Author: Opalim Lifted

WhatsApp has introduced a message translation feature to break language barriers among its three billion users worldwide. The company recently announced in a statement. “If you see a message in a different language, you can now simply long-press and tap ‘Translate’. Choose the language you want the message to be translated from or to, and download it to be saved for future translations,” WhatsApp said. According to the messaging platform, the feature is available in one-on-one chats, group chats, and channel updates. WhatsApp also noted that Android users can enable automated translation for an entire chat to ensure the default…

Celtic battled their way to a deserved point in their Europa League campaign opener with an evenly matched Red Star Belgrade at the Marakana. Former Premier League strikers Kelechi Iheanacho and Marko Arnautovic netted second-half goals for their respective sides on a night where neither outfit truly impressed. Ex-Manchester City and Leicester City striker Iheanacho – who reunited with Brendan Rodgers after the transfer window closed – replaced the struggling Daizen Maeda at half-time for the Scottish champions and quickly legitimised the switch. The Nigeria international killed a clever pass from fellow summer signing Benjamin Nygren before calmly steering the…

Nottingham Forest were denied a triumphant return to European action when Antony scored an 85th-minute equaliser for Real Betis in the Europa League. Nottingham’s first match in European competition for 29 years got off to a bad start when DR Congo forward Cedric Bakambu fired the hosts into a 15th-minute lead. In a highly-entertaining game, Brazil forward Igor Jesus equalised inside four minutes from close range after a clever pass by captain Morgan Gibbs-White. And Jesus, a £10m signing from Botafogo in July, was celebrating again in the 23rd minute after heading his side into the lead from Douglas Luiz’s…

Fourteen Nigerian banks have successfully met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) new capital requirement, Governor Olayemi Cardoso confirmed on Tuesday. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja after the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, Cardoso hailed the progress of the ongoing recapitalisation exercise, describing the sector as “resilient” and in line with financial stability benchmarks. “The MPC noted the continued strength of the banking system, with most indicators within projected benchmarks. Members also acknowledged the significant progress in recapitalisation, as 14 banks have fully met the new requirement,” Cardoso said. He added that the CBN had terminated forbearance measures…

Guinness World Records (GWR) has distanced itself from a planned record attempt by Ayomiposi Oluwadahunsi, the Nigerian content creator popularly known as Mandy Kiss. Mandy Kiss on Monday announced her intention to have sex with 100 men within 24 hours. The controversial content creator, who has a following of nearly 400,000 on Instagram, shared a promotional flier stating the attempt would be held on October 30. The event, according to her, is slated for the Ikorodu area of Lagos, though a specific venue was not disclosed. The announcement ignited significant public debate, which was further fuelled by the content creator’s…

Worshippers at Prestonwood Baptist Church in Plano, Texas, were left stunned last weekend when Pastor Jack Graham played what sounded like a posthumous message from conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The clip, which urged listeners to “pick up your cross, and get back in the fight,” drew thunderous applause and even a standing ovation. But it wasn’t Kirk speaking from beyond the grave — it was an AI-cloned version of his voice, crafted from chatbot prompts. Graham made clear before playing the audio that it was artificial. Even so, the moment went viral, echoing across other megachurches such as Dream City…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has cut its benchmark interest rate for the first time in five years, lowering the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) from 27.5% to 27%. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso announced the move on Tuesday after the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) 302nd meeting in Abuja, describing the cut as a “unanimous decision” aimed at supporting economic recovery. The MPR, which serves as the anchor for all lending rates in the economy, was slashed by 50 basis points, marking the first rate reduction since 2020. The decision follows a steady decline in inflation, which dropped to 20.33% in…

Ibadan is set for history next Friday, 26 September 2025, when former Oyo State governor and senator, Rashidi Ladoja, will be installed as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland at the iconic Mapo Hall. The grand coronation is expected to draw an array of Nigeria’s political heavyweights, including President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and former Kano State governor, Senator Rabiu Kwakwanso. Chairman of the Coronation Committee, Chief Bayo Oyero, confirmed the high-profile guest list, describing the ceremony as more than a royal installation, but a reaffirmation of Ibadan’s unique and democratic chieftaincy succession system — a tradition that…

Ayomiposi Oluwadahunsi, the Nigerian content creator popularly known as Mandy Kiss, has announced plans to attempt a Guinness World Record (GWR) for the highest number of sexual partners in one day. In recent Instagram post, Mandy Kiss shared a flier bearing the GWR logo, revealing that the attempt is scheduled to begin on October 30. The flier, which was shared with her nearly 400,000 Instagram followers states a target of engaging with “100 men” within the 24-hour period. The event is set to take place in the Ikorodu area of Lagos, though a specific venue was not disclosed. “100 men…

Teenager Tyrique George scored and set up another to inspire Chelsea as they avoided a Carabao Cup upset at League One Lincoln City. The third-tier outfit led at the break after Rob Street took advantage of a stray Enzo Fernandez pass, but George scored three minutes after the restart before assisting Facundo Buonanotte for the 50th-minute winner. Lincoln boss Michael Skubala rested several starters as he kept faith in those who impressed in earlier rounds, and the Imps terrorised the world champions with their tireless pressing and aerial threat from long throw-ins. Lewis Montsma almost gave them the perfect start,…