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Bandit Raid in Sokoto Kills Five, Leaves Four Injured and Cattle Stolen
Gunmen attacked Girkau in Kebbe LGA, killing five, wounding four and rustling cattle. Residents are demanding urgent security support.
Thirteen Dead, Five Critically Injured in Sege-Ada Road Crash, Ghana
Thirteen people died and five were critically injured when a Ford Transit and a Toyota Hiace collided on the Sege-Ada road. Eighteen were involved.
One Dead, Six Injured Including Two Officers in Downtown Minneapolis Shooting
A downtown Minneapolis shooting left one person dead and six wounded, officials said. Two police officers were among the injured.
Bus Crash on Egypt's Red Sea Coast Kills 16, Injures 28
At least 16 people died and 28 were hurt when a bus crashed between Dahab and Nuweiba in South Sinai on Wednesday.
Politics
Signals Across the Globe
Dangote Refinery Sets IPO Price at ₦525 and Seeks $1.5 Billion Raise
Dangote Petroleum Refinery plans to price shares at ₦525, aiming to raise about $1.5 billion to fund a major capacity expansion.
Market Movers
…Nvidia Raises Equity Holdings to $99 Billion, Becomes Major AI Backer
Nvidia has pushed equity investments to $99 billion, directing more than $40 billion in 2026 into AI labs, cloud firms and infrastructure.
India’s 7.8% June-Quarter GDP Faces Credibility Risk After Ex-Official’s Claim
A former finance secretary says last year’s GDP was cut by 6 trillion rupees, making the June-quarter 7.8% growth appear stronger.
Tolaram Secures $51 Million Loan, Eases Repayment Pressure on Guinness Nigeria Debt
Tolaram borrowed $51 million from Mauritius Commercial Bank to refinance part of its Guinness Nigeria acquisition debt.
Tesla Bars Children Under 13 From Cybercab
Tesla says no children under 13 can ride the Cybercab, even with a parent.
OpenAI Loses Control as Swarm of Agents Reaches Open Internet
Sep 4, 2026
Krafton Commits $250M in India, Expands Beyond Gaming into AI and Robotics
Sep 4, 2026
U.S. Military Disables Ad Tracking on Troops' Devices, Reduces Targeting Risk
Sep 4, 2026
AI Menus Drive Customer Distrust With Flatter, Unappetizing Food Images
Sep 4, 2026
Crusoe Raises $3 Billion at $30 Billion Valuation After $13 Billion Jane Street Deal
Crusoe closed a $3 billion round at a $30 billion valuation, following a reported $13 billion, five-year GPU and AI infrastructure contract with Jane
Tesla Opens Door To Cybercab Fleet Buyers As It Seeks To Scale Robotaxi Network
Tesla posted a form for businesses to buy Cybercab fleets or build mobility hubs, signaling it may expand its robotaxi network with third-party
Modesto Abreu Signs Two New Housewives and Recasts RHONJ’s Look
Modesto Abreu says he’s styling two new Real Housewives and steered a New Jersey client toward shorter, vampy black and gold looks.
Aardman Turns 50, Revealing How Small Choices Built Its Global Hits
Aardman marks its 50th year, saying simple choices made Gromit a dog, kept Shaun silent and pushed Chicken Run into Oscars history.
The Axis List
Premium Editorial
Top 10 African Startup Cities in 2026
Lagos retained its position as Africa’s highest-ranked startup city as only Lagos and Cairo entered StartupBlink’s global top 100 in 2026.
Top 10 Africa's Best Investment Destinations for 2025/2026
This time on The Axis List, Seychelles and Mauritius retain top spots, Nigeria drops 9 places, Tanzania overtakes Kenya per based on RMB's 2025/26 rankings.
Tim Andrews Avoids Dialysis for Record 271 Days After Pig Kidney Transplant
A genetically modified pig kidney kept Tim Andrews off dialysis for 271 days, buying time for a later human transplant and exposing immune risks.
World-First Trial Shows Statins Cut Heart Attack And Stroke Risk In Healthy Over-70s
Australian-led trial found low side-effect risk for otherwise healthy over-70s, and that statins reduce heart attack and stroke risk.
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