Written by Brighton coasted to a 4-0 win over Lithuanian opponents Kauno Zalgiris to launch their UEFA Conference League bid Thursday, while Ligue 1 leaders Monaco earned a 2-1 victory at CSKA Sofia. Georginio Rutter slotted in a cutback from Ibrahim Osman as Brighton took the lead late in the first half at the Amex, with … Continue reading “Brighton Cruise In Conference League As Monaco Win, Ajax Lose”
Meta on Thursday launched a new open-weight AI model which it claims rivals, and in some cases outperforms, similar products from leading Chinese developers. Muse Spark Open “is the most capable US open-weight model to date,” Meta’s chief of AI Alexandr Wang wrote on X. Unlike with so-called closed models — such as Anthropic’s Claude … Continue reading “Meta Launches New ‘Open’ AI Model To Rival Chinese Competition”
French club Lyon held off Crystal Palace 3-2 in the Europa League on Thursday, while Sunderland made a late comeback to break the hearts of Portuguese second-division side Torreense. Bayer Leverkusen, Juventus, Benfica and Bournemouth all also won to maintain their perfect starts to the league phase. It was a painful return to his … Continue reading “Lyon Beat Palace In Europa League, Sunderland Leave It Late”
The Presidential Working Group has said the National Policing Bill is almost ready for transmission to the National Assembly. It would transmit the National Policing Bill to the National Assembly within two weeks. Chief of Staff to the President and Chairman of the Working Group, Femi Gbajabiamila, stated this on Thursday while speaking to … Continue reading “Policing Bill 90% Ready For Transmission To NASS — Gbajabiamila”
At least 20 people have reportedly been injured and some houses damaged by fire following a gas pipeline explosion in Aleto community, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State, on Thursday evening. The explosion, which reportedly occurred around 5 p.m. along Old Bori Road, was blamed on a ruptured pipeline said to belong to … Continue reading “Many Injured As Gas Pipeline Explodes In Rivers”
Aston Villa recorded their biggest ever European victory as Nicolas Jackson inspired a 6-0 rout of Fenerbahce in the Champions League on Wednesday. Unai Emery’s side won at Villa Park for the first time this season to maintain their 100 percent start in Europe’s elite club competition. Swiss forward Johan Manzambi put Villa in … Continue reading “Villa Put Six Past Fenerbahce In Record Rout”
The Rule-breakers of 2026 FORBES AFRICA’s 30 Under 30 class of 2026 is defined by innovation, impact and inclusion, on a continent that’s home to the world’s youngest population. Even as economies buckle under the weight of unemployment, infrastructural challenges and fiscal uncertainty, this cohort is moving the needle, boldly and unapologetically. On a mission … Continue reading “FORBES AFRICA’s 30 Under 30 class of 2026 is defined by innovation”
Trending Now: From F1’s Historic Return to Africa to Political Firestorms and Hollywood-Naija Royal Weddings By: Frank Adeche If there’s one thing we can say about the current news cycle, it’s that it refuses to be boring. From heated political debates in the National Assembly to groundbreaking global milestones and jaw-dropping entertainment news, the past … Continue reading “Time.com.ng – Trending Akpabio Jail Suiciders Bill,Wike Claims Victory,F1 Races To Africa”
Paris Saint-Germain further soured the mood at the Etihad Stadium as Manchester City’s first home game since the guilty verdict on widespread flouting of Premier League financial rules ended in a 4-2 Champions League defeat on Wednesday. The European champions turned on the style to strike three times inside the opening 35 minutes through Desire … Continue reading “PSG Outscore Man City In Six-Goal Champions League Thriller”
Jose Mourinho enjoyed a Roma reunion to remember as Real Madrid completed an astonishing comeback by scoring three late goals to claim a 4-3 away win in the Champions League on Wednesday. Marten de Roon gave the hosts a deserved opener before Kylian Mbappe struck back on his 100th Champions League appearance to level the … Continue reading “Real Madrid Comeback Stuns Roma As Mourinho Enjoys Happy Reunion”