More than 100 golfers from across Nigeria have converged on Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, for the 15th edition of the Gulf and Tours Charity Association Tournament, with organisers extending humanitarian assistance to the host community as part of efforts to combine sporting activities with social responsibility.

British actor and comedian Russell Brand was on Thursday found guilty of rape and three counts of sexual assault following a four-week trial at Southwark Crown Court in London.