Indigenous Art Festival Asaba 2026: Poetry, Drama, Heritage Take Centre Stage

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Preparations have shifted into high gear for the 3rd edition of the Indigenous Art Festival Asaba, with the convener, Mr. Uba Washington, rolling out a rich lineup of cultural showcases, poetry competitions, and theatrical performances. During a high-level strategy session with key festival personnel held on September 1, 2026, Washington detailed the roadmap for the upcoming cultural fiesta, which runs from September 25 to 27, 2026. The event will take place at the Indigenous Cultural Centre within the Delta State Film Village, Anwai, Asaba. Carrying the poignant theme, “The Echoes…

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Boko Haram Attack: Borno APC Governorship Candidate’s Convoy Comes Under Fire

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The convoy of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Borno State, Mustapha Gubio, has come under attack by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists. The incident reportedly occurred at about 2:30pm on Thursday along the Kareto-Damasak Road in northern Borno State, while Gubio and members of his entourage were travelling to Damasak. Gubio was said to be on an appreciation tour following his emergence as the APC’s consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 election when the convoy was attacked. According to the Borno State Police Command, the attackers engaged the…

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Nigerian Man Goes Into Hiding After Alleged Same-Sex Relationship Is Exposed

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By Festus Adebowale A Nigerian man, Raphael Olanrewaju Enitan, has reportedly gone into hiding after his alleged same-sex relationship with a long time male friend became public following a confrontation at a motel in December 2025. According to information surrounding the case, Enitan had maintained a discreet relationship with Lawal Azeez, a childhood schoolmate, for several years. The relationship was reportedly exposed on December 15, 2025, when Lawal’s wife followed him to a motel and allegedly discovered the two men together. Enitan reportedly fled the motel immediately after the discovery,…

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Davido, Erigga Clash Over ‘Family Money’ as Singer Fires Back at Rapper

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Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, and Nigerian rapper Erhiga Agarivbie, better known as Erigga, have engaged in a heated exchange on social media over the issue of family wealth and success in the music industry. The controversy began after Erigga took to X to celebrate musicians who built their careers without financial backing from wealthy families. The rapper wrote: “Shoutout to all the musicians who don’t come from family money and had to grind for every single dollar they earn.” Although Erigga did not mention any artiste…

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Stop Giving Motorcycles as Palliatives, Defence Minister Tells Governors

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The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has urged state governors to stop distributing motorcycles as palliatives, warning that the vehicles could eventually find their way into the hands of terrorists and aid their operations. Musa made the appeal on Thursday while appearing as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he discussed Nigeria’s security situation and the ongoing efforts to tackle terrorism and other forms of criminality. According to the Defence Minister, motorcycles provide terrorists with a significant mobility advantage, particularly in difficult terrains where they can…

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Access Bank’s ₦1.34bn Fraud: Court Orders 71 Banks, Fintechs to Freeze Accounts

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The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered 71 banks and other financial institutions to place debit restrictions on accounts allegedly linked to the unauthorised transfer of ₦1.34 billion from Access Bank customers’ accounts. Justice Akintayo Aluko issued the order following an ex parte application filed by Access Bank after the lender detected the alleged fraud. According to court documents, Access Bank discovered the incident on August 12, 2026, and said the transactions were carried out through its internet banking platform, the Access SME App. The bank said its internal…

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Kenya: President Ruto Orders Foreigners Running Small Shops, Hawking Businesses to Shut Down From September 7

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Kenyan President William Ruto has directed authorities to begin a crackdown on foreign nationals operating small-scale businesses in the country, with enforcement scheduled to start on Monday, September 7, 2026. Ruto specifically mentioned foreigners engaged in hawking and operating small retail shops, saying such businesses should be reserved for Kenyan citizens. The President gave the directive on Wednesday, September 2, while addressing Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) traders at State House in Nairobi. According to Ruto, Kenya welcomes foreign investment but foreigners should not compete with local citizens in…

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Uber Exits Nigeria After 12 Years, Ends Ride-Hailing Operations

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Uber has officially ended its ride-hailing operations in Nigeria after 12 years of providing transportation services in the country. The global ride-hailing company announced its exit from Nigeria, with the shutdown taking effect on September 2, 2026. Uber launched its operations in Lagos in 2014 before expanding to other Nigerian cities, becoming one of the major players in the country’s rapidly growing e-hailing industry. The company said the decision followed a review of its business priorities and investment focus across Africa. However, Uber did not specifically state that its Nigerian…

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WAEC Result Verification Fee Now ₦4,000 as JAMB, WAEC End Multiple Charges

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Candidates seeking admission into Nigerian tertiary institutions will now pay ₦4,000 only once to verify their WAEC O’Level results under a new arrangement announced by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). The two examination bodies said the new system was introduced to end repeated verification payments and reduce the financial burden on admission seekers. Under the arrangement, candidates whose admissions are regulated by JAMB will verify their WAEC results once through the designated JAMB Verification Service platform. Once the verification is successfully…

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UK-Based Nigerian-British Taxi Driver Jailed 6 Years After Falling Asleep at Wheel and Killing Man

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A Nigerian-British taxi driver, Kolawole Erunkulu, has been sentenced to six years in prison in the United Kingdom after falling asleep at the wheel and causing a crash that killed a 59-year-old man. Erunkulu, a resident of Bexleyheath, pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving following the fatal collision on the A23 in Merstham, Surrey, on August 17, 2025. The victim, Philip Dray, had safely parked his Volkswagen in a roadside layby shortly before 6:30am to take a break. As he was opening the driver’s door to return to…

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