Author: Naseemah Coovadia Flowers
One dead, 26 rescued as Lagos building collapses in Oyingbo
One person died and 26 were rescued after a two-storey building collapsed in Oyingbo, Lagos, on October 27, 2025. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service confirmed prior structural warnings, echoing past tragedies linked to poor regulation and substandard construction.
Kevin Serna returns to Rio for Fluminense vs Juventude showdown
Colombian forward Kevin Serna flies back to Rio ahead of Fluminense's clash with Juventude after debuting for Colombia. His fitness could decide his role in the 1‑0 win.
Romania Snatches 1-0 Stoppage‑Time Win Over Austria in World Cup Qualifier
Virgil Ghita's 95th‑minute header gave Romania a 1‑0 win over Austria in Bucharest, reshaping the World Cup qualifying race and keeping both teams' hopes alive.
Aston Villa Women held to goalless draw by Leicester City
Aston Villa Women and Leicester City Women were held to a 0-0 draw in Birmingham, leaving Villa eighth and Leicester tenth in the Women's Super League.
Super Eagles beat Lesotho 2-1 – Troost‑Ekong pen, Adams debut winner
Nigeria's Super Eagles beat Lesotho 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier thanks to Troost‑Ekong's penalty and Adams' debut winner, keeping slim hopes alive for the 2026 tournament.
Israel and Hamas Sign Ceasefire Deal in Sharm el Sheikh, Ending Gaza Fighting
Israel and Hamas signed a ceasefire deal in Sharm el Sheikh on 9 Oct 2025, ending Gaza fighting and triggering a hostage‑prisoner exchange overseen by the US, Qatar, Egypt and Turkey.
Cameroon Beats Mauritius 2-0 in Crucial World Cup Qualifier
Cameroon beat Mauritius 2‑0 in a World Cup qualifier at Port Louis, keeping the Lions in contention while eliminating the island side from the 2026 race.
Saka’s 200‑Game Milestone Fuels Arsenal’s Rise Under Arteta
Bukayo Saka hits 200 Premier League games with 100 goal involvements at 24, prompting Mikel Artetta to hail his impact as Arsenal's defensive resurgence fuels title hopes.
Snowstorm traps 550 hikers on Everest during China's Golden Week
A sudden snowstorm during China's Golden Week trapped over 500 hikers on Everest, prompting a massive rescue that saved 350 and left ~200 still awaiting safe descent.
Sevilla Stuns Barcelona 4-1, Real Madrid Leads LaLiga by Two Points
Sevilla thrashed Barcelona 4‑1 at Ramón Sánchez‑Pizjuán, propelling Real Madrid two points clear in LaLiga. Key penalties, missed chances and a shifting title race defined the dramatic Sunday.
Ozekhome warns Nigeria risks sliding into one‑party dictatorship
Constitutional lawyer Mike Ozekhome warns Nigeria is edging toward a one‑party dictatorship as defections to the APC rise, urging citizens to act before democratic institutions are pocketed.
Udinese vs Cagliari: Betting Odds Clash at Bluenergy Stadium on Oct 5
Udinese host Cagliari at Udine's Bluenergy Stadium on Oct 5, 2025. While odds favour the home side, analysts back Cagliari for value, citing defensive strength and under‑2.5‑goals chances.