Politics

Daily Post Nigeria•6/30/2026

‘Publish candidates’ academic certificates, credentials’ – Peter Obi tells INEC

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to make public the academic certificates and credentials submitted by all candidates seeking elective office. Obi made the call while reflecting on questions contained in the INEC nomination form, particularly those relating to candidates’ mental […] ‘Publish candidates’ academic certificates, credentials’ – Peter Obi tells INEC

VPNs, fake IDs: How UK teens plan to bypass social media ban

After the United Kingdom announced stricter social media ban for users under 16, online conversations have quickly shifted on how the rules can be bypassed once they are fully enforced. The post VPNs, fake IDs: How UK teens plan to bypass social media ban appeared first on Tribune Online.

Tribune Online•6/30/2026

Concentrix Slides on Outlook; AeroVironment Jumps on Earnings | Stock Movers

On this episode of Stock Movers: - Concentrix (CNXC) shares are sliding after the call-center company slashed its full-year outlook. Its forecasts for reported revenue and adjusted earnings per share also undershot Wall Street’s expectations. - AeroVironment (AVAV) shares are jumping after the defense company reported fourth-quarter results that topped expectations across key metrics and forecast 2027 revenue that at the midpoint exceeded analysts’ estimate. - Digital Reality (DLR) shares are lower on news it will buy a Blackstone data center stake for $3.5 billion. (Source: Bloomberg)

Lumo, Proton’s privacy-focused AI chatbot, gets an upgrade

Proton's Lumo 2.0 is dropping this week, giving users a broader variety of capabilities.

TechCrunch•6/30/2026

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Business Day Nigeria•6/30/2026

269 more Nigerians evacuated from South Africa as FG steps up repatriation efforts

The Federal Government has evacuated another 269 Nigerians from South Africa, bringing the total number of citizens repatriated within the read more 269 more Nigerians evacuated from South Africa as FG steps up repatriation efforts

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Karimi commends Tinubu over approval of Kogi-Kwara, Kogi-Ekiti road rehabilitation

Chairman of the Senate Committee on Services, Senator Sunday Steve Karimi, representing Kogi West Senatorial District, has commended President Bola... The post Karimi commends Tinubu over approval of Kogi-Kwara, Kogi-Ekiti road rehabilitation appeared first on Tribune Online.

Tribune Online•6/30/2026

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NIPHID bill won’t duplicate NCDC roles, acting CEO

The acting CEO of the proposed NIPHID insists the NIPHID bill will complement, not duplicate, the NCDC’s functions, addressing concerns about overlapping r Read More: https://punchng.com/niphid-bill-wont-duplicate-ncdc-roles-acting-ceo/

Shetland backs plan to connect islands with £1.5bn undersea tunnels

The undersea links between some of the UK's most northerly islands could be in place within eight years.

BBC News•6/30/2026

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NHRC’s Tony Ojukwu elected vice-president of African Rights Network

Mr Ojukwu was elected on 26 June during the Fourth Annual Conference of ANPMN held in Kigali, Rwanda. The post NHRC’s Tony Ojukwu elected vice-president of African Rights Network appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Premium Times•6/30/2026

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Blazers, Williams reach 3-year, $44M extension

The Portland Trail Blazers and center Robert Williams III have agreed to a three-year, $44 million contract extension. his agent Kevin Bradbury of LIFT Sports Management tells ESPN.

Ringleader of Rochdale grooming gang 'cannot be deported'

A 55-year-old law means the government has no legal powers to remove Shabir Ahmed from the UK.

BBC News•6/30/2026