Trump Rejects Calls to Slow AI Development
US President Donald Trump has rejected calls to slow the rapid development of artificial intelligence, saying the United States must maintain its lead over China in the technology race. Speaking to reporters in Ireland on Sunday before his departure, Trump acknowledged concerns about the risks associated with AI but said his priority was ensuring the […]
Desmond Elliot Apologises to Gbajabiamila
Lagos State lawmaker and actor Desmond Elliot has apologised again to the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, over his actions during the last All Progressives Congress primary election. Elliot made the apology during a meeting with Gbajabiamila and other APC leaders in Lagos, where he knelt and prostrated before the former Speaker […]
INEC Lists 12 Candidates for Kwara Central Senate Seat
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the final list of 12 candidates contesting the Kwara Central Senatorial District seat in the 2027 Presidential and National Assembly elections. The list, signed by the Secretary to the Commission, Rose Oriaran-Anthony, shows that the candidates are drawn from 12 political parties. It was published at INEC’s […]
Kwara Monarch Dies Days After Kidnap Rescue
The Onigbesi of Igbesi Land, Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I, has died days after he was rescued from kidnappers in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State. The monarch was abducted on August 22 when armed men invaded Igbesi community. He was rescued five days later during a security operation in the Elerin/Ijomu-Oro axis. His […]
Bamanga Tukur, Former PDP Chairman, Dies at 90
Former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and prominent Nigerian businessman Alhaji Bamanga Tukur has died at the age of 90. Tukur died on Saturday at his residence in Abuja after a prolonged illness, his family confirmed to TRT Afrika. His burial is expected to take place on Saturday at the palace of […]
Emir of Ilorin Celebrates Etsu Nupe at 74
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, has congratulated the Etsu Nupe and Chairman of the Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, on his 74th birthday. In a congratulatory message issued on Friday through his spokesman, Dr. AbdulAzeez Arowona, the […]
Sultan of Sokoto Congratulates Etsu Nupe on 74th Birthday
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has congratulated the Etsu Nupe and Chairman of the Niger State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, on his 74th birthday. In a congratulatory message issued on Saturday, the Sultan described the Etsu Nupe as […]
Alarm in Lagos markets as fraudsters target 125 traders
At least 125 business owners operating in major Lagos markets have been identified as potential victims of suspected fraud syndicates, according to the Lagos State Police Command. The police said the syndicates studied successful traders, identified the commodities they sold and devised schemes to lure them with seemingly lucrative business deals. In some […]
Peter Obi Honours 9/11 Victims, Calls for Global Peace
Former Anambra State Governor and 2027 presidential candidate Peter Obi has paid tribute to the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States, calling for greater commitment to peace, compassion and respect for human life. Obi made the statement on Saturday in a post on X after attending a prayer and […]
Lil Durk Acquitted in Federal Murder-for-Hire Case
Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk has been acquitted of all charges in a federal murder-for-hire case linked to a 2022 shooting in Los Angeles that killed the cousin of rival rapper Quando Rondo. A Los Angeles jury found the rapper, whose real name is Durk Devontay Banks, not guilty of all five federal felony counts after […]
