October 2, 2025

Olusegun Obasanjo Warns Nigeria’s Growth Could Fuel Instability

Olusegun Obasanjo Warns Population Explosion Fuels Insecurity

October 2, 2025 11:24 pm

Olusegun Obasanjo, Nigerian former President says unchecked population increase, risks worsening insecurity, warns that it may eclipse Boko Haram’s threat.

Nigeria’s former President Olusegun Obasanjo has warned that the country’s rapidly growing population, if left unchecked, could create crises more severe than the decade-long insurgency waged by Boko Haram.

Speaking on Tuesday at the inauguration of the Bakhita ICT Centre at the Catholic Secretariat in Sokoto, Obasanjo cautioned that population growth must be matched with adequate planning and resources. Failure to do so, he argued, could turn Nigeria’s demographic advantage into a source of instability.

“Nigeria’s population is growing at

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MTN Backs African Language Data To Advance AI Across Africa

MTN Backs African Language Datasets To Advance AI In Africa

October 2, 2025 10:39 pm

MTN—African Telecom giant has thrown its weight behind the African datasets to boost AI inclusion and preserve linguistic diversity across the entire continent.

MTN Group has pledged to support the creation of African language datasets, aiming to strengthen the continent’s role in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and prevent the marginalization of its 1.5 billion people in the global digital economy.

The announcement came during “The Y’ello Chair Vodcast: Your Link to the African Continent,” held alongside the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York. Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, called on both public and …

Atiku Abubakar Ready To Backing Younger Candidate In 2027 Race

Atiku Abubakar Ready To Back Younger Candidate In 2027 Race

October 2, 2025 2:16 pm

Atiku Abubaka, former Nigerian vice President says he may step aside from Presidential race in 2027, if a credible youth candidate emerges under the ADC.

Nigerian former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar says he is prepared to give up his presidential ambition in 2027 if a younger and widely accepted candidate steps forward.

The 77-year-old politician, who has run unsuccessfully for the presidency several times, told the BBC Hausa Service on Wednesday that his motivation is not personal ambition but the need to offer Nigerians a credible alternative in the next election. His remarks came as the country marked its 65th …

alifornia Police Officers Confront Driverless Car Traffic Stop

California Police Face Challenge In Stopping Driverless Car

October 2, 2025 1:40 pm

California Police officers in San Bruno pull over a Waymo, autonomous ride-hailing vehicle for an illegal U-turn but find no law allows ticketing a vehicle without a driver.

Police in California found themselves in an unusual situation last week when they stopped a car that had made an illegal U-turn—only to discover there was no driver behind the wheel.

The incident took place in San Bruno, a city south of San Francisco, during a routine operation targeting impaired drivers. Officers pulled over a Waymo, one of the autonomous ride-hailing vehicles widely used in the San Francisco Bay Area. Photos posted …

Terence Crawford Pulled Over At Gunpoint By Omaha Police

Terence Crawford Pulled Over At Gunpoint By Omaha Police

October 2, 2025 12:48 pm

Terence Crawford, world boxing champion, pulled at gun point, ticketed for reckless driving hours after his hometown parade celebrating victory over Canelo Álvarez.

World boxing champion Terence Crawford was pulled from his car at gunpoint by Omaha police early Sunday, only hours after thousands of fans lined the streets of his hometown to celebrate his latest victory.

The incident occurred shortly before 1:30 a.m. in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, after officers said they observed a vehicle driving recklessly. Police later confirmed the driver was Crawford, who just days earlier defeated Canelo Álvarez in Las Vegas to become the first male boxer …

Columbian President, Gustavo Petro Defies US After Visa Revoked

Columbian President, Gustavo Petro Bluffs US Visa Sanctions

October 2, 2025 12:02 pm

Colombian President, Gustavo Petro dismissed the United States move to revoke his visa as retaliation for his outspoken criticism of US role in Israeli Gaza war.

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has brushed off Washington’s decision to revoke his US visa, accusing the United States of punishing him for denouncing Israel’s military campaign in Gaza.

The State Department announced the move after Petro addressed pro-Palestinian demonstrators in New York during the UN General Assembly last week. In his speech, he urged American soldiers to “disobey Trump” and refuse orders that, he argued, would harm civilians.

Petro, an outspoken critic of Israel’s …

US President Donald Trump Proposes 100% Tariff On Foreign Films

US President Trump Proposes 100% Tariff On All Foreign Films

October 2, 2025 11:33 am

US President Donald Trump says 100% tariff on foreign films would boost nation’s entertainment as ticket sales decline and streaming dominates the industry.

President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on films produced outside the United States, a move he says will strengthen the domestic entertainment industry.

The president revealed the proposal in a social media post on Monday, declaring that the levy would apply to “any and all movies that are made outside of the United States.” He did not provide details on when the measure would take effect or how it would be enforced.…

Belgium’s Princess Elisabeth Resumes Studies At Harvard University

Belgium’s Princess Elisabeth Studies At “Harvard University”

October 2, 2025 3:56 am

Belgium’s Princess Elisabeth, the heir to the Belgian throne continues her Public Policy Degree in the US Harvard University, as her mother Queen Mathilde visits during UN meetings.

Princess Elisabeth of Belgium, heir to the throne, has returned to Harvard University this autumn to begin her second year of graduate studies, after months of uncertainty over whether international students would be allowed back to campus.

The 22-year-old royal is enrolled in a two-year Master’s Program in Public Policy at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, one of the most prestigious institutions in the United States. She began her course …

United States Slams Nigeria Over Handling Of Trafficking Victims

United States Slams Nigeria Over Handling Of Trafficking Victims

October 2, 2025 1:59 am

United States says some women and children rescued from Boko Haram were returned to abusers, citing systemic corruption and weak protections in Nigeria.

Nigeria is facing intensified scrutiny from the United States over its handling of human trafficking, with a recent U.S. State Department report accusing federal and state authorities of returning victims to their captors, including Boko Haram fighters.

The 2025 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report paints a troubling picture of Nigeria’s response to modern slavery. While the country maintains a Tier 2 ranking — indicating some progress — the assessment highlights persistent gaps in meeting minimum international standards …

Deadly Earthquake Strikes Visayan Islands Philippines Kills 60

Deadly Earthquake Strikes Visayan Islands Philippines Kills 60

October 2, 2025 1:26 am

Deadly Earthquake measuring 6.9 magnitude hits Visayas region of central Philippines, leaving at least 60 killed and 150 injured as rescuers search for survivors.

A powerful earthquake has struck the central Philippines, leaving at least 60 people dead and more than 150 injured, authorities confirmed on Wednesday.

The 6.9 magnitude quake hit shortly after 10 p.m. local time on Tuesday, just west of the coastal town of Palompon. The tremor, described as shallow by seismologists, brought down buildings, damaged homes and scattered rubble across busy streets, complicating rescue efforts overnight.

Emergency teams, supported by soldiers, police officers and civilian volunteers, …

Hurricanes—Imelda And Humberto Threaten Bermuda, US Coasts

Hurricanes Imelda And Humberto Threaten Bermuda, US Coasts

October 2, 2025 12:52 am

Hurricane Imelda and Hurricane Humberto stir dangerous surf as homes collapse in North Carolina amid rare storm convergence across the Atlantic.

Twin hurricanes are sweeping across the Atlantic this week, sending destructive waves crashing into the US East Coast and raising alarm in Bermuda, where the island faces the prospect of back-to-back impacts.

Hurricane Humberto brushed past Bermuda on Tuesday, lashing the territory with fierce winds and heavy surf. Hot on its heels, Hurricane Imelda is tracking closer and could make a direct strike on the island, according to forecasters — an unusually rare one-two blow for the North Atlantic.…

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf Calls For Police Chief’s Removal

Kano State Governor, Yusuf Calls For Police Chief’s Removal

October 2, 2025 12:18 am

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf calls for removal of the state Commissioner of Police, accusing him of insubordination during Nigeria’s Independence Day celebrations.

Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has demanded the immediate removal of the State’s Police Commissioner, accusing him of defying orders and undermining his authority as the state’s top security officer.

The governor made the call on Wednesday during celebrations marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary at Kofar Mata Stadium in Kano, one of the country’s largest cities. His remarks came after security personnel under the command of Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Adamu Bakori were absent from the …

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