Nigeria Clerics Urged to Learn AI Skills to Counter Misinformation
The Sokoto State Government has called for religious clerics across Nigeria to be trained in artificial intelligence and digital literacy, warning that the misuse of AI-generated content and social media misinformation is threatening national unity. The state’s Commissioner for Innovation and Digital Economy, Bashar Umar Kwabo, said the rise of deepfakes, manipulated audio and AI-generated […]
Video: Soludo Shuts Onitsha Main Market for One Week, Warns Traders Over Sit-at-Home Compliance
Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State has ordered the immediate closure of the Onitsha Main Market for one week over traders’ continued compliance with the Monday sit-at-home order, despite repeated assurances of security by the state government. The directive, issued on Monday, follows the persistent refusal of traders to reopen their shops on Mondays, […]
Kano Govt Announces 700,000 New Babies Expected in 2026
The Kano State Government has declared that the state is expecting the birth of between 600,000 and 700,000 new babies in 2026 alone. The figures are based on the 2006 population growth projection of 3.5 per cent in the state. The Executive Secretary of the Kano State Hospitals Management Board, Dr Mansur Mudi Nagoda, disclosed […]
Bandits Kill Police Inspector, Cart Away AK-47 Rifle, Ammunition In Oyo
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Bandits have ambushed police officers at Budo Masalasi Border Post in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, killing an Inspector. The incident happened some days after suspected bandits had earlier attacked the National Park Service office in Oloka community in the same Oriire Local Government Area, where they killed five forest […]
Makinde Eulogizes Ex-VP Osinbajo’s Leadership Style, Decries Present Situation, Says “You Can’t Speak Truth To Power Anymore”
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has commended the leadership qualities of former vice president of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, describing him as one who shaped his leadership style. He gave the commendation during the 60th birthday celebration of Samson Ajetomobi, president of The Men of Issachar Vision Incorporated (MIV) and overseer […]
Auchi Kinsmen Deny Man Burial For Participating In Festivity
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Community Leaders in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State have denied one Abdul Fatai burial in a community cemetery for participating in an Orle Day celebration.An Orle Day is a celebration dedicated to the River Orle deity, a goddess revered in Auchi.Historically, Auchi has been a predominantly Muslim community, with […]
JAMB Registrar Oloyede Warns Education Commissioners Against Malpractices
…Parleys Commissioners, Seeks Hitch-Free 2026 UTME Registration Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Registrar, Prof Is-haq Oloyede, has urged education commissioners in the 36 states to gear up efforts to stem the tides of examination malpractice during the conduct of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). He made the appeal […]
Breaking: Gov Yusuf Set to Rejoin APC in Kano on Monday
Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, is set to rejoin the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, 26 January 2026, following his resignation from the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) last Friday. This was contained in a statement signed by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Sunday. The statement recalled that Governor […]
Sixty Years Strong: A Birthday Tribute to Jefferson Uwoghiren Esq. -By Darlington Okpebholo Ray
Happy 60th Birthday to a dear friend and brother, Jefferson Uwoghiren Esq. Today we celebrate not just the passing of years, but a life marked by wisdom, integrity, strength of character, and unwavering commitment to family, friendship, and service. Sixty years stand before us as a testament to your resilience, your quiet leadership, and the […]
Nigeria Labour Unions Threaten Nationwide Strike over Unpaid Health Workers’ Salaries
Nigeria’s two largest labour unions have threatened to shut down activities across the country over the federal government’s alleged failure to implement a revised salary structure for health workers. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) said they have issued what they described as a final and irrevocable 14-day ultimatum to […]