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October 14, 2026 20:08 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin Yoro wanted by PSG Paris Saint-Germain are lining up a surprise move for Manchester United centre-back Leny Yoro as they seek a long-term competitor to Marquinhos. Marquinhos has been a brilliant player for the European champions over the past 13 years, but his workload needs to be managed going forward.PSG want to bring in a young competitor and have been impressed by Yoro after his wonderful debut for France against Belgium earlier this month.The 20-year-old has endured a tough career with the Red Devils, but he remains highly regarded, given his…

Mindsplace, a technology-enabled mental healthcare company, has called on the Federal Government to decriminalise attempted suicide, saying it should be treated as a health emergency rather than a criminal offence. The company also urged the government to activate the Mental Health Fund, establish the Department of Mental Health Services and integrate mental healthcare into primary health centres across the country. It further called for investment in training and retaining mental health professionals, including psychologists, counsellors and psychiatrists. The founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Mindsplace, Eniola Bello, made the call at the third edition of The Awakening Summit, held to…

When Apple revealed the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max last month, there was little about anything new for gaming on the devices. But not to worry, mobile gamers: a lineup of popular indie games is coming to the company’s phones and tablets. No Man’s Sky, Sifu and Vampire Crawlers are in the first batch of seven new games as part of the App Store’s Indie Games Week, according to a post from Apple on Monday. The titles will be playable on both iPhones and iPads and are currently available for purchase in the store, with the exception…

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has accused the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, of hypocrisy over his comments on the state of the country, citing the liquidation of Nigeria Airways and the unpaid entitlements of its former workers. Keyamo stated this in a post shared on his X handle on Wednesday, stating that the administration in which Atiku served as vice-president liquidated the national carrier in September 2004, leaving thousands of workers jobless and without their pensions and gratuities. “Your Excellency, Atiku Abubakar, this is hypocrisy at its peak! Let me just…

Zenith Bank Plc has launched a girl-child empowerment programme aimed at equipping young Nigerian girls with financial literacy, leadership skills and practical knowledge to prepare them for future educational and career opportunities. The initiative, tagged Banking on Her Tomorrow, brought together 300 schoolgirls between the ages of 13 and 17 from selected schools across Lagos. The inaugural event, held on October 12, 2026, at the Civic Centre, Victoria Island, featured discussions on personal finance, investment, digital responsibility, confidence building and interpersonal relationships. The programme forms part of Zenith Bank’s broader efforts to support women’s development with particular emphasis on helping…

By Nwafor Sunday Polycarp Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, SAN, has criticised former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar over his comments on the economic hardship and insecurity in the country, accusing him of hypocrisy and saying only younger Nigerians unfamiliar with his record could be misled by his claims. Keyamo, who made the remarks in a post on his X account on Wednesday, challenged Atiku’s criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration, citing the liquidation of Nigeria Airways in September 2004 and the alleged failure to pay the pensions and gratuities of its former workers. The minister argued that the Tinubu administration was…

The Federal Government has condemned the renewed killings of Nigerians in South Africa, describing the incidents as a possible deliberate pattern of extrajudicial violence by elements of the country’s security agencies. The latest victim, Odueze Chimezie Odueze, was allegedly tortured to death by personnel of the South African Police Service, SAPS, on Friday, October 9, 2026, at his residence in the Parklands area of Cape Town. Odueze was reportedly arrested at a shopping centre on suspicion of possessing drugs. The police subsequently took him to his residence to conduct a search, but no drugs or other prohibited items were allegedly…

The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a hard-fought 114-112 overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers in an entertaining NBA preseason matchup. Jared McCain led Oklahoma City with 20 points, knocking down six three-pointers in just 19 minutes. His outstanding shooting helped the Thunder prevail in a contest that remained close through regulation and into overtime. Jalen Williams added 16 points, four rebounds and three assists, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 15 points and six assists. Indiana also received an impressive performance from Tyrese Haliburton, who recorded 24 points, three rebounds, three assists, two blocks and four three-pointers in 18 minutes. Despite Haliburton’s…

Highlighting the need for greater investment in stronger homes and better preparedness, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said that millions of homes are damaged or destroyed annually “displacing families and deepening poverty”.Marking the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, the UN chief stressed that “as climate and disaster risks multiply, building safer dwellings is the shared responsibility of governments, developers, engineers and communities”. Echoing that message, the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction – UNDRR – noted that damage to housing alone accounts for 43 per cent of the direct cost of cyclones, floods, tsunamis and earthquakes. Difference between life and lossSpokesperson Jeanette Elsworth…

In this current era of vibe coding — using AI to create mobile and desktop apps — it was probably only a matter of time until someone made free versions of popular apps. That happened this month when a Reddit user announced that he did so with popular but expensive Adobe and Microsoft programs. The person behind the project is Brandon Thomas, a software engineer who uses the handle “u/ai_art_is_art” on Reddit, where the tools first caught AI enthusiasts’ attention. Thomas has released 13 free, open-source apps on his website, called ArtCraft. These apps aim to replicate the core functionalities…