Kebbi APC Rift Emerges Over Idris’ New Running Mate
Political tensions are emerging within the Kebbi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) after Governor Nasir Idris replaced his deputy, Umar Abubakar-Tafida, with former Commissioner for Finance Ibrahim Muhammad Augie as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election. The announcement was made on Sunday at the Presidential Lodge in Birnin Kebbi by […]
Uber Launches Autonomous Rides in London With Wayve
Uber has launched autonomous ride-hailing services in London in partnership with British artificial intelligence company Wayve, expanding its robotaxi operations into another major European market. London is now the second European city where Uber offers autonomous rides, following the launch of its robotaxi service in Zagreb, according to Reuters. The initial rollout will involve fewer […]
Miyetti Allah Threatens to Withhold APC Support in 2027
Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore, a Fulani socio-cultural organisation, has warned that it may withdraw its support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections if its national president, Bello Bodejo, is not released from the custody of the State Security Service (SSS). The group made the position known during a press conference held […]
Agent Accuses Clubs of Disrespecting African Players
Football agent Diomansy Kamara has accused some clubs of failing to show adequate respect for African players after two of his clients missed out on deadline-day transfers. Kamara, who represents Crystal Palace forward Ismaila Sarr and Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara, expressed frustration over the collapse of both players’ potential moves. Sarr had attracted interest […]
NDC Demands INEC Audit Over 10 Anambra Assembly Candidates
Up The Nigeria Democratic Congress has asked the Independent National Electoral Commission to conduct an immediate electronic audit of its nomination portal after disowning 10 candidates listed under the party’s name for the 2027 Anambra State House of Assembly elections. The party said the affected candidates were neither nominated through its internal process nor submitted […]
Sultan Condoles Hotpen Publisher Dangida Over Wife’s Death
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has condoled with the Chief Executive Officer and Editor-in-Chief of Hotpen Newspaper and Mahangar Arewa Magazine, Kano, Mallam Aliyu Dangida, over the death of his wife, Hajia Maryam Abdullahi Gote. Hajia Maryam died on Wednesday, September […]
Oyo APC Candidate Explains Viral Lap-Sitting Video
The campaign organisation of the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has explained the circumstances surrounding a viral video showing a Polytechnic, Ibadan student sitting on the politician’s lap. The campaign said the student and other members of the institution’s Department of Banking and Finance had visited Alli at […]
KWASU Professor Calls for Land Rights, Better Credit for Women Farmers
A Professor of Agricultural Economics at Kwara State University (KWASU), Malete, Professor Taibat Moji Yusuf, has called for sweeping reforms to remove the structural barriers limiting women’s participation in Nigeria’s agricultural sector. Professor Yusuf made the call on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, while delivering the 23rd Inaugural Lecture of the institution titled, “Empowering Women Farmers […]
Five Family Members Killed in Ilorin Building Collapse Buried
Five members of the same family who died in a building collapse in Ilorin, Kwara State, have been buried according to Islamic rites. The victims died after a two-storey building collapsed in the Popo Giwa area of Ilorin on Tuesday evening. Their bodies were later recovered from the rubble. The deceased were buried at the […]
INEC Warns AI Disinformation Could Threaten 2027 Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned that artificial intelligence-driven disinformation could undermine the credibility of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, urging closer integration of electoral technology and public communication. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, also disclosed that the commission was conducting a comprehensive audit of its electoral technology systems and considering a mock […]
