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Oscar-Winning Actress And Hollywood Legend Diane Keaton Dies At 79

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Diane Keaton, the Oscar-winning actress celebrated for her timeless charm, wit, and individuality, has died at the age of 79. Born in Los Angeles, Keaton became a defining figure of American cinema, first capturing attention in the 1970s as Kay Adams-Corleone in The Godfather films. Her breakout performance in Annie Hall (1977), directed by Woody Allen, won her the Academy Award, Golden Globe, and BAFTA for Best Actress, cementing her status as one of Hollywood’s most versatile stars. Producer and close friend Dori Rath confirmed her death to CBS News. Over a career spanning more than five decades, Keaton delivered standout performances in numerous beloved films, including Father of the Bride, The First Wives Club, The Family Stone, Something’s Gotta Give, Marvin’s Room, and Reds. She received three additional Oscar nominations — all for Best Actress — for her roles in Reds, Marvin’s Room, and Something’s Gotta Give. Beyond acting, Keaton proved her creative depth as a filmmaker. Her directorial debut, the 1987 documentary Heaven, explored beliefs about the afterlife, while her 1995 film Unstrung Heroes earned a spot at the Cannes Film Festival’s Un Certain Regard category. In 2000, she directed and starred in Hanging Up alongside Meg Ryan and Lisa Kudrow. Keaton’s final role was in the 2024 comedy Summer Camp, where she appeared with Eugene Levy and Kathy Bates. Renowned for her eccentric yet elegant fashion — often featuring tailored suits, turtlenecks, and her trademark wide-brimmed hats — Keaton’s style became as iconic as her film career. Tributes from fellow actors and filmmakers have flooded in. Steve Martin, her Father of the Bride co-star, shared a fond memory highlighting her humor and warmth, while Ben Stiller described her on X as “one of the greatest film actors ever — an icon of style, humor, and comedy. Brilliant. What a person.” Despite her fame, Keaton lived a deeply private life. She never married but adopted two children, Dexter and Duke, whom she often called her greatest joy. In her 2011 autobiography Then Again, she wrote, “I am totally content whenever the ones I love are happy about something little, big, insignificant, whatever. I just don’t think anyone could possibly have the same wonderful, intense, compelling feelings that I have for this family of mine.”

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African Stars Light Up Tunis for 2025 ITTF-Africa Championships

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From October 12 to 19, the city of Tunis, Tunisia, will reverberate with the energy and talent of Africa’s finest table tennis players as the 2025 ITTF-Africa Championships get underway. Athletes from across the continent—East, West, North, Central, and South—have converged on the Tunisian capital, all vying for glory and coveted qualification spots for the 2026 ITTF World Team Championships in London, United Kingdom. While Nigeria’s top-ranked Quadri Aruna is notably absent, the tournament still boasts a star-studded lineup including Egypt’s Omar Assar, Algeria’s Mehdi Bouloussa, Tunisia’s Wassim Essid, Egypt’s Hana Goda, Nigeria’s Olajide Omotayo, and France-based Abdel-Kader Salifou. From the leadership of the Tunisia Table Tennis Federation (TTTF) to the African Table Tennis Federation (ITTF Africa), the spirit of the event is one of celebration and unity. TTTF President Samir Khelif expressed pride in hosting the prestigious event: “We’re honoured to be chosen once again to host this championship and deeply appreciate the trust of ITTF Africa. As always, we aim to provide warm hospitality and a vibrant atmosphere for all our guests.” ITTF Africa President Wahid Oshodi also praised Tunisia’s swift response in stepping up after Rwanda’s withdrawal: “We’re immensely grateful to the people of Tunisia for their unwavering support. Their readiness to host on short notice speaks volumes about their commitment to the sport. This championship is all about the players, and Tunisia has created the perfect environment for them to shine.” With youthful energy and national pride fueling their ambitions, Tunisia’s rising stars are ready to take on Africa’s best and prove they belong on the big stage. Leading the charge are 14-year-old Ela Saidi and 17-year-old Wassim Essid, key members of the Tunisian team competing at the eight-day tournament taking place at the Rades Multi-Purpose Hall in Tunis from October 12 to 19. Making her debut at the prestigious event, Saidi described the opportunity to play alongside her idols as a dream come true. “I’m so happy to be competing in my first African Championships, especially sharing the stage with stars like Hana Goda and Omar Assar,” she said. “It’s a huge honour, and I’ll give my best and perform to the highest level I can. Most importantly, I want to use this experience to grow as a player — facing top opponents will help me improve.” Essid, fresh off his victory in the boys’ U-17 singles at the WTT Youth Contender Tunis, sees the tournament as another chance to challenge the continent’s elite. “I’m not going to relax — playing at home means I’ll have the support of the crowd, and I’ll give my best as always,” he said. “It’s a big opportunity for Tunisia to host this event, and I hope we exceed expectations and make our country proud. We’d love to be part of the journey to London in 2026 through the team event.”

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Tinubu Travels To Rome For Aqaba Counter-Terrorism Meeting

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President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja today for Rome, Italy, to participate in the Aqaba Process heads of state and government meeting — a global platform dedicated to counter-terrorism and regional security cooperation. The Aqaba Process was launched in 2015 by Jordan’s King Abdullah II and is co-chaired by Jordan and the Italian government. It brings together world leaders, defence chiefs, and security experts to strengthen coordination against terrorism and transnational crime. Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, said the upcoming session will focus on the security crisis in West Africa. Opening on October 14, the meeting will gather presidents, top intelligence and military officials from African countries, as well as representatives from international and non-governmental organisations. Discussions will cover the expansion of terrorist networks, the growing connection between organised crime and terrorism, and the increasing link between land-based insurgencies in the Sahel and piracy in the Gulf of Guinea. Participants will exchange intelligence reports, assess the current security environment, and design strategies to improve cooperation in combating threats across borders. They will also explore new approaches to tackling online radicalisation and shutting down digital platforms that spread extremist propaganda and aid recruitment. Tinubu is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with other leaders on the sidelines of the summit to deepen regional partnerships and discuss joint responses to the rising insecurity across West Africa. He will be accompanied by Bianca Ojukwu, minister of state for foreign affairs; Mohammed Badaru, minister of defence; Nuhu Ribadu, national security adviser; Mohammed Mohammed, director-general of the National Intelligence Agency; and other senior government officials.  

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Super Eagles’ Trip To Uyo Delayed After Plane Suffers Mid-Air Damage

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The Super Eagles’ journey to Uyo for their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Benin Republic took an unexpected turn after their aircraft suffered a cracked windscreen mid-air, forcing an emergency return to Luanda, Angola. According to a statement from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Saturday, the ValueJet Airline plane was transporting the team from Polokwane, South Africa, when the incident occurred shortly after takeoff from a refuelling stop in Luanda. “The pilot did well to guide the airplane safely back to the airport in Luanda,” the NFF confirmed, adding that no one was harmed during the incident. The same aircraft had earlier flown part of the team’s delegation to Polokwane on Thursday night, arriving in South Africa on Friday morning. However, the issue arose on the return leg, disrupting the team’s travel schedule. The NFF said efforts are now underway to ensure the players arrive in Uyo as soon as possible ahead of Tuesday’s crucial clash. “ValueJet Airline and relevant federal authorities, including the Ministers of Aviation and Foreign Affairs as well as the Chief of Staff to the President, are working tirelessly to get the necessary overflying and landing permits for another aircraft to convey the delegation from Luanda to Uyo,” the federation stated. The Super Eagles are set to face the Squirrels of Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Tuesday in a match crucial to their World Cup qualification hopes.  

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Madagascar Soldiers Join Antigovernment Protests as Movement Gains Momentum

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By Trend Brio News Desk | October 11, 2025 In a dramatic escalation of unrest in Madagascar, groups of soldiers have defied orders and joined thousands of antigovernment protesters in the capital, Antananarivo, as demonstrations demanding President Andry Rajoelina’s resignation intensify. The youth-led protesters entered the historic May 13 Square for the first time on Saturday, marking one of the largest rallies since demonstrations erupted on September 25. Inspired by youth-led “Gen Z” protest movements in Kenya and Nepal, the rallies have grown from anger over persistent power and water shortages into a broader movement against the government. Police fired stun grenades and tear gas in an attempt to disperse the crowds, but tensions shifted when members of the elite CAPSAT military unit arrived and were met with cheers from demonstrators. CAPSAT, which once played a key role in bringing Rajoelina to power during Madagascar’s 2009 political crisis, appeared to side with the protesters in defiance of military command. In a video message shared on social media, soldiers from the Soanierana barracks urged unity among the armed forces and called on colleagues to refuse orders to fire on civilians. “Let us join forces — military, gendarmes and police — and refuse to be paid to shoot our brothers and sisters,” the soldiers said. They also urged troops at the airport to halt flights and those in other camps to “close the gates” and “refuse orders from superiors.” Local footage showed soldiers escorting demonstrators into May 13 Square, a symbolic site for political uprisings in Madagascar that had been heavily guarded for weeks. The country’s armed forces minister, General Deramasinjaka Manantsoa Rakotoarivelo, appealed for calm, urging soldiers to “prioritise dialogue.” He reiterated that the army “remains a mediator and the nation’s last line of defence.” The United Nations condemned the use of excessive force after reports of police brutality went viral, including footage showing officers beating a protester unconscious. The UN said at least 22 people have been killed and 100 injured since the unrest began, though President Rajoelina disputes the figures, claiming only 12 “looters and vandals” died. Rajoelina initially responded to the protests by dissolving his government, but he has since taken a harder line, appointing military officer Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as prime minister and filling key cabinet posts with members of the security forces. Madagascar, one of the world’s poorest nations, has a long history of political instability. The island nation has seen several mass upris  

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UN Expert Warns Gaza’s Recovery Will Take Generations

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By Trend Brio News Desk | October 11, 2025 A United Nations expert has warned that Gaza’s recovery could take generations, as Palestinians returning to the north of the devastated enclave confront overwhelming destruction and psychological trauma. Balakrishnan Rajagopal, the UN Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing, urged Israel to allow the immediate delivery of tents and caravans to the Gaza Strip, saying displaced residents are finding only rubble where their homes once stood. “The psychological impacts and trauma are profound,” Rajagopal told Al Jazeera on Saturday, as tens of thousands of Palestinians began returning to northern Gaza following Israel’s partial withdrawal under a newly implemented ceasefire with Hamas. Since the conflict began in October 2023, Israel’s bombardment has killed more than 67,700 Palestinians and left Gaza in ruins. The UN estimates that 92% of all residential buildings have been damaged or destroyed, leaving hundreds of thousands of people displaced and living in tents or makeshift shelters. Rajagopal said that most of the emergency housing and relief materials promised earlier this year were blocked from entering Gaza due to Israel’s ongoing siege. “Even immediate relief and aid to the people of Gaza is not possible unless Israel stops controlling all the entry points,” he said. The UN expert, who has previously described Israel’s campaign as an act of “domicide” — the deliberate destruction of homes — said the systematic demolition of housing has been a core part of what he called Israel’s “genocidal actions” against Palestinians. “The destruction of homes and the making of entire areas uninhabitable is one of the main ways in which genocide has been committed,” Rajagopal said, adding that the scale of devastation resembles a second Nakba, referring to the mass displacement of Palestinians in 1948. “What has happened in the last two years,” he said, “is going to be something similar — and rebuilding Gaza will take generations.”

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Raye Splashes Millions On Mercedes-Benz After Completing NYSC

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Online personality Raye has treated herself to a brand-new Mercedes-Benz CLA, spending millions of naira on the luxury ride just months after completing her NYSC program. The influencer shared the exciting news on social media alongside photos of her sleek white car, expressing gratitude to God for making her dream come true. “I prayed for my first, not my last, and God delivered. 🙏🏽 Last month, I got my first car, and I’m still over the moon! 💃🏽 Grateful for God’s blessings and grace every day. 🥰” she wrote. Raye’s post has since drawn massive reactions from fans and fellow influencers, with many celebrating her for achieving such a milestone early in her career and for staying thankful despite the journey. I prayed for my first, not my last, and God delivered. 🙏🏽Last month, I got my first car, and I’m still over the moon! 💃🏽Grateful for Gods blessings and Grace everyday.🥰 pic.twitter.com/IyUDhaTExY — Raye (@Raye_Hg) October 11, 2025

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Tinubu Pardons Maryam Sanda Six Years After Conviction For Killing Husband

Tinubu Pardons Maryam Sanda Six Years After Conviction For Killing Husband

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President Bola Tinubu has granted a state pardon to Maryam Sanda, who was sentenced to death in 2020 for killing her husband, Bilyaminu Bello, during a domestic dispute in Abuja. The president’s special adviser on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the clemency on Saturday, revealing that Sanda, 37, had regained her freedom after serving six years and eight months at the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre. Onanuga explained that the decision followed appeals from her family, who said her release would allow her to properly care for her two young children. He added that her remorse and good conduct in custody also influenced the president’s decision. In January 2020, Justice Yusuf Halilu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court found Sanda guilty of culpable homicide, ruling that she fatally stabbed her husband during an argument at their home. The court concluded that the prosecution had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt. The victim, Bilyaminu Bello, was the son of former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national chairman, Haliru Bello. Sanda was first arraigned in November 2017 and granted bail on health grounds in 2018 after several failed attempts. Her trial lasted more than two years, marked by frequent adjournments and changes in her legal team. She is among 175 inmates who benefited from President Tinubu’s latest round of clemency and sentence reductions approved earlier this week.  

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