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Jos Set to Host Tinubu, Akpabio as Mutfwang Makes Official Entry into APC

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January 26, 2026

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and other top leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) are expected in Jos, the Plateau State capital, on Tuesday 27th January 2028 for the formal reception of Governor Caleb Mutfwang into the ruling party.

The event will officially mark Governor Mutfwang’s entry into the APC and is expected to draw national attention to Plateau State.

This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday in Jos by the Chairman of the Media and Publicity Sub-Committee, Sir Joseph Ari, who said the reception has already generated excitement and heightened political activities across the state.

“To this end, all is now set for the earth-shaking reception which has since generated happiness and charged the political atmosphere in the state,” the statement read.

According to Ari, the event has sparked widespread interest and anticipation among residents, with preparations nearing completion.

He disclosed that the Central Planning Committee, co-chaired by former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase, and former Senate Minority Leader, Senator Simon Mwadkon, has been working round the clock to ensure a successful and hitch-free event.

“In addition, various sub-committees have swung into action to put in place all necessary arrangements for the grand reception,” he said.

Since the announcement of the reception date, political activities across Plateau State have intensified, with residents eagerly awaiting the historic event.

The organisers also revealed that a series of pre-event activities have been lined up, including press conferences, media engagements, and road shows across parts of the state.

President Tinubu is expected to personally receive Governor Mutfwang, alongside the APC National Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda; Senate President Godswill Akpabio; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas; progressive governors; and other party chieftains.

“With the level of arrangements so far put in place, the occasion is expected to be colourful and historic,” the statement added.

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CAF Champions League: Rivers United Hold San Pedro, Set Up Crucial Home Decider

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September 5, 2026

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Rivers United have returned from Côte d’Ivoire with a valuable 1–1 draw against FC San Pedro in the first leg of their CAF Champions League first preliminary-round tie.

The result gives the Pride of Rivers a strong platform ahead of the return fixture, with the Nigerian side now needing a victory at home to secure their place in the next qualifying round.

The draw is particularly encouraging for Rivers United after head coach Finidi George had stressed before the game that avoiding defeat in Abidjan would represent a positive outcome. He specifically identified a 1–1 draw as an acceptable result that would leave his side in a good position for the return leg.

Rivers United went into the continental assignment with confidence after opening their 2026/27 NPFL campaign with a 2–0 victory over Plateau United, while Finidi also highlighted the physical qualities of San Pedro and the youthful character of his own revamped squad.

Now, the equation is straightforward.

The two sides are level on aggregate, and Rivers United will have the advantage of playing the decisive second leg on Nigerian soil. The return fixture is currently listed for September 13, giving the Port Harcourt club the opportunity to complete the job in front of their supporters.

For a Rivers United side that reached the CAF Champions League group stage last season, the objective is clear: turn the away draw into qualification and keep Nigeria’s flag flying in Africa’s premier club competition.

A goal in Abidjan. A valuable draw secured.
Now, the Pride of Rivers must finish the job at home.

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Seattle Times and Newsday are the latest publications to sue OpenAI and Microsoft

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September 5, 2026

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Two more news organizations are suing OpenAI and Microsoft over the supposed use of their journalism to train AI.

A lawsuit filed by The Seattle Times and Newsday argued that with the advent of AI, the journalism industry could become “broken beyond repair.” The lawsuit described generative AI as “a snake eating its own tail” that could “destroy the very organizations” that produce the content it’s trained on.

“AI products like ChatGPT and CoPilot are touted as producers of content, but in fact they are rapacious consumers, devouring human-authored content and delivering back to the world copies and derivative imitations of that same original content they consumed to achieve their commercial objectives,” the lawsuit said.

Back in 2023, The New York Times sued OpenAI and its partner/investor Microsoft over alleged copyright infringement; other publications have followed suit as the case continued. The Seattle Times’ lawsuit is particularly notable because Microsoft and OpenAI have funded some of the organization’s journalism projects and fellowships.

A Microsoft spokesperson told GeekWire that the company is “surprised by the lawsuit” but is “always happy to sit down and explore solutions to this type of dispute.”