October 2025

Kano State Football Coach Jailed 8 Years For Assaulting Minor

Kano State Football Coach Jailed 8 Years For Assaulting Minor

October 21, 2025 9:46 am

Kano State High Court sentenced one of its coaches, Hayatu Muhammad to eight years in prison for sexually assaulting his underage player at separate locations.

A Kano State High Court has sentenced a local football coach, Hayatu Muhammad, to eight years in prison for sexually assaulting one of his underage players. The court found him guilty on two counts of sodomy, following a trial that revealed multiple incidents of abuse.

The verdict, delivered on Wednesday October 15, 2025, by Justice Musa Dahiru Muhammad at the Kano State High Court on Miller Road, convicted the coach without the option of a

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US Chess Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky Dies At 29

US Chess Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky Dies At 29

October 21, 2025 8:37 am

US chess grandmaster and celebrated online commentator Daniel Naroditsky has died at the age of 29, his family confirmed in a statement shared by the Charlotte Chess Center on Monday. The club described his death as “unexpected,” though no cause was disclosed.

“It is with great sadness that we share the unexpected passing of Daniel Naroditsky,” the statement read. “Daniel was a talented chess player, commentator and educator, and a cherished member of the chess community, admired and respected by fans and players around the world.”

The announcement prompted an outpouring of tributes from across the global chess community. The …

Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan’s First Female Prime Minister

Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan’s First Female Prime Minister

October 21, 2025 6:12 am

Sanae Takaichi has made history as Japan’s first female prime minister, taking office on Tuesday after a tense parliamentary vote that also marks a clear return to conservative politics. Her rise, backed by the Liberal Democratic Party and its new right-wing allies, signals the start of a government eager to revive Abe-era policies on defence and the economy.

The hardline conservative, known for her admiration of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Britain’s Margaret Thatcher, secured 237 votes in parliament’s 465-seat lower house before winning a similar vote in the upper house. Her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) clinched power after …

China’s Growth Falters As New US Trade Rift Deepens

China’s Growth Falters As New US Trade Rift Deepens

October 21, 2025 5:23 am

China’s economic engine cooled more sharply than expected in the third quarter, as a rekindled trade rift with the United States clouded one of the few bright spots in the global economy.

According to data released on Monday, the world’s second-largest economy expanded by 4.8% in the three months ending September, compared with the same period in 2024 — its slowest pace in a year. The decline comes just as Beijing tightened controls on exports of rare earth minerals, materials vital to global electronics manufacturing, drawing a swift and pointed response from Washington.

President Donald Trump threatened a 100% tariff …

Mali Visa For Indians: The Gateway To West Africa’s Heritage

Mali Visa For Indians: The Gateway To West Africa’s Heritage

October 21, 2025 5:13 am

Malian authorities offer Indian travelers a journey through history, music, and culture—starting with a visa, from ancient Timbuktu to the melodies of Bamako.

When Indian travelers dream of Africa, their minds often turn to Kenya’s sweeping savannas or the modern skylines of Johannesburg and Cape Town. Yet beyond these familiar destinations lies Mali — a nation steeped in history, tradition, and rhythm, offering an authentic window into West Africa’s soul.

For those seeking an offbeat adventure, Mali promises a rich blend of desert landscapes, ancient architecture, and vibrant music. But before setting foot in this land of storytellers and scholars, …

Cargo Plane Crashes Off Hong Kong Runway, Killing Two

Cargo Plane Crashes Off Hong Kong Runway, Killing Two

October 21, 2025 5:11 am

A cargo jet arriving from Dubai skidded off a runway and plunged into the sea at Hong Kong International Airport early Monday, killing two ground staff in one of the city’s deadliest aviation accidents in years.

Authorities said the Emirates-operated Boeing 747-481 cargo plane, flying as EK9788, veered off the runway shortly after landing at about 3:50 a.m. local time. The aircraft collided with an airport patrol vehicle before breaking apart as it slipped through a perimeter fence and into the waters off Chek Lap Kok.

Both occupants of the patrol vehicle — men aged 30 and 41, with seven …

Bolivia Turns The Page With Rodrigo Paz’s Election Win

Bolivia Turns The Page With Rodrigo Paz’s Election Win

October 21, 2025 4:58 am

Bolivia has elected Rodrigo Paz, a 58-year-old economist and son of former President Jaime Paz Zamora, marking the country’s sharpest political shift in nearly two decades. The victory of Paz’s center-right Christian Democratic Party ends the long rule of the leftist Movement for Socialism (MAS), which has dominated Bolivian politics since 2006.

With 97 percent of ballots counted, Paz secured 54.5 percent of the vote in Sunday’s runoff, defeating conservative former interim president Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga, who trailed with 45.4 percent, according to the Supreme Electoral Tribunal.

The result signals the exhaustion of MAS’s political era, weakened by infighting, corruption …

New Zealand Unveils Dual Immigration Routes For Skilled Migrants

New Zealand Opens Dual Immigration Visas For Skilled Migrants

October 21, 2025 4:51 am

New Zealand authorities to introduce two skilled migration pathways by 2026 to fill labor gaps, boost economic growth, and retain essential foreign talents.

New Zealand has announced plans to introduce two new immigration pathways for skilled foreign workers in mid-2026, part of a wider push to address labor shortages and revive economic growth.

The new measures, unveiled by Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis, are designed to cater to distinct segments of the workforce. One pathway targets migrants in professional or high-skilled roles who meet defined experience and salary thresholds. The other focuses on tradespeople and technical workers who satisfy qualification, …

Trump National Guard Portland Ruling Upheld By US Court

Trump National Guard Portland Ruling Upheld By US Court

October 20, 2025 5:26 pm

A US appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump can deploy National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, despite opposition from state and city officials, marking a significant legal win for the Republican leader as disputes over federal control of local security continue.

The decision, issued Monday by a three-judge panel of the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals, temporarily lifted an earlier injunction that had blocked the troop deployment while legal challenges proceed. The ruling allows Trump’s directive to move forward pending a full trial on the matter later this month.

Two judges appointed by Trump voted in favour …

US Australia Rare Earths Deal Targets China’s Market Control

US Australia Rare Earths Deal Targets China’s Market Control

October 20, 2025 4:31 pm

‌The United States and Australia have sealed a landmark agreement aimed at strengthening supply chains for rare earths and other critical minerals, in a move designed to reduce reliance on China’s dominant market position.

The deal, signed on Monday, commits both nations to accelerate investments in mining and processing projects worth $8.5 billion (£6.3 billion). It includes an initial $1 billion fund for projects to be developed across the US and Australia within the next six months, according to a framework released by the White House.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the partnership would “support a pipeline of …

ENIC’s £100m Tottenham Boost May Erode Levy’s Ownership Stake

ENIC’s £100m Tottenham Boost, Erodes Levy’s Ownership Stake

October 20, 2025 2:27 pm

ENIC Group’s fresh £100 million ($134 million) investment in Tottenham could dilute Daniel Levy’s influence if the Lewis family continues funding the club.

A £100 million ($134 million) cash injection into Tottenham Hotspur Football Club by ENIC Sports and Development Holdings Limited, the club’s majority shareholder, has raised questions about Chairman Daniel Levy’s long-term influence within the ownership structure.

Football finance expert Stefan Borson suggested that the investment, led by the Lewis family, could dilute Levy’s minority stake in ENIC — the holding company that controls Tottenham — if he did not contribute proportionally to the new funding round.

ENIC’s …

Colombia Recalls Ambassador After Trump Insults Petro

Colombia Recalls Ambassador After Trump Insults Petro

October 20, 2025 2:05 pm

Colombia has recalled its ambassador from Washington after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose new tariffs on the South American country and halt all payments to its government, deepening a diplomatic rift over American military strikes in the Caribbean.

The decision, confirmed on Monday by Colombia’s Foreign Ministry, came a day after Trump referred to Colombian President Gustavo Petro as an “illegal drug leader,” remarks Bogotá condemned as offensive and unfounded.

‘’Daniel García-Peña, Ambassador of Colombia in the United States of America, has been recalled for consultations by President Gustavo Petro and is now in Bogotá,’’ the ministry …

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