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Terrorists now deploying AI, Crypto, drones to outsmart security agencies, NSA Nuhu Ribadu warns

National Security Adviser (NSA) Mallam Nuhu Ribadu has raised an alarm over the increasing adoption of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), cryptocurrencies, unmanned aerial vehicles (drones), and social media platforms by terrorist organisations to recruit fighters, finance operations, and evade counter-terrorism
October 15, 2026

2027 Re-election: APC expands campaign council to co-opt key opposition figures ahead of polls

In a major political realignment ahead of the 2027 presidential election, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) unveiled a revised Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) list co-opting prominent opposition figures into President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election machinery. ​The updated council structure was formally
October 15, 2026

President Tinubu transmits five key executive bills to Senate for NDLEA reform, transport safety, and public governance

​President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally written to the Senate, transmitting five executive bills aimed at overhauling drug law enforcement, expanding transport safety investigations, and modernizing public sector training. ​The executive communication was officially read during plenary on Tuesday, October 13, 2026,
October 15, 2026

World Bank Group unveils $5.79bn private capital mobilisation plan to drive investment in Nigeria’s telecoms, agriculture, and MSMEs

The World Bank Group has announced a major initiative to mobilize up to $5.79 billion in private sector financing for Nigeria, targeting high-impact investments across telecommunications, agriculture, and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). ​The announcement was made during a high-level briefing
October 15, 2026

Campaigns: Enugu CP directs Area Commanders, DPOs to strengthen security

The Commissioner of Police in Enugu State, Mr Mamman Giwa, has directed Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) to strengthen security in their respective jurisdictions as political campaigns heighten. The ​‌‍‍‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‍​‍‍‌‍​‍‍‌​police commissioner gave the directive during a conference with senior officers
October 15, 2026