Kenyan President William Ruto has directed authorities to begin a crackdown on foreigners operating small-scale businesses in the country, insisting that local traders and hawkers must be protected. Ruto issued the directive on Wednesday, September 2, while addressing small-scale traders at State House in Nairobi. “From next week, all [foreign] traders doing those small businesses…
Nigerian music star Davido has triggered a wave of reactions online after hitting back at critics who question his family wealth and generational privilege. The singer, in a public service announcement shared on his official X account, unapologetically stated that he plans to enjoy both the wealth he has built through his music career and…
President Bola Tinubu has said Nigerians are free to criticise or even insult him without fear of reprisals, describing tolerance for dissent as a key part of his administration’s commitment to democracy and press freedom. Tinubu made the statement on Thursday, September 3, during the centenary celebration of the Daily Times of Nigeria Limited in…
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as his commitment to democratic principles, saying the recent Osun State governorship election showed that a ruling party could lose an election without interfering with the process. Sanwo-Olu made the remarks on Thursday, September 3, during Freedom Online’s seventh annual lecture…
Suspected cultist dies after collapsing while fleeing police in Ogun A suspected cultist identified simply as Damola has reportedly died after allegedly collapsing while fleeing from police operatives in Ogun State. The incident occurred in the Kajola area of Ikenne Local Government Area following intelligence received by the police that a man had allegedly…
The FCT Police Command has arrested seven suspects for allegedly committing drug-related offences. The suspects were apprehended during a raid operation conducted on September 2, 2026, at Lobito Crescent in the Wuse 2 area of Abuja. According to the police, the suspects were found in possession of various illicit and controlled substances, including dried leaves…
Nigerian singer Joseph Akinwale Akinfenwa-Donus, popularly known as Joeboy, has revealed that he supports early marriage and hopes to settle down young and raise a family away from the public eye. The 29-year-old singer made the disclosure during an interview on the Cocktails & Takeaways podcast hosted by British media personality Madame Joyce. Joeboy said…
The Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Ajayi, has directed operatives of the agency not to arrest individuals over civil matters. Ajayi disclosed this during a recent media parley, according to The Sun, saying the directive was part of efforts to strengthen respect for the rule of law and improve the…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said he expects to be among the first politicians targeted if President Bola Tinubu loses the 2027 presidential election to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar or former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi. Wike, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has continued to openly…
Global ride-hailing company Uber has announced plans to cease operations in Nigeria after 12 years of service. The company said its exit will take effect from Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Uber announced the decision in a statement issued on Wednesday, describing it as a difficult decision reached after a thorough review of its business operations…
