Author: Amina Mohammed

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has flagged 268 voter records over suspected artificial intelligence-generated photographs and other irregularities, as it begins cleaning up the preliminary Register of Voters ahead of the 2027 general election. The commission’s Director of Information and Communication Technology, Lawrence Bayode, disclosed this during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, explaining that its Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS) had identified the affected records for further investigation. Bayode said INEC was reviewing all 268 entries to establish which contained AI-generated photographs or other forms of manipulation before taking corrective action. “What we are currently doing now…

The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested 11 suspects in connection with the attack on presidential candidate of African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, in Ado-Ekiti. The command disclosed this in a Saturday statement signed by its Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Sunday Abutu. It said the suspects were arrested at about 10 pm on Friday at Atikankan area of Ado-Ekiti following a credible tip-off. Those arrested are Joseph Tayo, 32, Olatunji Abayomi, 41, Isaac Amba, 22, Kehinde Ajigbana, 18, Tosin David, 18, and Solomon Iyanu, 18. Others are Ogunsola Ayomide, 21, Ojo Ayodeji, 22, Kayode Dada, 32, Segun…

The Lagos State governor, Baba­jide Sanwo-Olu, has explained why his administration is push­ing infrastructural development into neighbouring Ogun State, cit­ing the rising cost of land develop­ment, the coastal terrain of Lagos and increasing urbanisation. Sanwo-Olu said the Lagos State government was working with Ogun State to establish joint cities and development zones around border communities to accommodate the growing popu­lation and ease pressure on hous­ing and infrastructure in Lagos. The governor spoke on Thurs­day during the Financial Times Africa Summit in London, where he addressed the rising cost of liv­ing in Lagos. He participated in the discussion virtually. According to…

The Federal Government has directed relevant agencies and health institutions to strictly enforce Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) screening and other entry protocols at Nigeria’s designated points of entry following reports of non-compliance with approved measures. The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in a circular dated October 22, 2026, also directed relevant Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to strengthen surveillance, information-sharing and accountability mechanisms to prevent potential cross-border transmission of the disease. The directive followed concerns raised by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) over reported breaches of the Federal Government-approved Ebola entry protocols. The circular, with…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday expressed pessimism about Nigeria’s economic outlook under President Bola Tinubu, saying he sees no indication that the country’s economic situation is improving. Obasanjo also questioned the ratio­nale for seeking a second term for Tinu­bu to consolidate his economic policies, arguing that the reforms had impover­ished Nigerians and had not served their best interests. The former president spoke during a keynote interview at the ongoing Fi­nancial Times Africa Summit 2026 in London, United Kingdom, where he criticised the administration’s handling of the economy, particu­larly the devaluation of the naira and the removal of petrol subsidy.…

Leader of the pan-Yoruba sociocultural organisation, Afenifere, Chief Reuben Fasoranti is dead. He was aged 100. Fasoranti, who hailed from Akure, the Ondo State capital, was a prominent figure in the Yoruba race and an elder statesman till he breathed his last on Tuesday. Ondo State Governor, Hon Lucky Aiyedatiwa, announced the death of Fasoranti, describing the late elder statesman as a symbol of wisdom, integrity and selfless service. Aiyedatiwa said Fasoranti made significant contributions to the development of Ondo State, Yorubaland and Nigeria, adding that his counsel, fatherly guidance and principled stand on justice and good governance would be…

The National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has accused President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) of underestimating voters in Northern Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections. Baba-Ahmed, in a statement reportedly published on his verified Facebook page on Sunday, alleged that supporters of the President believed they could win over northern voters through financial inducements despite their grievances against the administration. He questioned what Tinubu’s supporters would tell residents of Zamfara, Kebbi, Sokoto, Katsina, Borno, Yobe, Kwara, Kaduna, Plateau, Kogi and Nasarawa states as political activities intensify ahead of the elections. “Their…

President Bola Tinubu has nominated four new national commissioners and two resident electoral commissioners to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), urging the Senate to expedite their confirmation ahead of the January 2027 general elections. The nominations, announced on Friday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, are to fill vacancies arising from the expiration of the tenure of serving commissioners. The Senate is expected to scrutinise the nominees before their confirmation. Among the nominees is Professor Mustapha Aliu, who is to replace Professor Abdullahi Zuru as the national commissioner representing the North-West, while Bashir Muhammed…

The Federal Government has admitted that Nigeria lacks sufficient freely available crude oil to meet the Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s daily requirement of 700,000 barrels, despite efforts to increase production and curb oil theft. Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Taiwo Oyedele, made the disclosure during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today at the weekend.  The disclosure comes amid renewed debate over government intervention in the petroleum market, with proposals for production subsidies, the 30-days petrol discount and other measures to support domestic refining and reduce the cost of petroleum products. He explained that Nigeria’s total…

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has appointed Dr Amos Josiah Dangut as its new Registrar and Chief Executive Officer. Dangut previously served as Head of WAEC’s Nigeria National Office from October 2023 to September 2026. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Head of Public Affairs, WAEC Headquarters, Accra, Demianus G. Ojijeogu, Dangut, a Nigerian, will serve a five-year tenure from October 2026 to September 2031. He succeeds Alhaji Pateh Bah of The Gambia. The appointment was ratified by the Council, WAEC’s international governing board, at its 74th Annual Meeting held in Accra, Ghana, in March 2026.…