Author: Thuli Malinga

Tunisia, Morocco clinch Africa’s two spots as CAF 2026 qualifiers near end 9 Oct
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Tunisia, Morocco clinch Africa’s two spots as CAF 2026 qualifiers near end

Tunisia and Morocco have locked in Africa's two World Cup spots as CAF qualifiers near the finish, with group leaders and playoff races heating up.

Imisi Wins BBNaija Season 10, Walks Away with ₦80 m Cash & Innoson SUV 7 Oct
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Imisi Wins BBNaija Season 10, Walks Away with ₦80 m Cash & Innoson SUV

Imisi clinched BBNaija Season 10 on Oct 5 2025, walking away with ₦80 million cash and an Innoson SUV, sparking fan debate over a possible pity vote.

Laide Bakare Says Women Should Have Kids Early, Not Marriage – Sparks Outcry 6 Oct
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Laide Bakare Says Women Should Have Kids Early, Not Marriage – Sparks Outcry

Nollywood star Laide Bakare advises women to start families early, sparking debate over motherhood, marriage and career in Nigeria.

Pereira Snatches Light Heavyweight Title in 80‑Second TKO at UFC 320 6 Oct
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Pereira Snatches Light Heavyweight Title in 80‑Second TKO at UFC 320

Alex Pereira reclaimed the UFC light heavyweight championship with an 80‑second knockout of Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 in Las Vegas, revealing a fractured tibia caused his earlier loss.

Ipswich Town Break 16‑Year Derby Drought, Beat Norwich 3‑1 at Portman Road 6 Oct
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Ipswich Town Break 16‑Year Derby Drought, Beat Norwich 3‑1 at Portman Road

Ipswich Town snapped a 16‑year derby drought with a 3‑1 win over Norwich City at Portman Road, ending the Canaries' 14‑game unbeaten run and reviving play‑off hopes.

Chelsea, Barcelona, Real Madrid Vie for Sevilla Defender Jules Koundé 5 Oct
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Chelsea, Barcelona, Real Madrid Vie for Sevilla Defender Jules Koundé

Sevilla demand €70 million for defender Jules Koundé as Chelsea, Barcelona and Real Madrid join the chase, sparking a high‑profile transfer showdown.

Manchester United Edge Sunderland 2-0 at Old Trafford – Full Match Report 5 Oct
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Manchester United Edge Sunderland 2-0 at Old Trafford – Full Match Report

Manchester United beat Sunderland 2-0 at Old Trafford on Oct 4, 2025, with goals from Bruno Fernandes and Benjamin Sesko, earning three crucial league points.

Nigeria Police extend tinted‑glass permit deadline to Oct 2, 2025 3 Oct
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Nigeria Police extend tinted‑glass permit deadline to Oct 2, 2025

Nigeria's Inspector General Kayode Egbetokun extends the tinted‑glass permit deadline to Oct 2, 2025, giving motorists extra time to apply and boosting security checks nationwide.

SASSA Sets October 2025 SRD Grant Dates and Mandates Biometric Enrollment 1 Oct
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SASSA Sets October 2025 SRD Grant Dates and Mandates Biometric Enrollment

SASSA announced October 2025 payment dates for the SRD R370 grant and regular social grants, and introduced mandatory biometric enrolment for new applicants to curb fraud.

NESGAS launches $200m LPG depot in Onde, backed by Minister Ekpo 30 Sep
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NESGAS launches $200m LPG depot in Onde, backed by Minister Ekpo

NESGAS breaks ground on a $200 million 50,000‑tonne LPG depot in Onne, Rivers State, with Minister Ekpo’s backing, aiming to boost storage, cut prices and cut deforestation.

Guardiola hails Manchester City’s ‘beyond extraordinary’ Gaza solidarity 28 Sep
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Guardiola hails Manchester City’s ‘beyond extraordinary’ Gaza solidarity

During his honorary doctorate ceremony, Pep Guardiola praised Manchester City’s support for Gaza children, calling it 'beyond extraordinary.' The Manchester boss linked the club’s aid work to a broader call for compassion, highlighting recent donations and community projects. His remarks sparked renewed debate on football’s role in humanitarian crises.

Mohamed Salah reveals tension with ex‑Liverpool teammate Sadio Mane, but says he wasn't selfish 27 Sep
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Mohamed Salah reveals tension with ex‑Liverpool teammate Sadio Mane, but says he wasn't selfish

Salah admits there was genuine friction with Sadio Mane during their five years at Anfield, but stresses they stayed professional and that his 18 assists prove he wasn’t selfish. The pair helped shape one of the Premier League’s most lethal front‑threes, winning the league and several cups. Mane left for Bayern and later Al Nassr, while Salah remains a Liverpool icon.