Catherine Connolly has publicly branded Donald Trump a volatile bully and a misogynist. Yet as Ireland's head of state she is now obliged to welcome him to the presidential residence, Áras an Uachtaráin. A podcast with host Kevin Doyle and guests Mary Regan and John Downing weighs what could go wrong when the two meet.
Tourism Minister Hannatu Musawa gave President Bola Tinubu a portrait she drew with her own hand, showing him beside his late mother. The presentation took place in Lagos during a public event with the president. A hand-drawn gift from a serving minister is an uncommon sight at official functions, and it gave the moment a distinctly personal note.
Nigerian airlines took delivery of 749.2 million litres of aviation fuel between January and August 2026. The eight-month total came with sharp swings in domestic supply along the way. Carriers have had to keep adjusting as the amount of fuel available shifted from month to month.
Torrential rains left farmlands submerged in communities across Edu, a local government area in Nigeria's Kwara State. The national emergency agency NEMA has teamed up with the state's KWASEMA to assess the flood damage. Their teams are on the ground inspecting the affected areas to work out the scale of the losses.
A Punch opinion piece questions what President Bola Tinubu's month-long stay in Europe has actually achieved for Nigeria. The writer argues the extended absence sits badly with a country dealing with rising insecurity and a strained economy. It asks what the trip cost, in money and in leadership attention, while problems mounted at home. The piece reads as mounting public frustration dressed up as a question.
Property prices in Nigeria keep climbing, according to Taiwo Idowu, chief executive of JustOne Homes. He points to rising inflation and steep construction costs as the main pressures on the market. Strong demand for homes adds to the squeeze as developers pass their expenses on to buyers. Idowu sees little room for prices to ease until inflation cools and building becomes cheaper.
Reverend Isaac Omolehin says his criticism of division among Nigeria's Christian denominations has brought danger to his door. He believes his open remarks on the church's internal splits exposed him and his family to real security threats. The cleric stands by his message even as the fallout continues.
Grand final day is underway, with fans filling into Accor Stadium. The Newcastle Knights take on the Sydney Roosters in the NRL decider, chasing the club's first premiership in 25 years. Before that, Brisbane and the Roosters contest the NRLW final. Live coverage follows both matches from the first whistle to the last.
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Global Empowerment Mission says it has delivered more than $47.4 million in aid to Venezuela in the 100 days since the earthquakes. The relief group announced the figure in a message posted on its social media channels. It credits the operation to partnerships with We Love Foundation, the US State Department, the American embassy in Caracas, and support from the Venezuelan diaspora.
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Researchers have pieced together the face of a woman who lived in Scandinavia roughly 6,000 years ago. The work started with a find in Denmark that seemed ordinary at first, and modern scientific methods then brought her features back into view. Her remains also showed what she typically ate and which microorganisms she carried in her body. The likeness is challenging long-standing assumptions about what Europe's early ancestors looked like.
Tennessee's top prisons official is stepping down after the failed execution of Christa Pike. The state's governor has also named Ed Stanton, a former US attorney, to lead a review of what happened in Pike's death chamber. Stanton's job will be to piece together the sequence of events that left the execution uncompleted.
The 'Keeping Independence Alive: Belize @45' Research Conference wrapped up on October 1, 2026, at the University of Belize Conference Centre in Belmopan. Researchers and scholars joined other participants for two days of talks on how the country has developed since independence. The closing day carried 11 academic presentations on themes that looked back at Belize's history and ahead to its present challenges. Organisers billed the event as a stocktaking of the nation's path since independence.
Viktor Saneyev, the great Georgian triple jumper, was born on 3 October 1945, and sports media are marking his birthday today. The tribute praises his famous leaps as products of physical harmony and a refined sense of beauty. Saneyev won three consecutive Olympic titles, in 1968, 1972 and 1976, before collecting silver in Moscow in 1980. He also broke the world record several times, which showed how far ahead of his rivals he was. Watching his jump, even non-specialists notice how one phase flows into the next without a wasted movement. He died in Atlanta in 2022, having settled in the United States after competing for the Soviet Union. For fans of that era, his name still stands for elegance in athletics.
Caps United are out of the Zifa Munhumutapa Cup after letting a two-goal grip slip away. Ishmael Wadi struck twice in the first half to put the Green Machine in firm control of the tie. The Hunters dug in and staged a spirited comeback, turning the match around to knock Caps United out.
Ferencváros secured a victory against CSM in a match decided in the final seconds. Petra Simon scored the deciding goal to ensure the win for the Hungarian side.
The United States is stepping up its campaign against China's growing presence in the Western hemisphere, where Chinese firms have been landing infrastructure and energy projects with prices that undercut American rivals. That competition has now arrived in Guyana, whose mega contracts, including the long-awaited gas-to-energy scheme, are being pursued by companies from both sides. American firms and officials argue they offer dependable delivery even when their bids cost more. Guyanese decision-makers now find themselves weighing cheaper bids against the promise of steadier execution.
ExxonMobil will push deeper at the Liza Two field as it hunts for more oil offshore Guyana. The development already produces roughly 255,000 barrels per day from hydrocarbons found there earlier. ExxonMobil Guyana Limited confirmed this week that exploration for extra reserves at the site will continue. The company had previously cleared the regulatory hurdles needed to begin producing at the field.
Group of Seven governments agreed on Friday to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil from emergency reserves. The decision followed a pressure campaign led by President Donald Trump, whose administration pushed hard for the European Union to draw down its diesel stockpiles. The countries also pledged to refrain from restricting energy exports.
Five relatives have been remanded to prison over the death of 23-year-old labourer Chittesh Sukhai. Sukhai, who lived in Friendship Village on the Corentyne, was fatally chopped on Monday. Those charged include 47-year-old housewife Zynette Baichu, her sons Mohan Narine, 22, and construction worker Gowcharran Narine, 26, along with Mahendra Budhram, 29, and 19-year-old Kumar. A court sent all five back into custody on Friday.
Andre Lewis, a Member of Parliament for the We Invest in Nationhood party, has resigned his National Assembly seat. He sent a formal resignation letter to Speaker Manzoor Nadir dated October 2, 2026. The move follows allegations made against him and a sexual misconduct investigation that remains open. His departure comes as the probe continues.
West Indies head into the third and final one-day international against India in New Chandigarh down 2-0 in the series. Head coach Daren Sammy nevertheless sees a team on the right track. He said the results have not gone their way, but the players keep improving with each game. Sammy also pointed out that success means different things to different teams, and for a side rebuilding, those small gains matter.
An official investigation has opened into rape and threatening behaviour allegations against Deputy Commissioner of Police Fazil Karimbaksh, head of the Special Organised Crime Unit. Home Affairs Minister Oneidge Walrond confirmed the probe on Friday. The complaint came from a serving female police inspector, who reported multiple incidents. Walrond said Karimbaksh should step aside while the investigation proceeds.
This piece is a humour column rather than a news report. It recounts a job interview in which a candidate explains a four-year gap on his résumé by saying he was 'in Yale'. The interviewer warms to the answer before the punchline lands: he meant jail, not Yale. Written in Guyanese Creole, the column takes its cue from its title, that explaining too much often does more harm than good.
Orchard and Nature's Heart, two Nestlé CARCAM brands, have come on board as partners for Archery Guyana. They will back the Inaugural Caribbean Archery Championships and the 8th Caribbean Developmental Championships, scheduled for October 22 to 25, 2026 at the Guyana National Stadium in Providence. Competitors from 17 countries are expected, travelling with their coaches and officials. Organisers regard the event as a milestone for archery in the region.
Tapeball cricket takes over the Lusignan Ground on Saturday, when the last eight teams in the Georgetown and East Coast Demerara zone clash in the quarter-finals of the Lotto/Let'sBet One Guyana T10 Tapeball Blast. Organisers have packed the fixtures into a single day and billed it a Super Saturday. Three zone champions have already secured their places in the national phase of the tournament. The remaining sides will be fighting to join them.
Plaza Court Hotel has come aboard as a Silver Sponsor for the IMC Over-40s World Cup Guyana 2026. The Caribbean West Indies Masters Association confirmed the backing, which covers accommodation and hospitality for the tournament. Guyana is preparing to host visiting teams and officials from around the world, along with a roster of well-known former cricket stars. Organisers have been lining up sponsors as preparations continue.
Former Greek prime minister Antonis Samaras has intervened in the controversy over Ursula von der Leyen and Bulgaria. He said Greece suffered a 'double hit' today and that 'this is not Greece.' 'Unfortunately, we are sounding the retreat with celebrations,' he added.
Trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels have been simmering for months, and China has now opened another front. Chinese authorities announced an investigation and inspection of goods imported from Europe on suspicion that they contain banned chemical substances and are being sold at artificially low, dumped prices. The announcement comes ahead of a planned visit to China by the European Union's trade commissioner, a scheduling few will consider accidental. Both sides have spent recent months trading barbs over tariffs and market access, each using anti-dumping probes as bargaining chips. European producers of goods such as brandy and dairy have already felt the impact of earlier Chinese investigations, and this new case adds a further point of pressure. Beijing presents the move as a defence of domestic producers and of consumer safety. Brussels will read it as another move in a bargaining game that will continue during the commissioner's trip. Whether the probe produces real findings or simply sharpens each side's negotiating position remains an open question.
Cambodia's human rights record drew a mixed verdict from UN Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews at the 63rd session of the Human Rights Council on October 2, 2026. He acknowledged progress in certain areas while insisting that serious challenges remain. His sharpest concerns centred on freedom of expression, which he said is still under strain. He also raised the narrowing room for civil society groups to organise and speak openly in the country. Andrews has built his mandate around pressing Phnom Penh on exactly these issues. Presenting at the Council puts the government's record formally before the member states. Cambodian officials can be expected to answer, as they have in previous rounds, by disputing his characterisations.
A Nigerian mother says her two sons were killed a year ago in what she describes as an alleged security operation in Osun State. She has now appealed directly to Governor Adeleke and the Inspector General of Police to release their bodies. A year on, the remains still have not been handed over.
Nigeria's Presidency is pressing for electric vehicle programs to spread across the entire country. Officials want private sector money funneled into efforts to modernize how people and goods move. The call treats electric mobility as a practical route to updating the transport system rather than a niche experiment.
Gunmen attacked a PDP consultative meeting in Calabar South, Cross River State, and three people were injured. Since the attack, the PDP and the APC have been trading blame, with each party pointing at the other over the violence. The exchange of accusations has deepened the hostility between the two camps after the assault.
The Ekiti State Government has put 15 CNG-powered buses, donated by the Federal Government, into service. The state expects the buses to cut transport fares by about half for residents. The compressed natural gas fleet is being pitched as a cheaper option for daily travel.
The Kwara State Police Command has opened two new hospitals, one in Offa and the other in Omu-Aran. The facilities are meant to give police personnel quality medical care and are also open to residents of the host communities. The command presents the project as part of a broader push to improve welfare for its officers and neighbours alike.
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has declared Monday, October 5, 2026, a work-free day for teachers. The day off is tied to the commemoration of World Teachers' Day, which falls on October 5. Teachers across the state will mark the occasion away from their classrooms.
Rev Samson Ayokunle, a former president of the Christian Association of Nigeria, wants President Bola Tinubu to act quickly on hunger, insecurity and inflation. He made the appeal on Friday while speaking to journalists at the 10th anniversary of Oritamefa Baptist Model School. Ayokunle said the problems weighing on the country require decisive urgent action.
Pastor Owolabi Ademola has spoken about his marriage, which has now lasted 19 years. He recounts how he first met his wife and what has kept their relationship strong through the years. He also points to a few simple principles as the reason their bond has endured so long.
Frank Edwards, one of Nigeria's best-known gospel singers, sat down for an interview about the years before fame found him. He talks about growing up, what first pulled him toward music and the obstacles he had to clear on the way up. The conversation also touches on how his sound has taken shape over time. The full piece runs on the Punch website.
Hairstylist Elizabeth Arowojolu was one of 16 people seized by gunmen along the Benin-Ore Expressway. In her account, she walks through the kidnapping as it happened and the moment she found a way out. She managed to escape her captors and has now told the story publicly. The interview appears on the Punch website.
Michael Ademoye, a Nigerian correctional officer, has been arrested in Texas. Authorities allege he smuggled paper treated with K2, a synthetic drug, into the Wynn Unit prison. K2-soaked sheets can look like ordinary paper, which makes this form of contraband a recurring problem inside US prisons.
Nsik Oil & Gas has taken delivery of the first equipment for its compressed natural gas mother station at Esit Eket in Akwa Ibom State. The facility is designed to process 10 million standard cubic feet of gas per day. The hardware has now arrived on site as the project moves forward.
A Nigerian presidential hopeful has taken his own party to court. Dr Johnson Chukwuka filed the suit against the Action Democratic Party and the electoral commission, INEC. His grievance centres on how Abbas-Bin Aliyu emerged as the party's candidate for the 2027 election. The case now puts the party's nomination process up for judicial review ahead of the vote.
Chibudom Nwuche, a former Deputy Speaker, has told traditional rulers in Ekpeye Kingdom, Rivers State, to stay away from partisan politics. He argued that neutrality keeps the throne above political battles. His warning comes at a time when political activity in the area is picking up ahead of future elections.
Four university unions have launched an immediate and indefinite strike across universities owned by Lagos State. The action targets salary agreements the unions say have not been put into effect. With lecturers and support staff both out, campus life is expected to grind to a stop. Students now face an uncertain wait as talks with the state government stall.
Governor Mbah has pardoned 13 inmates and cut short the sentences of others as part of Nigeria's Independence anniversary. His media aide, Uche Anichukwu, said the approval was made on Independence Day itself. It was conveyed to the comptroller of the Nigerian Correctional Service's Enugu State Command by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice.
A federal court has issued a temporary block on border wall construction in the Big Bend region of Texas, stopping work there for now. Landowners and businesses in the area, along with environmentalists who opposed the project, are treating the ruling as a victory. The stoppage does not end the dispute, but it slows the project considerably.
Nigeria's stock market lost N894bn over two trading days. The drop came from aggressive profit-taking at the end of September, with big banking and telecom shares bearing the brunt. Those heavyweights carry the most weight on the exchange, so the selloff erased a large slice of value in short order.
