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Kogi Election Fury: Opposition Cries Foul as APC Dominates LG Polls!The recent local government elections in Kogi State have drawn severe criticism from opposition parties and observers, who allege widespread irregularities and voter disenfranchisement, despite the ruling APC winning all seats. While KOSIEC and state officials lauded the polls as credible and transparent, opposition figures described them as a sham and a selection process.
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Kogi Election Fury: Opposition Cries Foul as APC Dominates LG Polls!
The recent local government elections in Kogi State have drawn severe criticism from opposition parties and observers, who allege widespread irregularities and voter disenfranchisement, despite the ruling APC winning all seats. While KOSIEC and state officials lauded the polls as credible and transparent, opposition figures described them as a sham and a selection process.
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Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has revealed that metal scavengers stole all wires from a N3 billion electricity project, a key factor in restricting the scrap metal trade. This decision is also driven by intelligence linking scrap dealers to insurgents selling looted metals, highlighting severe security and infrastructure vulnerabilities in the North-East. The government aims to balance public safety with addressing the economic impact on traders.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has controversially sacked Imo State Governor Hope Uzodimma as the APC senatorial candidate for Imo West in the 2027 elections, ruling in favor of former governor Rochas Okorocha. This decision has ignited a fierce political and legal battle, with the Imo State Government and APC announcing their intent to appeal the judgment.
Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has been remanded at the Ikoyi Custodial Centre in Lagos amid a legal battle with Pastor Chris Okafor, facing charges of cyberbullying, cyberstalking, and attempted extortion. The dispute stems from a failed marriage promise, with her bail hearing set for Friday. While her lawyer asserts the prosecution's burden of proof, Ogala herself has accused multiple public figures of being responsible for her remand.
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Technology
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AI Gold Rush: Microsoft's OpenAI Venture Rakes in Staggering $10 Billion
Microsoft reported $10 billion in revenue from OpenAI in Q1 FY2027, accounting for nearly 11% of its total quarterly revenue. This highlights the significant financial ties that persist between the companies, even as their partnership evolves and Microsoft's ownership stake subtly declines.Uche Emeka
Search Giant Pivots: Google Unleashes Global AI Ad Blitz as Core Growth Falters
Google is aggressively expanding its AI-powered search advertising globally, aiming to boost revenue as growth in its traditional search business slows. Early results show promising engagement with these new AI-driven ad formats, which integrate seamlessly into conversational and multimodal search experiences. This strategic shift reflects Google's commitment to leveraging AI to redefine both search and its monetization.Uche Emeka
Discovery
Nigeria’s “Agege Bread” You Know Has a Jamaican Past, and Agege Only Gave It a Name
Agege bread is a Nigerian favourite with Jamaican roots. Discover how Amos Shackleford, his bakery in Lagos and local bakers shaped its history.
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Most Nigerian Homes and Businesses Are One Disaster Away From Ruin, and These 6 Types of Insurance Could Change That
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Strength and Strategy: How the Kingdom of Benin Engineered a City Before Its Time
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Nigerians Are Marrying Everyone and Japa Might Explain Why
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Why Nigeria Changed the Side of the Road It Drives On in 1972
Nigeria’s decision to switch from driving on the left to driving on the right in 1972 was influenced by its colonial history and the need to align its road system with neighbouring West African countries.Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi
Opinion
The War on Poverty is on Pause: What Tinubu’s Reforms Really Mean for the Average Nigerian
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OPINION: Should Education Be Free To All?
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Should Nigeria Adopt a Four-Day Work Week?
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How Remembering Ancestors Shapes Moral Philosophy
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Opinion: The Dangerous Binary of Modern Narcissist Theory
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Entertainment
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