October 19, 2025

O’Donnell Applies For Irish Citizenship Amid Feud With Trump

O’Donnell Applies For Irish Citizenship Amid Feud With Trump

October 19, 2025 8:02 pm

Rosie O’Donnell, comedian, says she’s living in “self-imposed exile” in Ireland as President Trump mocks her plan, renewing threats to revoke her U.S. citizenship.

American comedian and actress Rosie O’Donnell has announced that she is applying for Irish citizenship, saying she has chosen to live in “self-imposed political exile” amid an escalating feud with U.S. President Donald Trump.

O’Donnell, 62, said that she moved to Ireland in January — five days before Trump’s second term began — and is close to securing Irish nationality through her grandparents’ heritage.

“I am applying and about to be approved for my Irish citizenship …

Nigerian Lawyer Suspended For Five Years Over Property Fraud

Nigerian Lawyer Suspended For Five Years Over Property Fraud

October 19, 2025 7:35 pm

Legal panel orders Lagos-based Nigerian lawyer Michael Olawoyin to refund the sum of ₦13.27 million after finding him guilty of professional misconduct.

The Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Committee (LPDC) of Nigeria’s Body of Benchers has suspended Lagos-based lawyer Michael Olalekan Olawoyin for five years after finding him guilty of professional misconduct involving a disputed land sale.

The decision, handed down on January 20, 2025, also ordered Olawoyin to refund ₦13.27 million (about $8,500) to his client, Emmanuel Oyedele Oyekunle, within 30 days. The disciplinary body ruled that the lawyer acted dishonestly by selling the same property to multiple buyers before leaving …

New Zealand Issues Citizens’ Global Travel Warning For Winter

New Zealand Issues Citizens’ Global Travel Warning For Winter

October 19, 2025 7:12 pm

New Zealand advisory for its citizens urges caution for travelers to the US, Europe, and beyond amid rising threats of terrorism, unrest, and violent crime.

 New Zealand has issued a sweeping winter travel advisory warning its citizens to exercise heightened caution in several popular global destinations, including the United States, United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Italy, Egypt, and Jamaica. The advisory cites growing risks linked to terrorism, civil unrest, and violent crime as international tensions and instability continue to rise.

The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the alert reflects “a period of elevated global volatility,” with travelers urged to …

CBN Re-Capitalization: 11 Nigerian Banks Met Stipulated Deadline

CBN Re-Capitalization Drive: 11 Nigerian Banks Meet Deadline

October 19, 2025 6:12 pm

Nigerian banks raised over ₦1.7 trillion to meet CBN’s capital rule ahead of the 2026 compliance deadline, through rights issues to private placements.

With less than six months to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) re-capitalization deadline, 11 commercial banks have successfully met the new minimum capital requirements through a mix of rights issues, private placements, and capital injections.

The re-capitalization drive, announced to strengthen Nigeria’s banking system, has already added about ₦1.72 trillion to the sector’s total share capital. Three banks with international licenses, six with national authorizations, and two non-interest lenders have crossed the finish line, according to …

German Mayor Iris Stalzer Survives Torture, Stabbing At Home

German Mayor Iris Stalzer Survives Torture, Stabbing At Home

October 19, 2025 5:32 pm

German Police say newly elected Herdecke Mayor Iris Stalzer was tortured and stabbed by her adopted daughter in a shocking case that gripped Germany.

The newly elected mayor of a small German town was allegedly tortured and stabbed by her teenage daughter in an attack that has shocked the nation, Police said on Wednesday October 8, 2025.

Iris Stalzer, 57, who was elected Mayor of Herdecke in western Germany on September 28, 2025, was found with multiple stab wounds at her home on Tuesday October 7, 2025. She is expected to assume office on November 1, 2025.

Authorities said emergency …

AI Becomes Core Engine Driving Semiconductor Devices Growth

AI Becomes Core Engine Driving Semiconductor Devices Growth

October 19, 2025 4:42 pm

Artificial intelligence (AI)  has become the central engine driving growth in the global semiconductor industry, according to a new whitepaper released by market research firm Yole Group.

The report — “AI Whitepaper, Vol. 1: Memory & Computing” — examines how Generative, argentic, and physical AI technologies are reshaping the semiconductor ecosystem, from large-scale data centers to compact edge devices. It is the first in Yole Group’s 2025 whitepaper series, offering a deep analysis of emerging computing and memory trends.

Yole Group says the rapid rise of Generative AI since 2022, marked by the launch of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, triggered an unprecedented

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Manchester United Win At Anfield Ends Nine-year Drought

Manchester United Win At Anfield Ends Nine-year Drought

October 19, 2025 3:38 pm

Manchester United secured a 2-1 Premier League victory over Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, marking their first win at the venue since January 2016, ending the Nine-year drought.

The win not only delivers three precious points to Manchester United but also ends a long-standing hoodoo for the club at Anfield and also deepens the crisis at Liverpool, who have now lost four straight matches across all competitions.

Manager Ruben Amorim collected his first back-to-back league wins at the club, after a series of failed games, while United climbed to 9th in the table. His seat as Manager was already shaky …

Mnangagwa Term Extension Plan Sparks Outcry In Zimbabwe

Mnangagwa Term Extension Plan Sparks Outcry In Zimbabwe

October 19, 2025 2:41 pm

Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF party has endorsed a proposal to amend the constitution and extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term by two years, a move that opposition leaders have denounced as unconstitutional and a threat to democracy.

The resolution, adopted at the ZANU-PF annual conference on Saturday, would prolong Mnangagwa’s presidency until 2030 — beyond the constitutional limit of two five-year terms. The 83-year-old leader, who came to power after a 2017 military coup that ousted longtime ruler Robert Mugabe, is currently serving his second term, due to end in 2028.

“The party and government are therefore directed to initiate the …

Raila Odinga Funeral: Kenya Bids Farewell To ‘Baba’ In Bondo

Raila Odinga Funeral: Kenya Bids Farewell To ‘Baba’ In Bondo

October 19, 2025 1:45 pm

Thousands of mourners gathered in western Kenya on Sunday to say their final goodbyes to opposition leader Raila Odinga, whose death at 80 brought an outpouring of grief across the nation. The veteran politician was buried near his family home in Bondo, on the shores of Lake Victoria, following an Anglican service attended by relatives, foreign dignitaries and political leaders.

The funeral, held under tight security, marked the culmination of a week of national mourning that saw deadly stampedes at earlier memorial events. At least five people were killed and hundreds injured in chaotic scenes as mourners jostled for …

Madagascar Coup: Gen Z Leaders Uneasy As Army Seizes Power

Madagascar Coup: Gen Z Leaders Uneasy As Army Seizes Power

October 19, 2025 1:29 pm

When Colonel Michael Randrianirina seized power in Madagascar last week, he promised stability after weeks of youth-led protests that toppled President Andry Rajoelina. Yet for many of the young activists who ignited the uprising, the sudden military takeover feels like a betrayal of their movement’s call for genuine change.

“We were fighting for system change, not to replace one president with another,” said Olivia Rafetison, leader of the Movement Gen Z Collective, a coalition of protest groups that rallied thousands of young Malagasies across Antananarivo.

Earlier this month, what began as demonstrations over chronic electricity and water shortages swelled into …

US-Based Neurosurgeon Returns Home To Offer Free Brain Care

US-Based Dr. Sulaiman Returns Home To Offer Free Brain Care

October 19, 2025 8:44 am

US-Based Neurosurgeon, Dr. Olawale Sulaiman takes a pay cut in the US to perform free brain and spine surgeries for underprivileged patients in Nigeria.

Nigerian-born neurosurgeon based in the United States, Dr. Olawale Sulaiman, has drawn international admiration for his extraordinary act of service — taking a pay cut to return home regularly and perform free brain and spinal surgeries for those who cannot afford them.

At 49, Sulaiman holds several prominent roles in the United States: Professor of Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery, and Chairman of the Neurosurgery Department at the Ochsner Neuroscience Institute in New Orleans, Louisiana. Yet, every

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Adel, Rwanda Coach Hails Nigeria, South Africa After Qualifiers

Adel, Rwanda Coach Hails Nigeria, South Africa After Qualifiers

October 19, 2025 8:18 am

Adel Amrouche praises Nigeria and South Africa for advancing in 2026 World Cup qualifiers, urging them to represent Africa with pride and consistency.

Rwanda’s Head Coach, Adel Amrouche, has commended Nigeria and South Africa for their strong performances in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, describing both sides as vital representatives of African football on the global stage.

Speaking after Rwanda’s final qualifying match, Amrouche praised the Super Eagles for their dominant 4–0 victory over Benin Republic in Uyo, a result that secured Nigeria a spot in the World Cup playoffs. The match was highlighted by a stunning hat-trick from …

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