years of wrongfully detaining him. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis spoke with Hubbard's son about the release and joins to unpack their conversation. Then, CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on the Trump administration's response.

As Netflix undergoes its biggest content leadership shake-up in years, co-CEO Ted Sarandos has a clear message: The streamer’s international strategy is working, it’s the U.S. slate that needs fixing. Speaking during Netflix’s third-quarter earnings call Tuesday, Sarandos defended the company’s content strategy as the appointment of former Disney executive P

The BBC speaks to several current and former Google DeepMind employees about their concerns with AI use on the battlefield.

Josh Jacobs' return, emerging top-10 quarterbacks, two start 'em wide receivers and some tight end advice highlight how Liz Loza feels about some Week 7 fantasy football lineup options.