October 2025

Illinois Deputy Convicted In Killing Of Black Woman

Illinois Deputy Convicted In Killing Of Black Woman

October 30, 2025 5:13 am

An Illinois jury on Wednesday found former sheriff’s deputy Sean Grayson guilty of second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, an unarmed Black woman killed inside her Springfield home in July 2024.

The verdict concludes a closely watched case that reignited national discussions about police accountability and the use of deadly force against Black Americans.

Grayson, 31, was initially charged with three counts of first-degree murder but the jury opted for the lesser charge after two days of deliberations, according to court filings. He faces four to 20 years in prison, though Illinois law allows for probation …

Louvre Heist: Five Arrested In $102 Million Paris Robbery

Louvre Heist: Five Arrested In $102 Million Paris Robbery

October 30, 2025 4:46 am

French police have arrested five more suspects in connection with the audacious $102 million jewel theft from the Louvre Museum’s Apollo Gallery, Paris prosecutors said Thursday.

The arrests mark a major step forward in the investigation into one of France’s most shocking museum robberies, though the stolen treasures remain missing.

Prosecutor Laure Beccuau told RTL radio that the suspects were detained in simultaneous police raids across Paris on Wednesday evening. One of the suspects was identified through DNA traces found at the crime scene, Beccuau confirmed.

Before the latest arrests, two other men detained over the weekend had “partially …

CBN Disburses $1.26 billion For Fuel Imports Amid Refinery Rift

CBN Disburses $1.26 Billion For Fuel Imports Amid Refinery Rift

October 30, 2025 3:55 am

Nigeria’s Central Bank released $1.26bn to oil marketers for fuel imports, highlighting competition between Dangote Refinery and independent importers.

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has released $1.26 billion to oil marketers for the importation of petroleum products in the first quarter of 2025, underscoring the country’s ongoing reliance on foreign fuel despite ramped-up output from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.

Data obtained from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) show that between January and March 2025, the CBN disbursed funds to operators in three tranches — $457.83 million in January, $283.54 million in February, and $517.55 million …

Nigerian Court Orders MultiChoice To Pay N5m For Illegal Cut

Nigerian Court Orders MultiChoice To Pay N5m For Illegal Cut

October 30, 2025 3:38 am

Lagos High court has ordered MultiChoice Nigeria to compensate a DStv subscriber with N5 million for unlawful service disconnection, underscoring stronger consumer rights.

A Lagos State High Court has ordered MultiChoice Nigeria, the operator of DStv, to pay N5 million ($3,439) in damages to a subscriber whose television service was wrongfully disconnected despite evidence of valid payment.

The landmark ruling, delivered by Justice Razak Olukolu, directed MultiChoice to immediately restore the subscriber’s service and extend his viewing period to cover the days lost during the illegal disconnection.

The case was brought by Ben Onuora, a Lagos resident who provided proof …

Trump Orders Resumption Of U.S. Nuclear Weapons Testing

Trump Orders Resumption Of U.S. Nuclear Weapons Testing

October 30, 2025 12:09 am

U.S. President Donald Trump has directed the Department of Defense to immediately resume nuclear weapons testing, saying the United States must act “on an equal basis” with other nuclear powers. The announcement came Wednesday on Truth Social, shortly before Trump’s planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea.

“Because of other countries’ testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our nuclear weapons on an equal basis,” Trump wrote. “That process will begin immediately.”

The move marks a major shift in U.S. nuclear policy. Washington last conducted a full-scale nuclear test in 1992 under …

Transcorp Plc: Q3 Profit Rises To 20.5% On Strong Cost Control

Transcorp Plc: Q3 Profit Rises To 20.5% On Strong Cost Control

October 29, 2025 3:21 pm

Nigeria’s Transcorp Plc, posts ₦91.4bn Q3 profit, up 20.5%, driven by cost discipline, 39% revenue growth, and expansion in power and hospitality units.

Transnational Corporation Plc (Transcorp), one of Africa’s leading listed conglomerates, has on Monday October 27, 2025,  reported a 20.5 percent increase in profit after tax to ₦91.4 billion for the third quarter of 2025, compared with ₦75.9 billion in the same period last year.

The group said the strong performance was underpinned by cost discipline, strategic pricing, and operational efficiency across its diverse business portfolio, which includes power generation, hospitality, and energy.

Revenue rose 39 percent …

Nigerian Government To Train 10,000 Youths For Oil, Gas Jobs

Nigerian Government To Train 10,000 Youths For Oil, Gas Jobs

October 29, 2025 2:43 pm

NCDMB launches a nationwide program to equip 10,000 young Nigerians with vital technical skills for emerging opportunities in the oil and gas industry.

Nigerian government has on Monday October 27, 2025, launched a major nationwide training initiative aimed at preparing 10,000 young citizens for careers in the oil and gas sector, as the country seeks to strengthen local participation in its most lucrative industry.

The Human Capital Development initiative, unveiled by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), is designed to equip participants with technical and professional skills needed to fill critical roles traditionally occupied by expatriates.

Tagged the …

Airtel Telecom Africa Half-Year Profit Surges To $376 Million

Airtel Telecom Africa Half-Year Profit Surges To $376 Million

October 29, 2025 2:17 pm

Telecom giant Airtel Africa posts a 375% profit jump and 26% revenue growth to $2.98 billion, fueled by data and mobile money expansion across key markets.

Airtel Africa Plc has posted a sharp rebound in earnings, reporting a profit after tax of $376 million for the half year ended on Tuesday September 30, 2025 — a 375 percent increase from $79 million recorded in the same period last year.

The telecoms group said on Tuesday October 28, 2025, that revenue rose 25.8 percent to $2.98 billion, up from $2.37 billion in 2024, driven by strong performances in Nigeria, East Africa, …

Jamaica: Hurricane Melissa Unleashes catastrophic devastation

Jamaica: Hurricane Melissa Unleashes Catastrophic Devastation

October 29, 2025 10:50 am

Category 5 Hurricane Melissa devastates Jamaica in historic landfall, leaving widespread destruction and sparking global aid mobilization amid rising fears.

Hurricane Melissa, one of the most powerful Atlantic storms ever recorded, made a catastrophic landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday October 28, 2025, unleashing destructive winds and torrential rainfall that have left much of the island in chaos.

The Category 5 storm, packing sustained winds of over 160 miles per hour (257 km/h), struck Jamaica’s southern coast early in the morning before sweeping inland, toppling power lines, flattening homes, and triggering massive flooding in several parishes. Emergency officials say communications have …

Lamine Yamal Takes Over Piqué And Shakira’s Iconic Mansion

Lamine Yamal Takes Over Piqué And Shakira’s Iconic Mansion

October 29, 2025 10:02 am

Rising Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has officially secured a new luxury residence — and it’s no ordinary property. According to Diario Sport, the 17-year-old prodigy has purchased the former home of ex-Barcelona defender Gerard Piqué and pop icon Shakira.

The high-profile deal reportedly took between three to four months to finalize and is located in one of Barcelona’s most exclusive neighborhoods — Ciutat Diagonal. This area is known for hosting some of the city’s most elite figures, including Yamal’s current and former teammates Ronald Araújo, Alejandro Balde, and Andrés Iniesta.

The property itself is breathtaking. The mansion covers a combined …

Ronaldo Still Trophyless At Al-Nassr After 13 Tournament Runs

Ronaldo Still Trophyless At Al-Nassr After 13 Tournament Runs

October 29, 2025 9:00 am

Since joining Al‑Nassr FC in January 2023, Cristiano Ronaldo has yet to lift a recognised major trophy with the Saudi Pro League side — despite participating in at least 13 official competitions. 

Ronaldo’s arrival in Riyadh brought global fanfare and huge expectations. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner instantly became the club’s marquee figure, along with a new era for the Saudi league. But the silverware has continued to elude both him and the club.

In the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons, Al-Nassr finished as runners-up in the Saudi Pro League, while in 2024-25 they slipped to third. In each of those …

Sex Offender Deported To Ethiopia After Prison Mistake

Sex Offender Deported To Ethiopia After Prison Mistake

October 29, 2025 6:28 am

An Ethiopian asylum seeker whose case ignited widespread anti-immigration protests in Britain has been deported after officials mistakenly released him from custody last month.

The Home Office said Wednesday that Hadush Gerberslasie Kebatu, 38, arrived in Ethiopia following his removal from the United Kingdom. Kebatu had been serving a 12-month sentence for sexually assaulting a 14 year old girl and a woman.

His release on October 24 triggered a three day manhunt before police located and detained him again. Interior minister Shabana Mahmood said in a statement that authorities were determined to act fast.

“I have pulled every lever to …

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