…a mock presidential election to test voter accreditation and result transmission systems before 2027Amupitan warned that AI-generated fake videos, audio and images pose a serious threat to the credibility of the 2027 general electionsINEC outlined a five-point strategy to tackle disinformation, including a rapid-respon…

…to detect. The commission is conducting an audit of its electoral technology systems and is also considering a mock presidential election to test accreditation, result transmission and result viewing ahead of the polls. Read here: https://punchng.com/2027-poll-inec-fears-ai-powered-disinformation/ Reps uncover 58 accou…

…organization, markets, finance, extension, digital services and efficient input systems.” On his part, Group Head, Agriculture and Solid Mineral Finance, Sterling Bank Plc, Dr. Olushola Obikanye, said weak market structures were also eroding farmers’ earnings, with smallholders losing between 50 and 60 per cent of thei…

…would catalyse private capital for investments in mini-grids and standalone solar systems on a large scale. It added that it would assist the Federal Government in developing well-structured public-private partnerships and private investment frameworks across the generation, transmission and distribution segments. The…

…inflow of new planting material. Farmers allege cereals, pawpaw, tomatoes, cassava stems and citrus arrive through commercial and donor channels. To be clear: apart from TELA maize, none of these, as commonly sold to smallholders, are approved GM varieties. What most farmers encounter are hybrids — F1 products of conve…

…where HIV, TB, malaria, and other services operate separately and called for systems that would allow clients to access multiple services conveniently. Olawale also stressed the need to address self-stigma among people living with HIV and prepare them for the changing service-delivery environment by helping them unders…

…company works to identify warning signs of serious violence and relies on automated systems and human judgment when making difficult decisions. He, however, denied claims that political or public relations considerations influenced the company's safety decisions. OpenAI has also reportedly said that it has since streng…

…front, strict rules govern what can be brought into or taken out of the country. Items including beer, soft drinks, mineral water, sparkling wine, fruits, vegetables, cereals, eggs, textile fabrics, jewellery, and precious metals are all prohibited imports. Exporting African art, particularly antiques, without written…

…that the Commission is undertaking a comprehensive audit of its electoral technology systems, covering system redundancy, penetration testing and disaster recovery planning, and is exploring the conduct of a mock presidential election ahead of 2027 to test accreditation, transmission and results viewing under condition…

Oyo Senator slammed after it emerged that young man he carried on his lap and told "you have to use what you have to get what you want" is a student (full video) A video of Oyo APC gubernatorial candidate, Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, which went viral earlier today, has sparked backlash after the young man involved was re…

…of the Forward Operating Base, FOB, Amiyi, at Atani Abo Community, recovered the items during routine patrols. He said a follow-up operation subsequently led security operatives to a warehouse allegedly used by the suspect for storing illicit substances, where a thorough search resulted in the recovery of another bag o…

…warns 915 communities in 19 states, FCT Recall that the National Flood Early Warning Systems Centre classified 915 communities across 19 states and the FCT as being at critical flood risk between August 27 and September 9, 2026.Major cities including Lagos, Port Harcourt, Lokoja, Makurdi, Onitsha and Ibadan are among t…

…said it had launched a wave of strikes against Iranian “air defence sites, radar systems, maritime assets and facilities, mine-laying capabilities, and communications sites.” The United States airstrikes were in retaliation for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeting commercial shipping in the Strait of…

…displacement, poverty, climate-related pressures and weakened institutional systems can disproportionately affect women and girls”. “In Imo State, the interaction between insecurity, social vulnerability, governance and development creates a compelling case for moving the gender agenda beyond normative commitments towa…

…on the implementation of the Advance Passenger Information and Passenger Name Record systems. He said the initiative would strengthen passenger screening, information sharing and the early identification of persons and movements considered security concerns. The post NAPTIP rescues 3,000 victims, says human trafficking…

…you for this kind gesture. We have seen the commitment in advancing healthcare systems in Kaduna State,” Salihu said. Also, the NBA Kaduna chairman, Baba Lawal, expressed appreciation to the governor, saying the donation would strengthen the branch’s operational capacity. “On behalf of the Nigerian Bar Association, Kad…

"I was so frightened I took laws into my hands" Woman retracts statement accusing Nigerian footballer Victor Ebele of r@pe (video) A Nigerian woman who alleged she was r@ped by Singapore-based Nigerian footballer, Victor Ebele, has retracted her statement. In 2025, Chioma Oniniwu took to X to allege that she was r@ped …

'I'm too old to be pregnant' - Granny breaks down in tears after discovering she is expecting a baby An elderly woman broke down in tears after discovering that she is pregnant. In the video, the visibly distressed woman repeatedly screamed, "What am I going to do?" as she struggled to process the pregnancy test result…

'It was donation, not harvesting' - Medical expert defends Abuja doctors in kidney controversy An Abuja-based kidney procedure involving several young men was a case of voluntary organ donation rather than illegal trafficking or forced harvesting, a Nigerian medical expert has stated. Speaking on Channels TV, consultan…

…Port and Tin Can Island Port, all in Lagos. 26 ships carrying petroleum products, food items expected at Lagos ports

…and weaknesses in the Federal Government’s personnel and institutional control systems. The OHCSF, in a circular dated August 24, 2026, with reference number HCSF/3065/V.I/275, warned that officers posted to MDAs from recognised professional pools must remain in their approved offices, departments, divisions, units or…

…court orders between October 2023 and July 2026. The assets included 8,198 electronic items, 1,177 real estate assets, 370 automobiles and 251 plots of land, as well as schools, factories, hotels, shops, oil rigs, barges, machinery and aircraft. The commission also secured the forfeiture of 102 tonnes of solid minerals…

…they make. Obike said NorthQuest has chosen to place more emphasis on building systems and processes that can support sustainable growth rather than simply pursuing rapid expansion. “There is always pressure to grow quickly, especially in technology,” he said. “But when you are dealing with people’s money, you have to…

…troops at Malam Fatori, destroying the hideout and recovered arms, ammunition and other items. Onoja said troops on Aug. 15 repelled a two-pronged terrorist attack at Mandaragirau, neutralising two terrorists and recovering rifles, RPG bombs and other dangerous ordnance. According to him, troops also engaged terrorists…

"You can't be calling me Mo anyhow. I wouldn't take it." - Media mogul, Mo Abudu, kicks against younger people addressing elders by their first names Media mogul and EbonyLife CEO, Mo Abudu, has stated that she will not tolerate being casually addressed by her first name by younger individuals, emphasizing the importan…