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Chelsea FC have dismissed head coach Liam Rosenior following a damaging run of five straight Premier League defeats without scoring — a bleak record not seen at the club since 1912. The decision came shortly after Tuesday’s heavy 3-0 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion, a result that intensified pressure on the manager. Rosenior, who took charge at Stamford Bridge in January on a long-term deal, struggled to steady the team, winning just 11 of his 23 matches in all competitions. His tenure quickly unravelled as performances dipped sharply, leaving Chelsea short of attacking spark and defensive assurance. The team’s…

The founder of BTS’s management company, Hybe, K-pop mogul Bang Si-hyuk, could be arrested over allegations of fraudulent trading linked to the company’s stock market debut. According to BBC News on Tuesday, South Korean police have requested prosecutors seek an arrest warrant over claims that Bang misled investors in 2019 about Hybe’s initial public offering while allegedly preparing for the listing in secret. Police allege that Bang, who is also Hybe’s chairman, misrepresented the company’s listing prospects and benefited financially from the process. Investigators claim he “pocketed some 200bn won ($136m; £101m) as a result,” though he has denied any…

It concludes that a legacy of impunity for wartime abuses continues to shape the lives of survivors, many of whom suffer long-term physical injuries, psychological trauma and social exclusion.  Titled We lost everything – even hope for justice, the report draws on more than a decade of UN monitoring and consultations with survivors, civil society and experts.“Sexual violence in conflict constitutes a serious violation of international law, which may amount to war crimes or crimes against humanity,” OHCHR spokesperson Jeremy Laurence told journalists in Geneva.“Sri Lanka is legally obligated, under multiple international treaties and commitments, to prevent, investigate, and prosecute…

The Anambra State governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has appointed the Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev. Matthew Kukah, as the Chancellor of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State. A press statement released by Soludo’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, on Wednesday, said the appointment of Kukah as the chancellor of the University is expected to provide leveraging of his global network to foster international partnerships, inspire ethical leadership in the University, and signal a commitment to producing well-rounded graduates. Aburime said Kukah is an eminent Nigerian intellectual and cleric whose contributions integrate academic scholarship with the pursuit of…

OpenAI has partnered with Infosys to integrate its artificial intelligence tools, including coding assistant Codex, into the Indian IT giant’s Topaz AI platform. Infosys said the integration will be used to help its clients modernize software development, automate workflows and deploy AI systems at scale, initially focusing software engineering, legacy modernization, and DevOps. India’s IT services firms face mounting pressure from a mix of slowing client spending and rapid advances in generative AI. Shares of Infosys have fallen over 22% this year amid a broader sell-off triggered by weak forecasts, investor concerns that AI tools could automate parts of traditional…

President Tinubu has announced new appointments in NECO, NBTE,  and National Library.   NewsOnline Nigeria reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a fresh round of leadership appointments across key education agencies under the Federal Ministry of Education.   The appointments span major institutions including the National Examinations Council (NECO), National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Federal Polytechnic N’yak-Shendam, and the National Library of Nigeria.     Full List of Appointments: NECO (National Examinations Council) Modupe Adeola Adelabu — Chairman, Governing Board Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi — Registrar (retained) NBTE (National Board for Technical Education) Babatunde Salako — Chairman Idris…

Ibom Air has announced the appointment of Capt. Banjana Bailor as its new Director of Flight Operations. A statement by the group manager, Marketing and Communication, Aniekan Essienette in Uyo on Tuesday, said Bailor brings over 40 years of aviation experience and more than 20,000 flying hours to his new role. According to the statement, he joins Ibom Air with “a distinguished career spanning line flying, flight crew training, and operational management. “His expertise includes airline operations, safety management systems, and pilot leadership, positioning him as a key asset in the airline’s continued pursuit of operational excellence.” Prior to his…

The Supreme Court of Nigeria on Wednesday reserved judgment in the appeal filed by former Senate President, David Mark, over the leadership crisis rocking the African Democratic Congress. A five-member panel of the apex court, led by Justice Mohammed Garba, fixed the matter for judgment after parties adopted their final written addresses. Mark, who leads a faction of the party, is challenging the March 12 judgment of the Court of Appeal, which ordered parties to maintain the status quo in the dispute. In his appeal, the former Senate President argued that the appellate court exceeded its jurisdiction and insisted that…

Nigeria is expanding its malaria vaccination programme to additional states in a renewed push to reduce the country’s high malaria burden, even as declining donor support and rising costs place pressure on immunisation financing and distribution systems. The Executive Director of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr Muyi Aina, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja. Aina disclosed this during the agency’s first quarterly media conference for 2026, noting that funding comes from both federal allocations and development partners, particularly Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. However, he warned that external support is declining. “Countries are now expected to increase domestic…

Edgecombe makes History as Sixers Level Series VJ Edgecombe delivered a standout performance as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics in Game 2 to level the series at 1-1. Edgecombe finished with over 30 points and 10 rebounds, becoming the youngest player in NBA history to reach those numbers in a playoff game. At 20 or younger, he is only the second player to do it, joining Magic Johnson. He is also the first rookie to hit those marks in the playoffs since Tim Duncan in 1998. Alongside him, Tyrese Maxey added 29 points and nine assists, while Paul…