ATE 2026: ‘Don’t use Google, AI apps to replace your physical doctor,’ MedServe CEO warns
The Chief Executive Officer of MedServe, Dr. Tolulope Adewole, has warned Nigerians against relying on artificial intelligence tools for medical diagnosis, insisting that while AI is transforming healthcare, it should never replace consultations with qualified medical professionals. Speaking at the Africa Technology Expo held in Lagos on Friday, Adewole said patients should embrace AI as […]
Groups differ over nomination of Prof. Abayomi Fasina for ambassadorial role
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja More than 200 women’s rights organisations and civil society groups have petitioned the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs, urging it to suspend the confirmation of former Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Prof. Abayomi Sunday Fasina, as an ambassador. The coalition, led by Womanifesto and represented by Dr. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi, […]
Benue PDP reaffirms Aondoakaa as 2027 gov’ship candidate, disowns Agbo
The Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has distanced itself from claims that Mr. Emmanuel Agbo is the party’s governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections, describing such assertions as false and misleading.
Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch postponed indefinitely
A highly anticipated rematch between boxing legends Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao has been postponed indefinitely, Pacquiao’s camp in the Philippines said on Friday.
2015 Maiduguri attacks: Court sentences Boko Haram member to death by hanging
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday sentenced a Boko Haram member, Alkali Yarima, also known as La’ari, to death by hanging for participating in the attacks on Maiduguri in 2015.
INEC says yet to receive budgeted funds for 2027 general elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it is yet to receive budgetary allocations for the conduct of the 2027 general elections.
