UAE Buys Azura Power,Opay DSS Fakenews,ManCity Chelsea Deal,Abuja FloodsAgain,Actress Atinuke Kareem Dead

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Here’s a newsletter-style roundup from the Time.com.ng page (September 2, 2026):

1. UAE’s ePointZero acquires 90% of Azura Power
Abu Dhabi-based ePointZero (part of 2PointZero Group) is buying a 90% stake in Azura Power Holdings, a pan-African independent power producer with 752 MW of operating capacity in Nigeria, Senegal, and Mozambique (plus a >1.5 GW pipeline). Amaya Capital retains 10%. The deal is subject to regulatory approvals.
Link: https://www.swordspress.com/2026/09/02/uaes-epointzero-enters-africas-power-generation-market-with-90-acquisition-of-azura-power/

2. OPay asks DSS & Police to investigate fake shutdown rumour
OPay has formally asked the DSS and Police to probe the viral false claims that the company was shutting down indefinitely and urging customers to withdraw funds. The fintech has also issued legal notices to social media users who spread the misinformation and reaffirmed it remains fully operational.
Link: https://www.swordspress.com/2026/09/02/breaking-opay-asks-dss-police-to-investigate-shutdown-rumour/
(Related: https://www.swordspress.com/2026/09/02/10-years-%e2%82%a61-2bn-40-tertiary-institutions-by-2026-opay-is-here-to-stay/)

3. Manchester City agree £125m deal for Chelsea’s Enzo Fernández
On deadline day, Manchester City completed a joint-British record £125m transfer for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández.
Link: https://www.swordspress.com/2026/09/02/manchester-city-agree-a125m-deal-to-sign-chelsea-midfielder-enzo-fernandez-on-deadline-day/

4. Parts of Abuja flooded again after heavy downpour
Heavy rain caused flooding in several parts of the FCT, disrupting traffic (especially around Airport Road/Lugbe and other areas). This is another recent flooding incident in the capital.
Link: https://www.swordspress.com/2026/09/02/parts-of-abuja-flooded-following-heavy-downpour/

5. Actress Atinuke Kareem dies after cancer battle
Nollywood actress Atinuke Remilekun Kareem has died following a battle with cancer. The news was confirmed by industry colleagues.
Link: https://www.swordspress.com/2026/09/02/another-nollywood-actor-atinuke-kareem-dies-after-battle-with-cancer/