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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has warned of the dangers posed by the misuse of artificial intelligence in creating and spreading manipulated content. The commission in a statement signed by Director of Voter Education and Publicity, Victoria Eta-Messi, on Monday said this danger was “no longer a theoretical risk” to the 2027 election. Based on the statement, the National …

The Anambra State Government has renewed its challenge to former Governor Peter Obi over his suitability to pursue his 2027 presidential bid, accusing him of failing to deliver on past promises on workers’ salaries and the state’s debt profile. The latest exchange was prompted by a document released by the state government, which it said showed that salary arrears occurred …

Nigeria has recorded 259 deaths due to Lassa fever since the start of 2026, with 1,086 confirmed cases reported in 24 states and 118 local government areas. The latest data was disclosed by the Nigerian Center for Disease Control and Prevention in its Lassa fever situation report for epidemiological week 36, covering the period from August 31 to September 6, …

The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has authorized its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, to nominate several key officials for the party’s Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections. Under the arrangement, both candidates are expected to nominate Director General, Deputy Director General for North Korea, campaign spokesperson and deputy spokesperson, Head of …

Nasarawa United captain King Osanga says the Solid Miners are determined to secure a positive result against Kwara United in their Euromatch Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday five fixture on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The match is scheduled to take place at the Rashidi Yekini Main Bowl at the George Innih Stadium in Ilorin, with the Solid Miners looking …

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Okpara Emmanuel, in connection with the alleged murder of his girlfriend, identified only as Chinyere. The suspect was arrested at his residence at Olympic Layout, One-Day, Enugu, following information received by the police regarding the alleged murder. The Command spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed the arrest on Tuesday in a statement …

Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali and winger Samuel Chukwueze have joined the team’s first training camp in Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, taking the number of players in the training camp to 23 ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) opening qualifiers. The trio’s arrival completes the latest batch of players to report to the …

…The children spent more than 130 days in captivity …’Save our children or we will take over the streets of the Presidential Villa’ …Parents question disparity in response to school kidnappings Daud Olatunji Parents and community leaders of Mussa and Lassa communities in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of ​​Borno State have given the Federal Government a six-day ultimatum to secure …

Doctors located in Ogun State, South West Nigeria at the weekend performed surgery on a patient in Abuja, the country’s capital through what was described as the first telerobotic surgery in West Africa. This advanced technology-based surgery was carried out at Redeemer Health Village in Mowe, Ogun State. Tele-robotic surgery, also known as remote surgery, allows surgeons to operate on …

Oyo State Governor and Allied People’s Movement presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, has denied claims by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, that the Federal Government provided N50 billion to support the upgrade of the Ladoke Akintola International Airport in Ibadan. Makinde stated his position on Tuesday while addressing supporters and stakeholders at the 2027 Makinde/Daura Presidential Town …