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02/09/2026

INEC warns Nigerians over use of AI to spread disinformation ahead of 2027 election-‎The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) warned that the misuse of artificial intelligence to spread false information could threaten the credibility of the 2027 elections and advocated treating electoral technology and communication as a single, coordinated discipline.
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‎INEC Chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan, SAN, revealed that the commission was conducting a

‎The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) warned that the misuse of artificial intelligence to spread false information could threaten the credibility of the 2027 elections and advocated treating electoral technology and communication as a single, coordinated discipline. ‎ ‎INEC Ch...

02/09/2026

$460,000 forfeiture: Answer questions, stop attacking US lobbyist – Atiku tells Tinubu‎-‎
‎Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to address questions surrounding its principal’s alleged $460,000 forfeiture in the United States instead of attacking US-based lobbyist Karl Von Batten-Montague-York.
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‎Atiku made this known in a statement issued by his media team on Wednesday.
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‎Recall that reports had emerged

‎ ‎Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to address questions surrounding its principal’s alleged $460,000 forfeiture in the United States instead of attacking US-based lobbyist Karl Von Batten-Montague-York. ‎ ‎Atiku made this known ...

02/09/2026

Bandits demand N40m levy from Sokoto residents, threaten fresh attack-‎Residents of Kebbe town in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State are facing heightened security concerns following a reported demand by suspected bandits for a N40 million levy.
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‎The gunmen allegedly threatened to kill residents and burn down the town if the money was not paid within a stipulated deadline.
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‎According

‎Residents of Kebbe town in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State are facing heightened security concerns following a reported demand by suspected bandits for a N40 million levy. ‎ ‎The gunmen allegedly threatened to kill residents and burn down the town if the money was not paid within ...

02/09/2026

Chief Barrister Asoluka Nnamdi Wins Female Real Estate Personality Of the Year Award 2026-The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cyntilos Homes and Properties, Chief Barrister Asoluka Nnamdi, has emerged as the Female Real Estate Personality of the Year at the Shelter Awards 2026.

Asoluka Nnamdi, a legal practitioner and entrepreneur, was recognised for her contributions to Nigeria’s real estate and property development sector.

The

The Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Cyntilos Homes and Properties, Chief Barrister Asoluka Nnamdi, has emerged as the Female Real Estate Personality of the Year at the Shelter Awards 2026. Asoluka Nnamdi, a legal practitioner and entrepreneur, was recognised for her contributions to Nigeria.....

02/09/2026

NDC challenges INEC over 10 Anambra Assembly candidates, demands electronic audit-The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has challenged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the publication of 10 candidates as its nominees for the Anambra State House of Assembly, insisting that the party neither submitted their names nor forwarded their nomination documents.

In a statement on Wednesday signed by Director of

02/09/2026

NDC challenges INEC over 10 Anambra Assembly candidates, demands electronic audit-The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has challenged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the publication of 10 candidates as its nominees for the Anambra State House of Assembly, insisting that the party neither submitted their names nor forwarded their nomination documents.

In a statement on Wednesday signed by Director of

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has challenged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the publication of 10 candidates as its nominees for the Anambra State House of Assembly, insisting that the party neither submitted their names nor forwarded their nomination documents. In...

02/09/2026

Islamic Group Speaks on Establishment of Hisbah in Plateau-‎
‎The Plateau State chapter of the Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has dismissed reports that an Islamic organisation established a Hisbah Corps to enforce religious and moral rules in parts of Jos North Local Government Area of the state.
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‎News reports the group described the claims as false and insisted that no

‎ ‎The Plateau State chapter of the Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) has dismissed reports that an Islamic organisation established a Hisbah Corps to enforce religious and moral rules in parts of Jos North Local Government Area of the state. ‎ ‎News reports the group described the claims as fal...

02/09/2026

Borno Commissioner Finally Apologises Over ‘Cut Off Opposition Fingers’ Remark-‎Borno State Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation, Youths and Sports, Saina Buba, has formally apologised over his controversial remarks in which he threatened to “cut off” the fingers of those who oppose the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC).
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‎Buba issued the apology on Wednesday in Maiduguri, days after the comments made at

‎Borno State Commissioner for Poverty Alleviation, Youths and Sports, Saina Buba, has formally apologised over his controversial remarks in which he threatened to “cut off” the fingers of those who oppose the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC). ‎ ‎Buba issued the apology on Wednesday in...

02/09/2026

2027: Wike Declares APC’s Chinda Next Governor of Rivers State-‎Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Rivers State, Kingsley Ogundu Chinda, as the next governor of the state ahead of the 2027 election.
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‎Wike made the declaration on Tuesday at a reception organised in his honour by Ogbakor Ikwerre, the

‎Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has declared the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Rivers State, Kingsley Ogundu Chinda, as the next governor of the state ahead of the 2027 election. ‎ ‎Wike made the declaration on Tuesday at a reception organised in ...

02/09/2026

‎I asked Adeleke to present his Certificate of Return to Tinubu -Wike-‎
‎The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, says he told Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to present his Certificate of Return to President Bola Tinubu.
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‎Wike made this assertion on Wednesday during his media parley with selected journalists.
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‎The minister equally said he asked Adeleke to make a press

‎ ‎The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, says he told Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, to present his Certificate of Return to President Bola Tinubu. ‎ ‎Wike made this assertion on Wednesday during his media parley with selected journalists. ‎ ‎The ministe...