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President Tinubu’s swift mediation averted a sabotage crisis at the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, calming markets and preserving Nigeria’s push for fuel self‑sufficiency.

NEC Nijmegen seeks to extend a 5‑0 opener win against Heracles Almelo at Asito Stadion, with Koki Ogawa leading the attack. A victory could cement a top‑three spot; a loss deepens Heracles' early woes.

Barcelona's injury‑hit squad fell 4-1 to Sevilla at the Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán, ending a 10‑match unbeaten run and dropping them behind Real Madrid in La Liga.

Eight Premier League games go live this weekend after European clashes force schedule shifts, leaving Arsenal and Man United in the blackout slot.

Australia clinched the T20I series in Auckland on Oct 4, 2025, thanks to Mitchell Marsh’s steady chase and James Neesham’s four‑wicket burst for New Zealand.

Kenya's IEBC sets Nov 27, 2025 for all pending by‑elections, outlining new timelines, dispute rules, and a voter‑registration drive that could shape the 2027 general election.

Julius Malema faces a third‑day judgment in East London over a 2018 rally gunshot, with political parties split on whether it's justice or a targeted attack.

Arne Slot explains why Liverpool left Federico Chiesa out of the Champions League squad, citing UEFA's non‑homegrown limit and squad depth challenges.

A new Australian law will force platforms like WhatsApp and Twitch to block users under 16 starting December 2025. Meta says it will follow the rule, but experts warn age‑verification tech is unreliable. Polls show strong public backing yet doubts about effectiveness. Privacy groups and the tech industry voice serious concerns about how the ban will work in practice.

Atletico Madrid’s Conor Gallagher netted after just 27 seconds against Real Madrid in the 2024/25 Champions League, marking the second‑quickest goal the Spanish giants have ever allowed. The record still belongs to Bayern’s Roy Makaay, who scored in 10.12 seconds in 2006. Gallagher’s early hit set the tone for a dramatic Madrid derby and underscored how even the most decorated clubs can be undone by lightning‑quick moments.

Voddie Baucham (1969‑2025) was a pastor, author and theological educator whose career spanned the United States, Zambia and a new seminary in Florida. Known for scholarly apologetics and a family‑first ethos, his sudden death leaves a legacy of books, classrooms and a growing network of church leaders.

North-West University hosted a hybrid public lecture on April 3, 2025 to discuss how literature and media can sustain South Africa’s indigenous languages and cultural heritage. The event, organized by ILMA, gathered academics, students, and creatives. Minister Gayton McKenzie was slated to speak but withdrew due to budget talks. A department representative filled in, highlighting key publishing projects. The session aligned with UNESCO’s International Decade of Indigenous Languages.