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Nigeria Starts Paying N35,000 Wage Arrears to 1.3 Million Federal Workers

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Nigeria begins paying N35,000 wage arrears to 1.3 million federal workers, as OAGF confirms disbursements amid inflation of 33.7%. Workers demand full payment, as delays erode trust in government promises.

Nov

Lookman cuts ties with Atalanta after coach row, sparks transfer frenzy

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Ademola Lookman severed ties with Atalanta BC after a touchline row with coach Ivan Juric, triggering Juric's dismissal and sparking a January 2026 transfer battle with Tottenham, Atlético Madrid, and Roma.

Nov

Fire at Johannesburg warehouse kills 12, sparks safety probe

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A deadly warehouse fire in Johannesburg killed 12 migrant workers, exposing systemic failures in industrial safety and housing regulations. Starline Logistics and city inspectors face mounting scrutiny.

Oct

Barcelona Forced to Wear Outdated Kit Twice as La Liga Blocks All New 2025-26 Uniforms

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FC Barcelona must wear their 2024-25 lime green third kit for two straight La Liga matches after all new 2025-26 kits were blocked due to color clashes with RCD Mallorca and Levante UD. Nike and La Liga face criticism as fans demand reform.

Oct

Sean Dyche’s Debut: Nottingham Forest Stuns Porto 2-0 at City Ground

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Sean Dyche's debut saw Nottingham Forest beat FC Porto 2-0 at the City Ground, ending a 10‑game winless run and boosting their Europa League hopes.

Oct

Morocco Stuns Argentina 2-0 to Win First FIFA U‑20 World Cup in Santiago

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Morocco's U‑20 team beat Argentina 2‑0 in Santiago, clinching Africa's first FIFA U‑20 World Cup title and sparking a historic surge in football interest.

Oct

Blaqbonez's 'Emeka Must Shine' Album Explodes Globally

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Blaqbonez’s third album 'Emeka Must Shine' drops on Oct 27, 2023, blending Afrobeats and rap with global features, earning 41.5 M streams and charting in 20+ countries.

Oct

Chiefs beat Lions 30-17; Mahomes stars, Branch punches Smith‑Schuster

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Chiefs snap Lions' four‑game streak 30‑17 as Mahomes posts a flawless performance; a post‑game punch by Brian Branch adds drama.

Oct

Afghanistan crush Bangladesh by 81 runs at Abu Dhabi, lead series 2‑0

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Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 81 runs at Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Oct 11, 2025, taking a 2‑0 series lead. Ibrahim Zadran starred as Player of the Match.

Oct

Chile, Brazil, Uruguay Top AI Adoption in Latin America, ILIA 2025 Shows

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ECLAC’s ILIA 2025 report unveiled Chile, Brazil and Uruguay as AI pioneers, while most of the region still lags behind, highlighting talent gaps and investment needs.

Oct

Scotland Storms Back to Beat Greece 3-1 in Crucial World Cup Qualifier

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Scotland rallied from 0‑1 down to beat Greece 3‑1 at Hampden Park, boosting their World Cup qualifying hopes and putting them level on points with Denmark.

Oct

Aryna Sabalenka Defends US Open Crown, Becomes First to Repeat Since 2014

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Aryna Sabalenka defended her US Open title on Sep 6, 2025, becoming the first woman since 2014 to repeat, while the tournament saw historic firsts and notable retirements.