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PENGASSAN vows to clash with oil firms over expatriate hires
Sep 27, 2025 / 8 Comments
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) says oil firms are flooding the market with foreign workers, especially Indians, while qualified Nigerians sit on the sidelines. President Festus Osifo warned the practice breaches the local content goal of 70% Nigerian participation by 2027. The union is targeting the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board and the Ministry of Interior for issuing too many work permits. Past name‑calling has forced some companies to adjust, and PENGASSAN promises more action. Tensions could spill into strikes if the government does not tighten controls.
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Ospreys Reveal 2025‑26 URC Schedule – First Ever Early Release, South African Trips and New Home Ground
Sep 26, 2025 / 5 Comments
The Ospreys have published their 2025‑26 United Rugby Championship fixtures 128 days before the first round – a competition record. Early trips to South Africa, a return to St Helen's, and U.S. broadcast times are all laid out for fans.
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Gayton McKenzie hires top law firm to probe Kenny Kunene’s alleged criminal ties
Sep 26, 2025 / 19 Comments
Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie has engaged the elite firm Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr to investigate deputy president Kenny Kunene after his suspension over a visit to businessman KT Molefe’s home during a police raid. Molefe is a suspect in the murder of DJ Sumbody, a case that has gripped the nation. The probe will examine any business or personal links between Kunene and the alleged crime figure. McKenzie says the party will wait for the report before deciding Kunene’s fate, stressing due process and transparency.
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Alcaraz clinches sixth Grand Slam with US Open triumph
Sep 26, 2025 / 13 Comments
Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to claim his sixth Grand Slam and second US Open title, regaining the world No. 1 spot. At 22, he became the youngest player to win majors on all three surfaces, breaking Mats Wilander's record. The win marked his third straight Grand Slam final against Sinner and the first US Open final reached without dropping a set since 2015.
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Jannik Sinner Overhauls Game After US Open Loss to Alcaraz
Sep 26, 2025 / 6 Comments
World No. 2 Jannik Sinner is re‑tooling his tennis arsenal after falling to Carlos Alcaraz in the 2025 US Open final. The Italian admits he’s tweaking “lots of small things” to become less predictable, even if it means making more errors in the short run. He hopes the changes will restore his confidence and bring back the No. 1 spot. Alcaraz acknowledges the upcoming adjustments, noting his own history of adapting after losses. Both stars are now competing in different Asian tournaments, laying the groundwork for their next showdown.
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Chelsea clinches inaugural expanded FIFA Club World Cup 2025 with 3-0 win over PSG
Sep 25, 2025 / 11 Comments
Chelsea lifted the first ever expanded FIFA Club World Cup trophy after a 3-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in East Rutherford on July 13, 2025. Cole Palmer's brace and João Pedro's goal secured a dominant performance. The month‑long competition featured 32 clubs from all continents across 10 U.S. cities. Notable upsets included Al‑Hilal beating Manchester City and Bayern Munich’s 10‑0 thrashing of Auckland City. All matches were streamed on DAZN with additional TV coverage.
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Spice Up Your Heritage Day Braai with Sheba Sauce
Sep 24, 2025 / 14 Comments
Heritage Day is a perfect excuse to fire up the grill and celebrate South Africa's diverse flavours. Adding Sheba sauce to your braai brings a sweet‑spicy kick that complements traditional meats. Learn how to make the sauce, pair it with classic dishes, and keep the festivities tasty and memorable.
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Erika Kirk’s Romanian Angels Ministry: Fact‑Check on Child Trafficking Claims as She Takes TPUSA Helm
Sep 22, 2025 / 6 Comments
Erika Kirk, newly appointed CEO of Turning Point USA, is under fresh scrutiny over her past work with the Romanian Angels charity. The program, run through her nonprofit in Constanta, has been linked on social media to child‑trafficking accusations. Official records, however, show no evidence of forced expulsion in 2011 or documented disappearances. This piece separates rumor from documented fact and places the controversy in the wider context of evangelical groups in Romania.
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ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel Live indefinitely after monologue on Charlie Kirk killing claims
Sep 18, 2025 / 13 Comments
ABC has pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live after a September 15 monologue about the reported killing of Charlie Kirk sparked backlash, affiliate preemptions, and talk of regulatory action. Nexstar stations moved first, with ABC later suspending the show. Key facts remain unclear, including independent confirmation of Kirk’s death. Kimmel has not commented since the move.
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Pan African Symposium: UFH academic wins Best Paper for research on professionalising South Africa’s human settlements
Sep 11, 2025 / 13 Comments
University of Fort Hare lecturer Brendan Boyce won Overall Best Scientific Paper at the Pan African Symposium in Washington DC for research on professionalising South Africa’s human settlements sector. His paper reviewed policy gaps using systems thinking and the theory of constraints, highlighting why service delivery often stalls. The week-long event drew scholars and practitioners from Africa, the USA, the Caribbean and Asia.
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Singham re-release: Kajal Aggarwal didn’t see the juggernaut coming as Rohit Shetty’s cop universe roars back
Sep 4, 2025 / 5 Comments
Kajal Aggarwal reflects on how Singham transformed her career and unexpectedly grew into Rohit Shetty’s blockbuster cop universe. As the 2011 hit is re-released ahead of Singham Again’s planned Diwali rollout, she credits the film’s clean, punchy storytelling and lasting fan love—right down to the catchphrase “Aata Majhi Satakli.” She isn’t in the new installment but remains an avid fan of the franchise.
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Copa Libertadores 2025: How to watch Flamengo vs Internacional in the USA
Aug 21, 2025 / 14 Comments
Missed how to watch Flamengo vs Internacional in the U.S.? beIN Sports carried both Round of 16 legs, available via Sling TV Soccer Pass, Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu with Live TV, and Fanatiz. Matches were played Aug 13 at Maracaná and Aug 20 at Beira-Rio. Flamengo advanced after a 2-0 win in the second leg. VPNs helped travelers access U.S. subscriptions abroad.
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