ICIR’s journey with NativeAI — JournalismAI

This investigative unit shares their progress and lessons learned in developing an AI-powered tool designed to transcribe and translate news content into Igbo, Hausa and Yoruba

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Aminu Dantata honoured in Kano, to be laid to rest in Saudi Arabia | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19

RENOWNED Kano-based business mogul and philanthropist Aminu Alhassan Dantata has been honoured with a Salatul Ga’ib, an Islamic funeral prayer in absentia, in Kano state

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Akume: Presidency denies resignation report of SGF | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19

THE presidency has refuted reports that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has resigned his position.

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Outcry as Oando pipeline spills wreak havoc on Bayelsa communities  | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19

On August 22, 2024, Oando Energy Resources, announced the successful acquisition of Agip Oil Company (NAOC), for $783 million.

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Shareholders reject decision to transfer unclaimed dividends to CBN | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19

THE Independent Shareholders Association of Nigeria has rejected decisions by the National Assembly to transfer unclaimed dividends to CBN.

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Tinubu policies making life rosy for rich, tough for poor- Falana | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19

HUMAN rights lawyer Femi Falana has expressed that the policy reforms of President Bola Tinubu are making life better only for the rich, while worsening the plight of the masses.

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South Korea's new president assumes office, pledges reform after martial law crisis | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19

"A Lee Jae-myung government will be a pragmatic pro-market government," he said after taking the oath of office at parliament.

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Army chief Oluyede moves to Benue after '270 were killed in two months' | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19

The ICIR reports that the latest development followed the recent attacks on several communities in two LGAs in the state.

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Former EFCC boss reveals Nigeria's fuel subsidy fraud in new book | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19

In the book, Bawa provides an exposé of the most authoritative account of Nigeria’s multi-trillion-naira fuel subsidy scandal.

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Trump bars citizens of 12 countries from US | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19

US President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation prohibiting citizens from 12 countries from entering the US.

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Why Meta is in trouble in Nigeria and what this means for Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp users | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19

META, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, was recently hit with three fines totalling more than US$290 million in Nigeria. The fines were imposed by Nigeria’s Federal Competition a...

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Premier League final day showdown: Chelsea, Man City jostle for qualification | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19

AS the 2024/25 Premier League season reaches its final day on Sunday, the focus has shifted from the title which has already been settled in favour of Liverpool to the fierce and complex race for Euro...

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Maintenance: NNPCL shuts down P’Harcourt refinery | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19

THE Nigerian National Petroleum Company, NNPC -L has announced a shutdown of the Port Harcourt Refining Company for scheduled maintenance.

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ASUU threatens strike over FG unmet promises | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19

THE Academic Staff Union of Universities has called on the Federal Government to implement the 2009 FG/ASUU agreement

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Tinubu reforms boost customs revenue to ₦1.3tn in Q1 2025 — CG | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19

THE Nigeria Customs Service generated ₦1.3 trillion in revenue in the first quarter of 2025, more than the ₦600 billion collected in 2023.

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Tinubu approves 22 new appointments | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19

PRESIDENT Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of 22 individuals into key positions across federal agencies and commissions.

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Akpabio, Yahaya Bello to testify as FG drags Natasha to court | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19

The Federal Government has filed a criminal suit against suspended Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan.

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Otedola targets N320 billion stake in First HoldCo | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19

THE Chairman of First HoldCo Plc Femi Otedola has said he planned to raise his stake in the bank to N320 billion by 2026.

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Tinubu seeks NASS approval for N1.48trn 2025 Rivers budget  | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19

Tinubu also addressed a letter to the House of Representatives seeking approval for the Rivers State budget.

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JAMB to review 2025 UTME results May 15 | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will commence the review of the 2025 (UTME) results tomorrow, May 15, 2025.

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Father of slain Ibadan boy demands justice, says he's been raising his children alone | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19

Alade stated that he had been raising his children alone for seven years after being ‘abandoned’ by their mother.

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Dangote releases new petrol pump price template | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19

THE Dangote Petroleum Refinery has released a new petrol pump price template to be adhered to by its partners' retail outlets.

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Falana, Agbakoba, Yiaga Africa reject bill making voting compulsory | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19

The Speaker of the House of Representatives probably wants Nigeria to join Egypt - the only African country out of 23 globally with provisions for compulsory voting.

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Police allegedly shoot boy writing WAEC dead in ibadan | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19

A secondary school student on his way to write the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) has been allegedly shot dead.

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Can any animal defeat a Silverback gorilla? | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19

While the silverback gorilla is among the strongest primates on Earth, weighing around 380 pounds and built for power, it is not the undisputed champion of the animal kingdom.

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FRSC confirms 3 injured in Karu Bridge accident | The ICIR- Latest News, Politics, Governance, Elections, Investigation, Factcheck, Covid-19

Audu said that there were no fatalities in the accident. He noted that the injured victims were taken to Nyanya hospital for treatment.

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