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Astronomers claim to have discovered a new kind of cosmic object, a black hole “star”, which is the size of the entire solar system and glows with a brilliant red light.The international team made the breakthrough after focusing their attention on a mysterious red spot in images of the early solar system captured by Nasa’s James Webb space telescope.The object was lurking in the constellation of Cetus, the Whale, about 30bn light years from Earth. It is thought to have formed 660m years ago after the big bang, astronomers’ leading theory as to how the universe began.Measurements of the exotic…

Super Eagles striker Cyriel Dessers made a dream return from injury, scoring the decisive goal as Panathinaikos defeated CSKA Sofia 2-1 in the UEFA Conference League qualifiers. Dessers was introduced in the second half, replacing North Macedonia forward Elmin Rastoder, as Panathinaikos looked to secure their passage to the next round after the first leg in Greece ended 1-1. The Nigerian wasted little time making his return count, eventually finding the winner in extra time after the tie remained level at 1-1 at the end of regulation time. Dessers capitalised on an error from the CSKA Sofia goalkeeper before calmly…

Ben Green’s thumping bass leads to huffy breathing, which leads to bone-snapping drum machine rhythms and an ectoplasmic elastic guitar riff. Then comes Justin Broadrick‘s pained growls: “Wipe out/Suction/Forlorn/Evermore.” This is Godflesh then, and this is Godflesh now as heard on the new single, “Living/Ending,” which recalls the industrial death rattle of the band’s debut LP, Streetcleaner, but with the thickness of their Slavestate EP. The song is the first taste of what the band says will be its penultimate album, Decay, out Sept. 25. In March, Broadrick revealed on Instagram that Godflesh would be retiring from touring following a…

In its sustained effort to reduce maternal and child mortality in the state, the Abia State Government has deployed a digital application called CYTrack to identify, monitor and manage high-risk and teenage pregnancies across the state. The Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, disclosed this on Monday, 10 August, while briefing journalists on the outcome of their Executive Council meeting, which was presided over by Governor Alex Otti. This is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by Ferdinand Ekeoma, the special adviser on media and publicity to Governor Otti. According to the commissioner, the application, which the State Ministry of…

Kayode Tokede  The stock market closed the trading session on a negative note, as losses in MTN Nigeria Communications (MTNN) Plc and 25 others caused the overall capitalization to close lower by N1.17 trillion. About 4.73 per cent drop in  MTN Nigeria shares,  4.11 per cent depreciation in Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc and  1.41 per cent downward movement in First Holdco Plc influenced the market capitalisation decline.  As a result, the Nigerian Exchange Limited All-Share Index (NGX ASI) declined by 1,806.18 basis points or 0.73 per cent, to close at 246,723.57 basis points from 248,529.75 basis points it opened for…

The Road to Battlefield competition, organized by Silkroad Innovation Hub in partnership with TechCrunch, Freedom Holding, Astana Hub, IT Park Uzbekistan, is now in its second year. Its purpose hasn’t changed since it launched: Give founders across Central Eurasia a direct route to TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 200 during this year’s Disrupt from October 13 – 15 in San Francisco. “For two years now, together with our partners, we’ve been organizing Road to TC Startup Battlefield to give founders in our region a direct line to the top VCs and global ecosystems, one they didn’t have before at this scale,” said…

Dogs are often called ‘man’s best friend’, and their long history with people gives that phrase real weight. Archaeologists have discovered dogs buried beside humans in graves as old as 14,000 years. Dogs also appear in ancient artwork from every continent and hold places in the mythology, religion and folklore of cultures around the world. Across recorded history, they have hunted beside us, guarded homes, carried loads, managed livestock and provided companionship. More dogs live alongside people today than ever before. Over thousands of years, humans have also developed hundreds of distinct types, ranging from tiny chihuahuas small enough to…

Ramona ShelburneAug 12, 2026, 09:58 AM ETCloseSenior writer for ESPN.comSpent seven years at the Los Angeles Daily NewsMultiple AuthorsThe Los Angeles Lakers are being sold to American businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion, a record-breaking price, multiple sources told ESPN.The businessmen were involved in the expansion process in Las Vegas, but in a stunning turn, they pivoted to make an aggressive offer to buy the Lakers from Mark Walter, who had purchased a controlling interest in the team from the Buss family last year for a then-record franchise valuation of approximately $10 billion.”As lifelong NBA fans, we…

By Adewale Adesewa Nigerian content creator Peller has opened up about his experience at his recent wedding, saying the actions of some members of his family left him frustrated and unhappy with how the ceremony unfolded. The TikToker made the disclosure in a video on Wednesday while speaking about his wedding to fellow content creator Jarvis. According to Peller, he had wanted the ceremony to be a relatively small gathering and had asked his family members to invite only a few people. Speaking about the situation, Peller said in Pidgin English: “I told them, invite few people. I no say…

Governments around the world are increasingly debating how far they should go in restricting children’s access to social media amid concerns about online safety and young people’s digital wellbeing. Australia became the first country to implement a nationwide minimum age of 16 for accounts on certain social media platforms. The restrictions took effect on 10 December 2025 and require age-restricted platforms to take reasonable steps to prevent under-16s from holding accounts. One social media platform that appears to attract many young people is TikTok. And with mixed reactions trailing calls to restrict children’s access to social media, the likes of…