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INEC probes suspected AI-generated photos in Nigeria Voter Register – Technology Times
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is investigating suspected artificial intelligence (AI)-generated photographs appearing in Nigeria’s Preliminary Register of Voters, following public concerns raised on social media.
The Commission said it was examining the circumstances surrounding the suspicious photographs, including possible technical or procedural lapses, as it works to verify registration records ahead of the certification of the final Register of Voters on December 15, 2026.
INEC said some questionable registration records were identified and flagged for further examination during the physical display of the preliminary register at Registration Areas nationwide from October 9 to 15, 2026.
“The Commission is also examining the circumstances surrounding the suspicious photographs, including possible technical or procedural lapses, and will take appropriate action based on verified findings,” the Commission said in a statement addressing the concerns.
“The Commission is also examining the circumstances surrounding the suspicious photographs, including possible technical or procedural lapses, and will take appropriate action based on verified findings,” the Commission said in a statement addressing the concerns.
The development raises questions about the verification processes used to compile Nigeria’s voter register and the safeguards required to ensure that records used for future elections are accurate and reliable.
INEC, however, has not disclosed the number of photographs under investigation, the identities associated with the flagged records or the specific circumstances that led to the appearance of the images in the register.
The electoral commission has also not confirmed that the photographs were definitively generated using AI, making clear that its investigation is still ongoing.
INEC: Suspicious photos remain on online preliminary register
INEC explained that the preliminary register published on its website on October 26, 2026 is the same version that was physically displayed nationwide earlier in October.
The Commission said the online publication represents the original preliminary register and does not incorporate all the data-cleanup activities currently underway.
“The online publication represents the original preliminary register and does not reflect all ongoing data-cleanup activities,” INEC said.
The clarification explains why suspicious photographs may remain visible on the online register despite questionable records having been identified during the physical display exercise.
INEC said it had commenced the review of the flagged records and was taking appropriate corrective action in accordance with established procedures.
The Commission did not, however, provide details of the technical systems or verification procedures being examined, or specify when corrections would be reflected in the online register.
The outcome of the investigation could provide further information about how the suspected irregularities occurred and whether changes to existing voter-registration and verification procedures are required.
INEC says register is still preliminary
The electoral commission stressed that the register currently available to the public is preliminary and should not be mistaken for the final certified Register of Voters.
INEC said the Display, Claims and Objections exercise was designed to give citizens and other stakeholders an opportunity to scrutinise registration records, identify inaccuracies and irregularities, and facilitate corrections before the register is certified.
The Commission also welcomed the public attention given to the suspicious photographs, saying reports from citizens and stakeholders could contribute to improving the accuracy and integrity of the register.
“The Commission appreciates the vigilance of citizens and stakeholders who have brought these concerns to public attention. Such scrutiny contributes to the process of improving the accuracy and integrity of the register,” the statement said.
The response places public scrutiny within the established process for identifying and correcting errors in voter-registration records, while leaving the circumstances surrounding the suspected AI-generated photographs subject to further investigation.
Final voter register due December 15
INEC said it remained committed to completing the necessary verification, adjudication and data-cleanup processes before the scheduled certification of the final Register of Voters on December 15, 2026.
The Commission assured Nigerians that verified irregularities would be addressed through applicable procedures and that further updates would be provided as the review progresses.
The December certification deadline will be a key milestone in determining how INEC resolves the flagged records and completes the verification process.
For now, INEC has not announced any final findings on the suspected photographs or specified what corrective measures may follow the investigation.
Further updates from the Commission are expected to clarify the nature of the irregularities, the steps taken to address them and whether the review will lead to changes in the voter-registration process.
As the investigation continues, the distinction between suspected irregularities and verified findings remains central to assessing the implications of the controversy for the integrity of Nigeria’s voter register.
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From Producing Nigerian Internationals to Building Their Own Stadium: Buruj Sports Academy Takes Bold Step as Ikorodu Football Dream Attracts Investors
Buruj Sports Academy is turning years of grassroots football success into an ambitious infrastructure project, unveiling a proposed stadium development in Ikorodu, Lagos State, aimed at transforming opportunities for young Nigerian footballers.
The academy, founded by Dr. Waheed Salaudeen, has presented a new development layout featuring a standard 105m × 68m football pitch, spectator stand, changing rooms, administrative and first-aid facilities, toilets, parking spaces and perimeter security.
The project represents a significant step toward establishing a permanent home for the academy’s growing football development programme.
Buruj’s ambitions are backed by its record of nurturing promising talents, including former Nigeria Under-15 internationals Raheem Moyinoluwa Salaudeen and Fawas Ayomide Adeleke, who represented Nigeria in youth competitions in Morocco and Algeria.
The academy has also facilitated opportunities for players in Spain and Lithuania, while six Buruj youngsters recently earned selection for an international football exposure programme following the Italian Consulate General U-20 Tournament.
Unlike its earlier three-acre, 5,000-seat stadium concept, the latest architectural proposal adopts a more practical, phased approach, beginning with an approximately 80–100-seat stand and essential football facilities. Punch Newspapers +1
Dr. Salaudeen, who serves as founder and Chief Executive Officer, has consistently championed football development alongside education.
“This dream is bigger than Buruj Sports Academy alone. We are appealing to private individuals, corporate organizations, investors, and well-meaning Nigerians to support this vision.”
His appeal reflects a determination to build a sustainable sporting institution capable of serving generations of young Nigerians. Sports247 Nigeria +1
For potential investors, the project offers opportunities in stadium naming rights, facility sponsorship, youth development partnerships, football tournaments and community sports programmes.
With a survey document and proposed layout now presented, Buruj is inviting partners to help turn its vision into reality, subject to necessary technical assessments and development approvals.
From discovering football stars to building the infrastructure that produces them, Buruj Sports Academy is no longer simply dreaming of the future — it is preparing to build it.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has postponed the flag-off of its presidential campaign in Sokoto State, earlier scheduled for Saturday, October 31, to Wednesday, November 4.
The party’s Presidential Campaign Council in Sokoto State announced the postponement in a press statement issued on Wednesday, and signed by its Director-General, Bello Aliyu Goronyo.
According to the statement, the decision was taken to address certain planning and coordination issues to ensure the successful conduct of the campaign event.
The council appealed to party leaders, stakeholders, supporters and members of the public to take note of the new date, while expressing regret over any inconvenience caused by the change in schedule.
“The African Democratic Congress (ADC) Presidential Campaign Council in Sokoto State wishes to announce the postponement of its Presidential Campaign Flag-off, earlier scheduled for Saturday, 31st October 2026, to Wednesday, 4th November 2026,” the statement read.
Explaining the reason for the change, the council said, “The decision follows the need to address certain planning and coordination considerations to ensure the successful conduct of the event.”
“The Campaign Council regrets any inconvenience the change may cause and sincerely appreciates the understanding, patience and continued support of party leaders, stakeholders, supporters and members of the public,” Goronyo added.
He urged all concerned to take note of the new date and expressed the council’s readiness to welcome party leaders, supporters and other stakeholders to the event.
The postponement comes amid reports of difficulties involving hotel accommodation in Sokoto ahead of the campaign flag-off originally scheduled for Saturday.
Reports had emerged that hotel rooms were being booked ahead of the planned ADC event, with allegations that some hotel owners were refusing to release rooms to prospective guests.
The development comes as the ADC continues preparations for the 2027 general election, with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the party’s presidential candidate.
The party is seeking to strengthen its support across the country as opposition parties prepare to challenge President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress in the forthcoming presidential election.
Earlier on Wednesday, the ADC Presidential Campaign Council at the national level disowned an unsigned campaign timetable circulating on social media, urging party members, supporters and other stakeholders to disregard the document.
The council said the timetable, which contained proposed dates and locations for campaign rallies and other political activities across the country, had not been authorised by the campaign organisation.
In a statement signed by the Director of Media and Publicity of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, Kola Ologbondiyan, the party clarified that the document did not originate from the council or its campaign office.
“The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) has disowned an unsigned campaign timetable currently in circulation, clarifying that the document did not emanate from the Council or its campaign office,” the statement said.
Ologbondiyan urged party members and stakeholders to wait for official announcements regarding the campaign schedule.
“Accordingly, all members and stakeholders are urged to disregard the document and await official communications from the ADC-PCC on campaign activities and schedules,” he added.
The unsigned timetable listed Sokoto State as the proposed starting point for the presidential campaign on October 31, 2026, and outlined proposed activities in several other states before a closing rally scheduled for Adamawa State on January 11, 2027.
The document also contained proposed dates for rallies, town hall meetings and other political engagements in states including Kebbi, Zamfara, Ogun, Oyo, Rivers, Delta, Edo, Cross River, Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, Abia, Benue, Plateau, Kaduna, Kano and Borno.
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