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Microsoft is getting ready to roll out its memory integrity security feature of Windows 11 to more devices next month. The kernel-level protection feature is designed to stop malicious code or drivers running on a Windows 11 machine, but Microsoft previously warned it can also impact PC gaming performance.“Windows quality updates will begin enabling memory integrity protection on eligible devices,” says Peter Waxman, group program manager at Microsoft. “If not already enabled, these updates will also enable Virtualization-based Security (VBS), helping make additional security capabilities available and reflecting our commitment to making Windows secure by design and secure by default.”While…

Hunter Biden has publicly discussed his sexuality, joking that he’s “48.5 percent gay.” “Only a little bit,” the youngest son of former President Joe Biden told political reporter Luke Beasley during the August 17 episode of the “Luke Beasley Show” podcast. Hunter, 56, had offered the response when asked by the openly gay host, “Are you gay?” (Joe, 83, was also father to Beau Biden who died in 2015 at the age of 46 from brain cancer.) Beasley pushed Hunter further with, “More or less than 50 percent?” to which the businessman, author and artist replied, “48.5 percent.” Hunter then…

FIFA President Gianni Infantino says the world football governing body is working with Nigerian authorities on reforms aimed at strengthening the country’s football structures and creating more opportunities for young players. Infantino disclosed this on Tuesday after meeting a Nigerian delegation led by National Sports Commission (NSC) Chairman Shehu Dikko at FIFA House in Zurich, Switzerland. The meeting came days after the mass resignation of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) leadership, including President Ibrahim Gusau, General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi and members of the federation’s Executive Committee. Mr Infantino said the discussions focused on the institutional, governance and developmental challenges facing…

Football’s transfer market has entered a new era of extraordinary spending, but one name continues to stand alone at the top. As reported by BBC Sport on Wednesday, Neymar’s £200 million move from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017 remains the biggest transfer fee in football history, almost a decade after it sent shockwaves through the sport. The Brazilian superstar’s transfer changed the economics of elite football. PSG activated his release clause and made Neymar the first player to break the £200m barrier, a figure that seemed almost impossible at the time. But the gap behind him has been shrinking.…

US-listed spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) capped their best month of 2026 alongside Bitcoin’s biggest monthly gain since November 2024.Bitcoin ETFs attracted $3.52 billion in net inflows in August, their highest monthly total of 2026 and a sharp increase from just $172 million in inflows in July, according to SoSoValue data.Bitcoin (BTC) gained about 25% in August, its strongest monthly performance since a 37.29% rally in November 2024, according to CoinGlass.The August momentum quickly gave way to a weaker start to September, as ETF flows turned negative and Bitcoin briefly fell below $77,000.August cuts year-to-date outflows by 66% to $1.77BAugust’s…

Nia Sanchez and Danny Booko have confirmed they are saying goodbye to The Valley after a rocky season 3, with a source revealing more about the decision to Us. “We will not be returning to The Valley. We’re incredibly grateful for this experience but our priority is protecting our peace and our family. We are fully committed to each other and our beautiful children,” Nia, 36, and Danny, 42, said in a joint Instagram statement on Tuesday, September 1. The announcement arrived less than one month after the cast’s most recent — and contentious — reunion aired. A source told…

The police in Niger State have arrested 12 suspects in connection with various criminal offences. The alleged offences include kidnapping, armed robbery, culpable homicide, motorcycle theft, thuggery and possession of illicit substances. The police state command disclosed this in a crime bulletin issued by its spokesperson, Wasiu Abiodun. According to the statement, the arrests were made between 22 and 25 August in different parts of the state. Kidnapping, homicide The police said three suspects were arrested on 23 August following intelligence that a group operating under the guise of a “Yansakai Vigilante” group in Uraga village, Mariga Local Government Area,…

The overgrown grasses are the first sign of neglect at Agbinpa Primary Healthcare Centre in Ede South Local Government Area of Osun State. They cover parts of the compound, brushing against walls with peeling paint and deep cracks. Sections of the facility have become unusable, while others have fallen into disrepair after years without major rehabilitation. Next to the health centre stands a staff quarters commissioned in March 1999, a reminder of how long the facility has served the community and how little has changed over the years. Getting to the facility was difficult. It took this reporter about an…

Falconets head coach Moses Aduku has declared his team ready for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after Nigeria rounded off their final preparations with a 1-1 draw against South Korea in Poland on Tuesday. With the World Cup now just days away, Aduku is satisfied with the team’s preparations and, most importantly, confirmed that there are no injury concerns in the squad ahead of their opening Group F clash against Spain next Monday. “So far, so good. We are done with our friendly games. For me, we are good. No injury worries. My girls are ready, we are…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited remitted N7.91tn to the Federation Account between January and July 2026, even as its crude oil and condensate production fell to 1.68 million barrels per day in July. The figures were contained in the NNPC’s July 2026 operational and financial performance report released on Wednesday. The company said it recorded N3.09tn in revenue and N279bn in profit after tax during the period under review. However, crude oil and condensate production declined from 1.73 million barrels per day in May to 1.72 million barrels per day in June and further to 1.68 million barrels per…