89 m. ago Nigeria’s Future Hinges On Embracing AI, Says ICT Expert, Aguene

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BildUp, Chibuike Aguene, has said. Nigeria cannot afford to lag in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), During unveiling the country’s first indigenous AI software in Enugu, Aguene said AI has come to stay, highlighting the global dominance of AI and its transformative potential. He said indigenous technology would […]

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1 hour ago Defections: As APC tightens grip, opposition goes comatose in National Assembly

By Adesuwa Tsan The recent wave of defections by prominent opposition figures including Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s dramatic switch from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) is reshaping Nigeria’s political landscape. But perhaps more significantly, it is creating a dangerous silence within the National Assembly, where a robust opposition […] The post Defections: As APC tightens grip, opposition goes comatose in National Assembly appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 h. ago Food Security: Afe Babalola Tasks Govts On Farmers’ Security

A legal icon, Aare Afe Babalola, has called on the government at all levels to support farmers with secure environments, viable seedlings, and farm equipment to ensure food security and sufficiency in Nigeria. The founder of Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD) urged all Nigerians, irrespective of their economic status, to embrace farming to produce what […]

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2 h. ago Draw Line Between Activism, Slander, APC Chieftain Warns VeryDarkMan

South South Zonal Organising Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Blessing Agbomhere Esq, has warned social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, to immediately tender an unreserved apology to the President of the Senate. The third citizen of Nigeria, Senator Godswill Akpabio, following what he described as Otse’s unwarranted and slanderous […]

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3 h. ago Our health system is weakened by ‘Japa syndrome’, with health workers leaving for greener pastures – Muhammad Dogo

MUHAMMAD BELLO WAZIRI DOGO-MUHAMMAD, FRSC, mni, is the Chief Medical Director of Baze University Hospital (BUH). A UK-trained consultant general read more Our health system is weakened by ‘Japa syndrome’, with health workers leaving for greener pastures – Muhammad Dogo-Muhammad

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3 h. ago Ethnic harmony in Nigeria: Navigating the challenge, embracing the promise

If there is a single thread running through the fabric of modern African political experience, it is woven from the read more Ethnic harmony in Nigeria: Navigating the challenge, embracing the promise

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9 h. ago Leave PDP Ways, Embrace The APC Vision – Nwoko To Oborevwori

Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North, has urged Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State to leave behind old political habits following his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). While Nwoko welcomed Oborevwori’s move in a press statement on Sunday, he cautioned that the governor should avoid bringing practices […] The post Leave PDP Ways, Embrace The APC Vision – Nwoko To Oborevwori appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago South West PDP Forum Rejects Interim National Secretary, Backs Anyanwu

The South West Stakeholders Forum of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reaffirmed that Senator Samuel Anyanwu remains the authentic National Secretary of the party, following a recent Supreme Court ruling on the contested position. The group, led by Alhaji Kola Ajayi, issued a statement on Sunday strongly supporting Anyanwu’s claim to the role, dismissing […] The post South West PDP Forum Rejects Interim National Secretary, Backs Anyanwu appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago “Don’t Blame Me For Your Incompetence” – Tinubu To Oppositions, Denies Authoritarianism Claims Amid Defections To APC

President Bola Tinubu has responded to criticisms from opposition factions regarding the growing trend of political defections, asserting that their failure to manage party affairs should not be blamed on his administration. He emphasised that party-switching is not a phenomenon unique to Nigeria, pointing to numerous examples from established democracies where politicians frequently change affiliations. […] The post “Don’t Blame Me For Your Incompetence” – Tinubu To Oppositions, Denies Authoritarianism Claims Amid Defections To APC appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Defections to APC are out of free will and not coercion, says Presidency

On Sunday, the Presidency rejected accusations that recent political defections from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress read more Defections to APC are out of free will and not coercion, says Presidency

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11 h. ago APC Condemns VeryDarkMan’s Comments On Akpabio’s Rome Trip, Demands Apology

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has demanded that social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, issue an apology within seven days for what it called disparaging remarks against Senate President Godswill Akpabio. VeryDarkMan, in a trending video, criticised the Senate President for travelling to Rome despite the ongoing insecurity in the country. […] The post APC Condemns VeryDarkMan’s Comments On Akpabio’s Rome Trip, Demands Apology appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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12 h. ago Opposition defections: Presidency assures democracy remains strong, dismisses alarmist claims

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja The Presidency on Sunday rejected recent allegations from opposition figures and some human rights activists that the country is drifting toward a one-party state following a series of high-profile defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). In a detailed statement, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, described such […] The post Opposition defections: Presidency assures democracy remains strong, dismisses alarmist claims appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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13 h. ago Defections To APC: Stop Whining, Fix Your Parties, Presidency Hits Opposition

  The Presidency, on Sunday, lashed out at opposition parties over recent defections of key figures to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), telling them to “stop whining” but rather fix their internal problems. Reacting to claims by opposition elements and some human rights activists that democracy was under threat and that Nigeria drifting towards […]

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13 h. ago “Focus On Building Your Party, Ignore Calls To Rejoin PDP” – LP Chieftain Tells Peter Obi

Deputy National Chairman of the Labour Party, Ayo Olorunfemi, has urged former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to ignore all calls to dump the party ahead of 2027 general election. Olorunfemi led this out on Sunday, during an interview with News Agency of Nigeria, saying that Obi should rather focus on rebuilding the party. He added […] The post “Focus On Building Your Party, Ignore Calls To Rejoin PDP” – LP Chieftain Tells Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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16 h. ago Osun 2026: Oyetola tasks State APC stakeholders on common political goal

From Idu Jude Abuja The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has urged APC Chieftain and stakeholders in Osun State to work towards a common political goal to achieve desired results come 2027. In A strategic meeting held over the weekend with key stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, […] The post Osun 2026: Oyetola tasks State APC stakeholders on common political goal appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Over 100 Zamfara villages deserted due to banditry, urgent need for official IDP camps

From John Bassey More than 100 villages in Zamfara State have been deserted due to relentless banditry, displacing over 300,000 people, yet the state government has not established official Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps. Previously operational camps in Gusau, Anka, Maradun, and Mada were closed, leaving IDPs to fend for themselves. Many squat with relatives […] The post Over 100 Zamfara villages deserted due to banditry, urgent need for official IDP camps appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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23 h. ago Nigeria’s resilient, youthful population eager to embrace new technologies, drive our investment – Adukia

Canon, a major player in the optical imaging industry, has empowered and developed youths in Africa with in-demand photography and read more Nigeria’s resilient, youthful population eager to embrace new technologies, drive our investment – Adukia

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24 h. ago Stop Demarketing Nigeria With Fake Statistics – PDP Chieftain Tells Peter Obi

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Segun Sowunmi, has urged former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to stop demarketing Nigeria especially at international forums. Sowunmi led this out on Friday, while reacting to Obi’s X post on Friday, in where the former governor of Anambra State compared Nigeria’s economic growth with some countries. […] The post Stop Demarketing Nigeria With Fake Statistics – PDP Chieftain Tells Peter Obi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago “Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda Surest Path To Prosperity” – Rivers PDP NASS Caucus

Some members of the Rivers State Caucus in the National Assembly have declared their support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. They also called on those aspiring for presidential post in the next general election to shelve their ambitions. The group noted that Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda remains the surest path to […] The post “Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda Surest Path To Prosperity” – Rivers PDP NASS Caucus appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Alleged defection: I didn’t meet with Uzodimma to join APC – Gov Otti

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia Abia State governor, Dr Alex Otti, has denied holding any meeting with his Imo State counterpart, Senator Hope Uzodimma with an aim to defect to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The denial was coming against the backdrop of reports making the rounds in the social media, insinuating that Otti has […] The post Alleged defection: I didn’t meet with Uzodimma to join APC – Gov Otti appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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