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VDM: Bayo Onanuga confirms arrest of mastermind behind AI-generated Tinubu voice notes

Nigeria, June 5 -- Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on information and strategy, has confirmed the arrest of the creator behind the viral AI-generated voice notes of the pres... Read More


Nigeria eyes debt refinancing, fresh funding - Oyedele

Nigeria, June 5 -- The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has said Nigeria is considering refinancing some of its expensive debt obligations and raising fresh... Read More


Image of patient on drip in an open vehicle, not from Nigeria

Nigeria, June 5 -- Claim: Social media users shared an image of a patient receiving a drip in the back of an open vehicle as evidence of Nigeria's "failed healthcare system." Verdict: Misleading! The... Read More


Iwobi, Akpan join Super Eagles camp in Lisbon ahead of friendly against Portugal

Nigeria, June 5 -- The Super Eagles have received a boost ahead of next week's international friendly against Portugal, with Alex Iwobi and Genk defender Christian Akpan joining the team's camp in Lis... Read More


EXCLUSIVE: Fresh trouble for Uche Nnaji as police grill aide over alleged criminal defamation of ex-UNN VC

Nigeria, June 5 -- The police in Enugu State have grilled Chukwunonye Okereke, a media consultant to a former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, for alleged criminal defamatio... Read More


After years of broken promises, Tinubu flags off construction of Gombe-Biu-Maiduguri highway

Nigeria, June 4 -- For many residents, motorists and traders across the North-east, the announcement sounded familiar. Contracts for the Gombe-Biu-Maiduguri highway had been awarded and re-awarded sev... Read More


Widow of slain businessman, children sue police for alleged illegal detention, rights violations

Nigeria, June 4 -- A Lagos-based widow, Lovelyn Adimike, and two of her children have sued the Inspector-General of Police, the FCT Commissioner of Police, others for alleged rights violations, includ... Read More


Oyo Abduction: Take-It-Back Movement protests in Abuja

Nigeria, June 4 -- Protesters under the banner of the Take-It-Back Movement on Thursday marched through parts of Abuja to demand the immediate rescue of abducted pupils and teachers from Oyo State, am... Read More


Rivers United players escape serious injury in road accident ahead of Federation Cup clash

Nigeria, June 4 -- Players and officials of Rivers United escaped serious injury after the club's team bus was involved in a road accident on Thursday while travelling to Awka, Anambra State, for thei... Read More


ANALYSIS: 2027: Will former President Jonathan run? The implications

Nigeria, June 4 -- The adoption of former President Goodluck Jonathan as the presidential candidate of the Taminu Turaki faction of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has become one of the ... Read More