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On September 30, 2025, during a town hall at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital in Ogbomoso, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde approved the conversion of 64 outsourced security guards to ad hoc staff, increasing their monthly salaries from N18,800 to N80,000 effective October 1 to align with the state's minimum wage.

The decision addressed complaints about exploitation by the outsourcing firm, which received N27,000 per guard from the hospital but paid them less. Makinde also increased the hospital's monthly subvention from N20 million to N35 million and pledged a new governing council to resolve ongoing strikes and underfunding issues.

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Nigerian musician Mr. Eazi and actress Temi Ajibade appeared hand-in-hand at the Casablanca Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 presentation during Paris Fashion Week on October 1, 2025.

The couple, recently married in multi-country ceremonies, wore coordinated purple suits featuring floral details and tailored designs that aligned with the collection's house music-inspired theme.

Social media users commended their elegant style and evident chemistry following the event.

Arsenal have recorded 2 wins in 2 games to sit 5th on the Uefa Champions group phase standing after beating Olympiacos 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium.

Arteta made six changes to the team that defeated Newcastle and two of them combined for an almost immediate goal. Myles Lewis-Skelly crossed beautifully for Gabriel Martinelli, but the Brazilian could not get clean contact as he shouldered the ball wide.

Gyokeres hit the woodwork from yard six but Martinelli was present to send the ball into the back of the net to put Arsenal ahead in the 12th minutes.

The Swede would miss another good chance later in the first half, as he curled over after cutting inside. But it wasn’t all one-way traffic for Arsenal, against a side that had won on their last three trips to the Emirates, as Olympiacos missed chances of their own to level proceedings before HT.

The best fell to Daniel Podence, whose volley produced a stunning save from David Raya.

Martin Odegaard had a standout first half as he was spraying passes around the pitch with ease, and Arsenal’s captain did the same in the second as he fed Leandro Trossard, whose close-range effort was saved by Konstantinos Tzolakis.

Shortly after, Olympiacos thought they had equalised when Chiquinho tapped home a rebound, but Ayoub El Kaabi’s initial header that Raya saved was from an offside position.

Arsenal were looking to seal the victory themselves in the latter stages as Tzolakis saved well from Odegaard running in, and the goalkeeper was helpless for Bukayo Saka’s strike in stoppage time, as the substitute put the ball through his legs.

The Greeks gave a good account of themselves, but ultimately lost their 11th successive UCL away match in the group phase.

Portuguese forward Goncalo Ramos replace Spanish Midfielder Fabian Ruiz as second half substitute to scored a last-minute winner as Paris St-Germain beat Barcelona in a meeting of two of the Champions League favourites.

Barcelona went ahead when Ferran Torres slid in to meet Marcus Rashford's fine low ball from the left.

England's Rashford has scored or assisted a goal in five of Barcelona's last six games.

But European champions PSG levelled when Nuno Mendes found Senny Mayulu after a good run and the 19-year-old slotted home.

The visitors, who were missing players through injuries, had the best chances to win the game, and managed to do so with Ramos' first-time finish from Achraf Hakimi's cross.

It takes them to six points from two games, with Barca on three.
PSG were deserved winners of last season's Champions League - as part of the treble - when they blew away Inter Milan 5-0 in the final.

Spanish champions Barca had been arguably the most exciting team to watch until their semi-final exit at Inter's hands.

So many eyes on Wednesday were on the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys, which remains Barcelona's temporary home until the Nou Camp is ready.

Impressively, PSG came away with all three points - despite injuries to their first-choice front three of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue, plus captain Marquinhos - while they lost midfielder Joao Neves in the warm-up.

Barca started brightly, with Rashford and Lamine Yamal impressing on the flanks, and got the opening goal.

But former Barcelona boss Luis Enrique's visiting side showed their class with their lung-busting full-backs assisting both goals.

Mayulu, 19, struck his second Champions League goal - with his first coming in the final in Munich.

PSG had a host of late chances, with Lee Kang-in hitting the post before fellow substitute Ramos bagged the winner.

President Bola Tinubu said his government has disbursed N330 billion to eight million households under the social investment programme to support poor households and vulnerable Nigerians.

Tinubu made this known in his 65th Independence Anniversary nationwide broadcast on Wednesday.

The President stated that the country has experienced tremendous economic growth in 65 years of independence.


He noted that despite the challenges that country has faced in the last 65 years of nationhood, the country has survived all.

“Under the social investment programme to support poor households and vulnerable Nigerians, N330 billion has been disbursed to eight million households, many of whom have received either one or two out of the three tranches of the N25,000 each,” Tinubu said.

Happy new month of October messages 2025, prayers, and quotes for everyone can be accessed below.


NewsOnline Nigeria reports that every first day of a new month, many expect good wishes from their friends, family members, and loved ones, hence, a need to compile one.

Good morning readers and welcome to the month of October, the tenth (10) month of the year 2024. A happy new month to you, your friends, and your family from Newsonline Nigeria Team.

1. I wish you a happy new month with lots of blessings and fulfilments. This new month has a lot of glory for you in-store. What you lost last month, you shall regain this month. Happy New Month!

2. This new month shall take back all the negativities of the past months and bestow upon you the abundance of positivity and make your life more fabulous than it was. I wish you the best in this new month.

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17. In this New Month, may God bless you with the style to convert all your dreams that you couldn’t achieve these past months into reality this New Month. I wish to say a Happy New Month to you.

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19. In life, there is a season for everything, a time to be sad and a time to be happy. I pray that this New Month brings you more happiness and joy than you imagine. Welcome to a lovely New Month.

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23. Have it at the back of your heart that each day of the New Month would keep making your good to get better, and your better to become best. Happy New Month.

24. In this New Month, I wish you to have the zeal and courage to struggle and achieve your dreams, and also may the blessings of the Almighty help you emerge a conqueror as you strive. Happy New Month.

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26. Just like a new bloom spreads fragrance around, let this New Month also fill your life with Happiness, Cheers, Joy, and Hope. Happy New Month!

27. Learn from your mistakes in the past months so that you can avoid them in this New Month. My wish for you this new month is for things to go your way and keep that great smile on your face all through the New Month.

28. The old month is gone, and a New Month is just right in front of us. May you meet all the opportunities that it has to offer so you can use them in gratifying your hopes and desires. Happy New Month.

29. In this New Month, may you always be at war with your vices and peace with your virtues, and may each day of this New Month make you a better and more exceptional person. Happy New Month.

30. We are already in a New Month. As you look forward to witnessing the glory of this New Month, may It bring with it more fulfilled promises. Happy New Month!

31. I am sending you all the good wishes you will ever desire to achieve this New Month. I hope that in this New Month, you will continue to swim in the pool of grace as you succeed beyond human expectations. Happy new month.

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35. Welcome to the New Month, where you shall regain opportunities to multiply your struggle as you continue to from grace to dominion. I wish you the very best life will offer this month. Happy New Month.

36. This New Month shall bring you Joy, Love, Grace, Hope, Cheers, and Happiness. This month you shall look fresher and do more important things than in the past months. Happy New Month.

37. I hope that this New Month will provide a plethora of reasons for you to cheer. I pray that this New Month puts on a higher level. May this New Month bring you glory and dominion. Happy New Month!

38. It is indeed amazing to know that you made it to this New Month. I wish you the very best of successes as you journey through life this New Month. Happy New Month.

39. I hope you enjoy a Happy New Month from the bottom of my heart. This month will take away negativity and bring you opportunities that will convert to positivity. Have a happy New Month.

40. Joy, Happiness, Love, Good Health, and many more fulfillments are my wishes for you this new month. I wish you a Happy New Month devoid of your worries and sorrows.

41. Never let negativity ruin the fresh breeze of this new month. Make every second count by putting a smile on that face. I love you, and I will keep wishing you happiness all through the new month.

42. I have only the best wishes in my mind for you today. I pray that you find the absolute blessing of God and the presence of his favor in your life. Have a fantastic new month, and remember that you mean a lot to me.

43. You have always been instrumental in my well-being, and I am happy to welcome you once more to a new month of abundance. I wish you more peace and happiness. Keep smiling always. Have a Happy new month, dear.

44. Welcome to the month of smiles and God’s goodness. You are alive because of the grace that covers you. I wish you a beautiful new month from the first day of this month to the very last day for being such a great and fantastic person.

45. Your new month will be brighter than the morning sun, cute as a butterfly, and lovely as you are. Have a fantastic month that compliments your beauty—a happy new month to you.

46. Thank you for being the one who brightens my mood when the world seems to be ending. For every encouraging word you say to me, may a smile never leave your face. Go ahead and have a beautiful month of blessing.

47. You are a blessing because you light up my life with hopes, and I gladly exist to give you all the good love you truly deserve. You will have a beautiful month better than the one you just left. Have a great month ahead, my love.

48. I wish you many more sweet memories of this new month. I hope you find the excellent opportunities you have been seeking. May there be the manifestation of God’s greatness in your life. Your new month has arrived with love and warmth. They are all for you, dear.

49. It is a new month with new adventures and unquantifiable opportunities. Take advantage of this particular first day and change something about your life today. There is power in spoken words, say your wishes, and watch how it comes true.


50. May happiness locate you as you start this new month. May good health be your portion and let God’s will speak in your life. Here is a refreshing new month that will crown all your efforts. A happy new month to you, my dear. Live life to the fullest.


Please note that the messages contained in this article were not originally compiled by this Newsonline reporter but were edited where necessary.

Jose Mourinho’s latest return to Stamford Bridge ends sour as Chelsea defeat ex manager in a match where Richard Rios owngoal wins it for the host, defeating Benfica 1-0 in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) to extend the Special One’s winless managerial H2H streak against the Blues to eight games (D3, L5).

Coming into this game unbeaten as Benfica boss (W2, D1), Mourinho oversaw a strong start from his side, with Dodi Lukébakio’s low strike requiring an intervention from Robert Sánchez to push it onto the foot of the post.

Chelsea eventually responded to the visitors’ positivity, almost breaking the deadlock when Pedro Neto fizzed a bouncing ball narrowly wide of the upright.

Undeterred, the winger soon provided a whipped cross to the back post, where Alejandro Garnacho guided the ball back across goal, prompting Richard Ríos to inadvertently divert it into his own net.

Having settled into the contest, the Blues nearly doubled their lead ahead of the HT break, as makeshift striker Tyrique George latched onto a Marc Cucurella ball, but couldn’t beat Anatoliy Trubin with only his second touch in the box thus far.

Benfica started the second period as they did the first, threatening the home side on a couple of occasions as Fredrik Aursnes found himself in promising positions, only to be flagged offside on both occasions. Clear-cut chances weren’t forthcoming, though, which suited the Blues as they kept the visitors at bay heading into the final 20 minutes.

Despite a triple change from Mourinho in an effort to shake things up, Chelsea were the side who came closest to finding the game’s second goal when substitute Estêvão forced a strong hand from Trubin with a header.

After red cards in back-to-back Premier League games, Chelsea were once again reduced to 10 men here as João Pedro was dismissed for a second yellow in stoppage time.

Nonetheless, the Blues saw out the game to get them off the mark in this season’s UCL campaign and maintain their perfect record against Benfica, having now won each of their five meetings.

Meanwhile, the Portuguese giants are without a win in their last nine games against English opponents (D3, L6) and remain without a point in the league phase thanks to their disappointing collapse to Qarabağ on matchday one.

Chelsea outcast Nicolas Jackson who joined Bayern on a loan deal with Obligation to buy has scored his first goal for the Bavarians in the Champions League against Cyprus outfit Pafos.

Jackson had 2 goals involvement in tonight easy win for Bayern.

Chelsea set to host high flying Liverpool at Stamford Bridge this weekend, Chelsea have played four of last five fixtures away from home where they managed to get a win against league one outfit Lincoln City in the League Cup.

The Premier League has appointed referee Anthony Taylor to referee the clash between London giant and defending EPL champion Liverpool with Craig Pawson as the Video Assisting Referee (VAR).

Liverpool are looking to bounced back from their first defeat of the season at Stamford Bridge this Saturday when they take on underperforming Chelsea.

Chelsea who didn't record a win in the month of August heading into October to face Liverpool before that is Benfica on Tuesday.

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Lewis Hamilton has revealed he made the “hardest decision” of his life to put his 12-year-old bulldog Roscoe to sleep.

The British former world champion missed a Formula One tyre test in Italy on Friday to be with his sick pet, who had been hospitalised with pneumonia.

The 40-year-old Ferrari driver said Roscoe had died in his arms on Sunday.

“After four days on life support, fighting with every bit of strength he had, I had to make the hardest decision of my life and say goodbye to Roscoe. He never stopped fighting, right until the very end,” Hamilton wrote on Instagram.

“I feel so grateful and honoured to have shared my life with such a beautiful soul, an angel and true friend. Bringing Roscoe into my life was the best decision I ever made, and I will forever cherish the memories we created together.

“It is one of the most painful experiences and I feel a deep connection to everyone who has gone through the loss of a beloved pet.”

Roscoe has been a regular feature in the F1 paddock and at major events such as awards ceremonies since the seven-time world champion adopted him in 2013.

Hamilton is set to be back in action at this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix.

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The FIFA Disciplinary Committee has sanctioned the South African Football Association (SAFA) for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, during the 2026 FIFA World Cup preliminary qualifier between South Africa and Lesotho on March 21, 2025.

According to FIFA, SAFA’s action breached Article 19 of the FIFA Disciplinary Code and Article 14 of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Preliminary Competition Regulations. As a result, the match has been forfeited in favour of Lesotho, with a 3-0 scoreline awarded.

In addition, SAFA has been fined CHF 10,000, while Mokoena himself has received an official warning.

The decision was formally communicated to the parties today. Under FIFA rules, they have ten days to request a detailed, motivated decision, which would subsequently be published on legal.fifa.com. The ruling remains subject to appeal before the FIFA Appeal Committee.

Hugo Broos’ men currently sit at the top of their World Cup qualification Group C, having collected 17 points from eight games.

Bafana had a three-point gap to second-placed Benin, but have now been overtaken by the Squirrels after their 2-0 win against Lesotho was written off and resulted as 0-3 due to the administrative error.

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have apprehended a serving soldier and a police officer for alleged involvement in smuggling arms and logistics to Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in the North East.

A credible source at Army Headquarters told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the suspects were apprehended between Sept. 26 and Sept. 28 in intelligence led operations.

The source said the troops on internal security operations, had on Sept. 26, intercepted suspicious movement of military-grade ammunition along a known terror supply route in Borno.

He said the surveillance led to a sting operation on Sept. 27, during which the suspects were caught with rifles, ammunition and communication devices.

He added that the preliminary investigation confirmed their alleged links to a wider supply network now under close watch.

According to him, the duo are in military custody for interrogation and will face disciplinary measures before being handed over for prosecution.

The source said the arrests marked a decisive step in dismantling insider collusion and disrupting terror logistics chains.

He stressed army’s determination to rid the service of bad eggs and sustain public confidence in ongoing counter-terrorism operations.

The source added that troops also apprehended a suspected Boko Haram collaborator, in Baga area of Borno.

He said the troops intercepted three motorcycles ferrying 32 Jerry cans of petrol at Kasuwan Dere, Mubi South Local Government Area of Adamawa.

In the North West, the source said the troops of 17 Brigade nabbed a suspected terrorist logistics supplier and an informant in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina.

According to him, preliminary investigation linked the suspects to an arms dealer with ties to an operative codenamed Babaru.

“Another suspect escaped after scaling a fence as troops closed in, while several kidnap victims were rescued in other theatres,” he said.

The Federal Government of Nigeria led by Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a major reform that makes thesis and project submission mandatory for NYSC mobilisation and exemption, effective October 6, 2025.

As reported by VANGUARD, stated that the directive is tied to compliance with the National Policy for the Nigeria Education Repository and Databank (NERD), which will now serve as a prerequisite for participation in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC).

According to a circular issued by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, “NYSC mobilisation criteria have been adjusted in line with the President’s regulation requiring proof of NERD Policy compliance for all prospective corps members, regardless of where they were educated.”

The new rule mandates Nigerian graduates whether from universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, or foreign institutions to deposit their academic outputs such as theses and project reports into the NERD database.

The policy is designed “as a quality assurance check and as a yearly independent proof of continuous academic enrolment and affiliation.” It aims to curb certificate fraud, safeguard intellectual assets, and restore credibility to Nigeria’s education system.

Speaking earlier in March 2025, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, emphasized that “the approved stipulations for mandatory submission of academic outputs as provided in Sections 2.3, 4.3(1), and 7.6.11(c) of the National Policy for the NERD Programme shall become obligatory requirements in Nigeria.”

The directive does not affect serving corps members or those enrolled before the October 6 enforcement date.

President Tinubu also approved an academic output monetisation and reward mechanism for students and lecturers, allowing them to earn lifetime revenue from their academic deposits.

NERD spokesperson, Haula Galadima, explained:

“Each item deposited by a student shall feature the full name of the student, supervisor, co-supervisor (if any), Head of Department, and the sponsoring institution. Apart from the mandate to verify authenticity, the NERD programme seeks to raise the bar in the quality of academic content, output and presentation nationwide.”

She added that the digitisation effort will also ensure accountability among lecturers:

“If our eminent scholars are aware that their names will appear next to those of the students they supervise on a globally available digital platform, very few lecturers would want their names associated with poorly produced academic works.”

The federal government has directed MDAs and higher institutions to fully enforce the NERD policy, while agencies such as NIMC will provide data exchange support to ensure smooth integration.

This development marks one of the most significant academic reforms in Nigeria in recent years, tying higher education credibility directly to NYSC mobilisation.