Author: Tunde

Abayomi Arabambi, a chieftain of the Labour Party, has launched a legal challenge against the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) regarding the academic credentials of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Nigerian Democratic Congress. Arabambi has also filed separate suits against the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). The lawsuits, aimed at compelling these institutions to adhere to the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, include a case against WAEC, filed on 1 September and marked FHC/ABJ/CS/2064/2026, and another against UNN, filed on 9 September and marked FHC/ABJ/CS/2144/2026. All suits were brought before the…

Ali Suma, the outgoing Chairman of the All People’s Congress (APC) in Port Loko, has issued an apology to party supporters upset by his decision to seek legal clarity on the extension of the party’s executive tenure. Suma explained that he aimed to obtain a definitive legal interpretation regarding the tenure extension but recognised his actions had heightened tensions within the party. “I am apologising to the APC members who are unhappy with me,” he stated, confirming he had asked his lawyer to withdraw the case from court. His legal challenge had drawn considerable attention amid ongoing disputes over the…

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has inaugurated a ₦15.9 billion flyover in the Post Office area of Maiduguri, which is the fourth of its kind in the state capital. The nine-span flyover took 11 months to complete and was awarded in 2025 to the Chinese firm, Eighteenth Engineering Company. Alongside this, the government also commissioned several school projects, including Larawaram Community Senior Secondary School and Shehu Sanda Kyarimi 1 Primary and Junior Day Secondary School. Additional projects included a dualised 2.5km road and a 5km drainage system in Kasuwan Shanu. Speaking after the commissioning on Sunday, Zulum noted that the…

Kanyinsola Ajayi, Nigeria’s sprint sensation, has hailed his 2026 season as a period of growth and achievement, despite finishing fourth at the World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest. He recorded a time of 9.93 seconds in the men’s 100-metre final, tying with American Ronnie Baker, who took bronze after a photo finish. Kenny Bednarek won gold in 9.85 seconds, with Oblique Seville claiming silver in 9.90 seconds. Ajayi expressed his satisfaction with the season, stating, “It was a good fight. I put in all my effort, I put in my best.” Although his start wasn’t ideal, he remained proud of…

Dr Danny Jordaan has been re-elected as president of the South African Football Association (SAFA), defeating challenger Sandile Zungu by a significant margin at a contentious electoral congress. Jordaan secured 157 votes, while Zungu, the owner of AmaZulu FC, received only 82. The outcome, announced on Saturday, 12 September 2026, marks Jordaan’s fourth term leading the governing body of South African football. The congress in Midrand followed weeks of vigorous campaigning. Jordaan, who has been at the helm since 2013, faced his toughest challenge yet, with Zungu advocating for improved governance, increased accountability, and a stronger focus on grassroots and…

Last week, OpenAI made headlines by claiming a solution to the Navier-Stokes problem, a significant mathematical challenge regarding fluid dynamics. This problem has puzzled scientists for decades and is one of the seven Millennium Prize Problems, which have stumped experts for almost 90 years. OpenAI announced that one of its unreleased models had solved the problem in just 88 hours. While this development seems remarkable, it stirred controversy as academic allegations emerged regarding the source of the AI’s solution. Tristan Buckmaster, a mathematics professor at New York University, raised concerns that OpenAI may have accessed his unpublished work. Two Spanish…

The United Nations has endorsed the Equal Earth Projection, a map that better represents the true size of the Earth’s landmasses. In contrast, the widely used Mercator Projection distorts areas, particularly making Africa appear much smaller than it is, with countries near the poles exaggerated by up to 14 times their actual size. The Equal Earth Projection alleviates these distortions, providing a more accurate perspective. We spoke to cartographers Jack Swab and Derek Alderman to gain insight into this development. Map projections are techniques used by cartographers to depict our three-dimensional planet on flat surfaces. This flattening process inherently distorts…

President Julius Maada Bio’s administration has dropped all charges against former President Dr Ernest Bai Koroma, a move many view as a significant step towards national healing and reconciliation. The President’s warm reception of Koroma at the State House highlighted his intent to bridge political divides. Koroma faced charges of treason and misprision of treason over the deadly military uprising and attempted coup in November 2023, which he has consistently denied. The 72-year-old former leader returned to Sierra Leone after more than two years away and appeared at the State House looking relaxed and smiling. Expressing gratitude to President Bio…

Sierra Leone’s Vice-President Dr Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh announced that Sierra Leone and Guinea have established new mechanisms to address issues related to migration, border security, and trade. This announcement came during his briefing with the Sierra Leonean community at the embassy in Conakry, hosted by Guinea’s Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah. Dr Jalloh explained that these mechanisms would provide a structured approach to address challenges faced by Sierra Leoneans in Guinea, enhance cooperation on border security, and ensure that commitments made under the Tripartite Border Security Communiqué, signed on 26 March 2026, are honoured. He urged Sierra Leoneans to register…

Sierra Leone has launched Flot, a fintech platform aimed at enhancing access to modern financial services and global opportunities for its citizens. The official unveiling took place on Saturday, 12 September 2026, at Country Lodge in Freetown, attended by government officials, financial institutions, technology partners, and business leaders. Flot features a Visa-powered card that facilitates secure international payments and travel, reducing the need for cash and easing foreign currency exchange for travellers. First Lady Fatima Bio highlighted the platform’s innovative approach, celebrating its potential to benefit students, entrepreneurs, and professionals with cross-border financial needs. Communications Minister Salima Mormorna Bah stressed…