Africa

Oshiomhole Says Viral Private Jet Clip Is AI-Generated

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Former Edo State governor Adams Oshiomhole has dismissed a viral private-jet clip circulating online as an AI-generated fabrication, rejecting allegations implied by the footage. The claim has intensified scrutiny of manipulated media, as observers weigh the responsibilities of platforms, the speed of online amplification and the difficulty of verifying content in high-profile political disputes....

Electronic Transmission Passed Four Times — So How Did the Senate Kill It?

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Nigeria’s Senate rejected mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results despite approving the reform at multiple stages of the Electoral Act amendment process. From joint committee sessions to executive deliberations, lawmakers had endorsed the proposal before it was voted down on the floor. The reversal has raised fresh questions about leadership influence, legislative process and the future of electoral transparency ahead of 2027....

Nnamdi Kanu Appeals Terrorism Conviction, Citing Legal Errors and Repealed Law

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The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra has filed a notice of appeal challenging his terrorism conviction, alleging procedural breaches, denial of fair hearing and sentencing under a law he says was repealed before judgment. The appeal raises questions about trial competence, unresolved objections and double jeopardy as the case moves to the appellate court....

CAF Praises Nigeria’s Venues as Inspection Concludes Ahead of African Schools Football Championship

Noble Onyeagoro
Inspectors from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) completed a two‑day inspection of Nigeria’s proposed venues for the 2025/26 CAF African Schools Football Championship, praising the facilities such as the Remo Stars Sports Institute and FC Ebedei Stadium....

Electoral Act Amendment: The Clause That Still Lets INEC Decide When Results Appear

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Nigeria’s Senate passed the Electoral Act Amendment Bill 2026 but rejected a proposal to make real-time electronic transmission of election results mandatory. By retaining INEC’s discretion over how and when results are uploaded, lawmakers have reopened long-standing concerns over transparency, public trust and the true point at which elections are decided, as preparations for 2027 quietly accelerate...

Nigeria Taekwondo Federation Announces 2026 Calendar and Grassroots Initiatives

Noble Onyeagoro
The Nigeria Taekwondo Federation (NTF) has unveiled its 2026 calendar of activities, focusing on grassroots development and talent discovery, including major events like the Swim to the Future and Swim for Life competitions....

What Emefiele Told Buhari: Memo Reveals Naira Redesign Approval Trail

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A memo submitted by former Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele to then President Muhammadu Buhari has surfaced, outlining the approval process behind Nigeria’s controversial naira redesign. The document, now cited in court proceedings, traces institutional consent at the highest level and intensifies scrutiny of responsibility, due process, and the legal weight of executive approval in one of Nigeria’s most disruptive monetary decisions....

Senate Confirms Oyewole as Supreme Court Justice

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The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Justice Joseph Olubunmi Kayode Oyewole as a Justice of the Supreme Court, following the consideration of a report by its Judiciary Committee. The confirmation, requested by President Bola Tinubu, reinforces the ongoing reconstitution of the apex court as Nigeria navigates rising judicial workload and heightened constitutional scrutiny....

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