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Good morning to readers. Daily Sun brings you the major stories from Nigerian Newspapers on Friday morning.
2027: INEC under fire over AI-generated voter photographs
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has come under mounting pressure from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over suspected Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated photographs discovered in the preliminary voters’ register published on its website, with demands ranging from an independent investigation and comprehensive audit to the resignation of the commission’s chairman. Read more here.
Imo West: Uzodimma heads to Appeal Court over nullification of senatorial ticket
The battle for the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial ticket for Imo West has taken a fresh turn, with Governor Hope Uzodimma moving to challenge the Federal High Court judgment that nullified his nomination and declared former governor Rochas Okorocha the party’s candidate for the January 16, 2027 election. Read more here.
Reforms driving down Nigeria’s borrowing costs – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has said his administration’s economic reforms are driving down Nigeria’s borrowing costs and strengthening investor confidence, insisting that the country must take advantage of its improving financial standing to fund critical infrastructure, create jobs and achieve its ambition of becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2030. Read more here.
Mbah denies withdrawing Peter Obi’s Enugu venue
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has denied allegations that he ordered the withdrawal of a private venue for a town hall meeting scheduled to feature the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, in Enugu. Read more here.
Fresh $21.7bn loan: Obi, Makinde demand accountability from Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has come under renewed criticism over his administration’s borrowing policy, with former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, and the NDC demanding explanations for the country’s mounting debt obligations and the utilisation of funds borrowed since May 2023. Read more here.
