Politics

Alliance for Credible Elections Faults Senate’s Revised Position on Real-Time Result Transmission

The Senate has bowed to nationwide pressure to rescind its earlier stance on the real-time electronic transmission of election results, announcing a revised proposal that prioritizes electronic uploading while retaining manual collation where internet connectivity fails. Under the new arrangement, electronic transmission will serve as the primary method of uploading results, while Form EC8A will

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Community General

Southern Nigeria Monarchs Pay Condolence Visit to Family of Late King Jaja of Opobo

Over ten monarchs under the Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council have paid a condolence visit to the family of the late King Jaja of Opobo and former Chairman of the Rivers State Traditional Rulers Council, His Royal Highness Dandeson Douglas Jaja. The traditional rulers described the late monarch as a rare symbol of unity, wisdom,

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General

FRSC Warns Motorists Against One-Way Driving on Lagos–Ibadan Expressway

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned motorists, including drivers of security and government vehicles, against driving against traffic on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, stressing that offenders will face penalties as repair works continue on the Kara Bridge section of the road. The Lagos Sector Commander of the FRSC, Kehinde Hamzat, issued the warning while

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Politics

Appeal Court Upholds Senate’s Suspension of Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ruled that the Senate acted within its constitutional powers in suspending the lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, over misconduct. In a unanimous decision delivered by a three-member panel of justices, the appellate court held that neither the senator’s parliamentary privilege nor her constitutional rights were violated

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Politics

Tinubu Assures Nigerians of Victory Over Terrorism, Banditry

By Paul Chimodo President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will overcome the threats posed by terrorists and bandits across the country. He gave the assurance during his opening remarks at the ongoing National Executive Council conference on Inclusive Growth and Sustainable National Development, where he emphasised the government’s commitment to restoring peace

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Politics

Senate Warns Against Misuse of Service-Wide Votes in 2026 Budget

The Nigerian Senate has warned that any government agency benefiting from service-wide votes without proper accountability will no longer be tolerated. Senator Adeola Olamilekan, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, stated that the 2026 budget would mark a decisive break from past spending practices. Speaking at a one-day public hearing on the 2026 Appropriation

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General Technology

Nigerian Fintechs Increasingly Turn to Artificial Intelligence to Boost Operations

By Paul Chimodo Nigerian financial technology companies are increasingly adopting artificial intelligence to tackle operational challenges, improve security, and enhance customer engagement. The move reflects a shift from experimentation to practical applications that strengthen business processes and service delivery. Fraud detection remains the most common use of AI, with many fintechs deploying tools to identify

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General Technology

Nigeria Begins Historic Review of Telecoms Policy to Improve Connectivity, Competition

By Paul Chimodo The Federal Government of Nigeria has commenced the first comprehensive review of the National Telecommunications Policy in more than two decades, a major step towards modernising the country’s telecom sector and expanding digital access nationwide. The review, led by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Communications, Innovation

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Sports

Aruna Advances to ITTF Africa Cup Quarter‑Finals After Convincing Win

Nigeria’s table tennis star Quadri Aruna has secured his place in the quarter‑finals of the 2026 ITTF Africa Cup in Benghazi, Libya, following an impressive performance against Libyan opponent Alajaebi Habeb in the round of 16. Aruna dominated the match from start to finish, showcasing his experience and tactical superiority against the home favourite. His

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Sports

Bayern Munich Not Pursuing Vuskovic Transfer – Eberl

Bayern Munich’s sporting director Max Eberl has indicated that the club currently has no immediate plans to sign Croatian defender Luka Vuskovic. Eberl said Bayern’s focus is on internal squad matters and noted they already have quality centre‑back options, making a move for Vuskovic unlikely at this time This statement comes amid widespread speculation in

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