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Timi Olagunju is a tech lawyer and policy expert whose work sits at the intersection of digital policy, youth, and open democracy. In this interview, he tells GRACE EDEMA that every teacher should be confident enough to explain how AI tools are affecting their field You once said technology should serve people. How should technology serve people? Every line of code carries values and power relationships. If those values are skewed, the same… Read the full article here
The Lagos Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps has disclosed that no fewer than 91 people were killed in various road crashes across the state between January and November 2025. The FRSC Lagos Sector Commander, Kehinde Hamzat, disclosed this on Friday while responding to a question on road crash statistics at a press briefing held at the Sector Command, Ojodu-Berger, Lagos State. The briefing, which commemorated the annual Don’t… Read the full article here
Residents of Sheka Sabuwar Gandu in the Kano metropolis have been thrown into shock after unknown assailants reportedly broke into a home and killed a pregnant woman and her 18-month-old son. The incident reportedly came to light at about 8 pm on Saturday when the woman’s husband returned from work and found his house locked from the outside. It was gathered that upon forcing the door open, he discovered the lifeless bodies of his wife and… Read the full article here
The African continent, long a theatre of political experimentation and turbulence, has in recent years witnessed a dramatic resurgence of military interventions in governance. Since 2020, at least nine states across West and Central Africa have succumbed to coups d’état or serious attempts: Mali, Chad, Guinea, Sudan, Burkina Faso, Niger, Gabon, Madagascar, and Guinea‑Bissau – alongside additional failed plots, including in the Republic… Read the full article here
Nigeria’s return to Category C of the International Maritime Organisation Council has reinforced its standing in the global maritime community, restoring a seat last held in 2011. The election, concluded at the IMO General Assembly in London, places the country among 20 nations with recognised maritime interests and balanced geographical representation. The win strengthens Nigeria’s influence on global shipping regulation, security,… Read the full article here
Three-time African champions Nigeria on Sunday began preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with a few players arriving early for their five-day training camp in Egypt, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The 2025 AFCON will be staged in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. The Super Eagles opened camp seven days before the start of the tournament and three days ahead of their unofficial pre-tournament friendly against… Read the full article here
Dawn Richard is setting the record straight on whether she was informed about a possible Danity Kane reunion. “Even without being told about the reunion, I will always be a yes to Danity Kane,” Richard, 42, wrote via Instagram on Saturday, December 13, along with a video of Richard performing with her former band members. “That chapter lives in me forever.” She continued, “I always choose to perform these records out of love for the music, the… Read the full article here
President Bola Tinubu has approved the promotion of his Aide-de-Camp (ADC), Nurudeen Yusuf, to the rank of brigadier-general, a decision that has sparked murmuring and discontent within the Nigerian Army. In a letter dated 12 December 2025 and addressed to the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Wahid Shaibu, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, conveyed the President’s approval for Mr Yusuf’s elevation. The promotion has raised eyebrows within military circles… Read the full article here
The Bauchi State Executive Council, SEC, has approved a 100 per cent salary increase for medical and healthcare workers across the state, with particular emphasis on personnel serving in rural and hard-to-reach communities. The Commissioner for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Sani Dambam, disclosed this while briefing journalists following an extraordinary meeting of the State Executive Council held over the weekend. Dr Dambam said the new salary structure would be supported… Read the full article here
Four players are now at the Super Eagles camp in Cairo in preparation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports. Italy-based duo Fisayo Dele-Bashiru and Akinsanmiro Ebenezer arrived at the team’s Renaissance Hotels base on Sunday night. Goalkeepers Francis Uzoho and Stanley Nwabali had arrived earlier in the day. Six more players—Igoh Ogbu, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Tochukwu Nnadi, Amas Obasogie, Ademola Lookman, and Semi Ajayi—are expected in camp later… Read the full article here
