The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has clarified its protocol for result transmission ahead of the February 21 Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections, dismissing reports that results will be transmitted in “real-time.” In a statement issued Tuesday by Adedayo Oketola, the Media Adviser to the INEC Chairman, the Commission stated that the Chairman, Prof….
Image credit: AI By Rasheedat Oladotun-Iliyas In 2025, Abimbola Tijani registered a new SIM card, linked it to her National Identification Number (NIN) in compliance with the Federal Government’s directive, and handed it over to her 14-year-old son to ease communication while she was away. However, her son soon became inundated with bank alerts meant…
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Nigeria’s bid to secure a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup remains unresolved after global football authorities postponed ruling on a contentious match protest involving the Super Eagles and DR Congo. The case stems from Nigeria’s 1–0 defeat to DR Congo in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match played in March 2025, when…
Suspected bandits launched a deadly assault on Kakafu community in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State, abducting four residents during a violent midnight attack, residents and local officials have reported. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday when armed men riding on motorcycles and in a vehicle reportedly opened fire on homes and…
In an era when many people turn to artificial intelligence for quick answers, new research shows that AI‑powered chatbots frequently offer incorrect or potentially harmful health guidance, a finding that should caution anyone seeking medical help from these tools. A growing number of adults use conversational AI systems to ask questions about symptoms, treatments and…
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has called on Christians nationwide to pray for justice and restoration following a deadly attack on communities in Kaiama Local Government Area, Kwara State. The group expressed confidence that the perpetrators would not go unpunished and that divine intervention would aid efforts to bring them to account. In an…
Industrialist Aliko Dangote has called for a sweeping digital overhaul of Nigeria’s supply chain, insisting that businesses must embrace technology to remain competitive in an evolving market. Speaking at the DANGOTE Supply Chain Forum in Lagos, he stressed that modern systems and data-driven processes are now critical to improving efficiency, cutting costs and driving sustainable…
Competition among fuel retailers is intensifying across the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway corridor as filling stations cut petrol prices sharply to lure motorists and keep business flowing. At the SGR Filling Station in the Mowe axis, the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly called petrol, was reduced to N805 per litre, down from N812 earlier in…
The Federal Government has approved the purchase of two additional communication satellites as part of an effort to expand broadband access and improve digital services across the country. This move is intended to support economic growth, close digital gaps, and extend reliable internet to underserved areas. The decision was announced by Dr. Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s…
