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ABU Zaria’s 2025 Cultural Carnival Unites Students in a Vibrant Celebration
Oct 6, 2025 / 11 Comments
Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria hosted the 2025 Students' Cultural Carnival, uniting thousands of students in a vibrant showcase of Nigeria's diverse traditions and sparking calls for similar events nationwide.
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Sevilla Upset Barcelona 4-1 as Lewandowski Misses Penalty in LaLiga Shock
Oct 6, 2025 / 19 Comments
Sevilla's 4‑1 upset over Barcelona at Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, highlighted by Lewandowski's missed penalty, shatters the Catalans' title push and sparks fresh LaLiga drama.
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Udinese, Cagliari draw 1-1 in Serie A showdown at Bluenergy Stadium
Oct 6, 2025 / 18 Comments
Udinese and Cagliari share a 1-1 draw at Udine's Bluenergy Stadium, with injuries sidelining Cagliari's key players and the point keeping both mid‑table in Serie A.
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James McAtee joins Nottingham Forest, dashing Dortmund & Leipzig hopes
Oct 5, 2025 / 15 Comments
Midfielder James McAtee, 22, leaves Manchester City for Nottingham Forest in a £30m deal, snubbing Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt.
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Julius Malema convicted, faces 15‑year prison term and parliamentary ban
Oct 3, 2025 / 9 Comments
Julius Malema, EFF leader, was convicted on Oct 1 2025 of firearm offenses, faces a minimum 15‑year term and an automatic parliamentary ban under South Africa’s Constitution.
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Tanzania Women’s One‑Wicket Thriller Stuns Namibia in Accra
Sep 30, 2025 / 16 Comments
Tanzania Women snatched a one‑wicket win over Namibia in Accra during the Women's African Games 2024, but a net‑run‑rate shortfall kept them out of the semis.
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SASSA raises social grants April 2025, SRD relief stays at R370
Sep 29, 2025 / 19 Comments
SASSA raises old‑age pensions and keeps the COVID‑19 SRD grant at R370, aiming to ease poverty as unemployment drops and a coalition government pushes new social spending.
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Atlético Madrid Stuns Real Madrid 5-2 in Derby, Álvarez Nets Brace
Sep 28, 2025 / 10 Comments
Atlético Madrid's 5-2 derby win over Real Madrid on Sep 27, 2025, spotlights Julián Álvarez's brace and raises serious defensive concerns for Los Blancos.
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Harry Kane's brace fuels Bayern Munich's perfect start and pushes them five points clear at the top
Sep 27, 2025 / 18 Comments
Harry Kane netted a brace as Bayern Munich thrashed Werder Bremen 4-0, marking his 100th goal for the club in just 104 games. The win keeps Bayern unbeaten in the Bundesliga and extends their eight‑game winning streak across all competitions. Rumours of a Premier League move have swirled, but Kane insists he’s staying until 2027. The result widens Bayern’s lead and underlines their dominance this season. Fans and pundits alike are buzzing about the striker’s record‑breaking form.
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Glasgow Warriors Edge DHL Stormers 36-18 in Thrilling UR4 Quarter‑Final
Sep 27, 2025 / 13 Comments
On May 30, 2025, the Glasgow Warriors hosted the DHL Stormers at Scotstoun Stadium for a URC quarter‑final that ended 36‑18. The home side returned key players from injury and suspension, fired five tries and earned a semi‑final spot. Kyle Rowe grabbed a brace while Rory Darge took Player of the Match honors. North American fans streamed the clash live via FloRugby.
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Durban City Holds Golden Arrows to 1-1 Draw in First KZN Derby
Sep 27, 2025 / 19 Comments
In their maiden Betway Premiership KZN derby, Durban City fought Golden Arrows to a 1-1 stalemate at Chatsworth Stadium. An early own‑goal gave City the lead before Sede Junior Dion struck back before halftime. The point keeps City unbeaten on three games, sitting third, while Arrows climb to seventh. Fans enjoyed a tense, atmosphere‑charged clash that set the tone for the season.
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Reformed Baptist Leader Voddie Baucham Jr. Dies at 56 After Sudden Medical Crisis
Sep 27, 2025 / 7 Comments
Voddie Baucham Jr., a prominent Reformed Baptist pastor, author and founding president of Founders Seminary, passed away on September 25, 2025, following an emergency medical incident. The news has sparked an outpouring of grief across churches in America and Africa. His family, health history, and global ministry are highlighted in this tribute.
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