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In an official statement, Algiers accused the Gulf country of “provocative and hostile acts”, but it remained unclear what triggered the rupture.
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ABUJA: The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Joash Ojo Amupitan, SAN, has said the successful deployment of Artificial Intelligence, AI, in electoral administration will depend more on strong institutions, governance structures and safeguards than on the sophistication of the technology. Amupitan stated this on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Ottawa, Canada, […]
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By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe GOMBE: The Gombe State Police Command has recorded operational breakthroughs in its fight against kidnapping, banditry and illicit drug trafficking, arresting a suspected kidnapper, rescuing three abducted persons and recovering 2,500 sachets of suspected Tramadol capsules, among other exhibits. The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, disclosed this in […]
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By Providence Ayanfeoluwa LAGOS: Former Managing Director of the Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, Hadiza Bala Usman, has called for a comprehensive review of Nigeria’s port tariff structure, warning that high and unpredictable charges are undermining the competitiveness of the nation’s seaports. Usman, who is Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Policy Coordination and […]
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By Kingsley Omonobi KADUNA: Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have arrested a suspected terrorist kingpin, intercepted an ammunition courier with 300 rounds of ammunition and apprehended a suspected terrorist logistics supplier in separate operations in Kaduna State. The Media Information Officer of the operation, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. […]
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Nigerian passport holders can travel to dozens of countries without going through the traditional visa application process or attending a visa appointment before departure.
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—Insists on Increasing Domestic Production By Olayinka Ajayi The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has said he would retain the floating exchange-rate policy introduced by President Bola Tinubu if elected president in 2027, while prioritising increased domestic production to strengthen the naira. Obi stated this during an interview on Arise […]
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By Chimaobi Nwaiwu NNEWI — The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has raised concerns over the delay in the hearing of the appeal filed by its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, challenging his conviction by the Federal High Court. IPOB, in a statement yesterday by its Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, said it was concerned […]
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By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Navy has arrested three suspected drug traffickers and intercepted 71 kilogrammes of substances suspected to be Cannabis sativa during a riverine patrol along the River Niger in Kogi State. Director of Information, Nigerian Navy, Captain Abiodun Folorunsho, who disclosed this Thursday, said the suspects were arrested on September 8, 2026, […]
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—Vows competent team, decisive action on insecurity By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has unveiled a four-year governance agenda anchored on competent appointments, economic reforms, infrastructure rehabilitation, security and direct engagement with Nigerians if elected president in 2027. Obi, who said he would take personal responsibility […]
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