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  The Forward Bola Ahmed Tinubu Independent Campaign Group 2027 (ICG) has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term, citing what it described as his outstanding achievements in security, education, infrastructure, and economic development. This was disclosed  on Monday, in in a programme organic to endorse Tiunbu for second term,the group said President Tinubu's administration has recorded significant progress in addressing the country's security challenges. It pointed to the recruitment of 50,000 police officers, forest guards, and additional military and paramilitary personnel, as well as the allocation of N5.4 trillion to the security sector in the 2026 national budget to strengthen efforts against insecurity. According to the group, the administration has also expanded access to higher education through the Students Loan Scheme, which it said has provided financial support to thousands of students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, enabling th...

  Lagos, Nigeria,July 6, 2026 – Polaris Bank Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing ethical journalism and strengthening media professionalism with the successful hosting of the 12th edition of its Annual Media Capacity Seminar, themed “Rebuilding Trust and Reinventing Storytelling in the Age of AI.” The virtual seminar, held via Microsoft Teams, brought together more than 650 journalists, editors, publishers, media executives, and communication professionals from across Nigeria for engaging discussions on the future of journalism in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence. With this year’s edition, Polaris Bank’s Annual Media Capacity Seminar has empowered over 6,200 journalists across twelve consecutive editions, underscoring the Bank’s sustained investment in strengthening Nigeria’s media ecosystem through knowledge-sharing, professional development, and strategic engagement. The seminar featured two distinguished resource persons. Professor Abigail Ogw...

 “  The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has warned Nigerian politicians against manipulating his prophecies using Artificial Intelligence (AI). The warning follows the circulation of a video on social media shared by a former aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Lauretta Onochie, which falsely portrays the cleric as declaring that President Bola Tinubu is "gone" and that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar would have the upper hand over other contenders. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele cautioned Onochie and others involved in the manipulation to desist immediately or face both legal consequences and divine judgment. The cleric said the desperation among some politicians to gain power has become alarming, stressing that manipulating prophecies to advance political interests is not only unethical but also a crime against God, His servant, and the law. He explained that at the unveiling of the 2026...

  A  political strategist in Ibadan North Local Government Area of Oyo State, and Senior Special Adviser on Political Matters to Hon Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide, Amb Dr. Kunle Awotiku, has congratulated Hon. Comforter on receiving her Certificate of Return for a second term under the platform of the All People's Movement (APM). In a statement issued and signed in Ibadan, Dr. Awotiku described Hon.Comforter as a visionary, experienced and competent leader whose dedication to quality representation and grassroots development has earned her the confidence of the people. He noted that the APM remains committed to providing credible leadership, adding that the party's governorship candidate, Bimbo Adekanmbi, possesses the leadership qualities, integrity and experience required to transform Oyo State through purposeful and inclusive governance. He said. "Adekanmbi's commitment to grassroots development, economic growth and people-oriented policies distinguishes him as...

  By oluwaseyi fadoro  A coalition of concerned lawyers and public interest analysts has called on the Federal Government to ensure that allegations of certificate forgery against former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, are prosecuted to a logical conclusion, warning against any attempt to shield influential individuals from justice. Addressing a press conference in Lagos on Sunday, the group, led by legal practitioner Liborous Oshoma, said Nnaji's resignation from office in 2025 should not be treated as a substitute for criminal accountability. The lawyers based their position on the findings of a Premium Times investigation published in October 2025, which alleged that although Nnaji was admitted to study Microbiology/Biochemistry at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) during the 1981/82 academic session, he did not graduate after failing a compulsory Virology course (MCB 431AB). According to the group, the investigation was supported by corres...

  By oluwaseyi fadoro   APC chieftain in Lagos Mr Obafemi George, says Nigerians will look back in 10 years and appreciate President Bola Tinubu's reforms. George, a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in an interactive session in Lagos,  predicted that the President would secure a landslide victory in the 2027 presidential election. He responded to questions on the Tinubu administration's policies, opposition politics, economic reforms and the 2027 general elections. George said Tinubu laid the foundation for modern Lagos as governor and was implementing similar reforms at the national level. He said the President had prioritised infrastructure, economic restructuring and institutional reforms to reposition the country for long-term prosperity. According to him, the impact of the reforms would become more evident with time. "Whatever Lagos is today, some might argue, Tinubu laid the foundation. Lagos is the most attractive destination now when it ...