Homepage Lagos from Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026

Global ride-hailing company Uber has announced the discontinuation of its operations in Nigeria and Uganda, effective Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026.

The combined wealth of the 10 richest men in the world reached $2.8 trillion as of Sept. 1, 2026, up from $2.6 trillion the previous month, according to Forbes tracking data.

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal on his birthday, describing him as a “Renaissance governor” who has brought positive change to the state.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has described the recent Nigerian Bar Association conference as a “flop,” accusing the association’s leadership of prioritizing politics over issues affecting the legal profession.

Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, has condemned the alleged killing of a 22-year-old University of Port Harcourt graduate, Anthony Obodo, and assured protesters that officers involved in the incident would face appropriate disciplinary action.

The Nigeria Football Federation has dismissed as fake a purported FIFA letter claiming the world football governing body had raised concerns over the resignation of former NFF President Ibrahim Gusau and threatened sanctions against Nigeria.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has rejected allegations by the Nigeria Democratic Congress that it removed the party’s validly nominated candidates for some State House of Assembly constituencies in Anambra and Benue states and replaced them with unauthorized names.

Oil prices surged above $94 a barrel Tuesday as escalating hostilities between the United States and Iran heightened fears of disruptions to crude supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Vice President Kashim Shettima on his 60th birthday, describing him as a trusted partner and patriot committed to Nigeria’s progress and unity.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk have called for increased investment in artificial intelligence data centers and electricity generation to support the technology’s rapid growth.

Voters in Guinea-Bissau have approved constitutional changes that significantly expand the powers of the president ahead of general elections scheduled for December.

The Nigeria Police Force has launched the NPF Vigilant App, a digital platform designed to help members of the public report suspected financial fraud and track their cases.

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, says the administration of President Bola Tinubu is laying the foundation for Nigeria to achieve a $1 trillion economy by 2030.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned a suit filed by the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, seeking the disqualification of President Bola Tinubu from contesting the 2027 presidential election.

Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle says Nigeria will soon overcome insecurity as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to restore lasting peace across the country.