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Delta, Oshimili North Move to Deliver 24-Hour Electricity to Ibusa Corridor

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By Ike Philip Abiagom – Newsbreeze

The Delta State Government, in collaboration with the Oshimili North Local Government Council, has commenced strategic efforts aimed at delivering 24-hour electricity supply to the Ibusa corridor under a pilot initiative approved by the state government.

The initiative is expected to address the technical, financial and regulatory challenges confronting the power sector while laying the foundation for improved electricity supply to households, businesses and industries across the area.

Speaking during an inspection tour of the Ibusa Electricity Injection Substation, the Delta State Commissioner for Power and Energy, Engr. Michael Ifeanyi Anoka (FNSE, Ph.D.), said the project was designed to move beyond policy pronouncements and establish practical mechanisms that would guarantee reliable electricity supply to communities.

According to the Commissioner, the state government is committed to working closely with relevant stakeholders to improve power infrastructure and create sustainable solutions that will enhance economic growth and improve the quality of life of residents.

The inspection was facilitated and joined by the Executive Chairman of Oshimili North Local Government, Olorogun Innocent Esewezie, who reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting initiatives aimed at strengthening electricity infrastructure and ensuring improved power supply across the local government area.

Esewezie noted that access to reliable electricity remains critical to the growth of businesses, educational institutions, healthcare facilities and households. He stressed that the council would continue to collaborate with the state government, electricity distribution companies and host communities to achieve the desired results.

He described the inspection as a significant step towards addressing long-standing power challenges in Ibusa and neighbouring communities, adding that a stable electricity supply would stimulate economic activities, attract investments and create greater opportunities for residents.

The visit also provided an opportunity for officials to assess the condition of the injection substation, identify areas requiring urgent attention and explore practical measures for improving electricity distribution within Oshimili North and its environs.

Stakeholders at the event emphasized the need for stronger collaboration among government agencies, electricity distribution companies and local communities to overcome existing challenges in the power sector and ensure the successful implementation of the initiative.

Also present during the inspection were Sir Gilbert Okonji, Onowu Kizito Ijeh, officials of the Delta State Ministry of Power and Energy, representatives of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC), and staff of the Oshimili North Local Government Council.

Residents expressed optimism that the initiative would mark a turning point in the quest for stable and uninterrupted electricity supply in the Ibusa corridor and across Oshimili North Local Government Area.

The proposed 24-hour electricity initiative is expected to boost commercial activities, support industrial growth, improve service delivery and contribute significantly to the socio-economic development of the area.

Oborevwori Commends Tinubu on Security Innovations, Improved Military Remuneration

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.…As Army Chief Urges Delta Youths to Embrace 92 RRI Recruitment, Says Exercise Is Merit-Based

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as result-oriented innovations in Nigeria’s security architecture and improved remuneration for personnel of the Armed Forces.

The Governor spoke on Tuesday when he received the Nigerian Army 92 Regular Recruits Intake (92RRI) Awareness Creation Team from Army Headquarters, led by Brigadier General BU Ugbuji. He was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu.

Oborevwori said the Federal Government’s efforts to strengthen the military through improved funding, equipment and welfare would enhance the capacity of the Armed Forces to protect Nigeria’s territorial integrity and sustain the fight against insecurity.

He specifically commended President Tinubu for approving salary increases for Armed Forces personnel, describing the measure as an important boost to the morale and welfare of officers and soldiers. The increases, effective September 1, 2026, range from 30 to 80 per cent, depending on rank.

The Governor said Delta State had also recorded significant progress in upscaping of the enlistment and mobilization of young people for military and paramilitary careers following the inauguration of the State Awareness Creation Committee on Youth Enlistment into Military and Paramilitary Services, chaired by the Commissioner for Youth Development.

He assured that the state would intensify its mobilisation efforts to meet its current quota of 1,000 recruits. He also directed the Director-General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, to expand media publicity and sensitisation across the state.

Earlier, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, represented by Brigadier General BU Ugbuji, commended Governor Oborevwori for establishing the State Awareness Creation Committee to support the Nigerian Army’s recruitment sensitisation efforts.

Shaibu described Delta as the first state, to his knowledge, to establish a dedicated committee of this nature headed by a member of the State Executive Council. He urged eligible youths to take advantage of the ongoing 92RRI exercise, stressing that recruitment would be conducted strictly on merit and in accordance with the stipulated requirements.

The Chief of Army Staff’s representative disclosed that applications for the 92 RRI exercise would close on October 21, 2026. He advised qualified applicants to apply through the official Nigerian Army recruitment portal at https://recruit.army.mil.ng and warned that recruitment into the Army is free of charge.

For the regular trades and non-trades categories, applicants must be single Nigerian citizens by birth, possess valid National Identification Number (NIN) and Bank Verification Number (BVN) records with matching personal details, and be medically, physically and psychologically fit. Applicants must also have no criminal conviction and possess a valid certificate of state of origin.

Candidates must have at least four credits, including English Language, in not more than two sittings in WASSCE, GCE, NECO, NABTEB or NBAIS. Non-trades applicants must be between 18 and 22 years, while trades applicants must not be above 26 years as of October 21, 2026. Applicants must also meet the prescribed height requirements of 1.68 metres for males and 1.65 metres for females.

Other requirements include a valid birth certificate or acceptable age declaration, relevant Trade Test or City & Guild certificate for trades applicants, and presentation of original educational and other stipulated documents during screening. Applicants must apply using their state of origin rather than state of residence, while candidates found with forged or falsified documents will be withdrawn from training.

The Army has also provided a special-skilled category for applicants with relevant technical expertise, including boat operation, marine mechanics, electrical and mechanical engineering and other specialised skills. Applicants under this category may be between 18 and 35 years, subject to the specific requirements for their chosen skill.

Shaibu said enlistment into the Nigerian Army offers opportunities for career progression, regular pay and allowances, specialised training, further education, healthcare for personnel and their families, pension and gratuity, as well as post-service career opportunities. He urged eligible Delta youths to take advantage of the exercise and described the Nigerian Army as a professional institution committed to national service.

The awareness team, alongside members of the Delta State Awareness Creation Committee, has continued sensitisation across Delta North, Delta South and Delta Central, engaging traditional rulers, community leaders and youths.

The Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Epiphany Azinge, the Olu of Warri, the Ovie of Agbarha-Warri kingdoms and other stakeholders pledged to mobilise eligible youths in their communities to participate in the recruitment exercise and commended the state government for its proactive approach to expanding youth participation in military and paramilitary services.

Hoodlums Rob Army Officer, Wife of N300,000

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Hoodlums allegedly attacked a Nigerian Army officer and his wife in the Itire area of Lagos State after blocking their vehicle and dispossessing them of N300,000.
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Tijani Fatai, disclosed this during a press briefing on the operational achievements recorded by the command in October 2026.
According to the police, the incident occurred on October 4 when the hoodlums reportedly blocked the officer’s vehicle, assaulted him and his wife, stole N300,000 from them and vandalised their vehicle.
Following the attack, police operatives arrested Muhammad Garuba Alabi, who was identified as an alleged leader of the gang, in connection with the incident.
The police said Alabi had allegedly confessed to the offense, while efforts were ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang who escaped from the scene.
Investigation into the incident is ongoing.

Court Jails Woman 14 Years For Stealing Newborn

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A 37-year-old Deborah Ayeni have been sentenced to four years in prison for stealing a newborn baby by an Ekiti State High Court in Ado-Ekiti.

Ayeni, however, was not present in court when Justice Lekan Olatawura delivered the judgment, having failed to appear for trial after she was granted bail. The court consequently declared her a fugitive and ordered security agencies to facilitate her arrest.

Justice Olatawura directed the court registrar to send copies of the judgment and a letter declaring Ayeni wanted to the Nigeria Police, the Comptroller-General of Customs and the media.

The judge ruled that the 14-year sentence would begin from the date Ayeni is arrested.

The court also ordered Ayeni’s two sureties, including her father, Babatope Ebenezer Ayeni, to serve six months in prison for failing to produce her in court and to pay the prescribed recognisance fees.

The sanctions followed the revocation of Ayeni’s bail after she failed to appear before the court to face the charge against her.

Ayeni was initially arraigned on September 1, 2025, and pleaded not guilty to a one-count charge of child stealing.

During the trial, prosecution counsel, Ibironke Odetola, told the court that Ayeni allegedly took a newborn baby belonging to Mustapher Aliu and his wife, Falmata, in Ado-Ekiti on August 4, 2025.

The prosecution said Ayeni had earlier lost a pregnancy but allegedly concealed the loss from her husband, who lives abroad, by pretending that she was still pregnant.

According to Odetola, Ayeni later invited her husband to Nigeria for the supposed delivery and used clothing around her abdomen to create the appearance of pregnancy.

The prosecutor said Ayeni later obtained access to the newborn at a hospital in the Okeyinmi area of Ado-Ekiti and took the child away.

She allegedly handed the baby to a midwife, telling her husband that she had given birth, and subsequently buried the placenta.

The midwife reportedly became suspicious of the circumstances surrounding the baby and alerted the police, leading to Ayeni’s arrest.

The prosecution called four witnesses during the proceedings, while the stolen child was eventually recovered alive by the police.

Church Honours Oborevwori, Wife, Calls For Support For 2027 Re-election

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There was excitement at Living Faith Church, Winners’ Chapel, Osubi, Delta State, on Sunday as the Covenant Voices and Youth Ministry of the church honoured Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and his wife, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, with Distinguished Service Awards.

The awards were presented in recognition of the couple’s contributions to Christendom and the development of Delta State.

Presenting the awards, Elder Johnson Ogunleye said Governor Oborevwori and his wife deserved the honours for their contributions to the Christian faith and society.

The presentation, which took place during the church’s Sunday service, also featured the sponsorship of SHABACH 2026 and the Annual Youth Alive Conference, AYAC 2026.

The Resident Pastor of the church, Pastor John Jesus-Favourite, urged members of the congregation to support Governor Oborevwori’s re-election bid in 2027, citing projects and programmes executed by his administration.

The pastor also urged members to continue praying for the Governor and his administration, noting that the state had witnessed developments across various sectors under his leadership.

The award presentation triggered enthusiastic reactions from worshippers, with members celebrating the Governor and his wife.

Some youths also presented customised “Sheriff Support” T-shirts to the Governor, expressing their support for his administration and the All Progressives Congress, APC.

Members of the church commended the administration’s interventions in infrastructure, education, healthcare and youth empowerment.

They particularly cited road projects and other development projects across the state as evidence of the administration’s activities since assuming office.

The church also prayed for the Governor, his wife, peace, progress and continued development in the state and Nigeria

🇳🇬 INEC Intensifies Preparations for 2027 General Elections

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By Staff Reporter
October 6, 2026

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has intensified preparations for Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, with the commission announcing new measures aimed at strengthening election technology, voter accreditation and the integrity of the electoral process.

The development comes as Nigeria enters the 100-day countdown to the 2027 elections. INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, briefed political parties, security agencies, civil society organisations, observers, youth groups and other stakeholders on Tuesday in Abuja.

INEC disclosed that it has acquired 57,000 new Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) machines ahead of the elections. The commission said the additional devices are intended to strengthen its technological capacity and improve voter accreditation.

The commission also announced plans to deploy Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for election-result verification, anomaly detection and cybersecurity. INEC has established a dedicated AI division within its ICT department as part of its preparations for the 2027 polls.

Meanwhile, INEC said Nigeria’s national register of voters has risen to more than 103 million registered voters following the completion of the Continuous Voter Registration exercise. Nationwide collection of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) is scheduled to begin on Friday, October 9, 2026.

The commission has also called for the release of outstanding funds required to carry out its preparations, saying adequate and timely financing is essential for the successful organisation of the elections. INEC has proposed a budget of ₦873.78 billion for the 2027 general elections.

INEC’s official election calendar currently lists the Presidential and House of Assembly elections for January 16, 2027, followed by the Governorship and State House of Assembly elections on February 6, 2027.

With preparations entering a critical phase, INEC says its focus remains on ensuring that the 2027 elections are transparent, inclusive and properly administered.

NAF Plane Crash in Ondo Kills 32 Persons 

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The ATR-42 aircraft, with tail number NGR 931, crashed into a swampy area opposite the Naval Base in Igbokoda Ondo state on Monday morning while travelling from Benin City, Edo State, to Lagos on a routine mission.

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, confirmed that 25 passengers and seven crew members were aboard the aircraft.

Reports indicate that the victims included military personnel, their family members and other passengers. Some of the family members were reportedly children returning to school, while others had visited relatives serving in Edo and Delta states.

The crash occurred in a difficult-to-access swamp opposite the Naval Base, complicating rescue and recovery operations. Local fishermen reportedly joined military and emergency personnel in efforts to reach the wreckage.

Residents of Igbokoda said they heard a loud sound around the time of the crash. The swampy terrain and waterlogged conditions made it difficult for residents to approach the site, with parts of the aircraft reportedly scattered around the area.

The Nigerian Air Force confirmed that the aircraft was an ATR-42 and said it immediately activated search-and-rescue operations in collaboration with relevant authorities and emergency response agencies.

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, expressed sympathy to the families of the victims and directed the State Emergency Management Agency, Ministry of Health and security agencies to provide logistical and humanitarian support to the rescue and recovery efforts.

Residents and the Olu of Igbokoda, Oba Afolabi Odidiomo, said the aircraft crashed into a swampy, waterlogged area during rainfall. Some residents also reported seeing aircraft debris, clothing and body parts at the scene.

The chairman of Ilaje Local Government Area, Maurice Oripelaye, said preliminary findings suggested that poor weather conditions might have affected the pilot while attempting to manoeuvre the aircraft.

President Bola Tinubu expressed sadness over the incident and ordered the Nigerian Air Force to immediately commence a thorough investigation into the cause of the crash.

Tinubu also declared a three-day national mourning for the victims and directed that national flags be flown at half-mast in their honor

 The incident has left the Nigerian Air Force community and the affected families mourning one of the country’s deadliest military aviation disasters in recent years.

Businessman Shot Dead in Kwale

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Gunmen suspected to be armed robbers have shot dead a middle-aged businessman, Enebeli Robinson, in Umusadege Ogbe community, Kwale, Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State.
Robinson was reportedly killed at about 9pm on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, by unknown assailants.
A human rights activist, Comrade Victor Ojei, popularly known as Wong Box, who confirmed the incident, said Robinson had noticed suspicious movements around his shop and attempted to escape with some cash from the day’s sales.
According to the source, the assailants pursued the businessman, shot him dead and allegedly took the money before fleeing Residents are expected to look to security agencies for clarification on the incident and measures to prevent similar attacks.
The incident has sparked concerns among residents, particularly over the safety of business owners and other members of the community.
The development comes after authorities reportedly imposed a curfew across Utagba Ogbe Kingdom following rising security concerns.

Nigerian Journalists: Navigating Hate Speech, Ethnic Profiling and AI Disinformation

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By Isaac Aregbesola

By Sumaila Ogbaje, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)

Nigerian journalism is facing a credibility challenge that increasingly originates outside the newsroom — on WhatsApp, X, TikTok, and other digital platforms.

For reporters, speed without verification can damage a newsroom’s credibility, expose media organisations to legal action and, in conflict-sensitive environments, contribute to communal tensions.

Recently, the Premium Times Academy and conflict scholars facilitated a seminar which underscored a stark reality.

The sessions brought together media experts and academics—including Dayo Aiyetan (International Centre for Investigative Reporting), Musikilu Mojeed, Idris Akinbajo, and Dapo Olorunyomi (PREMIUM TIMES), Prof. Isaac Olawale Albert, Oluwaseyi Ayeni, Joan Hassan, and Silas Jonathan.Nigeria news updates

They all shared a central message: modern journalists must evolve from traditional information gatekeepers into active “gate-checkers.”

One of the strongest warnings focused on ethnic profiling in news reporting.

The ICIR presentation used a simple illustration by comparing the headlines: “Fulani man arrested for kidnapping” and “Man arrested for kidnapping.”

The crime and arrest remain the same; only the ethnic description has changed.

The presentation described profiling as treating a personal characteristic as a shortcut for judging an individual.

It becomes particularly dangerous when ethnicity is used to suggest collective blame, criminality or dangerousness.Journalism & News Industry

In Nigeria, where ethnicity intersects with politics, land, elections, farmer-herder conflicts and resource control, careless framing can amplify tensions far beyond the original report.

Facilitators said mentioning ethnicity could be legitimate where it was directly relevant to the story, necessary for identification or supported by evidence.

“It becomes profiling when repeated references turn an individual into a representation of an entire ethnic group.

“Before publication, journalists were encouraged to ask five questions: Is the ethnic identity relevant? What evidence supports its inclusion?

“Could its inclusion be interpreted as collective blame? Does it deserve headline prominence? Would the story be written the same way if the individual belonged to another ethnic group?Discrimination & Identity Relations

“The underlying principle is simple: report the person; not the stereotype; evidence should take precedence over identity.’’

Another major challenge is the increasing reliance on social media as a source of breaking news.

Oluwaseyi Ayeni, one of the facilitators at the training, warned that although significant breaking stories now emerge first on social media, User-Generated Content (UGC) remains subject to ownership rights and ethical considerations.

“A public post is not automatically public property, while a screenshot is not necessarily a verified source,’’ Ayeni warned.

Three major risks were highlighted: copyright, privacy and defamation.Ethnic & Identity Groups

Journalists were advised to obtain permission before using photographs, videos or other user-generated material and preserve evidence of such permission.

“Attribution alone does not necessarily resolve copyright concerns.

“Privacy considerations also remain important, particularly when reporting on minors, victims, protesters and grieving families.

“Defamation presents another risk. Where a journalist republishes an unverified social media allegation of fraud, rape, corruption or other wrongdoing, the publication may attract legal consequences.’’

The recommended newsroom protocol was the “ACCEPT” test: verify the author; establish the context; obtain consent; consider ethical implications; establish that the material is not manipulated, recycled or AI-generated; and ensure the information can be defended with evidence.Politics

Journalists were also advised to verify social media accounts through official websites and established channels and contact the purported owner by phone or email where necessary.

They were encouraged to preserve screenshots of relevant posts and submit screenshots, links and embed codes alongside stories for newsroom records.

Silas Jonathan, a facilitator on fact-checking and digital verification, examined another emerging challenge: Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Jonathan said AI tools had significantly reduced the technical barrier to producing convincing fake photographs, cloned voices and manipulated videos.

Examples cited included the fake Joe Biden robocall during the 2024 New Hampshire primary, fabricated audio involving a Slovak political figure during the 2023 election and synthetic images depicting former U.S. President Donald Trump with Black voters.News

But Jonathan cautioned against relying solely on AI detectors.

“Such tools provide probabilities rather than conclusive proof, while genuine material can also be falsely dismissed as AI-generated.

“The more reliable questions are: Is the material authentic? Who created it? When and where did it originate? What narrative does it promote?

“Visual indicators such as distorted hands, garbled text, inconsistent shadows and duplicated objects can assist verification, but their reliability may decline as generative tools improve.’’

The more durable approach, Jonathan said, was establishing provenance and corroborating information independently.Nigeria news updates

“Before publishing, journalists should determine whether the material is authentic or recycled, identify the earliest uploader and verify the location through landmarks, signboards, language and vehicle number plates.

“They should also examine the narrative being promoted and seek independent evidence outside the original post.

“The recommended workflow is to pause, save and archive the material, trace its earliest version, corroborate the location and time independently, and then decide whether to publish, hold or debunk it,” he said.

Among the free verification tools recommended were Google Reverse Image Search and Lens, InVID and FotoForensics.Journalism & News Industry

Data from the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) on crises in Jos showed that fear-inducing narratives generated about 53,800 interactions, compared with 11,600 for conspiracy claims.

The figures underscored how emotional content can travel faster and further than factual information.

Idris Akinbajo, Managing Editor of Premium Times, and Prof. Isaac Albert, Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies, urged journalists to broaden their understanding of conflict and avoid focusing only on its violent manifestations.

Akinbajo and Albert noted that journalists often concentrate on the final stages of conflict while paying insufficient attention to latent and emerging stages where early warning and preventive reporting may be possible.

Albert defined conflict as a difference of opinion or diverging interests involving thought processes, realities and needs.

Conflict, he noted, was not inherently dysfunctional, but could become destructive when handled adversarially.

Journalists were encouraged to distinguish between different forms of conflict, including stakeholder, geographic, causative, intensity and time dimensions.

They were also urged to understand the distinction between insurgency and terrorism in analysing security situations.

The principles of conflict-sensitive journalism include seeking truth, minimising harm, maintaining independence and remaining accountable.

Among the practical recommendations were understanding the conflict before reporting it, assessing how coverage could affect the conflict, explaining the reasons behind actions and presenting conflict as a process rather than a single event.

Journalists were also encouraged to avoid presenting conflicts as involving only two sides and to recognise the complexity and internal differences within groups.

They should ask deeper questions: What is the conflict about? What are its underlying causes? Who is fuelling it? Who is working to prevent violence?

The recommended reporting process involves developing the story idea, conducting background research, developing a hypothesis, mapping sources, preparing a pitch, conducting field reporting, organising materials, comparing findings with initial research and writing strictly from evidence.

Musikilu Mojeed, Editor-in-Chief of Premium Times, stressed the importance of reliable data in humanitarian reporting.

Mojeed said reliable data could help save lives, expose gaps and test official claims.

But journalists, he said, must interrogate statistics rather than reproduce them uncritically.Journalism & News Industry

Key questions include: Who produced the figures? What definitions were used? What methodology was applied? What interests could influence the data? Are there competing figures?

Among the recommended sources were the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, North-East Development Commission, National Bureau of Statistics, Budget Office, Open Treasury Portal, UNOCHA, UNHCR, IOM, ACLED, Uppsala Conflict Data Programme, Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch.

Dapo Olorunyomi, Publisher of Premium Times, provided historical examples of how media narratives can interact with political and communal tensions.News

Olorunyomi distinguished between a report, which tells what happened; a story, which explains what happened to someone and why it matters; and a narrative, which shapes the broader meaning attached to events over time.

In Rwanda, Radio Télévision Libre des Mille Collines (RTLM) used dehumanising language against Tutsis and broadcast messages that contributed to the environment surrounding the 1994 genocide.

The International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda subsequently convicted media figures, including Jean-Bosco Barayagwiza, a co-founder of RTLM, and Hassan Ngeze, editor of Kangura newspaper, for their roles in incitement and related crimes.

In Kenya, the 2007 post-election violence resulted in more than 1,000 deaths and widespread displacement. Radio broadcasts were among the media platforms examined in discussions about the role of inflammatory political communication.

In Sierra Leone, politically aligned radio stations during periods of conflict and elections reflected the country’s political polarisation.

The examples highlighted recurring risks: dehumanisation, amplification of political rhetoric without adequate verification, the vulnerability of highly influential broadcast platforms and weaknesses in regulation.

Joan Hassan, a facilitator at the training, described fake news and hate speech as mutually reinforcing threats to social cohesion, capable of deepening polarisation and undermining public trust.

The Code of Ethics of the Nigerian Press Council, the Nigeria Broadcasting Code and relevant provisions of the Cybercrimes Act 2024 provide standards and legal obligations relating to responsible reporting and harmful information.Discrimination & Identity Relations

In short, the main lesson is simple—digital journalism demands both speed and discipline.

Being first brings brief rewards, but being right builds lasting credibility.

For Nigerian journalists navigating today’s complex information environment, experts say the golden rule remains: be fast, but verify first.(NANFeatures)

Edited by Chijioke Okoronkwo

Ibuzor-born Temi Nkem Emerges Winner of BBNaija Season 11, Takes Home ₦160m Prize

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Ibuzor-born reality TV star, Temi Nkem, has emerged winner of Big Brother Naija Season 11, capping a remarkable 70-day journey with the coveted grand prize valued at ₦160 million.
Temi, whose real name is Temitope Chigbue, was crowned winner during the live grand finale of the “Show Ya Sef” edition on Sunday, October 4, 2026, bringing the latest season of Nigeria’s popular reality television show to a thrilling conclusion.
Her victory has placed Ibuzor, in Delta State, in the spotlight, as the young reality star proudly joins the growing list of Nigerians who have made their communities proud through the BBNaija platform.
The 21-year-old secured 25.87 per cent of the total votes, defeating fellow finalists Aikou and Sheba to claim the ultimate prize after weeks of competition, strategic gameplay, nominations, tasks, evictions and intense public voting.
As the Season 11 champion, Temi will receive a prize package valued at ₦160 million, comprising ₦90 million in cash, a brand-new SUV and other sponsored prizes.
Temi’s journey began alongside 23 other housemates who entered the BBNaija house with the ambition of winning the grand prize and gaining national recognition. Over the 70-day competition, the housemates participated in weekly tasks, Head of House games, nominations, evictions and various twists designed to test their personalities, strategies and relationships.
Her eventual victory has been celebrated as a significant moment for her supporters, particularly those from Ibuzor and Delta State, who followed her journey and rallied behind her throughout the competition.
Aikou finished as the first runner-up, while Sheba emerged as the second runner-up, completing the final three alongside Temi.
The “Show Ya Sef” edition generated widespread interest among viewers in Nigeria and beyond, with housemates attracting strong followership and public conversations throughout the season.
With the crowning of Ibuzor-born Temi Nkem, BBNaija Season 11 has officially come to an end, while the new champion begins a new chapter that is expected to bring greater opportunities, visibility and recognition to the young star.

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