The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), at its April 2026 meeting, shared a total sum of N2.036 trillion to the three tiers of government as Federation Allocation for the month of March 2026. The distribution was made from a gross revenue of N2.364 trillion. According to a statement signed by Efe Ovuakporie, the Head, Information […]
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A journalist and civil society advocate, Abdullahi Haruna Haruspice, has called on the Nigerian government to criminalize the spread of fake artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He made the appeal during a briefing in Abuja on Wednesday.
Haruspice raised serious concerns over what he described as the increasing and dangerous misuse of AI tools to target Nigerian political leaders and private individuals.
To curb the trend, he urged the federal government and security agencies to take urgent action by criminalizing the production and dissemination of such content, including “recognizing AI-generated blackmail as a national security threat and classifying it as a form of cyber-terrorism.”
“What was once considered science fiction has now become a credible and immediate threat to Nigeria’s democratic stability, especially as the nation approaches the 2027 general elections,”he stated.
His comments come amid ongoing controversy involving the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Chairman, Joash Amupitan, over an alleged partisan message circulated on X. The post had sparked calls for his resignation.
However, INEC, in a recent statement, dismissed the message as fabricated and fake.
2027: Criminalize fake AI-generated content — Haruspice tells Nigerian
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Wednesday, reaffirmed his commitment to improving officers’ welfare and strengthening operational capacity across the Force, assuring of sustained efforts to adequately equip formations to effectively respond to evolving security challenges nationwide. IGP Disu gave the assurance while speaking at the closing ceremony of the Squadron Commanders’ […]
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Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly shot a man identified as Raphael, abducted his wife and three others in Edo State.
DAILY POST gathered that the shooting of the man and the abduction of his wife and the other victims happened at Imeakabu and Itsukwi communities in Etsako East Local Government Area of the State.
It was gathered that the incident between Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the communities.
The victims were each kidnapped separately in the communities located in the North Ibie axis of the Local Government Area.
The gunmen were alleged to have demanded N15 million ransom each from two of the victims kidnapped from Itsukwi community while they were yet to contact the families of the other two victims abducted from the Imeakabu community.
The gunmen allegedly whisked the victims into the bush immediately after the abduction.
The traditional ruler of the area, His Royal Highness Suleiman Ali, the Ogieaga of three Ibie confirmed the incident.
Ali said the gunmen stormed Itsukwi community and kidnapped two persons and later moved to the adjourning Imeakabu community two days after and kidnapped two other persons.
The traditional ruler who confirmed the ransom demanded by the suspected kidnappers added that security and vigilante members are combing the bush to rescue the victims.
When contacted the Public Relations Officer of the Edo State Police Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem who also confirmed the incident said they were only aware of the kidnapping of two persons.
According to her, “we are aware of two people but only one was reported at the station. However, bush combing is ongoing to rescue the victims unhurt.
Dele Momodu, a seasoned journalist and prominent figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), noted that the enormous powers attached to the presidency make elections highly contentious, as the office wields significant influence over key arms of government. He then called on Nigerian youths to move away from blindly admiring politicians and instead invest time […]
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Meta Platforms has commenced installation of tracking software on employees’ computers to capture mouse movements, clicks, and keystrokes as part of efforts to train its artificial intelligence (AI) systems, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters. The initiative, known as the Model Capability Initiative (MCI), is designed to collect real-time user interaction data from […]
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that a projected US$45 billion funding gap between 2026 and 2030 could derail global efforts to eliminate malaria, even as Africa continues to record nearly 600,000 deaths annually. The Regional Director for Africa, Dr Mohamed Janabi, in his 2026 World Malaria Day message themed “Driven to End Malaria: […]
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Singer Burna Boy’s mother, Bose Ogulu, has defended him amid social media backlash.
DAILY POST reports that Burna Boy has been criticised online for being arrogant.
The development came following the singer’s recent attack on Wizkid’s DJ, DJ Tunez at a Lagos club. The incident further led to an online fight between Wizkid and Burna Boy.
Reacting to the controversy, many Nigerians criticised Burna for always getting physical with people, tagging him arrogant.
However, defending the singer behavior during an interview with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu on Channels TV, Bose Ogulu stated that she doesn’t mind being seen as arrogant.
When asked about Burna Boy, she said If knowing his worth and carrying himself as such is arrogant, then it is a good thing. “And I can’t apologize for that.”
Ebuka asked: “do you mind that Burna Boy is seen as arrogant? Do you mind that you are seen as arrogant with the way you run Burna brand?
She responded: “I don’t mind honestly, I don’t mind at all. I mean any adjective they want to attach to you is ok. The thing is who are you? If knowing your worth and carrying yourself as such is arrogant, then it is a good thing. And I can’t apologize for that. Because I think we were born into a world where we were expected to put our heads down.
“First is the color of your skin, the color of your passport, for me, my gender. So, I don’t understand the concept of that life. I understand that if I know something, I know it and I expect you to realise that I know it. And if you don’t realize that I know it, then, put me to the test”, she said.
Being arrogant is good’ – Burna Boy’s mom defends son amid backlash
In a bid to avert the shutdown of operations in the aviation sector over the rising cost of Jet A1 fuel, the Federal government on Wednesday held a stakeholders engagement with airlines, offering suspension of the collection of charges by all government agencies from the airlines. Speaking at the engagement meeting in Abuja, the Minister […]
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A defence witness in the ongoing trial of former Accountant-General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris, has admitted before the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Maitama, Abuja, that he signed the defendant’s statement dated May 17, 2022.
The witness, Haruna Alabi, made the admission on Tuesday during cross-examination by prosecution counsel, Oluwaleke Atolagbe, in a trial-within-trial initiated at the instance of the first defendant.
Idris is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) alongside Geoffrey Olusegun Akindele, Mohammed Kudu Usman and Gezawa Commodity Market and Exchange Limited on a 14-count charge bordering on alleged stealing and fraudulent diversion of public funds amounting to N109.5 billion.
The court had ordered the trial-within-trial on November 22, 2022, following an application by defence counsel, Chris Uche (SAN), who alleged that his client’s statements were obtained through deception and inducement.
While testifying, Alabi told the court that he visited the EFCC office on May 17, 2022, alongside other directors from the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation to see Idris, who was in the Commission’s custody at the time.
Myself and other directors visited him at the EFCC,” he said.
Alabi further disclosed that he was the only lawyer among the visitors and that he signed at the back of the statement made by Idris on the said date.
However, he admitted that he was neither invited by the EFCC nor had any prior interaction with investigators before the visit.
Under further cross-examination, the witness stated that apart from appending his signature, he neither wrote nor signed any other part of the statement.
He also said he could not confirm whether Idris personally made the statement he endorsed.
When confronted with a portion of the statement which read, “The statement was taken freely and I signed,” Alabi insisted he did not lie, maintaining that he was not present when the statement was made.
Earlier, during his evidence-in-chief led by defence counsel, Kanayo Okafor, the witness identified his name and signature on Exhibit B3, the statement dated May 17, 2022.
Justice Yusuf Halilu subsequently adjourned the matter to June 24, 2026, for continuation of the trial-within-trial and directed the first defendant to ensure the presence of all remaining defence witnesses on the next adjourned date.
Witness admits signing ex-AGF Idris statement in N109.5bn trial