The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of planning to manipulate the 2027 general elections through the deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI), alleging that the technology could be used to favour the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, questioned the commission’s decision to
Alleged ₦8.68bn CCTV Contract: Court Adjourns El-Rufai’s Trial to December 8 The Federal High Court in Kaduna has adjourned the trial of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, and six other defendants over an alleged ₦8.68 billion CCTV surveillance contract fraud to December 8, 2026, following changes in the legal teams representing the prosecution
NYSC Moves to Streamline Online Registration with AI-Enabled Technology The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) is set to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled Information and Communication Technology (ICT) solutions to streamline the online registration process for Prospective Corps Members (PCMs) and improve service delivery. The Director-General of the Scheme, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, disclosed this during
Former Kogi West Senator and African Democratic Congress (ADC) chieftain, Dino Melaye, has criticised Senate President Godswill Akpabio and House of Representatives Speaker Tajudeen Abbas over what he described as the National Assembly’s failure to adequately scrutinise President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Melaye made the allegations on Wednesday during a press conference in Abuja, where he
Financial adviser and educator Kalu Aja has criticised the state of infrastructure and public services in Nigeria, saying the country appears to have made little progress in key areas since 1980. Aja made the remark in a post on his X handle on Thursday, where he listed what he described as visible signs of poverty,
B’Haram Reportedly Kill Seven Soldiers During Attack on Borno Military Base Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have attacked a military post in Mairari community, Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State, with reports indicating possible casualties among troops. The attack reportedly occurred around 1 a.m. on Wednesday and lasted for more than two hours, according to
Electricity Meters Remain Free – NERC Reassures Nigerians The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has reassured electricity consumers that meters supplied under government-backed metering initiatives are free, clarifying that customers are not required to pay for installations provided through the programmes. The Commission gave the assurance during an X Space discussion on Wednesday, explaining that
Atiku’s North-West Office Unveils Kano Teams to Drive Coordination, Public Engagement The Office of the Special Assistant to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar on Voter Engagement and Coordination in the North-West has announced the appointment of members of its Kano State Main Steering Team, Secretariat and Social Media Team. The appointments, announced in a statement dated