April 2025 News Archive – Your Quick Look at What We Posted

April was a busy month on our site. We covered big football matchups, a weekend traffic jam that hit South Africa hard, and a noteworthy comment from a Nigerian scholar. Below is a quick rundown of each story so you can catch up without scrolling through every post.

Top Sports Stories

Real Madrid made headlines twice. First, we broke down the club’s predicted 4‑2‑3‑1 line‑up for the clash with Rayo Vallecano. Jude Bellingham was set to return from suspension, and David Alaba was back in the defence. The article explained how coach Ancelotti was juggling rotation and tactics ahead of a crucial Champions League run.

Later in the month, Madrid pushed back against LaLiga’s tight schedule. The team demanded a minimum 72‑hour rest between matches, arguing that the current fixture congestion was risking player health. We highlighted the club’s threat to boycott games if the league didn’t adjust the timetable.

On the Europa League front, we covered the 2‑2 draw between Lyon and Manchester United. Goalkeeper André Onana’s errors were the focus, as his slips let Lyon level the score. The piece also noted the key moments from both sides and what the second leg could mean for the tie.

Local Highlights & Traffic Alerts

Easter weekend turned South Africa’s highways into a traffic nightmare. We warned drivers about the N3, N1, and N4 routes, where toll plazas could see more than 3,000 cars an hour. The article gave practical tips: leave early, watch for police patrols, and keep your vehicle ready for long stops.

In a different part of the continent, we reported on Sheikh Abdulaziz Idris Dutsen Tanshi’s remarks about former Nigerian Communications Minister Isa Ali Pantami. The scholar urged caution, saying Pantami’s past statements and ties to controversial figures needed careful scrutiny. The piece explained why the comment mattered for public discourse and religious guidance in Nigeria.

All five posts from April give you a snapshot of the sports excitement, traffic challenges, and community debates that shaped the month. If you missed any detail, you can click through each headline for the full story. Keep checking our archive for more updates on what’s happening across Africa and beyond.

Real Madrid's Predicted 4-2-3-1 Line-Up: Bellingham Returns, Alaba Boosts Defense Ahead of Rayo Vallecano Clash

Real Madrid is set to field a 4-2-3-1 formation with Jude Bellingham returning from suspension and David Alaba starting in defense. With crucial Champions League matches on the horizon, coach Ancelotti is balancing rotation and tactical tweaks to face seventh-placed Rayo Vallecano in their pursuit to catch Barcelona.

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Real Madrid Threatens Boycott Over LaLiga's Heavy Fixture Schedule and 72-Hour Rest Rule

Real Madrid is pushing back against LaLiga’s packed match schedule, demanding a minimum 72-hour rest between games. After a tight turnaround between Champions League and league matches, the club accuses LaLiga of putting profits before players’ health and threatens to skip future games without proper recovery time.

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Easter Weekend Traffic Peaks: N3, N1, and N4 Set for Heavy Congestion Across South Africa

South Africa is gearing up for one of the busiest travel periods as Easter weekend sees massive congestion on the N3, N1, and N4 routes. Traffic peaks could top 3,000 cars per hour at major tolls, especially when ZCC pilgrims head home. Authorities will increase patrols, and drivers are urged to be road-ready.

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Onana's Mistakes Lead to 2-2 Draw in Lyon vs. Manchester United Clash

The Europa League face-off between Lyon and Manchester United ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw, marked by Manchester United goalkeeper André Onana's costly errors. Thiago Almada and Rayan Cherki took advantage of Onana's slips, while United's Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee found the back of the net. With the second leg at Old Trafford, the tie remains evenly poised.

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Sheikh Dutsen Tanshi Urges Caution in Statements by Former Minister Pantami

Bauchi Islamic scholar Sheikh Abdulaziz Idris Dutsen Tanshi openly criticized ex-Nigerian Communications Minister Isa Ali Pantami, urging caution following controversies linked to Pantami's past remarks and his contentious rise to professorship. Sheikh Dutsen Tanshi stressed truthful communication aligned with Islamic values, spotlighting implications of Pantami’s dialogues with fundamentalist figures.

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