In a press statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Dr. Yusuf Agbabiaka, the group expressed concern over the continued circulation of the audio for more than a week without any official update from security agencies on efforts to neutralise the threat.

According to the statement, the audio was allegedly released by one Maazi Kanayo, who identified himself as a “Speaker” and reportedly issued what the group described as a “matching order” directing Igbo citizens to kill any Igbo Muslim found within the region.

MMWG said the viral recording allegedly portrayed Igbo Muslims as agents of Fulani herders who were paid to convert to Islam. The speaker reportedly ordered that such persons should be kidnapped and buried alive, claiming similar acts had been carried out in the past.

“The content of this audio is dangerous and capable of setting Nigeria ablaze if not urgently addressed,” the statement said, adding that unchecked incitement of this nature could result in violence worse than the Nigerian civil war.

MMWG expressed disappointment with what it described as the failure of relevant security agencies — including the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and Military Intelligence — to promptly brief Nigerians on actions taken regarding the threat.

The group linked Nigeria’s prolonged insecurity, including terrorism, insurgency, kidnapping, banditry and attacks by unknown gunmen, to the inability of authorities to respond swiftly to early warning signs.

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The announcement came via a press release on Wednesday night, positioning TVC Communications at the cutting edge of tech-driven journalism in Africa.

The AI-powered news anchors will deliver bulletins in English, Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, and Pidgin, aiming to bridge linguistic divides across Nigeria’s population of over 240 million people.

Victoria Ajayi, CEO of TVC Communications, highlighted the groundbreaking nature of the project, saying, “We are excited to be at the forefront of this innovation in Nigeria’s broadcast industry. Our AI news anchors will elevate our news delivery and reinforce our commitment to harnessing technology for growth and innovation.”

Ajayi stressed that the AI anchors are designed to complement, not replace, the company’s human journalists, whom she described as a “constellation of seasoned professionals.”

Addressing global concerns over AI in media—such as misinformation and deepfakes—TVC Communications assured the public of robust safeguards. Measures include watermarking AI-generated content and strict verification processes to ensure accuracy and integrity.

“Our commitment is to uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism, and to proactively mitigate potential risks associated with AI,” the company emphasized.

TVC also confirmed that all AI-generated news content will undergo rigorous editorial review and approval by trained journalists and editors, adhering strictly to the Nigerian Broadcasting Code. The company underscored that editorial oversight will ensure AI content remains accurate, balanced, neutral, and culturally sensitive.

With this initiative, TVC Communications is not only revolutionizing news broadcasting in Nigeria but also setting a benchmark for media innovation across the African continent.

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The translator, Muhammad Murtala Chukwuemeka, launched the Qur’an recently at the Ansar-Ud-Deen Mosque, Abuja.

Sheikh Chukwuemeka disclosed to BBC that it took him five years to translate the sacred Islamic text into Igbo from Arabic.

Chukwuemeka, a native of Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State, described Islam as a religion of peace that forbids killings of fellow human beings.

Igbo is primarily spoken in south-eastern Nigeria, where the majority of people tend to be Christians.

Nigeria is Africa’s most-populous nation and has a mainly Muslim population in the north, with the south being largely Christian.However some members of the Igbo community follow other religions – and not all Igbos live in the south-east.

“We are calling on well-to-do Nigerians to assist in mass production of the holy book. Presently, we have printed 500 copies and 100 copies have already been sent to the South East.

More copies will be distributed across the Nigeria in the coming days.

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The new leader is a Former Nigerian Ambassador to the United States.

Obiozor emerged as the president on Sunday after he scored 304 votes to beat two other contestants in an election held at the Dan Anyiam Stadium Owerri.

He had been selected as a consensus candidate at Imeobi meeting convened by the Nwodo-led executive of Ohaneze Ndigbo, but his emergence was described as unconstitutional by some aspirants.

Present at the election were the Governors of Imo and Ebonyi State, Minister of Labour Chris Ngige, Minister of Science and technology Ogbonnaya Onu, Senator Andy Uba.

Others include ArchBishop of the Enugu Province, Anglican Communion, Most Rev. Emmanuel Chukwuma, former President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Gary Igariwe, and a host of other senators and lawmakers from the southeast and south-south.

The 78-year-old professor was Nigeria’s ambassador to the united states from 2004 to 2008.

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