October 2025

Nigeria Senate Moves To Ban Passports Of Convicted Abroad

Nigeria Senate Moves To Ban Passports Of Convicted Abroad

October 8, 2025 9:29 am

In a move aimed at protecting the nation’s global image, the Nigerian Senate has advanced a bill that would revoke the international passports of citizens convicted of crimes abroad for a minimum of 10 years.

The legislation, sponsored by Senator Abubakar Bello of Niger North, seeks to amend the Passport (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, introducing strict penalties designed to deter criminal conduct overseas and restore confidence in the Nigerian passport.

During the Senate debate, Senator Onawo Ogwoshi, speaking on behalf of the bill’s sponsor, emphasized the urgency of the measure. He described the proposed law as a powerful deterrent, warning that …

Myanmar Paraglider Bomb Attack Kills Dozens In Sagaing

Myanmar Paraglider Bomb Attack Kills Dozens In Sagaing

October 8, 2025 8:45 am

At least 24 people were killed and 47 wounded in central Myanmar after a motorised paraglider dropped two bombs on a crowd gathered in Chaung U township on Monday evening. The attack struck during a national holiday protest and candlelight vigil, as around 100 people had assembled to call for political reforms and freedom for jailed leaders.

The reported bombing is one of the deadliest uses of paramotor strikes by Myanmar’s military in recent months.

Protesters had gathered in Sagaing’s Chaung U township to observe the Thadingyut full-moon festival and simultaneously press demands for the release of political prisoners including …

White House Delays Federal Layoffs Amid Political Backlash

White House Delays Federal Layoffs Amid Political Backlash

October 8, 2025 8:41 am

The White House has slowed its timeline for mass federal layoffs, signaling a cautious shift in strategy as political concerns mount. Initially poised to issue Reductions in Force notices immediately following the government shutdown, officials now plan to hold off, hoping the looming threat will still pressure Democrats into negotiations.

Administration aides acknowledge the delicate optics of pushing workers out while claiming a political high ground. “We do not want to appear gleeful about people losing their jobs,” one official said, highlighting the balancing act between signaling resolve and managing public perception.

President Donald Trump had framed the shutdown as …

Italy’s Meloni Accused Over Gaza Arms In ICC Complaint

Italy’s Meloni Accused Over Gaza Arms In ICC Complaint

October 8, 2025 8:17 am

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is facing an unprecedented legal challenge, with a complaint lodged at the International Criminal Court accusing her of “complicity in genocide” over Italy’s military support for Israel in Gaza.

The complaint also names Defence Minister Guido Crosetto, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, and potentially Roberto Cingolani, head of Italy’s Leonardo aerospace and defense company. The filing, signed by roughly fifty academics, lawyers, and public figures, claims that supplying weapons to Israel has implicated Italy in serious war crimes and crimes against humanity against Palestinians.

Meloni addressed the situation publicly for the first time in a televised …

Hamas Hostage Prisoner Swap: Lists Exchanged In Sharm

Hamas Hostage Prisoner Swap: Lists Exchanged In Sharm

October 8, 2025 8:01 am

Hamas handed over lists on Wednesday of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners proposed for a swap in indirect ceasefire talks in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, as U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were due to join negotiators trying to halt the two year war in Gaza. The exchange marks a key procedural step in discussions that aim to secure a ceasefire, Israeli troop withdrawal and the release of detainees on both sides. 

The development is significant because it is the first time negotiators have openly exchanged names tied to a formal swap under the U.S. plan. Diplomats and mediators …

India’s Deadly Cough Syrup Habit Claims Innocent Lives

India’s Deadly Cough Syrup Habit Claims Innocent Lives

October 8, 2025 7:53 am

It happened again. In early September, a cluster of unexplained child deaths in a small town in Madhya Pradesh sent local health workers scrambling. At least eleven children, aged one to six, had died within days of taking a commonly prescribed cough syrup. Tests of water, food, and even mosquitoes came back normal. The truth, when it emerged, was chilling: the syrup contained nearly half diethylene glycol, a toxic industrial solvent that can trigger fatal kidney failure.

The tragedy was not confined to Madhya Pradesh. In Rajasthan, the deaths of two young children after consuming locally made cough syrup prompted …

Yakubu INEC Legacy Questioned As He Exits Under Criticism

Yakubu INEC Legacy Questioned As He Exits Under Criticism

October 8, 2025 7:31 am

The Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, Samson Itodo, has said that outgoing Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, leaves behind a “weak commission” despite introducing notable reforms during his ten years in office.

Itodo made the remarks on Wednesday while speaking on Channels Television’s breakfast programme, The Morning Brief, shortly after Yakubu handed over to May Agbamuche-Mbu as Acting INEC Chair.

Itodo acknowledged that Yakubu made “remarkable contributions” to Nigeria’s electoral process, particularly through the adoption of technology, but argued that political interference and partisan appointments eroded INEC’s independence.

“You cannot wish away that Professor Mahmood …

Scientist Discovers Nobel Prize Amid Montana Backcountry Hike

Scientist Discovers Nobel Prize Amid Montana Backcountry Hike

October 8, 2025 7:31 am

Dr. Fred Ramsdell was deep in Montana’s grizzly country on the final day of a three-week off-grid hike with his wife, Laura O’Neill, and their two dogs when the quiet wilderness was suddenly interrupted—not by a bear, but by an avalanche of text messages. His wife, staring at her phone, began shouting in disbelief: Dr. Ramsdell had won the Nobel Prize for medicine.

The immunologist’s phone had been on airplane mode, leaving the Nobel committee unable to reach him at the time. When Laura told him, “You’ve won the Nobel Prize,” his first response was a simple, incredulous, “I did …

Nnaji Resignation Certificate Scandal Rocks Nigeria Cabinet

Nnaji Resignation Certificate Scandal Rocks Nigeria Cabinet

October 8, 2025 6:51 am

Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology Uche (Geoffrey) Nnaji resigned on Tuesday following allegations that he submitted forged academic and NYSC credentials during his appointment. His decision, he says, is “a personal choice — not an admission of guilt,” and comes amid intense public scrutiny and institutional denials of his claimed qualifications.

In a statement posted shortly after he stepped down, Nnaji thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for allowing him to serve and pledged continued loyalty, despite the controversy. “I remain deeply grateful to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the confidence he reposed in me … …

Rodrygo Brazil Return: Forward Eyes Selecão Comeback

Rodrygo Brazil Return: Eyes Selecão Comeback

October 8, 2025 6:21 am

Real Madrid forward Rodrygo has been recalled to the Brazil squad ahead of upcoming friendlies against South Korea and Japan, hoping to restart his international career after being overlooked in recent selections. His return carries weight: Brazil’s new coach, Carlo Ancelotti, was formerly his manager at Real Madrid, and Rodrygo expressed eagerness to repay that faith. With his club minutes limited this season, this call-up could provide a crucial platform to resurrect his standing. 

 The recall marks the end of a difficult stretch for Rodrygo, who slipped down Real Madrid’s pecking order and was left out of Brazil’s squads in …

Gold Hits Record $4,000 As Global Uncertainty Spurs Surge

Gold Hits Record $4,000 As Global Uncertainty Spurs Surge

October 8, 2025 4:59 am

Gold prices have soared past the $4,000 mark an ounce, setting a historic record as investors scramble for safe-haven assets amid mounting economic and political uncertainty worldwide. The rally marks one of the most dramatic surges in decades, with gold climbing more than 25% since April, fueled by fears over trade tensions, financial instability, and political turmoil.

The US government shutdown, now entering its second week, has further amplified investor anxiety. Delays in key economic data have left markets uncertain, prompting more individuals and institutions to turn to gold as a store of value. Spot gold — the price received …

Chaos Erupts In Portland Nights Amid Protests And Tear Gas

Chaos Erupts In Portland Nights Amid Protests And Tear Gas

October 8, 2025 4:42 am

For Brennah Hammar, life across from the federal immigration building in Portland has become a nightly ordeal. Tear gas creeps into her apartment, forcing her to wear a gas mask — even while sleeping. The once-quiet streets of her South Waterfront neighborhood have transformed into a battlefield, where clashes between masked protesters and federal agents erupt night after night.

“It’s like a war zone,” she says, describing the tension and fear that now dominate her home. Residents here are caught between opposing sides, unsure who to blame. Some point to extreme anti-fascist protesters, while others accuse federal agents of provoking …

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