A Warri court halted Nigeria's tinted‑glass permit seizures after 210 cars were impounded, sparking debate over security, costs, and legal authority.
Professor Mike Ozekhome urges depoliticised anti‑corruption bodies ahead of the 2027 elections, even as he faces an ICPC probe over forged IDs and a London property scheme.
Ipswich Town broke a 16‑year derby drought with a 3‑1 win over Norwich City at Portman Road on Oct 5, 2025, ending Norwich's 14‑game unbeaten run and shifting promotion hopes.
George Russell clinches the Singapore Grand Prix, securing McLaren's 2025 Constructors' Championship. The win reshapes the title fight as the season heads to the US and Las Vegas.
Dortmund and Leipzig drew 1-1 at Signal Iduna Park, keeping the Bundesliga title race tight as both aim to challenge Bayern's dominance.
Julius Malema, leader of South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters, was convicted of discharging a firearm in public. He claims prison is a badge of honour, sparking debate over politics and law.
SASSA unveils October 2025 grant dates, giving older persons priority, extending SRD payouts, and adding a R10 uplift across all social grants.
Nigeria's government mandates all public and private institutions to verify staff qualifications via the new NCVS platform by Oct 6 2025, aiming to eradicate fake certificates.
Casa Pia host Estoril Praia at Estádio Municipal de Rio Maior on 3 October 2025 for a Round‑8 Liga Portugal clash. Both sides arrive on opposite form curves – Casa Pia with a steady scoring run and Estoril with a potent attack but shaky defence. Key creators and goal‑scorers could tip the balance. Their six‑match head‑to‑head record is tight, making this fixture a must‑watch.
Girona FC edged RCD Espanyol 5-4 on penalties to lift the Copa Catalunya after a 0-0 deadlock at Sabadell's Nova Creu Alta. Over 7,800 fans watched a rain‑delayed, tension‑filled final where both sides created chances but could not break the deadlock. A late miss from Espanyol sealed Girona's triumph, giving them a morale boost ahead of a precarious LaLiga season.
The 26 August 2025 edition of the Betway Premiership Wrap dissected the weekend’s action, spotlighting TS Galaxy’s 2-0 win and Seluleko Mahlambi’s brace. Analysts debated player moves, defensive frailties on set‑pieces and emerging tactical patterns across South Africa’s top league. Fans get a deeper look at the storylines shaping the season.
Prominent Reformed pastor, author, and educator Voddie Baucham has died at 56 after an emergency medical incident. Serving as president of Founders Seminary in Florida, he previously led African Christian University in Zambia. His historic heart surgeries in 2021 are seen as a possible factor, though the exact cause remains unclear. The Reformed world mourns a scholar, speaker, and family man.
