Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has passed away at the age of 57 following a brief illness. Read the official statement from his family and tributes from the Actors Guild of Nigeria. The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru, who passed away at the age of 57 following a brief illness. His family confirmed the sad news in the […]

A global modelling study warns that Nigeria could record 31,400 excess heat-related deaths between September 2026 and February 2027 as an intense Super El Niño weather pattern drives up global temperatures. In a staggering alarm over climate vulnerability, research models indicate that Nigeria could face the highest loss of life globally from extreme heat waves triggered by the 2026–2027 Super El Niño climate event. According to a global study led […]

INEC is integrating artificial intelligence for anomaly detection and result verification ahead of Nigeria's 2027 elections, as democracy watchdogs and tech experts warn against deepfakes, voter manipulation, and system opacity. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has embarked on the deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools aimed at detecting discrepancies in election result sheets and optimizing election logistics ahead of the 2027 general elections. However, the technological leap has sparked […]