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INEC Launches AI-Powered Virtual Assistant Ahead of Anambra Governorship Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has unveiled an artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistant designed to boost staff training and operational readiness ahead of the Anambra governorship election scheduled for November 8. The new digital tool, known as the INEC Training Virtual Assistant (INECTrainingBot), was launched on Friday and is now available on Telegram. According to the commission, the INECTrainingBot provides 24-hour access to election materials, interactive lessons, and on-demand learning modules, allowing electoral officers to train flexibly, from any location […]

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Breaking: Tinubu Reshuffles Military Leadership, Appoints New Service Chiefs

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved sweeping changes in the leadership of Nigeria’s Armed Forces in a decisive move to strengthen the country’s security architecture. General Olufemi Oluyede has been appointed the new Chief of Defence Staff, replacing General Christopher Musa. Major-General W. Shaibu becomes Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshal S.K. Aneke assumes the position of Chief of Air Staff, while Rear Admiral I. Abbas is the new Chief of Naval Staff. The Chief of Defence Intelligence, Major-General […]

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Governors, DSS to Deepen Intelligence Sharing Amid Security Threats

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has pledged to strengthen intelligence sharing and coordination with the Department of State Services (DSS) to tackle rising security threats, violent extremism, and inter-communal tensions across the country. This resolution was reached during the Forum’s fifth meeting held in Abuja from Thursday night to early Friday, chaired by Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. In a communiqué read by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the NGF expressed concern over the recent wave of attacks in several […]

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Interpol Arrests 11 Suspected Terrorist Financiers in Nigeria

The International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) has arrested at least 11 suspected high-level members of terrorist groups in Nigeria as part of a major transnational crackdown on terrorism financing. The arrests were made under Operation Catalyst, a two-month coordinated effort across six African countries — Nigeria, Angola, Cameroon, Kenya, Namibia, and South Sudan — aimed at dismantling networks involved in terrorism funding and related illegal activities. According to a statement by Interpol, a total of 83 suspects were apprehended during […]

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Board Dismisses 10 Immigration Officers, Sanctions 21 Others Over Misconduct

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has approved disciplinary actions against 31 officers of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) for various offences, including misconduct, indiscipline, and criminal activities. This was disclosed in a statement on Friday by the Service Public Relations Officer, Assistant Comptroller of Immigration (ACI) Akinsola Akinlabi, in Abuja. According to Akinlabi, the decision followed the review of recommendations from the Board’s Disciplinary and General-Purpose Committee (BDGPC), which convened on July 11, 2025. He […]

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Steve Oruruo Assumes Duty as Acting PDP Chairman in Enugu, Pledges to Rebuild Party

Hon. Steve Oruruo has officially assumed office as the new acting chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Enugu State, with a firm pledge to rebuild, reposition, and reenergise the party following recent high-profile defections, including that of Governor Peter Mbah. Speaking during a briefing at the party’s secretariat in Enugu, Oruruo assured members and supporters that the PDP remains strong, united, and resilient despite the current political turbulence. “The intent of this gathering is to assure the people […]

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NBTE Warns Against Illegal Award of ND, HND Certificates

The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has issued a stern warning to professional and examination bodies across Nigeria to desist from the illegal conduct and award of National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) certificates. In a statement released on Thursday in Kaduna, the Executive Secretary of NBTE, Professor Idris Bugaje, through the board’s Head of Media and Publicity, Mrs. Fatima Abubakar, expressed concern over the activities of certain organisations allegedly designing, conducting, and awarding ND and HND […]

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Nnamdi Kanu Sacks Legal Team, Opts to Defend Himself in Terrorism Trial

Detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has dismissed all members of his legal team and informed the court that he will henceforth conduct his defence personally. Kanu made the announcement on Thursday during the continuation of his terrorism trial before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja. At the start of proceedings, the prosecuting counsel, Adegboyega Awomolo (SAN), introduced his team for the prosecution. However, when it was time for the defence […]

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WHO Evacuates Severely Ill Children from Gaza for Urgent Treatment

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has successfully evacuated a group of critically ill and injured children from the Gaza Strip, marking the first such operation since the ceasefire began two weeks ago. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced on X (formerly Twitter) that 41 children, accompanied by 145 relatives and caregivers, were safely transported out of Gaza to receive specialized medical care. A WHO spokesperson confirmed that all the evacuees were children but withheld the names of the destination […]

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