October 1, 2025

President Tinubu Hails Economic Gains In Independence Day Speech

President Tinubu Hails Economic Gains On Independence Day

October 1, 2025 6:07 pm

President Bola Tinubu says his administration reforms are easing hardship as Nigeria marks 65 years of independence with promises of growth and security.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday October 1, 2025, in Abuja, told Nigerians that the country has “turned the corner” after enduring painful reforms, declaring that the worst economic challenges are behind the nation as it marks its 65th Independence Day.

In a national broadcast from Abuja, the Nigerian President, said his government had taken difficult but necessary steps to reset Africa’s largest economy, including scrapping fuel subsidies and unifying the foreign exchange system. He acknowledged that

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Osimhen's Early strike Lifts Galatasaray To UCL Win Over Liverpool

Osimhen’s Goal Lifts Galatasaray To UCL Win Over Liverpool

October 1, 2025 5:16 pm

Osimhen’s ability to convert early penalty to a goal secured a vital 1-0 victory in Istanbul, as Galatasaray FC stunned Liverpool FC in the Champions League.

Victor Osimhen marked his return to the UEFA Champions League in style, scoring the decisive goal that handed Galatasaray a famous 1-0 victory over Liverpool in Istanbul.

The Nigerian striker converted a penalty in the 16th minute at RAMS Park after Dominik Szoboszlai was judged to have handled the ball inside the area. The goal proved enough for the Turkish champions to claim three points against one of Europe’s most decorated sides.

Osimhen, 26, …

South African Envoy To France Nkosinathi Mthethwa Dies In Hotel

South African Envoy Nkosinathi Mthethwa Dies In France Hotel

October 1, 2025 4:46 pm

South African Ambassador to France, Nkosinathi Mthethwa, 58, was found dead in a hotel after his wife raised concerns; meanwhile French Police have launched an inquiry.

South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nkosinathi Mthethwa, has died in Paris under circumstances that French authorities are now investigating.

The 58-year-old diplomat was found at a luxury hotel in the French capital late Monday, according to local media reports. Le Parisien, citing police sources, said Mthethwa is believed to have fallen from the 22nd floor of the Hyatt hotel.

French prosecutors confirmed that an investigation has been opened by the Brigade for the Repression …

Dangote Refinery To Rehire Workers As Oil Union Ends Strike

Dangote Refinery To Rehire Workers As Oil Union Ends Strike

October 1, 2025 4:11 pm

Dangote Refinery Management succumbs to a deal brokered with Nigerian government to rehire sacked workers, after the refinery sackings that sparked two-day strike.

Nigeria’s Dangote Group has agreed to reinstate workers dismissed from its massive oil refinery after two days of negotiations mediated by the federal government. The deal brings an end to a strike that had disrupted the country’s oil and gas sector.

The breakthrough was announced Wednesday in Abuja after talks involving the Ministry of Labor and Employment, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), and the management of Dangote Refinery.

Labor Minister …

Gambian Visitors To U.S. Require $15,000 Refundable Visa Bond

Gambian Visitors To US Require $15,000 Refundable Visa Bond

October 1, 2025 3:10 pm

Gambia citizens seeking B1/B2 visas must post refundable bonds of $15,000, starting from October 11, amid U.S. concerns over visa overstays.

United States will soon require Gambian citizens seeking short-term business or tourist visas to post a financial bond of up to $15,000, the State Department announced on Tuesday.

The new measure, set to take effect on October 11, applies to applicants for the B1/B2 visa, which covers business visits and tourism. Under the program, those approved for the visa must deposit a bond of $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000 before it can be issued. The amount will be determined at …

United States Government Shuts Down After Budget Stalemate

United States Government Shuts Down After Budget Stalemate

October 1, 2025 3:10 pm

United States Congress failed to reach a deal, which invariably led to government shutdown, leaving hundreds of thousands of US federal workers without pay.

The United States government entered a shutdown at midnight after lawmakers in Washington failed to break a bitter stalemate over federal funding. It is the first shutdown in six years and immediately forces hundreds of thousands of federal employees off the job, while others deemed essential must continue working without pay.

The shutdown came after the House and Senate were unable to agree on a stopgap funding bill. Republicans pushed for a seven-week extension of …

Valencia Sues Netflix Over “Baila, Vini” Subtitles Dispute

Valencia Sues Netflix Over “Baila, Vini” Subtitles Dispute

October 1, 2025 10:01 am

Valencia CF has officially filed a lawsuit against Netflix and production company Conspiração Filmes over allegedly inaccurate subtitles in the documentary “Baila, Vini”, claiming the misrepresentation damages its honour and the reputation of its supporters.

The legal move follows public demands for correction after the club asserts the documentary wrongly shows Valencia fans chanting “mono, mono” (Spanish for “monkey, monkey”) directed at Vinícius Jr., instead of the actual chant “tonto, tonto” (“stupid, stupid”) heard in the stadium.

The controversy centers on footage from a match at Valencia’s Mestalla Stadium on 21 May 2023, where Vinícius Jr. was subject to abuse …

Why Barcelona’s Bid For Nico Williams Ultimately Failed

Why Barcelona’s Bid For Nico Williams Ultimately Failed

October 1, 2025 9:47 am

Barcelona’s much-rumoured pursuit of Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao came to nothing this summer—and sporting director Deco has now clarified exactly why negotiations broke down, painting a picture both of high expectations and unresolved demands. 

Deco has repeatedly said that Barça were interested in Williams, but that the deal hinged on conditions meeting the club’s standards. One of the sticking points was a request from Williams’ camp for an exit clause: specifically, a guarantee that if Barcelona failed to register him by a certain deadline (Allegedly around the start of La Liga on August 20), the clause would allow him …

Rodri And Cherki Return To City Training As Hopes Rise

Rodri And Cherki Return To City Training As Hopes Rise

October 1, 2025 9:36 am

Manchester City have welcomed a boost ahead of their upcoming fixtures, with Rodri and Rayan Cherki both returning to first-team training this week. The pair’s comeback offers renewed optimism at a critical juncture in City’s campaign, where injuries and rotation have tested squad depth. 

For Rodri, the return to training marks a steady step in his rehabilitation after a long layoff. The Spain international has battled knee issues and a previous ACL injury, which kept him sidelined for much of last season. His presence in training signals that he is closing in on full fitness, though City are likely to …

Pfizer Agrees To Slash U.S. Drug Prices In Medicaid Deal

Pfizer Agrees To Slash U.S. Drug Prices In Medicaid Deal

October 1, 2025 9:21 am

The Trump administration has secured a landmark agreement with pharmaceutical giant Pfizer aimed at easing the burden of prescription drug costs for low-income Americans. Under the deal, Pfizer will sell its medications to Medicaid patients at the same lowest prices offered in other wealthy countries, a shift that could significantly narrow the long-standing gap between U.S. drug costs and those abroad. 

New medicines launched by the company will also debut in the U.S. at prices matching those in other developed nations. For years, American consumers have paid more than triple the cost of brand-name drugs compared with their counterparts overseas, …

Qatar Pushes For Breakthrough In Gaza Ceasefire

Qatar Pushes For Breakthrough In Gaza Ceasefire

October 1, 2025 9:11 am

Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has urged all sides to seize what he described as a rare “momentum” to halt the war in Gaza, warning that opportunities to end the conflict are fast slipping away. A new 20-point ceasefire framework, backed by Washington and accepted by Israel, has been presented to Hamas for review. 

The plan seeks to end hostilities, prevent mass displacement, and secure the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the enclave. Sheikh Mohammed acknowledged that the agreement faces “practical challenges,” but emphasized that the immediate priority must be protecting civilians and restoring governance to …

Desperate Search As Indonesia School Collapse Kills Three

Desperate Search As Indonesia School Collapse Kills Three

October 1, 2025 7:51 am

In the Indonesian town of Sidoarjo, the hum of heavy machinery now mixes with the muffled cries of those trapped beneath a collapsed school. For three days, rescuers have been clawing through concrete and twisted steel in a race against time. Thirty-eight people are still missing after the Al-Khoziny Islamic Boarding School crumbled during evening prayers on Monday, killing at least three students and injuring nearly a hundred more.

Families keep vigil outside the site, clutching photographs, listening for scraps of news. Some say they can still hear voices from beneath the wreckage—an agonizing sign of life that propels rescuers …

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