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World Cup Ticket Final Battle: Eagles, Cheetahs Arrive Uyo for Big Showdown

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The delegations of Nigeria and Benin Republic are scheduled to arrive in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital on Saturday afternoon, ahead of Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifying Series Matchday 10 encounter at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium. Nigeria’s Super Eagles earned a 2-1 win over Lesotho in Polokwane on Friday to put themselves firmly in contention for the lone automatic ticket from Group C, while table-topping Benin Republic scored late against Rwanda’s Amavubi in Kigali to pick up the maximum points and maintain their three-point lead on their West African neighbours. Three-time African champions Nigeria fly from the South African city of Polokwane to Uyo aboard a chartered ValueJet Airline airplane, just as the Cheetahs’ delegation will arrive about the same time at the Obong Victor Attah International Airport. Goals by Captain William Ekong (from the penalty spot) and debutant Jerome Akor Adams earned Nigeria the three points at the Peter Mokaba Stadium, and the Super Eagles, 2024 AFCON runners-up, now need a two-goal win over the neighbours to the west (plus South Africa failing to beat Rwanda in Nelspruit on the same day) to bag the only automatic ticket from Group C to North America. The circumstances are much like they were in 2001 and 2009. On both occasions, Nigeria eventually scaled through to the global finals. After away losses to Liberia and Sierra Leone, the Super Eagles were in a precarious situation and needed to win their three remaining matches. They started with a 2-0 defeat of leaders Liberia in Port Harcourt, made easy meat of Sudan 4-0 in Omdurman and then trounced Ghana’s Black Stars 3-0 in Port Harcourt to qualify for Korea/Japan 2002. In 2009, Tunisia led for most of the series, and only an added-time goal by Obinna Nsofor against Mozambique in Abuja kept Nigeria in the hunt until the final day. On that final day, Nigeria needed to beat Kenya in Nairobi and for Tunisia not to win in Maputo against Mozambique. The Eagles edged the Harambee Stars 3-2 at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani while Mozambique earned a late goal against Tunisia. The ambitious Cheetahs, now on 17 points, are coached by Franco-German tactician Gernot Rohr, who qualified and led Nigeria at the 2018 FIFA World Cup finals in Russia. Egyptian official Amin Mohamed Omar will be referee for Tuesday’s explosive battle, with his compatriots Mahmoud Abouelregal, Ahmed Tawfik Ali and Mahmoud Moustafa Elbana in the roles of assistant referee 1, assistant referee 2 and fourth official. Jason Joseph Damoo from Seychelles will serve as referee assessor; Ghanaian Prosper Harrison Addo will be the commissioner and; Xolile Vilakati from eSwatini will work as security officer.

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Macron Reappoints Lecornu As Prime Minister Days After Resignation

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French President Emmanuel Macron has reinstated Sébastien Lecornu as prime minister, just days after accepting his resignation following the sudden collapse of his short-lived government. In a statement on Friday, the presidency confirmed the decision, saying Macron had reappointed Lecornu and instructed him to form a new government. Taking to X, Lecornu acknowledged France’s deep political divisions and vowed to restore stability. “We must put an end to this political crisis that is exasperating the French people and to this instability that is detrimental to France’s image and its interests,” he wrote. Lecornu’s initial appointment had already stirred controversy. After unveiling his first cabinet on Sunday, backlash erupted both inside and outside his camp. By Monday morning, he resigned, and Macron accepted. Yet in a dramatic turnaround, the president later tasked him with leading consultations with opposition leaders to find his replacement. After two days of intense talks, Macron decided to bring him back — a move that highlights the growing political uncertainty surrounding his administration. Reactions were swift and fierce. Far-right National Rally leader Jordan Bardella called the decision “a bad joke, a democratic disgrace, and a humiliation for the French people.” Marine Le Pen demanded new elections, saying Lecornu’s return proved “Macron’s contempt for voters.” On the far left, Jean-Luc Mélenchon mocked the reappointment, writing, “Macron can do nothing other than Macron.” France is currently battling a budget crisis and rising comparisons to Italy’s pattern of unstable governments. Determined to avoid further turmoil, Lecornu pledged to build a more inclusive administration and promised that issues raised in consultations would now face open parliamentary debate. He also introduced a new condition for ministers — anyone joining his cabinet must abandon any presidential ambitions before the 2027 election. “All ambitions are legitimate and useful,” he wrote, “but those who join the government must commit to disengaging themselves from the presidential ambitions for 2027.” The rule could exclude several key figures from both sides of the political divide. Lecornu’s earlier cabinet had already faced criticism for being dominated by Macron loyalists, despite promises of political renewal.  

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Phyna Says Grief Has No Timetable After Facing Backlash Over Moving On Quickly Following Sister’s Death

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Phyna, Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner, has addressed criticism over appearing to move on quickly after the death of her sister, Ruth. A video showing her at a nightclub with actress Regina Daniels shortly after the burial drew backlash online, with some accusing her of being insensitive. On X, Phyna shared a heartfelt message: “Grief has no manual, no fixed face, and no timetable. The fact that I choose to keep living, smiling, or sharing moments does not erase the pain I carry. Respect the process, even if you do not understand it. If you cannot extend compassion, then at least extend silence.” Her words underscore that grieving is deeply personal, and outward expressions of life and joy don’t erase the pain she feels. The backlash highlights society’s tendency to judge public figures for how they mourn. While some defended her right to process grief on her own terms, others criticized her actions. Phyna has also voiced dissatisfaction with Dangote Group over her sister’s burial, accusing the company of negligence and insensitivity. Her response shows her determination to navigate grief in her own way while remaining resilient under public scrutiny.

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Singer, Crayon Grieves Mother’s Passing With Emotional Tribute

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Nigerian singer Crayon, born Charles Chibueze Chukwu, is in mourning after the death of his mother, Evelyn Chukwu, on July 4, 2025. Sharing a deeply emotional tribute on social media, Crayon described the day as “the darkest day of my life,” revealing the profound impact of her passing. In a photo showing him holding a microphone in front of his mother’s casket, he wrote: “July 4th was the darkest day of my life. I lost my soldier, my backbone, my angel and my pillar. My best friend, the best woman I have ever loved, my favorite person in the world — I lost my mum. I spoke to you the days before and like you always do every new month, you prayed for me. I didn’t know that would be your last prayer. You sounded so healthy and like nothing was wrong. Only for my whole world to suddenly crumble right in front of me.” He recalled that his mother had sounded healthy just days before her passing and had prayed for him, as she did every month. The shock of losing her so suddenly left him devastated. “Ah mummy, seeing you lie lifeless on that hospital bed broke me to pieces — it was my greatest fear. I can’t believe that’s the last image of you I’m ever going to have. You always said we should never question God, but that’s all I’ve done since that day. Mummy I don ask God why tire! Why now? Why you? Why me? Why us? How?” he wrote, expressing the pain and disbelief of seeing his mother in her final moments. Reflecting on the family’s struggles, Crayon added: “Wetin come be the reason why I dey ginger? After all the suffer wey we don suffer for decades, na now wey God don bless us, you come die leave me? Wetin come be the need? Wetin the struggle come mean? Now wey you suppose dey eat the fruits of your labor ehn! Four days to my birthday you die leave me ehn mummy. Naso we go celebrate? Ehnn my sweetheart? Naso? I literally watched you carry the family’s burden for so many years and you still pulled through, ahh my warrior! What is the essence of life? What is good or bad? So many questions I will never get answers to. I will never be the same, I’m scarred for life.” Despite the heartbreak, Crayon vowed to honor his mother’s legacy and continue supporting his family: “Nothing will ever be the same. Every milestone I hit will never be the same, every achievement will never be the same. This is an everlasting scar I’m never going to heal from. My angel as we lay you to rest today, I know you’d want me to be strong, and to keep pushing. I promise to take care of Naza, and the rest of the family. I love you so much and I miss you every day! I will never say goodbye because I know you are living through me and you are always with me. Thank you for everything my beautiful mummy. Till we meet again my angel. RIP, EVELYN CHUKWU.” Crayon’s tribute highlights the deep bond he shared with his mother, the shock of losing her suddenly, and his commitment to carry forward her love and strength in every milestone he reaches.

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New EU Digital Border System Begins: What Travellers Need to Know

Kamal Yalwa03 mins

By Trend Brio News Desk | October 11, 2025 British and other non-EU travellers may face longer border waits as the European Union launches its new Entry/Exit System (EES) on Sunday, October 12. The digital border control programme will replace manual passport stamping with biometric registration — including fingerprints and facial images — for non-EU visitors entering the Schengen area. The EES will be rolled out over six months across 25 EU countries and four Schengen-associated states, including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, and Norway. Ireland and Cyprus will continue using manual stamps. Under the new system, travellers must register their biometric data and travel document details at automated kiosks on their first entry. This information will remain valid for three years, after which travellers will only need to provide a fingerprint or facial scan during entry and exit. Children under 12 are exempt from fingerprinting but must have facial images captured. For UK travellers crossing through Dover, Folkestone (Eurotunnel), or St Pancras International, registration will take place before departure from the UK. The Port of Dover has built new EES processing facilities and says its £40m infrastructure upgrade will help prevent traffic delays, despite the new checks taking up to six minutes per vehicle. Authorities warn of potential longer queues in the early weeks as the system is phased in. The UK government has advised travellers to allow more time for their journeys. The European Commission says EES aims to modernise and speed up border checks, improve security, prevent illegal migration, and track visa-free travel more effectively. The collected data — including names, birth dates, fingerprints, and facial images — will be stored securely and not shared with third parties except under specific legal conditions. Manual passport stamping will be fully discontinued by April 10, 2026, when the EES is expected to be fully operational across Europe.

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Tennessee: 18 missing after devastating plant explosion

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By Trend Brio News Desk | Published: October 11, 2025 Eighteen people are missing and feared dead after a massive explosion tore through the Accurate Energetic Systems munitions plant in rural Tennessee, authorities said. Humphreys County Sheriff Chris Davis confirmed there were fatalities but could not give an exact toll, noting some employees might yet be found alive. The blast, reported at about 7:45am on Friday in the Bucksnort area of Hickman County roughly 60 miles southwest of Nashville, obliterated an eight-storey building and scattered debris across at least half a mile. Video from the scene showed flames and smoke rising from a field of wreckage while emergency crews were initially unable to enter the site because of ongoing smaller explosions and safety risks. Residents as far as 15–20 miles away reported feeling their homes shake and capturing the shock on home cameras; locals held a vigil Friday night. Accurate Energetic Systems makes explosives and related products for defence, aerospace, demolition and oil-and-gas industries and holds contracts with the US Army and Navy. The cause of the blast remains under investigation. Emergency teams, including local responders, are on site as officials work to secure the area and account for employees.

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Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on China Over ‘Aggressive’ Trade Moves

Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on China Over ‘Aggressive’ Trade Moves

Kamal Yalwa04 mins

By Trend Brio News Published: October 11, 2025 | Updated: US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose an additional 100% tariff on all Chinese imports, escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing in what could become the sharpest trade confrontation in years. In a post on his Truth Social platform late Friday, Trump accused China of taking an “extraordinarily aggressive position” on trade, saying Beijing had issued an “extremely hostile letter to the world” and introduced sweeping export controls on key goods, including rare earth materials vital to global manufacturing. “Starting November 1st, 2025 — or sooner, depending on China’s actions — the United States will impose a tariff of 100% on China, over and above any existing tariffs,” Trump wrote. “It is impossible to believe China would have taken such an action, but they have, and the rest is history.” The move marks a major escalation in the long-running US-China trade dispute, sparking renewed fears for global economic stability. The White House said the new tariffs come in direct response to Beijing’s restrictions on rare earth exports, which China claims are necessary for “national security.” The US, however, views them as economic retaliation. Trump also announced plans to impose US export controls on “all critical software” bound for China, intensifying the technology standoff between the two nations. On Friday, Trump suggested he may cancel a planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, originally set to take place during his visit to South Korea later this month for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. “I was to meet President Xi in two weeks at APEC in South Korea, but now there seems no reason to do so,” Trump posted. The trip is expected to include stops in Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea, with the US president hinting at “other countermeasures under serious consideration.” The announcement sent Wall Street tumbling, with the S&P 500 falling 2.7% on Friday — its worst single-day drop since April — as investors feared a renewed trade war between the world’s two largest economies. Beijing has not yet issued an official response, but analysts warn that a 100% tariff could disrupt global supply chains and increase costs for US consumers. Relations between the US and China had shown tentative signs of stabilization in recent months, but Trump’s announcement signals a fresh rupture between “the world’s biggest factory” and “its largest consumer.”

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At Least 28 Dead as Torrential Rains Trigger Deadly Floods Across Mexico

At Least 28 Dead as Torrential Rains Trigger Deadly Floods Across Mexico

Kamal Yalwa04 mins

By Kamal Yalwa TrendBrio News DeskPublished: October 11, 2025 Severe flooding and landslides caused by days of torrential rain have killed at least 28 people across Mexico, with dozens more missing, according to local authorities. The tropical storms have wreaked havoc nationwide, damaging homes, hospitals, and schools, while cutting power to hundreds of thousands of residents. The rains are expected to continue through Sunday as Tropical Storm Raymond hovers off the country’s Pacific coast. Widespread Devastation Civil defence officials reported heavy rainfall in 31 of Mexico’s 32 states, with the worst damage in Hidalgo, Puebla, Veracruz, Queretaro, and San Luis Potosi. In Hidalgo, 16 people were confirmed dead as overflowing rivers and landslides destroyed homes and roads. More than 1,000 houses, 59 hospitals, and 308 schools were damaged, said state Interior Secretary Guillermo Olivares Reyna. In neighbouring Puebla, at least nine deaths and 13 missing persons were reported. Governor Sergio Salomón Céspedes said some 80,000 residents were affected, and a gas pipeline was ruptured by a landslide. The Gulf state of Veracruz reported two deaths, including a police officer, and about 5,000 homes damaged. Nearly 900 people were evacuated to temporary shelters by the navy. Elsewhere, in Queretaro, a child was killed in a landslide, while flooding in San Luis Potosi damaged large sections of key highways. National Emergency Response Authorities say more than 8,700 military personnel have been deployed nationwide to assist in rescue, evacuation, and cleanup efforts. “We are working to support affected families, reopen roads, and restore electricity,” said President Claudia Sheinbaum, after an emergency meeting with local officials. She shared photos of responders wading through flooded streets to deliver food and medical supplies. The Secretariat of the Navy confirmed it had deployed 300 personnel, 18 vessels, six helicopters, and three water purification plants to aid operations in Puebla, Veracruz, and San Luis Potosi. Tropical Storm Raymond Intensifies The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Tropical Storm Raymond—the third system to form in the eastern Pacific this week—is bringing more heavy rainfall and could make landfall by Sunday. It follows Tropical Storm Priscilla and Post-Tropical Cyclone Octave, which earlier dumped record rainfall across western Mexico. Meteorologists warn that the La Niña climate pattern has returned, likely intensifying rainfall and storm activity across the region in the coming months.

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