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CAN@50: Makinde urges Christians to engage in politics, says poverty, not religion, Nigeria’s main challenge
Gov. Seyi Makinde has called on Nigerian Christians to actively participate in political governance and national transformation, emphasising that the country’s primary challenge is grinding poverty, rather than religious division.
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FCT prioritises affordable houses for young Abuja residents – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administration under his leadership is prioritising affordable housing schemes to enable young Nigerians, school leavers and other low-income residents secure accommodation and begin their lives in Abuja.
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2027: Group unveils portal, targets 300,000 volunteers to curb electoral violence
A youth-led group has launched a nationwide initiative to recruit and train 300,000 volunteers to help curb electoral violence ahead of the 2027 general elections
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ECOWAS electoral bodies adopt AI guidelines to boost election integrity
The ECOWAS Network of Electoral Commissions (ECONEC), an umbrella body for election management bodies in West Africa, has adopted a regional guideline on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in electoral processes.
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Police arrest 3 over alleged killings in Osun
The Police Command in Osun has arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of one Seun Ajayi in Ikire, Irewole Local Government Area.
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NEF to hold national education summit to address prevailing sector challenges in December
The conveners of the 2026 Nigeria Education Forum (NEF) says that the education summit will explore innovative solutions to foundational learning deficits, skill gaps, financing constraints, and increasing foreign education spending.
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INEC inaugurates Electoral Logistic Committee for seamless 2027 general elections
Independent National Electoral Commission inaugurates Electoral Logistic Committee (ELOC) for seamless logistic deployment for 2027 general elections.
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LP Presidential Candidate, Okereke advocates inclusive governance, political literacy
Presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Dr Chibuzo Okereke, has called for deliberate legislative reforms and an expanded definition of Federal Character principle to ensure true political inclusion for women, youth and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs).
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2027: Why some candidates were omitted from final list -INEC
INEC clarifies the omission of some 2027 governorship candidates, attributing the decision to a Supreme Court judgement on Section 77 of the Electoral Act 2026.
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2027 vote will be decided by citizens, not AI- INEC
Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, assured Nigerians that the Commission has put structures in place to ensure that Artificial Intelligence (AI) serves the democratic process and does not control it.
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