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Nigeria’s police force has arrested a suspect, Ifechukwu Dennis, over a viral AI-generated voice note falsely attributed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a development that highlights growing concerns about the misuse of emerging technologies to spread disinformation. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the arrest on Thursday via his verified X (formerly Twitter) …

By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Agricultural experts and researchers, including professors gathered in Maiduguri, Borno State, have applauded the Executive Director of the Lake Chad Research Institute (LCRI), Professor Babagana Jugudum, the management team and staff for their tenacity and resilience in developing different varieties of improved seeds/crops and exploring research despite the Boko Haram atrocities that have lasted for over …

The first batch of 345 pilgrims from Ogun State who traveled to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform the 2026 Hajj have returned safely to Nigeria after successfully completing the spiritual exercise in the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. The pilgrims, comprising 151 men and 194 women, arrived directly from Saudi Arabia at Gateway International Airport, Ilisan-Iperu Remo, …

The Vice President of Ilejemeje Local Government Area of ​​Ekiti State, Grace Ogunleye, has been detained at the Ado-Ekiti Correctional Center following her arraignment for alleged involvement in a fake kidnapping. Ogunleye was booked on Wednesday before the Magistrates Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti alongside three other defendants on charges bordering on conspiracy and self-kidnapping. The Nigerian State Police Force said …

Significant progress has been made towards the establishment of the State Police, with a constitutional amendment expected shortly, following months of consultations between the Executive, the National Assembly and the security authorities. The Chief of Staff to the President, Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing State House correspondents after a consultative meeting on state police convened by …

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved a special compensation package for Grade A electricity customers affected by electricity shortages caused by grid generation constraints between February and March 2026. The Commission announced the decision in Directive no. NERC/2026/002, published on its website on Thursday. According to NERC, the directive was introduced in response to significant generation shortages experienced …

Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey described Nigeria’s 2-2 draw against Poland as a positive result despite the disappointment of conceding late goals in both halves. READ ALSO: Wilfred Ndidi says friendly with Poland gave Super Eagles chance to try new ideas After the friendly, the Fulham FC defender explained that the match provided valuable playing time for several members of …

…says the election official provided the details and used his daughter’s phone for the screenshot …Police detain AMAC official as investigation deepens Daud Olatunji The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has exposed how Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike’s spokesperson, Lere Olayinka, obtained and published voter registration details of Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike, in a breach that has now triggered …

By Barth Ikiebe The Nigerian Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), in collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), African Independent Television (AIT) and Crime Reporters Global Nigeria, says preparations are well underway to hold the Women in Security Summit and Awards (WINSEC) 2026. The Chairperson, Media and Publicity Committee, WINSEC, Dr Adeola Ekine, told the News Agency of Nigeria …

Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, has been announced as the keynote speaker for the anniversary public conference of Lagos-based online newspaper, thegazellenews’.com. The conference will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Lagos, by 10:00 am The event will focus on the theme: “Guiding grassroots governance …