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Union Saint‑Gilloise defended the Belgian Super Cup, beating Club Brugge 2‑1 at Stade Joseph Marien. The win extends their unbeaten run and spotlights shifting power in Belgian football.

ABU's Vice Chancellor reveals the university spends nearly ₦4bn a year on power, calls it unsustainable, and outlines alumni‑driven solar projects and a new 10 MW renewable plant.

Ipswich Town broke a 15‑year East Anglian derby curse with a 3‑1 win at Portman Road, ending a 19‑year away drought and sparking promotion hopes.

Kaduna and Edo police begin tinted‑glass permit enforcement on Oct 3 despite a Warri court order halting the nationwide rollout, sparking legal controversy.

Hull City beat Sheffield United 1‑0 at the MKM Stadium on Oct 4, 2025, with Babajide David Akintola's first Tigers goal sparking a vital three‑point win and boosting playoff hopes.

Spurs and Wolves settled for a 1‑1 stalemate at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 27, 2025. João Palhinha's stoppage‑time header rescued a point for Tottenham after Santiago Bueno had put Wolves ahead. Injuries forced Thomas Frank to reshuffle his XI, while Wolves fielded a near‑full strength side. Both clubs stuck to a 4‑2‑3‑1 shape, and the result left Spurs on 11 points and Wolves still searching for their first win.

The 14 June 2025 South African Lotto draw ended without a jackpot winner, pushing the R75.2 million prize to the next draw. Main numbers were 5‑8‑17‑18‑29‑35 with bonus 50. Over 117,000 players still walked away with cash, while Lotto Plus 1 and 2 offered R17 million and R12 million jackpots respectively. Ticket sales topped R21 million, underscoring strong public interest.

Xiaomi’s upcoming 17 Pro Max packs a 2.66‑inch rear screen that promises to transform photography and mobile gaming. The dual‑display setup runs on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor with a 7,500 mAh battery and 100‑W charging. While the concept mirrors the Nintendo DS, real‑world durability, battery drain and app support remain big questions. The phone could launch globally by late 2025 or early 2026.

A tense 0-0 stalemate at Stade Louis-II left AS Monaco and RC Strasbourg still in the mix for European spots. Both coaches stuck to their game plans, while VAR erased two potential winners for off‑side. The point maintains Monaco’s second‑place hold and Strasbourg’s push from sixth as the final run‑in begins.

Former Oyo governor Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja was installed as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadan on 26 September 2025. The ceremony began at Ose Meji Temple and ended with the staff of office at Mapo Hall. President Bola Tinubu and Governor Seyi Makinde attended, underscoring the event's political weight. Traditional rites, music and praise singing marked the celebration. The coronation blends politics, business and Ibadan heritage.

The 2025‑26 La Liga season kicks off on August 15, 2025, with Barcelona defending their crown under new boss Hansi Flick. The Catalan giants will open Camp Nou's new chapter on September 14, hosting Valencia in a highly anticipated clash. Fans are eager to see Flick's tactics against a resilient Valencia side. The fixture could shape the early title race. Details on the broader schedule and team preparations add to the buzz.

India clinched the 2025 U19 Women's T20 World Cup with a nine‑wicket win over South Africa in Kuala Lumpur. South Africa were bundled out for 82, letting India chase 83 in just 11.2 overs. Opener Gongadi Trisha scored an unbeaten 44 and was named Player of the Tournament. The victory marks India's second consecutive title, underscoring the depth of its women's youth program.