Author: Tunde

Prominent businessman and politician Mohamed Omodu Kamara, known as Jagaban, has denied claims that he bribed a referee during a Central One Football Association (COFA) Community League match. The match saw Kossoh Town defeat Kroo Town Road, leading to violence that has since resulted in the indefinite suspension of the league. Supporters of Kroo Town Road accused Jagaban of manipulating the result through bribery. However, his media team strongly refuted any involvement in the officiating or the subsequent violence. Gibrill Saidu “Buzzom” Kamara, a spokesperson for Jagaban, stated that he was unaware of the events and was not present during…

Sweden’s centre-left opposition bloc has taken a narrow lead in the election as the far-right party’s support has declined, with around 95% of districts counted. The Swedish Election Authority reported that the four opposition parties are projected to secure 176 of the 349 seats in parliament, the Riksdag, while the current conservative-led government and its allies are expected to win 173 seats. Results will remain uncertain until early votes and overseas ballots are counted on Wednesday. If the left-leaning bloc wins but struggles to form a government due to ideological divides, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson could continue in office despite…

Sierra Leone has signed a medical evacuation agreement with the Dominican Republic to aid the planned deployment of its armed forces to Haiti. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed on Friday, 11 September 2026, by Sierra Leone’s Ambassador to the United States, Amara Sowa. This agreement ensures medical evacuation and repatriation support for members of the Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF) involved in a United Nations-backed security mission in Haiti. Given the risks of emergencies or casualties during operations of the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), the Dominican Republic will act as a vital transit point for the RSLAF.…

Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery Seeks £1.3 Billion from Retail Investors Nigeria’s Dangote refinery is set to invite public investment, aiming to raise $1.6 billion (£1.3 billion) from retail investors across Africa. The initiative comes as President Felix Tshisekedi has urged the National Service to address cleanliness in the streets of Kinshasa. Additionally, with just over a month until the Youth Olympic Games commence, the Olympic flame has kicked off its tour in Senegal, the host nation for the upcoming tournament. This new development marks a significant step for the refinery, which is enhancing its operations and striving for broader community engagement.…

Officials from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have stated that Florida, rather than the federal government, oversees the daily operations of a controversial detention facility. Established under an executive order from Governor Ron DeSantis, the facility’s operational costs are, however, funded by the federal government. In January, the DHS’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) carried out an unannounced inspection at this facility, which has gained notoriety as one of the most infamous immigration detention centres in the United States. The current inspector general was appointed by former President Donald Trump during his first term. Built in the Everglades— a…

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Sierra Leone (PFSL) has mediated peace talks between the family of the late journalist Aminata Bangura, known as the “Gen Z Reporter,” and Apostle Amos Lawrence Lelleh, General Overseer of Gate Way Evangelical Ministry. This followed a disagreement over comments made during her funeral service. The reconciliation meeting took place on Friday, 11 September 2026, at the office of PFSL President, Bishop Akintayo Sam-Jolly, who was accompanied by the Fellowship’s executive and an advisory member. Concerns from the bereaved family were triggered by a sermon delivered by Apostle Lelleh, which they found inappropriate and upsetting during…

The book of Matthew, 2:1-12, recounts how wise men from the East followed a star to find Jesus at his birth, bringing gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh to Bethlehem. Although their specific country of origin remains unclear, they are thought to have come from a region in present-day Middle Eastern nations. Tomorrow, a new set of ‘wise men’ from FIFA are set to visit Nigeria—not to witness a miracle but to meet with disgruntled stakeholders unhappy with the current state of Nigerian football. The FIFA officials are travelling from their Zurich headquarters not with gifts but to offer guidance.…

Trump Claims “Sick Conspiracy” Against AI Amid Calls for Regulation Donald Trump has described growing calls for regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) companies as a “sick conspiracy” aimed at stifling innovation. He asserted that the only oversight needed for AI is strong leadership, which he believes the US currently has. In a post on Truth Social, Trump declared, “The only control or ‘guardrails’ that AI needs is a STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT,” claiming that the administration has prevented AI leaders from causing harm. However, he provided no specific examples of how he has achieved this. While speaking to…