NDC rejects INEC’s AI plan for the 2027 elections as concerns grow over electoral records, transparency and result transmission. NDC Raises Fresh Concerns Over 2027 Election The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has rejected INEC’s plan to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) in the 2027 general elections. NDC National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, also raised concerns about…
Angry customers of a discounted foodstuff scheme in Osogbo, Osun State, reportedly looted the operators’ warehouse after the facility was shut and the company became unreachable. Videos obtained by Daily Trust on Tuesday showed residents removing bags of rice, groundnut oil and other food items from the warehouse of Global Food Initiative, the organisation at…
President Tinubu dismisses health rumours after returning to Nigeria, saying he is healthy, sound and ready to resume official duties. President Bola Tinubu has dismissed rumours about his health after returning to Nigeria from his extended working vacation in Europe. The President said he remains “healthy, sound, and ready to go.” Tinubu spoke with journalists…
The House of Representatives has extended the implementation period of the capital component of Nigeria’s 2025 Appropriation Act to December 31, 2026, giving Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) another three months to execute outstanding projects. The extension was approved during Tuesday’s plenary following a motion moved by the House Leader, Julius Ihonvbere. The new deadline…
Mohammed Bello El-Rufai says Peter Obi often called to ask about his detained father, Nasir El-Rufai, calling it a lesson in life. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai has opened up about the support his family received during his father’s legal troubles. The Kaduna North lawmaker said several political leaders checked on his detained father, Nasir El-Rufai. According…
President Bola Tinubu ends his working vacation in France and heads to Lagos for political meetings ahead of the 2027 elections. President Bola Tinubu has ended his working vacation in France and departed Paris for Lagos. He is expected to meet political leaders and associates in the coming days. The meetings will focus on preparations…
Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo says he started casting out demons at 17 or 18 while discussing insecurity and cultism in the state. Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has revealed that he started casting out demons at the age of 17 or 18. The governor made the statement during a Sunday service at The VOTAGE Church…
President Bola Tinubu met billionaire businessman Femi Otedola at a private dinner in Paris, France. The meeting took place on Monday evening as Tinubu continued his extended stay in Europe. Otedola shared a photo of the meeting on X on Tuesday. He also praised Tinubu’s economic reforms and their impact on Nigeria’s economy. “At a…
AAC sues Tinubu over alleged failure to transfer presidential powers to Shettima during his European vacation. The case is now before the Federal High Court. AAC takes Tinubu, National Assembly to court The African Action Congress (AAC) has sued President Bola Tinubu over his European vacation. The party filed the suit at the Federal High…
Bagudu says Nigeria’s budget is too small for real development as CISLAC and BudgIT demand stronger checks on budget insertions. Bagudu: Nigeria needs a bigger budget Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, says Nigeria’s budget remains too small to deliver the level of development Nigerians want. Speaking at a 2026 Senate Press…
