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Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has launched fresh attacks against former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, invoking Olusegun Obasanjo's past criticisms to undermine Atiku's leadership credentials. Wike also took aim at Rotimi Amaechi's political maneuvering, underscoring the intense power struggles already shaping Nigeria's 2027 electoral landscape.
Kaduna PDP governorship hopeful Usman Shehu Bawa has outlined a ward-based governance strategy aimed at decentralizing development across the state. Emphasizing community-driven priorities ahead of the 2027 polls, Bawa positions grassroots engagement as central to revitalizing local infrastructure and public service delivery.
PoliticsNigeria faces escalating security risks as artificial intelligence, deepfakes, and coordinated disinformation campaigns undermine public trust and institutional stability. The Centre for Crisis Communication warns that malicious digital manipulation poses an immediate challenge to national peace. Urgent policy interventions and digital literacy are required to counter the rising tide of automated falsehoods.
A Lagos Special Offences Court has sentenced former banker Christopher Jackson Edeh to 39 years in prison for his role in a N2.7 billion fraud scheme. The ruling highlights growing judicial scrutiny across Nigeria's financial sector as courts crack down on institutional corruption.
Enugu State has finalized a strategic partnership with Humatrix Limited to establish a Business Process Outsourcing centre aimed at generating 100,000 jobs over the next five years. The landmark project is designed to position the southeastern state as a competitive digital services hub across West Africa. State officials project the initiative will significantly accelerate regional economic growth while tackling youth unemployment.
The Enugu State government has sealed a strategic partnership with a private firm to establish a business process outsourcing hub aimed at creating 100,000 jobs. The initiative underscores the state's aggressive push to position itself as a premier destination for tech-enabled services and investment.
