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ORIIRE ABDUCTION: OYO STATE GOVERNMENT INTENSIFIES EFFORTS TO RESTORE ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

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The Oyo State Government has intensified efforts to restore normal academic activities and strengthen education delivery in communities affected by the recent security incident in Oriire Local Government Area. The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Olusegun Olayiwola, stated this during a working visit to rescued learners, teachers and members of the host communities at Ahoro Dada, Oriire Local Government Area, on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. The Commissioner, who led a team of senior officials from the Ministry to the affected communities, engaged students, teachers, parents, traditional rulers, security personnel and other stakeholders on measures to ensure the safe and effective return of learners to school. During a stopover at Iseyin District Grammar School, the Commissioner assessed teaching and learning activities following the resumption of the first-term academic session. He expressed concern about the level of preparedness observed and charged...
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INEC, ECONEC Target Credible Elections Through New AI Guidelines

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INEC, ECONEC Target Credible Elections Through New AI Guidelines #NigeriaDecides2027  The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC) have adopted guidelines on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in electoral processes, in a move aimed at strengthening electoral integrity and preparing West African democracies for the growing influence of emerging technologies. The guidelines were validated during a two-day meeting in Nigeria by electoral officials and information technology experts from across the West African sub-region, following the establishment of a working group at the ECONEC symposium held in Dakar, Senegal, in November 2025. Speaking during the visit of the ECONEC delegation to INEC, the organisation’s Permanent Secretary and Head of the ECOWAS Electoral Assistance Division, Mr. Serigne Ka, said the guidelines were developed in response to the increasing role of AI in electoral administration an...
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BREAKING: NCC Launches Device Checker Service With *315# To Tackle Fake Phones

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BREAKING: NCC Launches Device Checker Service With *315# To Tackle Fake Phones The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has introduced a new Device Checker service that allows Nigerians to verify the authenticity of communication devices before purchase. The service, which is aimed at curbing the circulation of counterfeit and non-compliant phones on Nigerian mobile networks, can be accessed by dialling *315# and following the prompts. According to the Commission, consumers are advised to verify all devices before making payment, especially when purchasing second-hand phones. The NCC added that Nigerians can also verify devices through its official portal at http://www.ncc.gov.ng/devicechecker. The Commission said the initiative is part of ongoing efforts to protect consumers and ensure only type-approved devices operate on Nigerian networks.
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FG Withdraws Charges Against Alleged Fake Agency DG

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The Federal Government has withdrawn the eight-count forgery charge filed against Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-styled Director-General of the alleged non-existent Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council. The charge was withdrawn on Monday before Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja, and the court accordingly struck it out. The Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, told the court that the Attorney-General of the Federation reviewed the case file and found some loopholes that informed the decision to withdraw the charge. He said the documents Adeyemi was alleged to have forged could be prosecuted at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory rather than the Federal High Court. The prosecution counsel said a fresh charge had been filed at the FCT High Court and that Adeyemi would be arraigned afresh without delay. Adeyemi's counsel, Ibrahim Angulu, also a Senior Advocate of Ni...
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FG Withdraws Charges Against Alleged Fake Agency DG

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The Federal Government has withdrawn the eight-count forgery charge filed against Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-styled Director-General of the alleged non-existent Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council. The charge was withdrawn on Monday before Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja, and the court accordingly struck it out. The Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, told the court that the Attorney-General of the Federation reviewed the case file and found some loopholes that informed the decision to withdraw the charge. He said the documents Adeyemi was alleged to have forged could be prosecuted at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory rather than the Federal High Court. The prosecution counsel said a fresh charge had been filed at the FCT High Court and that Adeyemi would be arraigned afresh without delay. Adeyemi's counsel, Ibrahim Angulu, also a Senior Advocate of Ni...
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APC CAMPAIGN COUNCIL CRITICISES ATIKU OVER REFERENCE TO TINUBU

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The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council has criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar for referring to President Bola Tinubu by his first name, describing the action as disrespectful to the office of the president. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Dele Alake, the council urged Atiku to demonstrate decorum and respect for constituted authority. The council also urged APC members and supporters to maintain civility, saying the party would focus on issues affecting Nigerians, the achievements of the Tinubu administration and its vision of moving the country from reforms to prosperity.
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PRESIDENT TINUBU WELCOMES WORLD BANK’S LATEST REPORT AS YET ANOTHER PIECE OF EVIDENCE THAT OUR REFORMS ARE WORKING, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO BETTER LIVING CONDITIONS FOR NIGERIANS

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STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU WELCOMES WORLD BANK’S LATEST REPORT AS YET ANOTHER PIECE OF EVIDENCE THAT OUR REFORMS ARE WORKING, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO BETTER LIVING CONDITIONS FOR NIGERIANS   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the World Bank's October 2026 Nigeria Development Update, titled Beyond the Federal Purse: How Higher Revenues Reshaped State Priorities. He said its findings confirm that the administration's economic reforms are delivering results and placing the economy on a firmer footing for sustained growth.   The President noted the World Bank's finding that the poverty rate has stabilised for the first time since 2019. The Bank expects poverty to decline gradually as GDP grows faster than the population. The report shows the economy grew 4.2 per cent in the first half of 2026, up from 3.9 per cent in the first half of 2025, despite the impact of the conflict in the Middle East. The World Bank projects growth to average at least ...
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