6 Oct
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.
5 Oct
Sevilla demand €70 million for defender Jules Koundé as Chelsea, Barcelona and Real Madrid join the chase, sparking a high‑profile transfer showdown.
5 Oct
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.
3 Oct
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.
1 Oct
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.
30 Sep
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.
28 Sep
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.
27 Sep
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.
27 Sep
The 2025-26 United Rugby Championship kicks off with the Bulls, Lions, Sharks and Stormers each dealing with new coaches, injury scares and squad rotation. Handré Pollard returns to the Bulls, the Lions start with a tough tour, the Sharks juggle Springbok call‑ups and the Stormers host Leinster while missing key players. All four sides must adapt fast as the top‑four race tightens.
27 Sep
Xiaomi is openly pitting its flagship phones against Apple’s iPhone lineup, promising sharper cameras, longer battery life and 100W fast charging at a fraction of the cost. The Xiaomi 15 undercuts the iPhone 16 by about 30% while delivering a two‑day battery. Upcoming Xiaomi 17 models claim Geekbench scores that beat the iPhone 17 Pro, plus new features like a Magic Back Screen. Analysts see this as a direct China‑US tech clash, with Xiaomi betting on hardware value over ecosystem lock‑in.
26 Sep
On September 24, 2025, AEW Dynamite in Pittsburgh showcased three world title defenses, all ending in victories for the champions. Hangman Adam Page retained the AEW World Championship against Lee Moriarty, while Brodido held onto the Tag Team belts and Kris Statlander defended the Women's title. A jaw‑dropping heel turn by Statlander and Darby Allin’s flamethrower assault on Jon Moxley set up fresh feuds for WrestleDream. Tony Khan’s surprise announcement hinted at big changes for the company.
26 Sep
In La Liga round six, Barcelona turned a 1-0 deficit into a 3-1 victory against Real Oviedo despite a long injury list. Hansi Flick reshuffled his lineup, giving youngsters a chance and bringing on Robert Lewandowski as a game‑changer. Goals from Eric Garcia, Lewandowski and Ronald Araujo clinched the win, keeping the Catalans within two points of Real Madrid.