Politics

XDOF, just three months out of stealth, is in talks for a Series B at a $1.2B valuation

The round is being raised just months after the robot data startup exited from stealth.

TechCrunch•9/4/2026

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Peter Obi, Duke, others join Amaechi at late mother’s vigil Mass

The Mass was held at the Corpus Christi Cathedral of the Catholic Church in Port Harcourt ahead of the burial of Mrs Amaechi, who died at the age of 89. The post Peter Obi, Duke, others join Amaechi at late mother’s vigil Mass appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Premium Times•9/4/2026

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‘Disclose your records before reviving old allegations against me’ – Atiku challenges Tinubu

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has challenged President Bola Tinubu to make his records available for public scrutiny before reviving old allegations against him. Atiku said he had already subjected himself to public scrutiny and insisted that renewed attempts to circulate allegations dating back to the administration of former […] ‘Disclose your records before reviving old allegations against me’ – Atiku challenges Tinubu

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‘BBNaija makes life harder’ – Kess weighs in on Tochi’s advice to ex-housemates

Former Big Brother Naija housemate Kess Adjekpovu has opened up on the realities of life after the popular reality TV show, saying participation in the competition often comes with greater challenges than many people imagine. According to Kess, leaving the BBNaija house exposes contestants to a more difficult phase of life, regardless of whether they […] ‘BBNaija makes life harder’ – Kess weighs in on Tochi’s advice to ex-housemates

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Pre-registered SIM Cards Pose Threat to National Security, Police Assert

Linus Aleke in Abuja The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) said pre-registered Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards sold by vendors of telecommunications companies pose serious threats to national

This Day Live•9/4/2026

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Evacuation: US missionary blasts Pastor Adeboye over donation to Tinubu administration

A United States missionary, Alex Barbir, has blasted the founder of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, over the church’s donation to President Bola Tinubu’s administration to evacuate stranded Nigerians from South Africa. Condemning the donation, Barbir described the intervention as “an act of slavery,” questioning the decision by the church […] Evacuation: US missionary blasts Pastor Adeboye over donation to Tinubu administration

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Heinekin Highlights Nonalcoholic Beer, Serena Williams in US Open Partnership

Maggie Timoney, CEO of Heinekin USA, said Heinekin's 0.0 nonalcoholic beer has seen success because consumers are looking to moderate their alcohol consumption, even if they're not looking to cut it out entirely. Timoney said that the beverage company wanted to honor the history of the US Open and the six championships won by Serena Williams in their partnership with the tennis star. (Source: Bloomberg)

Bloomberg•9/4/2026

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Alakija, Fadahunsi congratulate Adeleke on governorship poll victory

Billionaire Folorunso Alakija and Senator Francis Fadahunsi congratulate Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election victory. Read More: https://punchng.com/alakija-fadahunsi-congratulate-adeleke-on-governorship-poll-victory/

PUNCH•9/4/2026

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[UPDATED] LASU Condemns Assault of Student by Parent

Lagos State University condemns the alleged assault of a student by a parent in a viral video. Learn about LASU’s response and commitment to student safety Read More: https://punchng.com/lasu-condemns-hostel-altercation-says-incident-addressed/

PUNCH•9/4/2026

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Out-of-school-children: Ogun Govt embarks on enrolment drive

The Ogun State Government has commenced a statewide school enrolment drive as part of measures to tackle the out-of-school children challenge and reduce the figure to the barest minimum. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof Abayomi Arigbabu, disclosed this while leading an enrolment drive exercise for the 2026/2027 academic session across the four […] Out-of-school-children: Ogun Govt embarks on enrolment drive

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Jemima Osunde Raises Alarm Over Food Safety in Nigeria

Nollywood actress Jemima Osunde has sparked fresh concern over the safety of food consumed by Nigerians.

Tori News•9/4/2026

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45,000-litre fuel tanker overturns in Lagos

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, has contained a tanker accident involving a truck loaded with 45,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit on Ijako Road, inward Oke Oso, along the Ajah Expressway in Epe. The accident occurred on Friday when a Mack tanker reportedly overturned while climbing Ijako Hill following a mechanical fault. According to a […] 45,000-litre fuel tanker overturns in Lagos