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Uganda is grieving the death of SC Villa captain David Owori, who died after being attacked near his home in Kampala in what police suspect was a robbery. The 27-year-old defender and midfielder was assaulted on Tuesday night in the Makindye area as he approached his residence. Witnesses said a group of suspected robbers struck him with paving stones, stole his belongings and fled the scene. Owori was first taken to a nearby medical centre before being transferred to a private hospital in Kampala, where he later succumbed to his injuries. SC Villa confirmed the death of their captain, describing…

Big Brother has formally informed Flora that she is one of the Gambits in Big Brother Naija Season 11 and instructed her to keep the role hidden from the other housemates. The revelation was made during Flora’s diary session on Thursday, when Big Brother outlined the responsibilities attached to the assignment and stressed that her identity must remain confidential. “Flora, you are the Gambit. From this moment on, your identity as the Gambit must remain a secret. If you reveal your identity, you may be disqualified,” Big Brother told her. The announcement appeared to overwhelm Flora emotionally, as she struggled…

The prosecution: Riya double quotation markEvery time Declan chooses kicking off over de-escalation, he compromises our safety My boyfriend, Declan, has bad road rage. In day-to-day life he is mild-mannered. But the roads in London, where we live, seem to transform him, and he gets a kick out of being heard.I’ve watched him go from perfectly calm to furious in seconds, and swear at people for cutting him up or for driving aggressively. Most of the time I agree that the other driver is in the wrong. But being right doesn’t make confronting strangers a sensible idea.I grew up in London and…

Africa’s richest man and President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has congratulated the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream), Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, on the occasion of his 44th birthday, describing him as a courageous champion of democracy.In a congratulatory message issued on behalf of the Board, Management and Staff of Dangote Industries Limited, Dangote described Ugochinyere as a distinguished lawyer, civil advocate and legislator whose accomplishments and contributions to national development belie his age.He joined the lawmaker’s family, friends and well-wishers in thanking Almighty God for a life marked by remarkable accomplishments and meaningful…

The long-running feud between P-Square brothers Peter and Paul “Rudeboy” Okoye has taken another turn, with Paul reacting after Peter released the seventh instalment of his tell-all video series, accusing both their ex-manager, Jude, and Rudeboy of diverting money. Peter, known professionally as Mr P, has spent the past week releasing a series of videos in which he accused his elder brother and former manager, Jude Okoye, of financial misconduct, withholding records, delaying access to the group’s backend catalogue and claiming ownership of the P-Square brand. He has also accused Paul of siding with Jude during the dispute. Although Jude…

Peloton delivered its first full year of net profit and operating income in fiscal 2026, but said it expects sales to fall in the coming fiscal year as it begins to lap price increases on its hardware and subscription plans. Peloton shares tumbled about 13% in premarket trading as the outlook disappointed investors. Even so, Peloton CEO Peter Stern highlighted the major strides the company has made in becoming profitable.”This was the year where Peloton sort of grew up,” Stern told CNBC in an interview, calling fiscal 2026 a “landmark” year for the company financially. “That solid foundation positions us for…

AI’s biases Typical social media AI-based moderating systems use machine learning classifiers to analyze posts and identify and flag content that breaks platform rules. But it’s difficult for a machine to understand the nuances of sarcasm, satire, and slang. Further, some research (examples here, here, and here) suggests that marginalized groups can be disproportionately affected by AI moderation. Without human oversight, AI can end up penalizing the very communities most vulnerable to the hateful content the systems are designed to combat. Gilbert, who is also the research director of Cornell’s Citizens and Technology Lab, says that “marginalized and vulnerable populations…

A popular Mexican TikTok influencer has been shot dead by men on a motorbike near the northern city of Culiacan while he was livestreaming an event for his followers.Culiacan is at the heart of ongoing violence between factions vying for control of the city. Mexican media have reported that at least 12 social media influencers have been killed in Culiacan since September 2024.The latest incident follows other similar killings, including that of beauty influencer Valeria Marquez in the western state of Jalisco in May 2025.Here is what we know so far.Who was Cesar Gastelum?Gastelum, 24, was a Mexican social media…

Air pollution may make rheumatoid arthritis more active and increase the likelihood of painful flare-ups, according to a new study. The strongest connection involved fine particulate matter found in dust, soot, and smoke (PM2.5). Published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases (ARD), The EULAR Journal, by Elsevier, the findings suggest that air quality may be an important consideration for both healthcare professionals treating rheumatoid arthritis and policymakers working to protect public health. Environmental Factors in Rheumatoid Arthritis Rheumatoid arthritis, commonly known as RA, is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes inflammation and damage in the joints. It can also…

Quarter-finals line-up at 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco this weekend (all times GMT): Saturday In Casablanca Ivory Coast v Algeria (17:00) In Rabat Morocco v South Africa (20:00) Sunday In Casablanca Cameroon v Nigeria (17:00) In Rabat Malawi v Ghana or Mali (20:00) — Ghana play Mali on Thursday in Group D. A draw will qualify Ghana while Mali must win to progress — Quarter-finals winners qualify for 2027 World Cup in Brazil AFP