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Human rights activist, politician and co-founder of the BringBackOurGirls movement, Aisha Yesufu, has said her choice of presidential candidate in the 2015 election was influenced by the decision of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to field Prof. Yemi Osinbajo as its vice-presidential candidate. The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) chieftain made this known while appearing as a guest on the latest episode of the KaaTruths podcast. According to Yesufu, she didn’t vote for the APC because of her belief in or trust in former President Muhammadu Buhari, adding, “I don’t regret it.” She further clarified that her decision was based on…

Former Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has said technology companies, not children or parents, must take primary responsibility for protecting young people from digital risks. Osinbajo said it was unacceptable to design products that embed dangers and then leave families to manage the fallout. The former vice-president stated this in Cairo, Egypt, while chairing a high-level session on child rights and design accountability in the digital age at the 16th Annual Conference of the Pan African Lawyers Union on Monday. According to a statement made available on Wednesday, the session, titled “Guardrails, Not Gates: Protecting Children in the Digital Age,” was…

Prominent personalities from the church, government, business and other sectors are expected to attend the 17th Anthony Cardinal Okogie Foundation Annual Lecture, scheduled for Thursday, October 8, 2026, at The Hall, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, Musa Yar’Adua Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. The 2026 edition is being hosted by the Lagos Archdiocesan Catholic Men Organisation (LACMON). According to a statement, former Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and distinguished scholar, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, will deliver the keynote address on the theme, ‘Rule of Law in Nigeria: Challenges of Leadership Compliance’. The event will be chaired by the…

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has attributed delays and the conduct of some night papers during the 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) to late registration, insecurity and the Federal Government’s last-minute decision to adopt a hybrid examination format. WAEC’s Head of National Office (HNO), Dr Amos Josiah Dangut, gave the explanation amid growing concerns from educators, parents and school administrators over the 2026 WASSCE results. Dangut spoke during a virtual dialogue organised by the Education Writers’ Association of Nigeria (EWAN), where school proprietors and education stakeholders raised questions about the conduct of the examination and the…

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has opened an inquiry into Uber’s decision to exit Nigeria, with the regulator examining whether the ride-hailing company left any obligations to riders and drivers unfulfilled. FCCPC Chief Executive Officer, Tunji Bello, confirmed the inquiry in a text message to Bloomberg, saying the commission was reviewing the circumstances surrounding Uber’s departure. According to Bello, the investigation includes services that may not have been completed before the company shut down its Nigerian operations. Uber announced on September 2 that it was winding down operations in Nigeria and Uganda, bringing its 12-year presence in…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to order an urgent investigation into more than ₦78.8 billion in public funds allegedly diverted, unaccounted for or irregularly spent under Nigeria’s social protection programmes. SERAP made the demand in a letter dated 5 September 2026 and signed by its deputy director, Kolawole Oluwadare. The organisation based its concerns on findings contained in the 2024 Annual Report of the Auditor-General of the Federation, published on 7 August 2026. The report examined various periods between January and December 2023, with some findings extending to 31 December 2024. SERAP…

British-Nigerian businessman and social media influencer Igho “Tiny” Ubiribo, popularly known as Denisi or Ego, has died after a penis enlargement procedure in Thailand was linked to a fatal pulmonary embolism. The 43-year-old underwent the cosmetic treatment at an unnamed clinic in Bangkok in March, where about 40 millilitres of hyaluronic acid and lidocaine were injected into his penis, according to evidence presented at an inquest at Inner West London Coroners’ Court. Ubiribo was on a luxury holiday in Thailand with his wife, Danielle Simba Allen, when the procedure was carried out. Afterwards, the couple reportedly went for a massage.…

The Iruekpen–Ozalla–Sabo Road in the Owan axis of Edo State has reportedly deteriorated badly, leaving motorists stranded and heavy-duty trucks stuck in deep mud. The situation was highlighted by MONITNG in a post on X, which called for urgent intervention from the Edo State Government and the Federal Ministry of Works. The post, accompanied by images of the affected road, was addressed to Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo and described the route as a “nightmare”. “Dear Governor @m_akpakomiza This is the Iruekpen–Ozalla–Sabo Road in the Owan axis of Edo State, now a nightmare. The picture taken today tells a painful…

President Bola Tinubu has approved N515 million in relief funds for 18 business owners affected by the fire outbreak at the SPAR shopping mall in Calabar, Cross River State. The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, announced the intervention on Friday during her visit to Cross River, where she also commissioned the South-South phase of the National Community Foodbank Programme. According to the First Lady, President Tinubu approved N25 million each for 18 affected business owners, amounting to N450 million. An additional N50 million was presented to Bishop Eyoanwan Otu, wife of Cross River Governor Bassey Edet Otu, to support women’s…

The United Nations General Assembly has backed a new world map designed to give a more accurate picture of the size of Africa and other continents. The resolution, spearheaded by Togo and backed by African countries, was adopted on Friday with 164 countries voting in favour. The United States was the only country to vote against it, while six countries abstained. The move promotes the Equal Earth projection, which more accurately represents the relative sizes of the world’s landmasses than the traditional Mercator projection. The Mercator map, created by Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator in 1569, was designed primarily for maritime…