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Senator Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, has urged President Bola Tinubu to take decisive action against what he described as “kakistocrats” dominating the Presidency, warning that their continued presence could undermine his administration. Ndume spoke while reacting to the composition of the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2027 Presidential Campaign Council, saying the structure did not address his concerns about the competence of some officials working around the President. “My concern remains that the President has so many kakistocrats dominating the presidency. Unless he does something about it, they will continue to mess him up,” the senator said. Ndume cited recent…

AI companies have promised us world-shifting technology. But there’s a cost: loud, unsightly datacentres that drain environmental resources. As the government pushes their rapid growth, can local communities do anything to push back? Madeleine Finlay speaks to the Guardian’s global technology reporter Aisha Down about the backlash to datacentres across the UK and around the world

Arsenal face mouthwatering assignments against Real Madrid and Bayern Munich as they bid to go one better than last season’s agonising near miss and win a first Champions League title.Mikel Arteta’s side were pipped on penalties by Paris Saint-Germain in the final three months ago and will be expected to cruise through this season’s league phase. The bulk of their draw appears kind but they are tasked with a visit to the Allianz Arena to play Bayern, who they beat 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium last November, and host Real, who are once again under the charge of José Mourinho.…

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. New York fashion label NOAH is back with another buzzy collab with iconic watchmaker Timex, and if you know anything about the brands’ releases in the past, this one is sure to sell out quickly. Fortunately, the NOAH x Timex Anchor watch is still in stock as of this writing, both on the NoahNY.com site and the Timex site. The new watch reimagines Timex’s MK1 silhouette with a nautical-inspired watch face and dial, red anchor detailing, and preppy…

Most of us, me included, sleep on our sides. Drooling into your pillow and giving yourself a dead arm may not be as photogenic as Sleeping Beauty lying prettily on her back, but it’s probably better for you. Studies have found that sleeping on your left side can help reduce snoring, sleep apnoea and acid reflux, and the experts I spoke to for this article say side sleeping is good for your back and your sleep.Side sleeping brings its challenges, though, and I don’t just mean the drool. The curves of your body need somewhere to go. If your mattress…

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced the adoption of the decision regarding the regulations for violations, penalties and administrative measures related to the Ministry’s functions and services.The new decision will take effect on September 12, establishing a unified regulatory framework that defines violations, penalties, and administrative measures related to higher education institutions, technical and vocational education and training institutions, and training centres and institutes. This will enhance the clarity of regulatory obligations, solidify the principles of compliance and transparency, and provide institutions with a clear framework for managing their responsibilities according to the highest standards of quality…

Voting from homeCalifornia’s mail-in voting system has also become a particular target for Trump.Voting by mail surged during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, California passed a law to automatically mail a ballot to every registered voter.More than 80 percent of the state’s voters cast a mail-in ballot in 2024 alone.Moreles, the Santa Clara registrar, said his county has an even higher rate. More than 90 percent of voters in his jurisdiction use mail-in ballots to vote.His county processed more mail-in ballots in the last general election than the entire state of Texas did. While Texas accepted roughly 342,000 mail-in votes,…

* Say such reckless comments damage institutional reputation, undermine public trust  Linus Aleke in Abuja  The Nigeria Police Force has firmly rejected allegations of collusion with kidnappers and criminals to abduct unsuspecting road users for ransom, insisting that the allegations are not only unsubstantiated but also unfairly damaging to an institution entrusted with the protection of millions of Nigerians. The Force stated that police personnel deployed in checkpoints and other locations nationwide are there to prevent crime, detect criminal activity and protect citizens, not to facilitate kidnapping. Accordingly, the Force therefore invites Mr Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as ‘VeryDarkMan’…

Bolt has been cleared to resume operations at airports managed by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), following an intervention by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo. Mr Keyamo, in a statement on Thursday, said he had directed FAAN to urgently address concerns over what passengers described as exorbitant increases in airport taxi fares following the disruption of e-hailing services. After the minister’s intervention, FAAN announced that it had reached an “agreeable operational framework” with Bolt, clearing the company to resume its services at FAAN-managed airports immediately. The development followed days of controversy over the operation…

In the wake of news on Tuesday that two people in Pennsylvania died from measles, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been posting a slew of anti-vaccine rhetoric and misinformation on social media—marking a resurgence of his old ways as a fervent opponent of lifesaving immunizations. The deaths are the first measles-linked fatalities in Pennsylvania in 35 years and are the first US  measles deaths reported in 2026. They occurred amid an explosive outbreak in the state that has reached nearly 400 confirmed cases, as well as an ongoing nationwide surge for the vaccine-preventable disease. The US has tallied…