October 2025

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 …

Trump Calls All Chicago ‘War Zone’ As Court Blocks Troop Move

Trump Calls All Chicago ‘War Zone’ As Court Blocks Troop Move

October 8, 2025 12:49 am

Trump has created great tension by authorizing ICE and troop deployment to Chicago despite state opposition, while a Judge halts similar action in Portland.

 The Trump administration has ignited a fierce national debate over the use of military force on American soil after branding Chicago a “war zone” and sending National Guard troops to the city against the will of local leaders.

President Donald Trump late Saturday October 4, 2025, authorized the deployment of 300 National Guard soldiers to Chicago, the United

United States’ third-largest city, in what he described as a necessary step to curb violent crime. The move …

Kemi Badenoch Unveils Plan To Deport 150,000 Migrants Yearly

Kemi Badenoch Unveils Plan To Deport 150,000 Migrants Yearly

October 8, 2025 12:09 am
Kemi Badenoch, UK Conservative leader announces sweeping border reforms to detain and deport illegal migrants under a new Radical Borders Plan (RBP).
UK Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has announced a sweeping overhaul of Britain’s immigration system, unveiling what she called the “toughest reforms in British history” aimed at detaining and deporting 150,000 illegal migrants each year.
In a video statement posted Sunday on her X account, Badenoch introduced the Radical Borders Plan (RBP), pledging to establish a powerful new enforcement body called the Removals Force, modeled after the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
“My message is clear:
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ICE Agents Shoot Armed Chicago Woman After Chicago Car Clash

ICE Agents: Shoots At Chicago Woman After Violent Car Clash

October 7, 2025 11:36 pm
ICE Agents opened fire after being rammed by 10 cars in Chicago; the woman, wounded in the exchange is in stable condition, as investigation continues.
Rescue and law enforcement units flooded Chicago’s South Side on Saturday October 4, 2025, after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents shot a woman identified as 30-year-old Marimar Martinez,  during a chaotic confrontation involving multiple vehicles, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed.
Officials said the incident unfolded when a convoy of 10 cars rammed into federal vehicles, trapping Border Patrol and ICE agents near the Broadview area, prompting them to open fire.
DHS Assistant
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Hausa, Yoruba Leaders Praise Igbos’ Hospitality In Enugu State

Hausa, Yoruba Leaders Praise Igbos’ Hospitality In Enugu State

October 7, 2025 10:44 pm
Hausa, Yoruba Community leaders describe Enugu State as peaceful and welcoming, citing decades of friendship, mixed marriages, and shared progress.
Leaders of the Hausa and Yoruba communities in Enugu have described the Igbo people as some of the most accommodating and hospitable in Nigeria, highlighting decades of peaceful coexistence, intermarriage, and mutual respect.
Speaking in separate interviews, the community heads said their experiences in Enugu reflect the spirit of unity and tolerance that Nigeria as a nation should emulate. Many noted they had lived most of their lives in the southeastern city without discrimination or conflict.
Oba Adebayo Olatunji, the
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