Niger State Government Accused of Scam After AI-Generated SME Grant Beneficiaries Video Surfaces The Niger State government, led by Governor Umar Mohammed Bago, is facing public backlash after a video showing supposed Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) grant beneficiaries was revealed to be AI-generated. The footage, shared by former Special Adviser Abdulberqy Ebbo, depicted virtual recipients receiving credit alerts and thanking the government. Residents and legal practitioners criticized the use of AI, questioning the authenticity of the grants and calling for transparency. Ibrahim Usman Wali described it as a “new low” in government propaganda. Social media users demanded proof from real beneficiaries, emphasizing that AI-generated videos undermine credibility and public trust. The controversy follows similar incidents, including a viral image of President Bola Tinubu’s meeting with Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame that appeared to be AI-enhanced, highlighting growing concerns about the misuse of AI in government communications. Topics: #Niger State, #SMEGrants, #AI-Generated Videos, #GovernmentAccountability, #PublicBacklash, #SocialMediaReactions.

“Your Officials Are Embezzling the Loans” — PRP Slams Tinubu Govt Over New Borrowing Plans The People’s Redemption Party (PRP) has harshly criticized the Tinubu administration over its recent plans to secure fresh loans, accusing top government officials of embezzling previously borrowed funds. In a strongly worded statement, the party warned that continuous borrowing without transparency is driving Nigeria deeper into a debt crisis, while citizens see no real improvement in their daily lives. PRP called for an immediate audit of all past loans and demanded accountability from the federal government. #Tinubu #PRP #NigeriaDebtCrisis #StopTheLoans #GovernmentAccountability #Embezzlement