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ADC to participate fully in 2027 elections despite concerns over INEC

3Sep

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Politics

ADC to participate fully in 2027 elections despite concerns over INEC

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said it will participate fully in the 2027 general elections despite concerns over some decisions and activities of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).The Rivers State Publicity Secretary of the party, Chizy Enyi, made this known in Port Harcourt on Thursday. Enyi said the party was concerned about the transparency of INEC’s preparations but would not withdraw from the elections. “We are prepared to challenge any action we consider illegal and will do everything possible to protect the votes of Nigerians,” he said. He also expressed concern over the recent redeployment of Electoral Officers across local government areas in Rivers State. He said the party had received information that seven Electoral Officers p...

At least 37 suspected oil thieves d!e after inhaling substance in Rivers State

3Sep

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NEWS

At least 37 suspected oil thieves d!e after inhaling substance in Rivers State

No fewer than 37 persons suspected oil thieves have been confirmed de@d after they inhaled a petroleum product believed to be crude oil in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State in the early hours of Thursday, September 3. According to reports, more than 100 persons, mostly youths, from Okrika and neighboring communities had stormed Okari jetty to tap petroleum products from a pipeline that transports petroleum products from Indorama Eleme Petrochemical facility to the Port Harcourt Refinery to vessels that regularly came to load products for exports. Eyewitnesses say while they were busy loading the products into the boats they came with, a strong smell enveloped the area, causing several of the youths to collapse.It is said that while some of the victims collapsed into ...

New York bans AI use for children until high school

3Sep

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Life Style

New York bans AI use for children until high school

New York will ban students’ use of artificial intelligence in public schools through eight grade, typically age 13 or 14, the city’s mayor announced in a move designed to protect children’s education and mental health. The prohibition, announced on Wednesday, September 2, will go into effect next week. The change is part of a sweeping overhaul of the use of technology in the US’s largest school district, which enrolls roughly 900,000 students a year. In another policy shift, classrooms will keep students off laptops or tablets through the third grade, age nine or 10. The city’s public school technology policies are closely watched by the rest of the United States. Teachers and parents have warned against the use of AI instructional softwar...

Real reason for latest fuel price increase in Nigeria – IPMAN, PETROAN

3Sep

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Business

Real reason for latest fuel price increase in Nigeria – IPMAN, PETROAN

Major petroleum downstream stakeholders in Nigeria have attributed the latest surge in domestic petrol pump prices to escalating military conflict between the United States and Iran alongside supply-side cost pressures.The national leadership of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) and the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) clarified that domestic retail station adjustments reflect broader global market volatility.Retail pump prices in Nigeria recently rose to between N1,310 and N1,345 per litre, up from previous rates of N1,210 to N1,275 per litre.IPMAN National President Abubakar Maigandi noted that the geopolitical instability in the Middle East remains the principal driver of rising crude costs globally, which directl...

Ahead 2026 FIBA WWC, Wakama names D’Tigress final 12-player squad

3Sep

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Sports

Ahead 2026 FIBA WWC, Wakama names D’Tigress final 12-player squad

D’Tigress head coach, Rena Wakama has unveiled her 12-player roster for the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup, The team, which will be led by captain, Amy Okonkwo, features a blend of experienced players and emerging talents. Wakama’s side will be making its third appearance at the tournament, following its previous outings in 2006 and 2018. Ezinne Kalu and Promise Amukamara are the only players who were part of the D’Tigress squad at the 2018 edition. The duo will make history as the only Nigerian players to have featured at two FIBA Women’s World Cups. D’Tigress arrived in Berlin, Germany, on Wednesday for the tournament, which will run from September 4 to 13. The West Africans have been drawn in Group B alongside Hungary, South Korea and F...

Cassandra Wilson, Grammy-winning jazz musician, dies at 70

3Sep

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Entertainment

Cassandra Wilson, Grammy-winning jazz musician, dies at 70

Grammy-winning jazz singer, songwriter and producer Cassandra Wilson has died at the age of 70. Wilson’s longtime manager, Robert Torre, confirmed that the legendary musician died early Wednesday morning, September 2, at her home in Jackson, Mississippi. Her cause of death was not disclosed. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Cassandra Wilson, the Grammy Award-winning and legendary jazz artist,” Torre said in a statement. According to the statement, Wilson died peacefully at home surrounded by family, close friends and her manager. Her loved ones have asked for privacy as they mourn her death. Wilson was known for her deep, emotive contralto voice and for blending jazz with elements of blues and funk. She won two Grammy Awards during her career, ...

Anthony Joshua yet to sign contract for fight with Tyson Fury Fury, Boxing promoter Frank Warren

3Sep

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Sports

Anthony Joshua yet to sign contract for fight with Tyson Fury Fury, Boxing promoter Frank Warren

British boxing promoter Frank Warren has disclosed that Tyson Fury has officially signed his contract for the proposed heavyweight clash against Anthony Joshua, but confirmed that Joshua’s side has yet to finalize and sign the agreement. The impasse centers around negotiating and amending contractual details, particularly concerning the event's location. While initial agreements favored a domestic venue such as Wembley Stadium, event organizers, Saudi-backed entity Sela, and broadcast partner Netflix are advocating to hold the bout at Madison Square Garden in New York. Warren warned that the delay rests with Joshua’s team, emphasizing that prompt action is necessary to ensure the historic all-British matchup moves forward. "The latest is Joshua's not signed yet," Warren stated...

The world is in extreme weather danger zone’, UN Chief says

3Sep

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The world is in extreme weather danger zone’, UN Chief says

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that a "supersized" El Niño climate phenomenon is pushing the planet into an extreme weather "danger zone," with scientists expecting the event to reach very strong intensity in the coming months. According to a statement released by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), there is a near 100 percent probability that El Niño conditions will persist through February, with climate impacts extending well into 2027. "El Niño is being supersized before our eyes. The science leaves no room for doubt: the planet is in uncharted waters, and those waters are heating up," Guterres said. "Sea surface temperatures are rising, temperatures keep climbing, and the world is in the danger zone of extreme weather." While El Niño is a...

UPDATE: NAFDAC orders recall of sachet alcohol drinks below 200ml

3Sep

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Business

UPDATE: NAFDAC orders recall of sachet alcohol drinks below 200ml

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has ordered manufacturers to recall alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and containers below 200 ml. NAFDAC directed manufacturers to properly inventory the affected products and destroy them under the agency’s supervision. The companies involved are required to bear the cost of the exercise. The agency said the recall was part of efforts to remove prohibited small-volume alcoholic drinks from the market and limit their accessibility, particularly among young people. The ban on the production, importation, distribution and sale of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and containers below 200ml took full effect on January 1, 2026, following the expiration of the transition period granted to ...

Hollywood Actress Carla Jeffery, who played Bree in Disney’s ‘ZOMBIES,’ pass away at 33

3Sep

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Entertainment

Hollywood Actress Carla Jeffery, who played Bree in Disney’s ‘ZOMBIES,’ pass away at 33

Actress Carla Jeffery, best known for playing Bree in Disney’s ZOMBIES franchise, has died at the age of 33. Her death was announced in a statement shared on her official Instagram page by her talent management company, Alexanders Talent Management. “It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Carla Jeffery, who passed away on September 1, 2026, at just 33 years old,” the statement read. The cause of her death has not been disclosed. Carla played Bree in the first ZOMBIES film in 2018 and went on to reprise the role in ZOMBIES 2 and ZOMBIES 3. Her ZOMBIES co-star Milo Manheim was among those who paid tribute to her following the news of her death. “Carla. The sweetest person I have ever met. I love you,” he wrote. Another co-star, Chandler Kinn...