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The UK government offers an Ancestry visa to citizens of 22 African nations, allowing them to live and work in Britain for five years with a pathway to indefinite leave to remain. Applicants must prove a grandparent was born in the UK, Channel Islands, or Isle of Man. Zimbabwe's inclusion is notable despite its withdrawal from the Commonwealth.
A report by Chromatics AI, as carried by ANI, Livemint, and The Tribune, warns that Western cultural values embedded in AI systems could influence how billions of users understand the world, particularly in legal guidance, counselling, and education. The report highlights that translation and surface-level localization are insufficient, and urges culturally grounded development.
Namibia have named an experienced squad for a home T20I tri-series against South Africa and Zimbabwe later this week, with Gerhard Erasmus to lead the side. The series in Windhoek precedes three ODIs against South Africa, seen as preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Nottingham Forest have emerged as the leading contenders to sign Barcelona midfielder Marc Casado before the September 1 transfer deadline. The 22-year-old is seeking regular first-team football after falling down the pecking order at Barcelona, with Forest reportedly competing against several Premier League and European clubs.
Shakira Austin scored a career-high 31 points and Georgia Amoore hit two free throws with 4.2 seconds left as the Washington Mystics rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat the Portland Fire 105-100. Carla Leite led Portland with 27 points and 11 assists, while Megan DiLeo set a franchise record for field goals in a season.
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has expressed sadness over the death of veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, who passed away on Sunday at age 66 after a battle with cancer. In a condolence message on X, Atiku described the loss as deeply saddening and praised Hassan's impact on Nigeria's creative industry.
Veteran Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan, known as Ogogo, has died at 66 after battling stage-four cancer. His daughter confirmed the news, with tributes and details of burial plans emerging. The actor's death has sparked an outpouring of grief across the industry.
Following the August 15 governorship election, the Osun State Government and the state's APC leadership have traded warnings over alleged plans to destabilize local government councils and motor parks. The government has called for peace and condemned violence, while the APC chairman has urged security agencies to protect council officials and warned against forced removals. The dispute unfolds against a backdrop of reported post-election incidents, including an attack on Accord Party supporters.
Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir is set to visit Tehran on Monday to continue mediation efforts between the US and Iran, as announced by Iran's foreign ministry. The visit comes amid stalled peace negotiations and looming US sanctions, with Pakistani sources confirming the trip.
At the World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meeting in Bhubaneswar, South Africa's Tshepo Jason Tyantini and India's Abinaya Rajarajan emerged as the fastest male and female athletes. While Indian sprinters Animesh Kujur and Gurindervir Singh finished outside the medals, their coach sees the result as a valuable lesson ahead of the Asian Games.
Arsenal are in talks to sign Victor Osimhen from Galatasaray but are insisting on a wage reduction, while Julian Alvarez reportedly rejected a move and Kenan Yildiz remains at Juventus. The Gunners started their Premier League title defence with a 3-0 win over Coventry City.
Nineteen-year-old Abinaya Rajarajan won the women's 100m at the World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meet in Bhubaneswar with a time of 11.34 seconds, breaking the U20 national record previously held by Nipam Chauhan (11.53s). The victory marked a comeback from an ACL, meniscus, and patella injury suffered at the Asian Indoor Championships in February, which had sidelined her for three months. Rajarajan, who trains at NCOE Trivandrum, said her recovery was aided by visualization and her father's support.
Rohit Yadav won the javelin throw at the World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meet in Bhubaneswar with a personal best of 87.68m, becoming India's second-best thrower of all time behind Neeraj Chopra. The meet also saw Murali Sreeshankar win the long jump and several other Indian athletes shine.
Armed groups attacked several villages and a mosque in Nigeria's central Niger State during Friday prayers, kidnapping dozens of worshippers. Police and local officials gave conflicting accounts of casualties, while survivors blamed the Lakurawa group and witnesses reported clashes with a rival faction.
Promoted Hull City defeated Manchester United 2-0 at the MKM Stadium, with first-half goals from Semi Ajayi and Nobel Mendy. Michael Carrick's side struggled despite debutants Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos, while Hull's injury-hit squad delivered a resilient performance.
A federal judge in New York ruled that the Trump administration's suspension of immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries was unlawful, exceeding Secretary of State Marco Rubio's authority. The ruling vacates the policy and sets aside visa denials based solely on it, with the government likely to appeal.
Dangote Group has offered East African nations a combined 30% stake in its planned 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Lamu, Kenya. Kenya, Ethiopia, and Rwanda have expressed interest, with potential regional investment reaching $1.5 billion. The $20 billion project is slated for a September groundbreaking.
US funding cuts to PEPFAR have left many HIV patients in northern Nigeria without access to free antiretroviral therapy, driving some to seek unregulated 'Islamic medicine' from traditional healers. Despite partial resumption of the programme, significant budget cuts and the closure of HIV service sites have worsened the crisis, with patients like Aisha selling their belongings for unproven cures.
Once Nigeria’s unstoppable political force, the Peoples Democratic Party now holds no state governorships and faces a leadership crisis as factions battle in court. With defections and a disputed convention, the party’s survival is at stake in the upcoming general election.
President Bola Tinubu has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's pledge to restore fuel subsidies, calling it evidence of 'serious ignorance.' Atiku's campaign defended the proposal, while presidential aides and the president's office offered contrasting figures on the financial impact of the removal.