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INEC Releases Timetable for 2027 General Elections

by Momodu Favour     The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially released the timetable for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. At a press conference on Friday in Abuja, INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, confirmed that the Presidential and National Assembly elections are scheduled for February 20, 2027, while the Governorship and State Assembly elections […]

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Kim Jong Un Names 13-Year-Old Daughter as Successor

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa   North Korean leader, Kim Jong Un has reportedly designated his 13-year-old daughter, Kim Ju Ae, as his official successor.   This move signals the continuation of the Kim family’s hereditary rule over the isolated nation.   The announcement follows her frequent appearances at high-profile military events and state ceremonies over the […]

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INEC Seeks ₦873.78 Billion Funding for 2027 Polls

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa   The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC has proposed a ₦873.78 billion budget for the 2027 general elections.   Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan presented the plan during a session with the National Assembly’s joint committee on Electoral Matters.   The Chairman explained that the funding was vital for a transparent and credible […]

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Atiku Denies Secret VP Deals with Makinde

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa   Former Vice President and chieftain of African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar has dismissed claims of a secret vice-presidential deal with Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde.    His team labeled the reports, allegedly spread by Ayo Fayose, as “malicious fabrications” and “insider fiction” meant to distract the public.   Regarding the specific allegations […]

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Russia Blocks, Replaces WhatsApp Access with MAX 

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa   Russia has blocked Meta’s WhatsApp messaging service, citing a failure to comply with domestic laws.    The move marks a major escalation in the Kremlin’s long-standing campaign to control foreign digital platforms and limit Western influence.   Authorities removed WhatsApp from the national domain registry, cutting off over 100 million users. […]

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UI Computer Scientist Launches “KoEDE” App to Promote Yoruba

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa   Dr. Ronke Sakpere, a University of Ibadan computer scientist, has launched “KoEDE,” a mobile app designed to teach children Yoruba. The app uses gamification to combat the declining use of indigenous languages in urban Nigerian households.   The project began in 2022 during Dr. Sakpere’s fellowship at MIT. After noticing many […]

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Governor Oyebanji Sympathizes with Victims as Rainstorm Displaces 500 in Ijero Ekiti 

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa   Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed deep sadness following a devastating rainstorm that destroyed over 200 buildings and displaced more than 500 residents in Ijero Ekiti.   The disaster occurred during a torrential downpour on Wednesday, affecting homes, markets, and the Ekiti State College of Technology.   Representing the Governor […]

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By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa   Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed deep sadness following a devastating rainstorm that destroyed over 200 buildings and displaced more than 500 residents in Ijero Ekiti.    The disaster occurred during a torrential downpour on Wednesday, affecting homes, markets, and the Ekiti State College of Technology.   Representing the Governor […]

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Man’s Body Retrieved from Kwara River 

By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa   The Kwara State Fire Service successfully recovered the body of a 45-year-old man, identified as Mr. Idris, from a river in the Alapa area of Asa Local Government.   The recovery operation followed a distress call received on Thursday afternoon.   Eyewitnesses reported that the victim had gone to the river […]