Davido: I Have No 2027 Candidate Yet, I Won’t Support APC

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  Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has said he has not chosen a preferred candidate for the 2027 presidential election, while ruling out support for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking during an interview on News Central TV on Tuesday, the music icon addressed whether he would maintain his active political involvement during the upcoming 2027 presidential contest. Responding to questions about political endorsements and addressing his uncle, Governor Ademola Adeleke’s declaration of support for President Bola Tinubu, Davido clarified that his personal political convictions remain independent. “My uncle, immediately he won, came out to declare his support for Tinubu, but for me, I’m not propelled to support anybody. I personally haven’t seen anybody,” he stated. Recalling his past political engagements, the artiste noted that while he had previously supported opposition figures and cross-party alignments, his current stance remains uncommitted. “In the past, yes, I’ve supported Atiku before when we were in PDP, and I supported in 2015 when APC first did the merger; my late uncle Isiaka Adeleke (Serubawon) was part of the APC, I campaigned then,” he said. He, however, emphasised that his political position ahead of 2027 remains completely open, except for the ruling party. “Right now I don’t have a presidential candidate. It might change, but it’s not going to be APC. Everybody should have their choice,” Davido added. Davido’s comments come amid heightened public attention following his prominent role during the Osun State election cycle, where he mobilised voters and advocated for transparent election results. Davido’s uncle, the re-elected Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has noted that his decision to support Tinubu for a second term in 2027 is based on his belief that the President, as a Yoruba man from the South-West, deserves support to consolidate his reforms and infrastructure projects in the region.

Tupac Murder Suspect Was Seeking Revenge, Jury Told

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  Jurors heard Monday that rapper Tupac Shakur was killed in a gang-related revenge attack allegedly ordered by a mobster who later bragged about the crime, as one of the US’s most closely watched trials began three decades after his death. Duane “Keffe D” Davis, a one-time leader of the South Side Compton Crips, one of a patchwork of gangs that ran parts of Los Angeles in the 1990s, ordered the killing after his nephew had been beaten by a rival mob, prosecutor Binu Pilal told a Las Vegas court. “On September 7, 1996, Tupac Shakur publicly, on camera, participated in a humiliating beating of Duane Davis’s nephew, Orlando Anderson,” he said. “Then, two and a half hours later… Tupac is gunned down in a drive-by shooting from a white Cadillac in an act of revenge.” Pilal said Davis did not pull the trigger, but had handed the gun to someone sitting in the back seat of his car and ordered that person to shoot the rapper. In repeated interviews — with law enforcement, with media and ultimately in an autobiography — Davis confessed to his part in the murder, Pilal said. “Over the years, in private interviews, in public statements, and even in private calls, Duane Davis has repeatedly told us over and over again about the anger he felt, and his own role in the revenge drive-by shooting of Tupac Shakur. “And now, nearly 30 years later, we’re going to ask you to finally hold Duane Davis accountable,” he told the jury. Davis, 63, denies all charges in the trial, which could last over a month. If convicted, he faces possible life in prison without parole. East Coast vs West Coast The killing of Shakur, also known as 2Pac, is one of America’s most celebrated cold cases, prompting endless debate among music fans over who did it and why. The rapper, who was just 25 when he died, was a key figure in a hip-hop rivalry pitting the US East Coast against the West Coast. Known for hits like “California Love” and “All Eyez on Me,” Shakur — the son of a Black Panther — was raised in Harlem and Baltimore, but quickly became the epitome of a California bad boy when he signed with Los Angeles-based Death Row Records. The trial will revisit the battle between Death Row, founded by Marion “Suge” Knight, and Bad Boy Records, the East Coast label created by Sean “Diddy” Combs, which signed Christopher “The Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace — who was murdered in March 1997. Prosecutors say Death Row Records was protected by Mob Piru, a Los Angeles gang that was part of the wider Bloods alliance. Knight was affiliated with the group. Bad Boy Records had hired the rival South Side Compton Crips, led by Davis, as bodyguards. Knight and Shakur were in Las Vegas to watch boxer Mike Tyson fight, when they beat up Davis’s nephew, Crips member Orlando “Baby Lane” Anderson, in retribution over an alleged assault of a Death Row employee. Davis was out for revenge, the prosecution says. Later that night, a white Cadillac carrying Davis, Anderson and others pulled up beside Shakur’s car in Las Vegas. Shots were fired from the Cadillac, and Shakur was fatally wounded. The investigation sputtered for decades because of a lack of evidence, but the case was revived when Davis’s memoirs were published in 2019. In the book, he recounted that he was in the front seat of the Cadillac and that he handed a pistol to those in the back seat. But he does not say who opened fire on Shakur. Everyone else who was in the Cadillac that night is now dead. Davis has since backtracked, insisting the claims were bluster and were created by a ghostwriter to sell books. He has pleaded not guilty. AFP

Nigerian National Arrested in Vietnam with Meth and Heroin

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  A Nigerian national has been arrested in Vietnam after authorities reportedly discovered 2kg of suspected crystal methamphetamine and two suspected bricks of heroin hidden in a shipment from Laos. VietnamPlus reported on Monday that the drugs were discovered at the Lao Bao International Border Gate in Quang Tri Province after customs officers detected suspicious images in a consigned package during a scan. The report said the case was uncovered at about 8:30 pm on August 5 when customs officers were inspecting road vehicles entering Vietnam from Laos through the border gate. “Customs officers detected suspicious images in a consigned package using scanning equipment,” the report stated. A subsequent physical inspection reportedly revealed that the drugs had been concealed inside electric water heaters and electronic components “used as disguises.” The discovery raised suspicions of transnational drug trafficking, prompting the Customs Sub-Department of Region IX to assign its customs control team to lead the investigation. The team also coordinated with the Lao Bao International Border Gate’s customs branch, the drug-related crimes investigation police division under the Quang Tri Police, the anti-smuggling investigation sub-department and the provincial Border Guard. According to the report, the agencies worked together “to identify and locate the recipient” of the consignment. “After several days of tracing the consignment across multiple locations,” law enforcement officers arrested Izuchukwu Calistus Odionye, a Nigerian national born in 1983, on August 9 in Ho Chi Minh City while he was receiving the package. The suspect reportedly admitted that the package contained drugs. Odionye told investigators that he “had been hired to receive it in Ho Chi Minh City and transport it to Hanoi,” according to the report. The Vietnamese authorities have since expanded the investigation to identify other people allegedly involved in the case. “The investigation has been expanded to identify other people involved,” the report added.  

Xenophobia: 83 More Nigerians Set to Return from South Africa on Wednesday

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  The Federal Government has announced the arrival of another 83 Nigerian nationals evacuated from South Africa amid growing Afrophobic attacks and rising anti-foreigner sentiments in the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement issued on Monday and signed by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said the returnees were expected to arrive at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. According to the ministry, the returnees will depart Oliver Tambo Airport, Johannesburg, at 3:35pm local time aboard South African Airways and are expected to arrive in Lagos at approximately 8:45pm the same day. The ministry said the latest evacuation was facilitated through the intervention and sponsorship of air tickets by public-spirited private individuals. “The Ministry wishes to note that this latest cohort of returnees is facilitated through the kind intervention and sponsorship of tickets by public-spirited private individuals, whose generosity the Federal Government acknowledges with profound gratitude,” the statement said. The development followed the conclusion of the government’s voluntary repatriation programme, under which nearly 1,490 Nigerians were repatriated from South Africa amid concerns over attacks and discrimination against foreigners. The ministry said the Federal Government, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, remained committed to protecting the welfare and dignity of Nigerians at home and abroad. It said the government’s Citizen Diplomacy agenda viewed Nigerians in the diaspora “not as a burden, but as critical assets for national development,” adding that it was committed to ensuring their protection and well-being. The ministry also commended the private individuals and philanthropists who supported the latest evacuation, describing their intervention as an example of the “whole-of-society approach” being promoted by the government. “The Ministry commends their patriotism and selflessness, which have significantly alleviated the plight of our compatriots in South Africa,” the statement said. The FG called on the organised private sector, corporate organisations, state governments and other well-meaning Nigerians at home and abroad to emulate the initiative and support government efforts to respond to consular emergencies. The ministry further said the government would continue to strengthen diplomatic engagement with South Africa to address the root causes of Afrophobia and prevent attacks and discrimination against Nigerians. “The government remains committed to deepening strategic partnerships with host nations, including South Africa, to address the root causes of Afrophobia and ensure that such acts of violence and discrimination against Nigerians are prevented and are strongly condemned when they occur, including holding perpetrators of such violence to account,” it stated. The ministry expressed appreciation to the private sponsors for their support and urged broader collaboration to strengthen Nigeria’s capacity to protect its citizens abroad.

UK Mission Commends Osun Voters, Calls for Lessons from Election

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  The British High Commission has praised Osun State residents for their peaceful conduct during the August 15 governorship election and congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on securing a second term. In a statement issued on Monday, the High Commission said it deployed accredited observers to monitor the election after engaging with various stakeholders ahead of the poll. It said its observations, which were consistent with findings by credible independent observer groups with wider deployments across the state, showed several encouraging signs of a positive democratic process. The commission said, “This includes the opening of polls as scheduled in many locations, the commitment of security personnel to maintaining order, and the effective implementation of electoral procedures by INEC officials.” It particularly commended voters for their “patience, resilience and participation” throughout the election. However, the British High Commission noted reports of isolated incidents that generated tension before and during the election, as well as the continued challenge of voter interference, including vote-buying across party lines. It also raised concerns over access to polling facilities for persons with disabilities and elderly voters, as well as overcrowding linked to the speed and limited provision of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System devices for accreditation. The commission urged relevant institutions to review the identified challenges and draw lessons from the election to improve future electoral processes. “We encourage the relevant institutions to review these issues carefully and to draw lessons – including from the recommendations of credible organisations like the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room – that strengthen public confidence, transparency and accountability,” it said. Looking ahead to the 2027 general elections, the commission noted that off-cycle elections benefited from additional personnel and resources that could be more difficult to replicate during nationwide polls. It nevertheless expressed hope that the Osun election would contribute to further improvements in Nigeria’s electoral system. “We nevertheless hope that the experience of the Osun election will help inform further improvements that strengthen the integrity, inclusiveness and credibility of future electoral processes,” the commission said. The United Kingdom reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s electoral institutions, civil society and other partners in promoting peaceful, transparent, inclusive and credible elections to strengthen the democratic institutions that underpin them.  

LASU 2026 Best Graduating Student Receives N10m Cash Prize

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  Lagos State University’s overall best graduating student, Adebanjo Samuel Oluolamide, has been awarded a N10 million cash prize under the Sunbeth Excellence Partnership Programme. Oluolamide, a graduate of the Department of Aerospace Engineering, received the award in recognition of his outstanding academic performance during the university’s 29th and 30th combined convocation held on Monday at the Olatunji Bello Auditorium, Epe Campus. He graduated with a 4.97 CGPA out of 5.00, earning First-Class Honours and emerging as the overall best graduating student of the 2025/2026 academic session. According to Vanguard, the N10m prize was presented to Oluolamide by the Sunbeth Excellence Partnership Programme, which recognises outstanding academic performance and seeks to encourage excellence and innovation among students. PUNCH Online had earlier reported that Oluolamide emerged as LASU’s best graduating student for the 2025/2026 academic session with a CGPA of 4.97. The university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, announced the results during a press conference, disclosing that more than 20,000 students would graduate across the two academic sessions, including 494 first-class graduates. Reacting to his achievement, Oluolamide dedicated his success to God. Before his graduation, the Aerospace Engineering graduate was involved in several extracurricular activities, including research and academic publications. Celebrating his achievement on X, he wrote, “4.97 / 5.00 CGPA. First Class Honours in Aerospace Engineering at Lagos State University. Official Senate Approval.” He added, “All glory to God for His grace, wisdom, and strength every step of the way. What God cannot do does not exist!” Oluolamide had also highlighted some of his other achievements during his undergraduate studies. On August 9, he disclosed that he had been named Scholar of the Year at the AESA-LASU Dinner, describing it as his second such award during his undergraduate studies. He wrote, “June 24: Officially signed out of Aerospace Engineering. June 25: Awarded Scholar of the Year at the AESA-LASU Dinner! “Winning my 2nd Scholar of the Year title during my undergrad is the best way to close a chapter. Late nights, heavy research, and relentless focus paid off.” In July, Oluolamide also revealed that two of his research papers had been accepted for presentation at the Society of Petroleum Engineers’ NAICE 2026 conference in Lagos.

FG Loan: How to Apply for Funds to Build or Buy a House

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The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria provides eligible Nigerians with mortgage financing through the National Housing Fund, enabling them to purchase, construct, upgrade or renovate homes. The NHF Mortgage Loan is currently available to contributors at an interest rate of 6 per cent per annum, with repayment of up to 30 years. According to FMBN on its website, the current information shows that eligible contributors can access up to ₦50 million, subject to affordability and the value of the property. Here are the key things applicants should know about the scheme and how to apply. What is the FMBN mortgage loan? The NHF Mortgage Loan is a housing finance facility administered by FMBN through accredited and licensed Primary Mortgage Banks (PMBs). The facility can be used to buy, build, improve or renovate an owner-occupied home. The property being financed serves as security for the loan. Unlike a conventional commercial mortgage, the NHF facility is designed to provide contributors with longer repayment periods and a concessionary interest rate. Who is eligible? Applicants generally have to meet the following conditions: <span;><span;>* Be a Nigerian citizen aged 18 or above. <span;><span;>* Be a contributor to the National Housing Fund. <span;><span;>* Have made continuous NHF contributions for at least six months. <span;><span;>* Have a stable source of income or, for self-employed applicants, provide evidence of regular income. <span;><span;>* Apply through an FMBN-accredited and licensed mortgage loan originator/Primary Mortgage Bank. <span;><span;>* Have a property that meets the relevant legal and planning requirements. FMBN also states that loan repayment affordability is assessed using a maximum of one-third of the applicant’s income. How much can you borrow? FMBN’s current NHF Mortgage Loan page says a contributor can access up to ₦50 million, subject to affordability and other lending conditions. The property also matters. FMBN’s published conditions state that an individual should not receive more than 90 per cent of the cost or value of the property being mortgaged. The older ₦15 million figure still appears in some FMBN documents and online guides, but FMBN’s current product page now states ₦50 million. Applicants should therefore rely on the latest terms provided by FMBN and their accredited mortgage institution. What is the interest rate? The interest rate for NHF contributors is not more than 6 per cent per annum. FMBN currently describes the facility as being provided to accredited PMBs at 4 per cent for onward lending to NHF contributors at 6 per cent. How long do you have to repay? The maximum repayment period is 30 years, subject to factors including the applicant’s age, income and years in service. Repayments are made through the mortgage loan originator through which the applicant obtained the loan. How to apply 1. Confirm your NHF contribution You must first be registered as an NHF contributor and have made the required continuous contributions. FMBN now provides an online personal/individual NHF registration portal for new contributors. 2. Choose an accredited mortgage institution Applicants do not simply walk into FMBN and collect the mortgage loan directly. The application is made through a licensed and FMBN-accredited Primary Mortgage Bank/mortgage loan originator, which processes the application and submits it to FMBN. 3. Obtain the mortgage application form The mortgage institution will provide the relevant application form and guide you on the documentation required for your particular application. 4. Prepare your documents Depending on the nature of the application, applicants may be required to provide documents such as: <span;><span;>* Completed mortgage loan application form; <span;><span;>* Evidence of NHF contribution; <span;><span;>* Proof of income; <span;><span;>* Recent payslips or other income evidence; <span;><span;>* Property title documents; <span;><span;>* Valuation report for the property; <span;><span;>* Bill of quantities where the loan is for construction; <span;><span;>* Relevant tax and employment documents; and <span;><span;>* Other legal documents required by the mortgage institution. The exact documentation can vary depending on whether the applicant is buying, building or renovating a property. 5. Submit the application The application and supporting documents are submitted to the accredited mortgage institution. The institution assesses the applicant’s income, repayment capacity, property and documentation before forwarding the application to FMBN where applicable. 6. Property and legal checks The property is subjected to valuation and legal checks. FMBN’s conditions require the mortgaged property to provide adequate security and comply with relevant planning and legal requirements. 7. Approval and disbursement Once the relevant conditions are satisfied and the loan is approved, the funds are disbursed through the mortgage loan originator for the approved housing purpose. What can the loan be used for? The NHF Mortgage Loan can be used to: <span;><span;>* Buy a residential property; <span;><span;>* Build a home; <span;><span;>* Improve an existing home; or <span;><span;>* Renovate an existing home. FMBN specifically describes its NHF facility as covering these housing purposes. How can Nigerians check their NHF contributions? FMBN provides digital channels through which contributors can access information about their NHF accounts. The Bank’s website also provides online registration and account services for contributors. Important warning for applicants Applicants should be careful of individuals who claim they can “secure” an FMBN loan in exchange for money. FMBN’s official website carries warnings about fraudsters posing as NHF facilitation officers. Applicants should deal only with FMBN and its accredited mortgage institutions and verify any request for payment before proceeding. FMBN’s official website provides information on its mortgage products, NHF services and application channels. Apply Here: https://fmbn.gov.ng/products/nhf_mortgage_loan

NFF Sacks Super Falcons Technical Crew Following World Cup Qualification Failure

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  The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has ordered members of the Super Falcons’ technical crew to vacate their positions with immediate effect. This follows a difficult 2026 campaign in which the team failed to secure an automatic ticket to the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The NFF Executive Committee announced the decision in a brief notice on Monday, without stating a reason for the directive. “The Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation has asked members of the technical crew of the @NGSuper_Falcons to step down with immediate effect,” the federation said. PUNCH Online, however, reports that the decision comes after the Super Falcons endured a challenging Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign, where they began their Group C campaign with a defeat by Malawi, who were making their debut in the competition. Malawi went on to reach the final, where they lost to Cameroon, who won the WAFCON title for the first time on Sunday. Nigeria’s campaign ended in the quarter-finals after a defeat by Cameroon, denying the Super Falcons an automatic qualification ticket for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The Super Falcons subsequently had another opportunity to secure their place at the World Cup through a playoff against South Africa but also lost that match. The outcome leaves Nigeria facing another route in its bid to reach the World Cup, while the NFF has now ordered the technical crew to step down.

Norway’s King Hospitalised as Crown Prince Assumes Role of Regent

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  Norway’s King Harald V has been hospitalised following a medical examination, with Crown Prince Haakon assuming the duties of Regent for the next two weeks, according to the Royal House. According to GB News, the 89-year-old monarch was admitted to the National Hospital on Monday after a medical examination, according to a statement from the Royal House. The statement said Harald had been “treated with cortisone for the blood disease hemolytic anemia in recent weeks,” which had led to “fluid accumulation in the body that requires treatment in hospital.” “The King is on sick leave for two weeks “, the Royal House said, adding that “His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is Regent during this period.” The Royal House said it would provide further information on the consequences of the hospitalisation for the royal household’s official programme. It is the second time Harald has been in hospital this month, according to the report. The monarch had visited hospital 10 days earlier for what the Royal House described as a “planned checkup and follow-up with a doctor,” adding that he had been driven there in his own car.  

Over 200 KASU Lecturers Resign as ASUU Threatens Indefinite Strike

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  The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter, says more than 200 professors and other academic staff have resigned from the institution over poor working conditions and the failure to implement the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU agreement. The union has consequently issued a two-week ultimatum to the university authorities and other relevant stakeholders to commence the full implementation and domestication of the agreement, warning that failure to do so could lead to a total, comprehensive and indefinite strike. Daily Post reported that the ASUU-KASU chairman, Abubakar Abdullahi, disclosed this on Monday at a press conference held at the union’s secretariat at Kaduna State University, Kaduna. Abdullahi said the 2025 FGN-ASUU Agreement, which provides for improved conditions of service for academic staff in Nigerian universities, took effect in January 2026, but “its implementation had yet to commence at KASU.” According to him, “The union has written several letters to the university management, Governing Council and the Visitor to the university, the Governor of Kaduna State and urged them to domesticate and implement the agreement in accordance with the law establishing the institution.” He said the union had also engaged stakeholders within and outside the state to intervene in the matter in an effort to maintain peace, stability and industrial harmony at the university. He, however, stated that eight months after the agreement was signed, KASU was yet to commence its implementation, while almost all federal universities and several state universities had either implemented the agreement or announced timelines for its implementation, including the payment of accrued arrears. The ASUU-KASU chairman said the delay had resulted in academic staff at the university becoming among the least-paid university workers in the country, despite KASU’s previous reputation for prioritising staff welfare. He warned that continued delay in implementing the agreement would lead to the accumulation of salary arrears dating back to January 2026. The union also attributed the departure of experienced academic staff, including professors and other lecturers, to poor conditions of service, warning that the loss of such personnel could take years for the university to recover from. Abdullahi said the union’s Congress, at a meeting held on August 12, 2026, resolved to “declare an industrial dispute and embark on a total, comprehensive and indefinite strike,” in line with the resolution of the National Executive Council of ASUU, which met at the University of Abuja on August 8 and 9, 2026. He said the two-week ultimatum was issued in accordance with established procedures governing industrial disputes, giving the university authorities time to take concrete steps towards the full implementation and domestication of the 2025 FGN-ASUU Agreement. ASUU-KASU also listed several outstanding local issues affecting its members, “including university autonomy, excessive workload, promotion arrears, death benefits, group life insurance coverage, the 25 and 35 per cent wage awards, and pension remittances.” The union urged the “university management and other relevant authorities to treat the issues with urgency and provide satisfactory responses to avert industrial disharmony” and preserve peace and stability at the institution. It also appealed to parents, stakeholders and well-meaning Nigerians to intervene in the matter to help avert the looming strike.

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