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Kenneth Okonkwo, former spokesperson for Peter Obi’s 2023 presidential campaign, has said the Obidient Movement should not have been associated with the former Anambra State governor, arguing that doing so made the movement vulnerable to whatever happens to Obi’s public reputation. Okonkwo made the remarks during an interview on Selah Meditate Podcast, where he was asked to describe the Obidient Movement in one sentence. According to him, the movement emerged organically from young Nigerians seeking a better country and therefore should have retained an identity independent of any individual politician. “This was an organization that grew organically. It should have…

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK – AUGUST 22: WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is seen before the game between the New York Liberty and the Indiana Fever at Barclays Center on August 22, 2026 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has announced that she will retire from her position at the end of 2026, bringing her seven-year tenure as the league’s first-ever commissioner…

On 26 August, a glacier on the border between Nepal and the Tibet autonomous region of China collapsed, triggering floods that have now claimed more than 1,250 lives and left thousands missing, according to the UN’s office in Nepal.The UN’s local humanitarian team estimate that 84,270 Nepalis – or 19,284 households – were affected by the floods.Devastating tollAcross the Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading regions of northern Nepal, critical infrastructure such as roads, schools, power grids and water systems have been damaged or destroyed, while many survivors have lost their homes and family members.Working with Nepali emergency operations, the UN aims…

This story was originally published by Tech Policy Press.The European Union’s push for technological sovereignty faces an uncomfortable contradiction.As the E.U. rolls out AI factories, gigafactories, and new data centers, it is creating a surge in demand for the advanced semiconductors that underpin artificial intelligence. Yet Europe produces fewer than 10 percent of the world’s chips and remains heavily dependent on U.S. designers and Asian manufacturers for the most advanced processors.That tension sits at the heart of Chips Act 2.0, the European Commission’s planned overhaul of its flagship semiconductor strategy.The original Chips Act, adopted in 2023, sought to raise Europe’s…

NDC has released 12 Governorship Candidates and rejected the claims of gaps ahead of 2027 elections. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Nigeria Democratic Congress has dismissed reports claiming that it has no governorship candidates in 12 states ahead of the 2027 general elections, describing the allegation as false and politically motivated. The party, in a statement issued on Saturday by its National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, insisted that it had nominated candidates in all 28 states where governorship elections are scheduled to hold in 2027.Director said the reports questioning the party’s presence in some states were intended to mislead Nigerians and undermine…

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 5 September 2026 –The Islands Healthcare Complex – Macao Medical Center of Peking Union Medical College Hospital (hereinafter referred to as “Macao Union Medical Center”)joined the delegation led by Sam Hou Fai, Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region, on a visit to Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia from 29 August to 5 September to conduct friendly exchanges and field studies. The visit aims to strengthen ties between Macao and healthcare institutions in Southeast Asia, conduct in-depth research into the development of regional medical services, clinical research and biomedical industries, and showcase the professional…

By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — President Bola Tinubu has called for patriotic leaders and citizens who will place the public good above personal interests and self-aggrandisement in the pursuit of national development. Tinubu made the call at St. Monica Cathedral of the Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria (LCCN), Jimeta, Yola, during a thanksgiving service to mark the 70th birthday of former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Dr Boss Mustapha. Represented by the SGF, Senator George Akume, the President urged public officials and citizens to make commitment to public service and the common good a central value.…

Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd) By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo KADUNA — The Senior Special Adviser to Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani on Public Affairs, Victor Mathew Bobai, has defended the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd.), over his remarks concerning former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai. Bobai said it was unfair to interpret Musa’s comments during a Channels Television interview as a personal or politically motivated attack on the former governor. He urged those who disagreed with the minister’s assessment of developments in Kaduna State to scrutinise the issues raised and respond with facts and evidence rather…

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 05: Coco Gauff of the United States reacts against Cristina Bucsa of Spain during their Women’s Singles Third Round match on Day Seven of the 2026 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 05, 2026 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) Coco Gauff is into the US Open fourth round after beating Cristina Bucsa 6-3, 6-4 on Saturday, continuing her impressive run in New York. The victory is Gauff’s ninth straight win and puts her into the second…

New York’s Central Park – one of the world’s most recognisable landmarks – is experiencing heavier downpours, flooding and soil erosion, while prolonged heatwaves are putting pressure on the ecosystem as well as visitors. But the park also helps New York cope with the heat. It helps cool the city, clean the air, capture stormwater and gives people a place to escape the heat under the trees. The temperature in the park can be around 5°Celsius (10°F) lower than on surrounding streets, according to the Central Park Climate Lab. UN News/Evgeniya Kleshcheva People ride bicycles through Central Park in New York City.…