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Real Madrid vice-captain Vinicius Jr. promised that his team will win the Champions League, in what would complete a “triplete” for the Brazilian in this respect while being a record-extending 16th title in the competition for the Spanish giants.UEFA via Getty ImagesReal Madrid vice-captain Vinicius Jr. promised that his team will win the Champions League this season, in what would complete a “triplete” for the Brazilian in this respect while being a record-extending 16th title in the competition for the Spanish giants.Los Blancos have gone the last two seasons without major silverware, while bitter rival FC Barcelona cleaned up five…

S̄wạs̄dī, Victoria from Techpoint here, Here’s what I’ve got for you today: Airtel’s 25-year licence still awaits approval in Kenya Why Nigeria is probing Uber Netflix, WhatsApp face ICASA probe DStv Premium is losing its grip in SA Airtel’s 25-year licence still awaits approval in Kenya Airtel Airtel Kenya thought its long-running licence headache was finally over. Not quite. The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has now published a notice showing that Airtel’s applications for two key permits are still awaiting approval, despite the company saying in August that it had secured a new 25-year licence. The CA says the…

Saudi Arabia says a wave of Houthi attacks on the country’s south have injured 73 people, including women and children. The strikes reportedly hit civilian and economic sites, as fighting intensifies in Yemen.Published On 8 Sep 20268 Sep 2026Share Houthi attacks on southern Saudi Arabia reportedly injure dozens on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

Passengers using TinCity Metro buses in Plateau State will be required to wear face masks from Tuesday as authorities intensify efforts to contain a diphtheria outbreak that has killed at least 23 people. The management of Plateau Express Services Group, which operates the state-owned mass transit service, announced a “no face mask, no entry” policy in a statement issued on Monday. The directive takes effect on Tuesday, 8 September, and will remain in force until further notice. “The Management of Plateau Express Services Group has directed the enforcement of a ‘No Face Mask, No Entry’ policy on all TinCity Metro…

The European Society of Cardiology has issued its first guidelines dedicated to managing cardiovascular disease alongside chronic kidney disease, developed in partnership with the European Renal Association. The recommendations were published in the European Heart Journal and presented at ESC Congress 2026. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is diagnosed when abnormalities in kidney structure or function persist for at least 3 months and affect a person’s health. An estimated 100 million people across Europe have CKD, and the condition substantially increases their risk of developing a range of cardiovascular diseases (CVD). The Dangerous Link Between Heart and Kidney Disease “The disability…

By Adegboyega Adeleye Nigeria’s D’Tigress ended their 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup campaign without a win after suffering a 111-56 defeat to France in their final Group B game in Berlin on Monday. The defeat was D’Tigress’ third in the group stage, following earlier losses to South Korea and Hungary, leaving Nigeria at the bottom of the group and out of the competition. France dominated from the opening quarter, taking a 31-13 lead before extending their advantage to 65-26 at halftime. The French side maintained control after the break, adding 30 points in the third quarter to move 95-36…

The streaming age has no shortage of will-they-won’t-they romances – the good, the bad, the cosy, the smutty, the made-for-the-algorithm. How did Colin from Accounts manage to rise above the tropes? How, in just a few years, has Patrick Brammall’s overseas profile gone from a solid but largely ignored cop comedy, to getting headhunted to woo Anne Hathaway in The Devil Wears Prada 2?When I think of how Colin from Accounts first won me over in 2022, a moment in the first episode comes to mind. Two strangers, pub owner Gordon (Brammall) and med student Ashley (Harriet Dyer) sit in…

Sandro Ferretto and Sharon Jepng’ok during their traditional wedding ceremony in Baringo, September 6, 2026. Photo: Kenya Times An Italian Catholic priest, Sandro Ferretto, 55, has left the priesthood and married a Kenyan woman, Sharon Jepng’ok, in a traditional ceremony in Baringo County, Kenya. Ferretto married Jepng’ok, a Tugen woman from Baringo South, on September 6 at Seretion village, Kasiela, the same area where he served as a Catholic parish priest for 12 years. The couple were joined through a Koito ceremony, a Kalenjin customary rite involving dowry negotiations and family blessings, with relatives, community elders, local leaders and Jepng’ok’s…

Australia is set to force social media companies to allow users to easily opt in or out of content recommended by algorithms when they log in. The BBC spoke to people in Sydney about how they feel about social media algorithms, and the Australian government’s planned legislation.Read more on the Australian government’s plans here.

By Elizabeth Adegbesan The Federal Government through the Debt Management Office, DMO, has offered two savings bonds for September subscription. DMO made this announcement yesterday noting that the Savings bonds comprises a  2-Year FGN Savings Bond due Sept 16, 2028 at 14.12 percent per annum , and a  3-Year FGN Savings Bond due Sept 16, 2029 at 15.12 percent. According to DMO, the offer closes on  September 11, 2026 with settlement date slated for September 16, 2026. Coupon payment date runs through December 16, March 16, June 16 and September 16. DMO noted that the unit for sale is N1,000…