Category: News
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AI DEEPFAKES TARGETING CHILDREN SPARK GLOBAL ALARM – UNICEF
One classroom, one victim: UNICEF says AI is being used to sexualise children faster than laws can stop it. UNICEF is sounding a loud warning over the exploding use of AI to create sexualised images of children, saying weak laws and patchy safeguards are leaving millions exposed. New research across 11 countries shows at least…
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LAGOS ASSEMBLY LAUNCHES FULL AUDIT OF 57 LGs, LCDAs
All eyes on grassroots spending as lawmakers move to tighten accountability. The Lagos State House of Assembly has kicked off a comprehensive audit of accounts for all 20 LGAs and 37 LCDAs, signalling a tougher stance on transparency and prudent use of public funds at the local level. Opening the exercise in Ikeja, Prince Nureni…
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NIGER STATE LAUNCHES FREE CANCER DIAGNOSTICS, EXPANDS HPV VACCINATION
Early detection and prevention take center stage in fight against cancer. The Niger State Government has approved free cancer diagnostic services at designated public health facilities, aiming to tackle late diagnoses that contribute to thousands of cancer deaths each year. The announcement was made by Health Commissioner Dr. Murtala Muhammad-Bagana during the 2026 World Cancer…
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TRUST, ETHICS KEY TO NIGERIA’S DIGITAL FUTURE – STAKEHOLDERS
Experts urge stronger collaboration to protect personal data as Nigeria embraces emerging tech. At the National Data Privacy Summit in Abuja, stakeholders from government, regulators, and the private sector highlighted that trust, ethics, and collaboration are central to safeguarding personal data amid Nigeria’s digital transformation. The summit marked Global Data Privacy Day 2026 and the…
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TROOPS SCORE BIG IN NORTH-EAST: SUSPECTED ISWAP SUPPLIER ARRESTED, 700 REFUGEES RETURN HOME
Security forces ramp up pressure on terrorists while aiding safe repatriation of Nigerians from Cameroon. Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have achieved major wins in the North-East, arresting a suspected ISWAP logistics supplier in Jakana, Borno, and safely repatriating 700 Nigerian refugees from Cameroon. Meanwhile, combined forces of 273 Task Force Tank Battalion and 29…
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NIGERIA SAVES ₦6TN IN FUEL IMPORTS AMID DOWNSTREAM REFORMS
Bold economic moves and deregulation are reshaping Nigeria’s fuel sector. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says full downstream deregulation and forex reforms have saved Nigeria over ₦6 trillion in fuel import losses in the first nine months of 2025. Speaking at the Nigeria International Energy Summit (NIES) 2026 in Abuja, NMDPRA…
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LAGOS-CALABAR HIGHWAY: A GAME-CHANGER FOR SOUTHERN ECONOMY
Former lawmaker backs Tinubu’s mega-road, calls critics “misleading.” Ex-House of Reps member, Oghene Egoh, has hailed the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway as a vital infrastructure project set to boost trade, business, and connectivity across the South-West, South-South, and South-East. Egoh dismissed claims that the 700km highway is wasteful, describing such criticism as unfounded. He highlighted that…
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NIGERIAN ARMY DISLODGES IPOB/ESN, ARRESTS KIDNAPPERS IN SOUTH-EAST & SOUTH-SOUTH
Troops strike hard to restore peace and security in troubled regions. The Nigerian Army has recorded major wins in the South-East and South-South, dislodging IPOB/ESN fighters from hideouts in Orsumoghu, Ihiala LGA, Anambra, and arresting suspected kidnappers in Edo State. In Anambra, Operation UDO KA targeted militants planning an illegal sit-at-home order on Feb. 2.…
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NIGERIAN ARMY RESCUES 26 KIDNAP VICTIMS, FOILS TERROR ATTACKS
Troops strike back, restore safety in North-West and North-Central Nigeria. The Nigerian Army has rescued 26 kidnapped victims and disrupted multiple terror plots across the North-West and North-Central in the past 24 hours. A military source told NAN that in Kaduna, seven abducted persons were freed in Kajuru LGA after troops engaged kidnappers, neutralising one…
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OHANAEZE URGES FG TO FUND SOUTH-EAST DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Mbata calls for action to heal wounds, boost growth, and empower youths in Igboland. The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has urged the Federal Government to prioritise funding for the South-East Development Commission (SEDC) to drive meaningful development in the region. President-General John Mbata made the appeal on Wednesday at the South East Vision 2050 (SEV2050) Stakeholders…
