Ondo Air Crash: Aiyedatiwa strengthens recovery operation

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has pledged the full support of the state government to agencies involved in the search and recovery operation following the Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of the state. Aiyedatiwa made the commitment on Tuesday when the Director of Search and Rescue, National Emergency Management […]

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2027: INEC deploys AI to detect election anomalies, fight deepfakes

By Ade Oyeyemi The Independent National Electoral Commission has established a dedicated Artificial Intelligence Division as part of measures to strengthen election monitoring and combat disinformation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The division, domiciled in the commission’s Information and Communications Technology Department, will support the detection of anomalies in election processes and help counter […]

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2027: INEC puts registered voters at 103 million

By Ade Oyeyemi The Independent National Electoral Commission has disclosed that about 103 million Nigerians are registered to vote in the 2027 general elections. The commission said the figure further strengthens Nigeria’s position as the largest democracy in Africa by population of registered voters. The INEC Chairman, Prof Joash Amupitan, disclosed this on Tuesday at […]

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Sowore leads Abuja protest, calls for Tinubu resignation [WATCH VIDEO]

By Ade Oyeyemi The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, on Tuesday led a protest in Abuja, calling for the removal of President Bola Tinubu from office. Sowore and other demonstrators were seen in a video marching through parts of the Federal Capital Territory while chanting, “Tinubu must go.” The protesters also […]

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Ondo burial turns tragic as High Chief killed by accidental gunshot

By Ade Oyeyemi A burial ceremony in Ayeka, Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, turned tragic on Tuesday after a traditional High Chief was reportedly killed by an accidental gunshot during funeral rites. The incident occurred while traditional rites were being performed for the deceased, with witnesses reportedly saying firearms were discharged into the […]

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JUST IN: Ondo NAF Crash: Air Force identifies victims, says no survivor found

By Ade Oyeyemi The Nigerian Air Force has released the identities of the 25 people who died in the crash involving an ATR 42 aircraft in Igbokoda, Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. The aircraft, identified as NAF 931, crashed on Monday while on a routine mission from Benin to Lagos. According to the […]

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2027: Aiyedatiwa backs Wike’s Rainbow Coalition despite APC governors’ opposition

By Ade Oyeyemi Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has expressed support for the Rainbow Coalition being championed by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Aiyedatiwa’s position comes despite the reported opposition of some All Progressives Congress governors to the proposed multi-party coalition. The APC governors, led […]

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NURTW member shot dead by suspected cultists in Lagos

By Ade Oyeyemi A member of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Kamoru Omokoye, has been killed by suspected cultists at Abijo Bus Stop in the pIbeju-Lekki area of Lagos State. Omokoye was reportedly attacked around 9am on Sunday when two men arrived at the bus stop in an unregistered Lexus RX 350 and […]

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