Brighton Blocks £100,000 in Black Market Ticket Sales in Single Matchday Crackdown

Brighton & Hove Albion Football club has stated that it stopped over one hundred thousand pounds black market ticket sales in one match day.

According to reports, the club said it is taking a firm stand against ticket touting, using cutting-edge technology and a newly appointed investigations officer to stop inflated resale activity and protect loyal fans.

Brighton urged its fans to avoid buying tickets from third-party sellers and buy directly from the club or risk losing their money altogether.

Drone Attack Kills Eight Children in Gang-Controlled Slum of Port-au-Prince

At least eight children were killed by explosive drones in a gang-controlled slum in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, according sources close to the region.
Haiti’s National Human Rights Defence Network said that Albert Steevenson who was believed to be the target, was distributing gifts to children when the attack occurred, with explosions heard in Cité Soleil.
However, one of Viv Ansanm’s leaders, Jimmy Chérizier, best known as Barbecue, has vowed to avenge the deaths.

Trump to Address UN Amid Global Scrutiny Over Gaza Crisis and U.S. Stance on Palestinian Statehood

Israeli forces are continuing their ground offensive to fully occupy Gaza City, with witnesses reporting that tanks have advanced into the city centre from the north and south.

According to reports, this comes as Donald Trump is set to address the United Nations General Assembly for the first time since two thousand and twenty, to discuss several topics, including Palestinian statehood,  a move the United States opposes.

Meanwhile, all eyes on Donald Trump, as international pressure is ramping up on Israel over the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Gaza and settlement building in the West Bank.

Military-Led West African States Withdraw from ICC, Cite Bias and Ineffectiveness

The military-led West African countries Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have announced their withdrawal from the International Criminal Court, denouncing it as a tool of neocolonial repression.

Recall that Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have been members of the ICC, located in the Hague, for more than two decades.

However, according to a joint statement released by the trio, they viewed the court as incapable of prosecuting war crimes, crimes against humanity, crimes of aggression and genocide.

Oyo Launches Pharmacy-Based Immunization Program to Boost Vaccine Access

In a groundbreaking initiative to expand access to immunization services, the Oyo State Primary Healthcare Board (OYSPHCB), in partnership with the Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria (ACPN) Oyo State Chapter, and Population Services International (PSI) Nigeria, has launched the Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery (PBID) program.

Our correspondent Richard Asaolu has the report

Senator Natasha Slams FG with Legal Challenge, Labels Defamation Charges Political Persecution

The lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has launched a strong legal offensive against the Federal Government, describing the criminal defamation charges filed against her as an act of political persecution and an exhibition of double standard.

In a preliminary objection seeking the dismissal of the six counts filed against her by the Attorney General of the Federation, the Kogi senator contended that while the Federal Government was quick to file charges against her based on the complaint of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, the same government ignored her own earlier petitions against Akpabio.

Recall that, her defence team urged the courts to dismiss the charges at the preliminary stage, warning that allowing the matter to proceed would not only waste taxpayers’ resources but also undermine the credibility of the justice system.

Wike Flags Off Major Abuja Road Project, Vows Capital Will Rival Global Cities by 2027

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has flagged off a major road project in Abuja, expressing confidence that by the end of President Bola Tinubu’s first tenure, the capital city will rival some of the world’s most developed cities in terms of infrastructure and urban planning.
The project, according to the FCT Administration, will ease traffic congestion, enhance inter-district connectivity, and create job opportunities, in line with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

Following the flag-off, Wike inspected the construction projects at the Ape Court Complex and the Judges’ Quarters in Gishiri District, where he expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work, urging contractors to meet deadlines and maintain high standards.

The projects, including residential units for the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Federal High Court judges, are expected to be completed and handed over by January 2026.

PenCom Launches ‘Pension Revolution 2.0’ to Boost Retiree Pay and Expand Coverage

The National Pension Commission PenCom, has announced a fresh programme called Revolution two point Zero, to increase retirees’ and pensioners’ pay and expand pension services to all Nigerians, including the informal sector.

This was disclosed in a statement by PenCom Director General, Omolola Oloworaran, who outlined that the programme is aimed at enabling dignity for retirees through health insurance and optimizing investment performance in order to deliver sustainable long-term returns.

She stated that Pension Revolution 2.0 is the most significant advancement since two thousand and four, describing it as bold and evolutionary in practice.

Speaker Abbas Defends Tinubu’s Borrowing Policy as Tool for Growth and Infrastructure

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abass, has clarified that the National Assembly is not opposed to President Bola Tinubu’s borrowing policy, insisting that lawmakers support borrowing as a legitimate tool for funding infrastructure and driving sustainable growth.

Abbas gave the assurance in Abuja at the 8th Annual African Network of Parliamentary Budget Offices Conference, where he stressed that borrowing, when carefully applied, remains a globally recognized fiscal instrument. He explained that the President had assured parliament that new loans would remain within the country’s medium-term debt framework and international best practices.

Court Adjourns Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan’s Cybercrime Trial to October 20

The planned commencement of the trial in the cybercrime charges brought against suspended Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, before the Federal High Court in Abuja, was stalled following an objection raised by her counsel, Ehiogie West-Idahosa, SAN.

Akpoti-Uduaghan, who was arraigned on June 30th and granted bail on self-recognition, is alleged to have transmitted false and injurious information via electronic means with the intention of maligning, inciting, endangering lives, and breaching public order.

The trial judge, Justice Mohammed Umar, stated that he intended first to determine the preliminary objection raised by the defense before taking any further steps in the matter. He consequently adjourned the case to October 20th for the hearing of the objection and commencement of the trial.