The Golden State Warriors beat the Denver Nuggets 137–131 in overtime, led by Stephen Curry’s 42 points, including a game-tying three-pointer, while Aaron Gordon scored a career-high 50 points for Denver.

In a double-overtime thriller, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers 141–135 behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s career-best 55 points.

Both victories mark 2–0 starts for Golden State and Oklahoma City in the NBA season.

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara is appealing to young people to turn out in large numbers for this weekend’s presidential election, saying he remains the candidate most committed to their welfare.

The 83-year-old leader is seeking another term in Saturday’s vote in a nation of over 32 million people. The election, however, comes amid political tension after key opposition figures, including former President Laurent Gbagbo and ex-Credit Suisse chief Tidjane Thiam, were barred from running.

While he has pledged to address security and economic challenges, critics accuse his government of silencing opposition voices and undermining fair competition.

A bill seeking to amend the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Establishment Act, 2004, to confer institutional independence on the anti-corruption agency has scaled second reading at the House of Representatives.

This followed the consideration of a bill sponsored by Plateau State lawmaker Yusuf Gagdi during plenary.

Among other provisions, the bill seeks to insulate the EFCC from political control and align its operations with global anti-corruption best practices.

One of the proposed amendments seeks to curtail the President’s power to remove the EFCC Chairman, which, under the current law, can be done at the President’s sole discretion.

The Minister of Education, Doctor Tunji Alausa, has announced the Federal Government’s commitment to Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a pathway for youth empowerment and job creation.

Doctor Alausa made this statement during a visit to selected TVET partner centers in Abuja, revealing that over one point three million applications were received within ten days of the program’s launch.

The inspection team visited partner centers where trainees are acquiring hands-on skills in various fields, including fashion design, baking, hospitality, livestock management, and crop production.

Doctor Alausa stated that renewed investment in technical and vocational education has contributed to reducing the unemployment rate to eighteen-point-five percent.

Nigeria’s women’s national rugby league team, the Green Falcons, marked their first-ever appearance at the Women’s Rugby League World Series with a commanding 10-0 victory over Ireland in the semi-final clash held in Canada.

The Falcons announced their arrival on the global stage in as Fedelia Omoghan opened the scoring with Nigeria’s first try of the tournament, igniting celebrations among fans and supporters worldwide.

With this incredible debut, Nigeria has now booked a spot in the grand final, where they will face the Fiji Women’s Rugby League Team in what promises to be a thrilling encounter.