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US President Donald Trump has said he is thinking about sending Tomahawk long-range missiles to Ukraine a move that could raise tensions with Russia.

When asked by reporters if he would approve the weapons transfer, Trump said, ‘We’ll see, I may.’

His comments came after his second phone call in a few days with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who has been urging the US to provide stronger weapons to defend against Russia’s attacks.

Ukraine wants missiles that can reach targets deep inside Russia.

Tomahawk missiles can travel up to 2,500 kilometers (about 1,500 miles), meaning they could reach Moscow from Ukrainian territory.

Sending them would mark a major change in US support for Ukraine and could allow strikes far beyond the front lines.

Speaking while traveling to Israel, Trump said he might talk directly to Russia about his decision:

‘I might tell them that if the war isn’t settled, we may or may not send them. Do they want Tomahawks coming their way? I don’t think so.’

Russia has warned that giving Ukraine long-range missiles would be seen as a serious provocation.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov recently said such weapons would not change the situation on the battlefield:

‘Whether it’s Tomahawks or other missiles, they won’t change the dynamic,’ he said.

In his recent calls, Zelensky pushed for more advanced systems to counter Russia’s air and missile strikes, which have destroyed parts of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure and hit civilian areas, especially in Kyiv.

The US has avoided sending long-range strike weapons so far to prevent direct conflict with Russia. But last month, Trump’s special envoy to Ukraine, Keith Kellogg, suggested a tougher stance, saying,

‘There are no sanctuaries in this war.’ Many saw that as a signal that the US might now support deeper strikes into Russian territory.

U.S. President Donald Trump addressed Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, on Monday, calling the day ‘one of profound joy and soaring hope.’

Trump opened his speech by celebrating the return of 20 Israeli hostages, noting they were ‘returning to the glorious embrace of their families’ while the 28 deceased would finally be laid to rest. He said the region is now ‘at peace’ and expressed hope that this will continue ‘for eternity.’

During his address, Trump credited U.S. military action against three Iranian nuclear sites earlier this year, saying it helped ‘clear a big cloud off the Middle East and off Israel’ and was key to making the hostage deal possible.

He thanked his Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth for their roles in the negotiations. Trump also praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying the prime minister’s repeated requests for weapons ‘led to peace.’

Trump’s speech was briefly interrupted when a Knesset member held up a sign reading ‘Recognise Palestine.’ Security quickly removed the protester, and Trump resumed, calling the interruption ‘very efficient.’

Describing the event as ‘the historic dawn of a new Middle East,’ Trump thanked Arab nations who helped with the negotiations and called the outcome ‘an incredible triumph.’ He added that the region is entering a ‘golden age’ for Israel and its neighbors.

Trump also mentioned he would later travel to Egypt for a peace summit with world leaders, joking that he might be late due to lengthy speeches in the Knesset.

Nigerian gospel singer Frank Edwards, 36, has paid tribute to Reverend Uma Ukpai, who passed away on October 6, 2025, remembering the late televangelist as a life-changing influence in his spiritual journey.

On Instagram, Edwards shared a heartfelt memory: ‘At age 8 I got healed of asthma and pneumonia in one of your crusades in Enugu!! Thank you for impacting the world in a special way!! YOU FINISHED WELL PAPA. REST ON .’

Ukpai, who was the president of Uma Ukpai Evangelistic Ministries died at age 80.

He was not only for known his global evangelistic work but also for his extraordinary faith and resilience in the face of tragedy.

Among the most heartbreaking moments of his life was the loss of two of his children and several church members in a single day during a river accident.

A Nigeria oil and gas service company, Tamrose Limited has announced the successful repayment of a $10 million loan it obtained in 2019 from the Nigerian Content Intervention Fund (NCI Fund) managed by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB)

Tamrose Limited obtained the loan from the dedicated financing scheme managed by the NCDMB for growing capacity in the oil and gas industry.

NCDMB confirmed that the final instalment was completed on September 30, 2025, with no missed payments throughout the six-year repayment period.

A statement by NCDMB indicated that with the loan, Tamrose was able to increase the number of its four security patrol vessels to a fleet of 15 vessels comprising 10 security patrol vessels and five platform supply vessels within six years.

‘This growth, achieved within six years, positions Tamrose as a leading indigenous marine solutions provider to Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.

‘The Executive Chairman of Tamrose Limited, Mr. Ambrose Ovbiebo, disclosed that the repayment milestone reflects both the rigorous standards NCDMB applies in selecting beneficiaries and the impact of its interventions in building real capacity among indigenous players. For Tamrose, it marks a defining moment in its growth journey and reinforces its position as a proud beneficiary and flag bearer of the NCDMB legacy.’

In a letter addressed to the Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, Ovbiebo, expressed appreciation to the Board for its unwavering support of indigenous companies.

He stated that the repayment milestone also marks a defining moment in the company’s growth journey as a marine solutions provider and as a proud beneficiary of NCDMB’s intervention.

In recognition of this achievement, Tamrose proposed to host a celebration event at the NCDMB conference hall in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State on November 13 2025.

The event will be attended by oil and gas stakeholders across the country and will serve as an opportunity to showcase how the NCI Fund has empowered indigenous companies, while also highlighting broader benefits, including job creation, human capital development, and value-chain expansion.

The celebration event will provide an opportunity for stakeholders to reflect on the positive outcomes of NCDMB’s funding interventions and the importance of sustained collaboration in building capacity within the sector.

It will also serve as a platform to encourage more indigenous operators to take advantage of structured support systems like the NCI Fund to expand their businesses and contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s local content objectives.

History was made in Praia on Monday evening as Cape Verde sealed qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a commanding 3-0 win over Eswatini, marking the island nation’s first-ever appearance at football’s biggest stage.

After a goalless first half at the Estádio Nacional de Cabo Verde, the Blue Sharks came alive in the second period.

Rocha Livramento opened the scoring in the 48th minute, setting the tone for a dominant display. Six minutes later, Willy Semedo doubled the lead from a Dilan Borges assist, before veteran defender Stopira completed the rout in stoppage time following a fine pass from Duarte D.

The emphatic win confirmed Cape Verde’s place among Africa’s representatives at the 2026 World Cup to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Fans erupted in celebration across the archipelago, with President José Maria Neves hailing the qualification as ‘a proud day for every Cape Verdean.’

Cape Verde’s rise caps years of steady progress under coach Pedro Brito (Bubista), whose tactical discipline and faith in homegrown talent have transformed the Blue Sharks into one of Africa’s most consistent football forces.

With this victory, Cape Verde not only topped their qualification group but also etched their name into African football history, a small nation with a giant dream now bound for the world stage.

Dangote Group was recently honoured as Chief Cornerstone of Business in Africa at the 2025 Nigeria’s Pride Awards, alongside the organisation’s Group Head of Corporate Communications, Anthony Chiejina who emerged as The Most Impactful Corporate Marketing Officer of the Decade.

Others who received awards at the event that took place in Abuja on September 30th include the Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo, Senator Ireti Kingibe, Director General of Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Jideani Agabaidu, Director General of CLTC, Hon. Rinsola Abiola, Nollywood personalities, Tonto Dikeh and Empress Njamah, among others.

The Awards was organized by First Green White Resources (FGWR), publishers of African Leadership Scorecard Magazine and Nationwide Reports; and was chaired by Gen. Paul Boroh (Rtd), former Special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta/Coordinator of Amnesty Programme while the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris was Guest Speaker with Dr. Sarah Jibrin, former Presidential Adviser on Ethics and Moral Values served as Mother of the Day.

While addressing a post-event press conference in Abuja on Monday, October 13 in Abuja, the Founder of FGWR, Bonaventure Phillips Melah, said Nigeria’s Pride Awards was founded to identify, recognize, appreciate and celebrate citizens, other nationals and corporate citizens that distinguish themselves through selfless service, patriotism, exemplary and inspiring leadership and therefore contribute positively to the development, prosperity, peace, unity and security of Nigeria as well as overall wellbeing of humanity.

He said although Nigeria is a country in search of quality leadership, many of its citizens at home and in the Diaspora are doing well in diverse fields of human endeavour and should be celebrated as according to him, a society that does not reward good people does not deserve good people in the first place.

He described Dangote Group as truly the Chief Cornerstone of Business in Africa, saying the Group’s Founder, Alhaji Aliko Dangote is a rare gift of God to Nigeria and Africa, adding that Nigeria in particular and Africa in general have benefitted immensely from the various businesses established by the conglomerate across the country and continent.

On the part of Anthony Chiejina, he described him as a media colossus, who have deployed his expertise and wealth of experience to ensure that Dangote Group was a most sought-after brand, household name that has maintained a credible reputation without blemish, despite attempts by detractors and business competitors to malign the organization.

Melah said apart from the existing 18 subsidiaries of the organization that is currently having more than 50,000 workers on its payroll, Dangote Group recently commenced the establishment of a $2.5billion fertilizer plant in Ethiopia, which he said would add positively to the growth of Africa and help to enhance the continent’s drive for self-sufficiency, adding that in all these, Anthony Chiejina has been a strategic factor in achieving the feats.

He also lauded Alhaji Aliko Dangote for establishing Dangote Foundation through which thousands of people have been lifted from poverty with many community-based health, water, sanitation and educational facilities have been provided to ease life for rural dwellers.

‘Dangote Group was established in the 1970s, and is the largest industrial conglomerate in West Africa as well as one of the top-three in Africa with over 50,000 Nigerians and other nationals in its employment. With over 18 subsidiary companies, Dangote Group is involved in diverse businesses including transportation, fisheries, textile, flour milling, salt processing, fertilizer production, rice, sugar refining, construction, haulage, cement production and others. The successful takeoff of the Dangote Refinery, recoginsed as the largest single-train refinery in the world with the capacity of 650,000 barrels per day which also produces diesel, aviation fuel and other products, is a landmark achievement unprecedented in history; and is being celebrated by every well-meaning Nigerian, as it has ended the perennial fuel scarcity that afflicted the nation and her people for decades.

‘Due mainly to Dangote’s patriotism and human-oriented business approach, the Group has been at the forefront of efforts to reduce price of petroleum products in Nigeria, especially petrol, which at the moment stands at N840 per litre from the N1,200 last year. The same is true of cooking gas and others.

‘With its decision to distribute petrol free of charge and acquisition of 4,000 brand new trucks for the purpose, Dangote is set to further reduce prices in August when the new initiative would take off. Dangote Group was therefore awarded The Chief Cornerstone of Business in Africa for these remarkable feats,’ he said and praised other awardees for their individual and collective achievement, adding that Nigeria’s Pride Awards would henceforth be an annual event to be celebrated as side event to the anniversary of Nigeria’s Independence.

Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has shared a testimony of an individual in her gym who narrowly escaped death.

Kate on her X page, explained that the woman claimed a bullet was fired into her bedroom. While recounting the testimony, she explained that the woman discovered that her window had been shattered by a bullet the morning after retiring to bed.

‘Imagine coming back from a trip the night before, bone tired and exhausted. You fall asleep and wake up the next morning, pull up your blinds and see your bedroom window shattered. You look around, wondering what had happened, then you sight a lone bullet on your bedroom floor. This is the account from a gym member to me this morning. God gave her one more day. Only He could have given her sleep when the enemy wanted to carry out evil. One bullet away from the grave. One more day, each day, blessed Lord. Thank you, Elohim. Alleluia to your holy name,’ she stated.

The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has described Germany’s one billion euros commitment to the Global Fund as a powerful demonstration of solidarity and global leadership in strengthening health systems and ending infectious diseases.

Dr Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the Africa CDC, disclosed this at the ongoing World Health Summit in Berlin, Germany on Sunday.

Kaseya said that the fund was expected to accelerate efforts to end HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria, while supporting pandemic preparedness and advancing universal health coverage across Africa.

He said the investment came at a pivotal time as the continent deepens the implementation of the New Public Health Order, which seeks to strengthen national health systems and promote equitable access to healthcare.

‘This is a powerful act of solidarity and global leadership.

‘It reaffirms the importance of shared responsibility in global health and will help build a more resilient and equitable Africa capable of preventing and responding to health threats,’ he said.

He said that the Global Fund remained a vital partner in Africa’s health landscape, supporting disease control efforts, laboratory capacity, surveillance, and supply chain systems in many countries.

He said Germany’s renewed financial commitment would help African Union Member States consolidate progress towards ending preventable deaths and achieving sustainable health security.

‘The Africa CDC welcomes this partnership as we continue to advance Africa’s New Public Health Order, built on strong institutions, local manufacturing, and an empowered health workforce,’ he added.

The Global Fund, established in 2002, is a partnership that mobilises and invests resources to fight AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, and has saved more than 59 million lives globally.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declined to attend the international peace summit in Egypt, a move stirring quiet controversy across diplomatic circles.

While his office cited the proximity of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot as the reason, observers say his absence at a meeting expected to shape post-ceasefire negotiations with Hamas could signal Israel’s hesitation toward broader mediation efforts.

The Sharm el-Sheikh summit, attended by over 20 world leaders including UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, comes as global leaders seek a lasting peace framework following the fragile truce in Gaza.

Nollywood actress Rita Edochie has warned married men against maltreating their wives, stating that such act could lead to severe consequences.

Rita on her Instagram page, claimed that women are spiritual, and they have the power to make or break a man.

The actress also emphasised the need for men to treat their women right, stating that they play a vital role in their success or failures.

‘A good woman is the engine of every home. Argue with your keypads, na me talk am and na out of experience. Behind every successful man, there’s a good spiritual woman. Believe it or not, women are spiritual, virtuous, and substantial. Women work with God’s heart. They have the power to make and unmake you, you could be doing well today with one woman you care about, but the very moment you stop showing her love, start hitting her, talking down on her, cheating on her, sleeping outside, rejecting her food and frolicking with ladies on the night street, your glory as a man starts dropping drastically,’ she stated.