Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Saturday morning

<img width="1024" height="576" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Nigerian-Newspapers.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Nigerian-Newspapers.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Nigerian-Newspapers-300x169.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> <p>Good morning! Here is today’s summary from <a href="https://dailypost.ng/#google_vignette">Nigerian Newspapers:</a></p><p>1. The Federal Government has raised concerns over reported breaches of Ebola screening protocols at the nation’s entry points, ordering security agencies, health institutions and other relevant authorities to tighten surveillance and ensure strict compliance with measures designed to prevent the spread of the deadly virus. The fresh directive followed concerns raised by the Office of the National Security Adviser.</p><p>2. The proposed constitutional amendment to establish a dual policing system in Nigeria has secured approval from 24 State Houses of Assembly, meeting the two-thirds threshold required for constitutional alteration. The Chief of Staff to the President and Chairman of the Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill, Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed this in a statement on Friday, October 23, 2026.</p><p>3. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has uncovered a residential building in Lagos used to store empty alcoholic beverage bottles. The bottles, packed in sacks, were suspected to be meant for the production of counterfeit drinks. In a video posted on it&#39;s official X page on Friday, the agency said the residential building was located at 322B Meiran Road, Agbado, Oke Odo.</p><p>4. Seven people have been killed and 11 others injured in a multiple-vehicle crash involving a trailer, two cars and five motorcycles at Kumo, Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State. It was gathered on Friday that the accident occurred at about 5:30 p.m. on Thursday at Tashan Magariya Junction along the Gombe-Billiri Road.</p><ol class="list-number"><li class="" style="" value="5" >Rivers State Ministry of Education has launched an investigation into reports that 16 female students of Government Comprehensive High School, Taabaa, in Khana Local Government Area were selected for alleged forced virginity testing. The ministry condemned the reported incident in a statement dated October 22, 2026, saying the alleged exercise involved members of a traditional institution in the community.</li></ol><p>6. One person has died while three others sustained injuries following the collapse of a building in the Fadeyi area of Lagos State. The building collapsed on Akinola Street, off Ikorodu Road, on Friday morning. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency said the cause of the incident was yet to be established, while rescue teams were working to determine how many site workers remained trapped beneath the rubble, Channels TV reports.</p><p>7. The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three secondary school students aged 12, 18 and 18 over a suspected cult initiation in Owode-Yewa, Ogun State. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this to journalists on Friday, saying the operation followed intelligence about a planned cult-related activity tagged “Kito Day” involving students from different secondary schools in the area.</p><p>8. The Minister of Works, David Umahi has projected that the 750-kilometre Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway will be completed within three years, raising the prospect of the road being delivered around 2029, before the end of President Bola Tinubu’s second term in 2031. Umahi gave the timeline during an interview on Friday, where he defended the Federal Government’s decision to prioritise major legacy projects amid concerns over the condition of existing federal roads across the country.</p><p>9. Thousands of supporters of President Bola Tinubu on Friday took to the streets of Kaduna State for a solidarity walk organised by the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council ahead of Saturday’s campaign rally. The streets of Kaduna were adorned with APC flags bearing messages of support for Tinubu, as participants expressed their solidarity through drumming, dancing and other celebratory activities.</p><ol class="list-number"><li class="" style="" value="10" >The woman, who tested positive for Ebola in Nigeria, is the wife of a Swiss diplomat based in Abuja, with the Swiss government saying she is believed to have contracted the virus while travelling in Uganda, Reuters reports on Thursday. The 42-year-old Ugandan-born woman tested positive on October 20, in what Nigerian authorities described as the country’s first confirmed Ebola case in more than a decade.</li></ol><p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/24/nigerian-newspapers-10-things-you-need-to-know-saturday-morning-1792816715723/">Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Saturday morning</a></p>

Tension in Rivers over forced virginity tests on schoolgirls

<img width="800" height="388" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Rivers-state.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Rivers-state.jpg 800w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Rivers-state-300x146.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /> <p>Tension has erupted in Taabaa community, Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State, following allegations that the paramount ruler subjected female students of Government Comprehensive High School, Taabaa, to forced virginity tests.</p><p>The school management has condemned the alleged practice, describing it as a violation of the dignity of the girl-child.</p><p>Daily Trust reports that in a petition dated October 12, 2026, the school&#39;s management accused the paramount ruler of Taabaa, HRH Mene M.S.K. Nule, of allegedly forcing virginity tests on female students, invading the school premises and taking over the school farm.</p><p>The petition called on the Rivers State Ministry of Education to investigate the allegations, which the management claimed had persisted for about seven years.</p><p>However, Nule denied forcing students to undergo medical virginity tests, but admitted conducting annual roll calls to identify students who claimed to be virgins and encourage them to abstain from sexual activities until they completed their education.</p><p>The monarch said he began the exercise in 2020 after receiving reports that some teachers were allegedly sexually molesting female students.</p><p>He explained that he regularly visited the school with his team and asked students who were still virgins to stand up. According to him, only one female student responded when he first conducted the exercise.</p><p>“I always speak to them on the need to focus on their education and not indulge in early sexual activities. I always carry out these activities annually and by 2025, we got four students who stood up as virgins and I rewarded them, the students, not their parents, with N20,000 each,” he said.</p><p>Nule also admitted warning students and teachers, including through what he described as subtle threats, that he would go after teachers allegedly molesting students.</p><p>He claimed the warnings caused several teachers to leave the school out of fear, while insisting that his interventions were intended to protect students and improve the school&#39;s performance.</p><p>The monarch, however, denied taking any student to a health centre for virginity testing.</p><p>The Youths and Environmental Advocacy Centre, YEAC-Nigeria, has condemned the alleged practice, describing it as a grave violation of the rights and dignity of the girl-child if established.</p><p>In a statement issued on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, the group said the allegations raised concerns about possible violations of the Child Rights Act and the Rivers State Child Rights Law, which prohibit degrading treatment of children.</p><p>The organisation called on the relevant authorities to establish an independent fact-finding committee to investigate the matter and ensure accountability.</p><p>The Rivers State Government has also confirmed that it has commenced an investigation to establish the facts surrounding the allegations.</p><p>The government said it would take appropriate action, including referring the matter to relevant authorities, against any person or organisation found culpable.</p><p>The Permanent Secretary of the Rivers State Ministry of Education, Dr Mina Tele Ikuru, condemned reports of alleged forced virginity testing in the school and other schools across the state.</p><p>Ikuru urged school authorities to uphold the highest standards of child protection, warning against subjecting students to degrading, coercive or invasive practices under the guise of cultural traditions, scholarship programmes, disciplinary measures or community development initiatives.</p><p>When contacted, the spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, ASP Agabe Blessing Kaborlo, requested that a message be sent to her, promising to make inquiries and respond.</p><p>However, she had yet to respond as of the time of filing this report.</p><p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/23/tension-in-rivers-over-forced-virginity-tests-on-schoolgirls/">Tension in Rivers over forced virginity tests on schoolgirls</a></p>

2027: Atiku, Melaye, Fayose warn Nigerians against Tinubu’s re-election

<img width="2048" height="1366" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Bola-Ahmed-Tinubu.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Bola-Ahmed-Tinubu.jpg 2048w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Bola-Ahmed-Tinubu-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Bola-Ahmed-Tinubu-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Bola-Ahmed-Tinubu-1536x1025.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px" /> <p>The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye and Emmanuel Fayose, a House of Representatives aspirant in Ekiti State, have urged Nigerians to reject President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2027 general election.</p><p>They made the call during a meeting with ADC leaders and members in Abuja on Thursday, warning that the country&#39;s economic challenges could worsen if Tinubu secured a second term.</p><p>Atiku, who was represented by his spokesman, Kenneth Okonkwo, accused the President of undermining democratic institutions by allegedly exercising excessive control over the legislature and the judiciary.</p><p>He said the National Assembly had failed to hold the executive accountable, arguing that lawmakers were prioritising the President&#39;s interests over those of ordinary Nigerians.</p><p>“In Nigeria today, the parliament is for the president, not for the people,” Okonkwo said, adding that the legislature was supposed to check the executive in the interest of citizens.</p><p>He criticised what he described as excessive government spending amid widespread economic hardship, insisting that lawmakers should scrutinise public expenditure and demand accountability.</p><p>Okonkwo also called on opposition parties to unite and present credible candidates capable of providing effective representation and delivering democratic dividends.</p><p>He questioned the President&#39;s frequent foreign trips, arguing that constitutional provisions on presidential succession must be respected.</p><p>The ADC spokesman further criticised the administration&#39;s borrowing, arguing that rising debt obligations were placing additional pressure on public finances and worsening the country&#39;s economic difficulties.</p><p>He likened the country&#39;s economic situation to the biblical wilderness, arguing that the removal of fuel subsidy had increased the burden on Nigerians already struggling with hunger and poverty.</p><p>Okonkwo also raised concerns about Tinubu&#39;s health and capacity to govern, saying Nigerians needed a leader capable of managing the country&#39;s challenges. He, however, acknowledged that illness was a human condition and should not be used to stigmatise anyone.</p><p>Former Kogi West lawmaker, Senator Dino Melaye, in his remarks, criticised Tinubu&#39;s comparison of Nigeria&#39;s situation with Egypt while defending his position against calls for the restoration of fuel subsidy.</p><p>Melaye argued that Egypt had overtaken Nigeria in several economic indicators, including gross domestic product, per capita income, unemployment and poverty, insisting that the President&#39;s comparison was misplaced.</p><p>He said Nigeria needed leadership capable of addressing its economic problems, warning that the hardship currently experienced by citizens could become more severe if Tinubu returned to office in 2027.</p><p>“This hunger you are seeing now is prelim. This hunger you are seeing now is introduction to hunger. You have not even gotten to hunger,” Melaye said, warning Nigerians about the possible consequences of another APC administration.</p><p>The former lawmaker also criticised the National Assembly, describing it as an extension of the executive rather than an independent institution capable of holding the government accountable.</p><p>Drawing on his experience in the House of Representatives and Senate, Melaye argued that the legislature must reclaim its constitutional responsibility of checking the executive and protecting the interests of Nigerians.</p><p>He called on opposition figures across political parties to work together, stressing that the country&#39;s survival should take precedence over personal ambitions, ethnic considerations and political affiliations.</p><p>Melaye urged opposition leaders, including Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso and other political figures, to recognise the need for cooperation in the 2027 election, arguing that Nigeria required a leader capable of uniting its diverse population.</p><p>Also speaking, Emmanuel Fayose, the younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose, alleged that the Tinubu administration was concerned about Atiku&#39;s popularity and political influence.</p><p>Fayose said the South-West would play a significant role in determining the outcome of the 2027 presidential election, urging Nigerians to assess political candidates based on their records and capacity to lead.</p><p>He also expressed confidence that Atiku could attract substantial support in the region, while emphasising the need for voter education and sensitisation, particularly among young people.</p><p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/23/2027-atiku-melaye-fayose-warn-nigerians-against-tinubus-re-election/">2027: Atiku, Melaye, Fayose warn Nigerians against Tinubu’s re-election</a></p>

Embrace intelligence-led policing, not use of force - Bakori charges graduating cadets

<img width="1400" height="1400" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Ibrahim-Adamu-Bakori.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Ibrahim-Adamu-Bakori.jpg 1400w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Ibrahim-Adamu-Bakori-80x80.jpg 80w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Ibrahim-Adamu-Bakori-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Ibrahim-Adamu-Bakori-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Ibrahim-Adamu-Bakori-1024x1024.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px" /> <p>The Kano State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, has urged graduating police cadets to embrace intelligence gathering, modern technology and respect for human rights, stressing that effective policing goes beyond the use of force.</p><p>This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday by State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, following a lecture delivered by Bakori to graduating Cadet Assistant Superintendents of Police, Course 8, at the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State.</p><p>The commissioner said modern policing requires officers who understand democratic principles, strategic communication and the importance of building public confidence in law enforcement.</p><p>According to him, police officers must combine courage with professionalism, discipline and integrity to discharge their responsibilities effectively.</p><p>Drawing on his 30 years of experience in the Nigeria Police Force, Bakori explained that policing had continued to evolve, making it necessary for officers to acquire new skills and adapt to emerging security challenges.</p><p>He urged the graduating cadets to avoid abusing their authority, respect citizens’ rights and remain accountable in the discharge of their duties.</p><p>The commissioner also stressed the importance of intelligence-led policing and community participation in tackling criminal activities.</p><p>Bakori said the command had strengthened partnerships with traditional institutions, the Police Community Relations Committee and neighbouring police commands to improve security across the state.</p><p>He further encouraged the cadets to pursue continuous education and professional development, noting that knowledge remained essential for effective leadership in modern policing.</p><p>On discipline, the commissioner advised the officers to obey lawful orders, exercise restraint in the use of power and maintain high standards of conduct.</p><p>He reminded them that public respect must be earned through professionalism, hard work and good character rather than rank.</p><p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/23/modern-policing-goes-beyond-use-of-force-kano-cp-tells-graduating-cadets/">Embrace intelligence-led policing, not use of force - Bakori charges graduating cadets </a></p>

CNG adoption: Transport unions, petroleum marketers cry out over crowded stations, other obstacles

<img width="1200" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/cms-api/media/file/cng.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="cng" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/cms-api/media/file/cng.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/dp-img/400x240/cms-api/media/file/cng.jpg.jpg 400w, https://dailypost.ng/dp-img/400x240/cms-api/media/file/cng.jpg.jpg 400w, https://dailypost.ng/dp-img/820x492/cms-api/media/file/cng.jpg.jpg 820w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> <p>Transport unions, petroleum marketers, and other industry stakeholders have cried out to the Federal Government over the inadequate refuelling infrastructure, insufficient financing mechanisms, and a deficit in supply, which according to them, is a major obstacle to the acceleration of Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, adoption throughout Nigeria.</p><p>These concerns were articulated on Wednesday during the National CNG Adoption Conference held in Abuja.</p><p>The conference, coordinated by the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, PETROAN, and the National Compressed Natural Gas Forum, among other organizations, witnessed the presence of stakeholders from the petroleum and gas sector, labour unions, road transport organizations, and allied industries.</p><p>They deliberated on infrastructure advancement, safety protocols, regulatory impediments, and approaches for enhancing Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, adoption in Nigeria.</p><p>Faruk Abdullahi, National Chairman of the National Compressed Natural Gas Forum, emphasized that conversion facilities, gas distributors, and infrastructure developers cannot succeed independently, and advocated for collaborative engagement involving labour organizations, professional associations, capital investors, and Nigerian citizens dependent on economical energy solutions.</p><p>Abdullahi stressed that Nigeria must transition from informational campaigns to substantive implementation, and from declarative policies to concrete action.</p><p>He further noted that possessing natural gas reserves does not automatically facilitate adoption, as vehicle operators will only undertake conversion when fuel is readily obtainable, economically viable, secure, and dependable.</p><p>He encouraged transport unions to provide member education, assess vehicle conversion eligibility, coordinate collective conversion initiatives, and advocate with financial institutions for accessible financing options.</p><p>Abdullahi asserted that the genuine indicator of success would be measured by the quantity of vehicles securely converted, the operational cost reductions realized by operators, the infrastructure established, and the capital mobilized, rather than the frequency of conferences convened.</p><p>The representatives from the participating groups presented a comprehensive assessment of substantial deficiencies in the current infrastructure, identifying the primary obstacle as an inadequate supply infrastructure.</p><p>They referenced data provided by the upstream regulatory authority, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, and highlighted that compressed natural gas, CNG, stations frequently experience congestion with numerous vehicles.</p><p>They further emphasized that the establishment of a single CNG station requires an investment exceeding N3 billion and appealed to the government to implement incentive mechanisms to prevent Nigerian investors from relocating their capital to adjacent nations.</p><p>The Petroleum Tanker Drivers, PTD, organization underscored the scarcity of refuelling facilities, noting that a limited number of operational stations exist in the Lagos region and that vehicle queues frequently extend to approximately 50 units.</p><p>They indicated that the majority of existing diesel engines installed in tanker vehicles cannot be retrofitted and that the acquisition of a CNG-equipped truck or engine requires an investment of approximately N100 million, an amount beyond the financial capacity of most members.</p><p>The transport organization emphasized that the existing infrastructure of 90 refuelling stations and 500 conversion facilities is substantially insufficient relative to the volume of trucks operating on roadways and advocated for the establishment of additional stations along coastal transportation corridors.</p><p>They additionally stressed the necessity for technology transfer and the development of indigenous expertise for the maintenance of converted vehicles, and inquired regarding the extent of financing arrangements and the applicable interest rates.</p><p>They noted that numerous trucks imported with conversion kits have become non-operational due to inadequate maintenance practices.</p><p>They articulated candid observations regarding the operational challenges encountered by long-distance transport operators, emphasizing that routes between Lagos and Abuja provide limited refuelling alternatives, that drivers in Abuja encounter queues comprising 250 or more vehicles, and that certain stations remain underutilized.</p><p>The participants inquired regarding the absence of a specialized banking institution for the transportation sector, contrasting this with the established financial infrastructure available to agriculture and industry. They emphasized that transporters are consequently compelled to secure financing from commercial lending institutions at elevated interest rates.</p><p>The stakeholders commended the elimination of fuel subsidies as a courageous initiative that facilitated access to alternative energy sources, including compressed natural gas, solar energy, and electric power. Nevertheless, they identified significant deficiencies in infrastructure development, financial mechanisms, and human capital development, and urged the conference to formulate a comprehensive statement addressing strategies to tackle these challenges.</p><p>They underscored the necessity for the sector to establish operational frameworks centered on assured purchasers of gas, emphasizing that suppliers entering into contractual agreements must demonstrate readiness to accept delivery or incur substantial financial consequences.</p><p>In their assessment, gas storage infrastructure represents a capital-intensive investment, and they acknowledged that Pi-CNG has demonstrated effective progress by prioritizing demand generation through the establishment of conversion facilities.</p><p>The stakeholders reached consensus that safety protocols, infrastructure development, financial resources, indigenous technical capacity, and dependable supply chains must be addressed concurrently to enable compressed natural gas to emerge as a viable alternative for millions of Nigerian transportation operators and commercial enterprises.</p><p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/22/transport-unions-petroleum-marketers-others-cry-out-over-crowded-stations-other-obstacles-to-cng-adoption/">CNG adoption: Transport unions, petroleum marketers cry out over crowded stations, other obstacles </a></p>

2027: Peter Obi meets British govt officials

<img width="960" height="1280" src="https://dailypost.ng/cms-api/media/file/HVNw_N7XkAA6CKh.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="HVNw N7XkAA6CKh" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/cms-api/media/file/HVNw_N7XkAA6CKh.jpg 960w" sizes="(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" /> <p>The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has disclosed that he met with British government officials and Nigerians in the diaspora during a visit to London.</p><p>Obi said the meetings focused on rebuilding Nigeria and addressing bad leadership, corruption and lack of accountability, which he identified as major obstacles to the country&#39;s development.</p><p>The former Anambra State governor disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Thursday.</p><p>He said he arrived in London from Basel, Switzerland, at 7 am on Wednesday, October 21, and held several engagements with stakeholders in the United Kingdom.</p><p>Obi added that he rounded off the day with a meeting organised by the COPDEM chief and the NDC Director of Diaspora Affairs, which brought together other stakeholders in London.</p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large aligncenter"><img src="https://dailypost.ng/cms-api/media/file/HVNw-lbXcAE0o4--1200x720.jpg" alt="HVNw lbXcAE0o4 " width="1200" height="720" loading="lazy" decoding="async" /></figure><p>According to him, the discussions centred on the collective responsibility of Nigerians to free the country from poor leadership and other challenges that have continued to undermine national development.</p><p>He lamented that the situation had deprived millions of Nigerians of access to basic necessities, including quality healthcare, education and decent employment.</p><p>Obi said Nigerians deserved a country where every life mattered, hard work was rewarded and citizens had equal opportunities to succeed, irrespective of their backgrounds or connections.</p><p>“We must build a Nigeria where the child of nobody can become somebody without knowing anybody,” he said.</p><p>The former Labour Party presidential candidate added that Nigeria must become a country that works for everyone rather than a privileged few.</p><p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/22/2027-peter-obi-meets-british-govt-officials/">2027: Peter Obi meets British govt officials </a></p>

Nasarawa govt issues Ebola alert, directs hospitals to strengthen surveillance

<img width="1200" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Fight-against-Ebola.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Fight-against-Ebola.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Fight-against-Ebola-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Fight-against-Ebola-400x240.jpg 400w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Fight-against-Ebola-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Fight-against-Ebola-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Fight-against-Ebola-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Fight-against-Ebola-1024x614.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> <p>Nasarawa State Ministry of Health has directed public and private health facilities across the state to intensify disease surveillance and strengthen emergency preparedness following the confirmation of an imported case of Ebola disease in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja.</p><p>The advisory, dated October 21, 2026, followed confirmation of an Ebola case caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the FCT on October 20.</p><p>According to the ministry, the patient is in isolation, while contact tracing is ongoing in Abuja.</p><p>In a public health advisory signed by the Director of Public Health, Dr. Attah Peter Ombugadu, on behalf of the Honourable Commissioner for Health, the ministry instructed Local Government Area Disease Surveillance and Notification Officers (LGA DSNOs), healthcare workers and heads of health facilities to implement immediate measures to improve the state’s readiness to detect and respond to suspected cases.</p><p>The ministry urged healthcare personnel to maintain a high level of vigilance, particularly when assessing persons with relevant travel or exposure histories within the preceding 21 days.</p><p>It also directed health workers to promptly report suspected cases through established surveillance channels to the appropriate local government disease surveillance officers and the State Epidemiology Unit, without waiting for laboratory confirmation.</p><p>Under the advisory, suspected patients must be separated from other patients, with unnecessary movement between health facilities avoided. Appropriate referral arrangements must also be made in line with approved national protocols.</p><p>The ministry further emphasised strict compliance with infection prevention and control procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment, hand hygiene, environmental cleaning and safe handling of potentially contaminated materials.</p><p>Healthcare facilities were also instructed to obtain and document relevant travel, exposure and contact histories, while ensuring that identified contacts and suspected exposures are promptly reported to public health authorities for assessment and follow-up.</p><p>As part of the preparedness measures, health facilities are expected to review their emergency response plans, confirm the availability of protective equipment, assess triage arrangements and referral pathways, and ensure staff know the appropriate channels for reporting suspected cases.</p><p>The advisory also called for intensified public education on Ebola symptoms, transmission and prevention, urging health authorities to discourage rumours, stigma and the circulation of unverified information.</p><p>The ministry clarified that Ebola is transmitted through direct contact with the blood or other body fluids of an infected symptomatic person, or contaminated materials, and is not spread through ordinary casual contact with an uninfected person.</p><p>It urged residents to remain calm, cooperate with health authorities and rely on official sources for information about the disease.</p><p>Members of the public who suspect an Ebola case were advised to contact the state Rapid Response Team through 07035970293 or 07026366529.</p><p>The ministry stressed that all health facilities and local government surveillance teams must treat the advisory with urgency and ensure immediate compliance as part of efforts to strengthen Nasarawa State’s preparedness against potential public health threats.</p><p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/22/nasarawa-government-issues-ebola-alert-directs-hospitals-to-strengthen-surveillance/">Nasarawa govt issues Ebola alert, directs hospitals to strengthen surveillance</a></p>

Fintiri approves appointment of Ibrahim Danjuma as Adamawa Poly rector

<img width="1200" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Fintiri.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Fintiri.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Fintiri-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Fintiri-400x240.jpg 400w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Fintiri-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Fintiri-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Fintiri-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Fintiri-1024x614.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> <p style="text-align: left;">Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has approved the appointment of Professor Ibrahim Danjuma as Rector of Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The appointment followed a recommendation by the institution’s Governing Council at its 35th emergency meeting, the state government said.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Danjuma, a former staff member of Modibbo Adama University, Yola, was, until his appointment, the Director-General of the Adamawa State Debt Management Agency.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Fintiri’s Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, disclosed this in a statement released on Wednesday morning.</p><p style="text-align: left;">According to Wonosikou, Danjuma’s appointment followed the expiration of the tenure of the former rector, Professor Mohammed Dahiru Toungos.</p><p style="text-align: left;">“While congratulating the new rector, Governor Fintiri charged him to uphold academic excellence, discipline and integrity in the discharge of his duties,” Wonosikou stated.</p><p style="text-align: left;">He added that the governor urged the new rector to bring his wealth of experience to bear on the development of the institution, particularly in an era of rapid technological advancement and innovation.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola, commonly known by its initials as SPY, was established in 1991 through the merger of the College of Preliminary Studies, Yola, and the Staff Development Institute, Numan.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The institution has its main campus in Jimeta, Yola North Local Government Area, another campus in Jambutu, and a major campus in Numan, Numan Local Government Area.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Owned and operated by the Adamawa State Government, the polytechnic is accredited by the National Board for Technical Education to offer diploma and higher national diploma programmes.</p><p style="text-align: left;">It also runs some degree programmes in affiliation with the University of Maiduguri.</p><p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/21/fintiri-approves-ibrahim-danjuma-as-adamawa-polytechnic-rector/">Fintiri approves appointment of Ibrahim Danjuma as Adamawa Poly rector</a></p>

Two dead in Kano-Zaria road crash as FRSC blames brake failure

<img width="1280" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/FRSC.jpeg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/FRSC.jpeg 1280w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/FRSC-300x169.jpeg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/FRSC-1024x576.jpeg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /> <p>The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Kano Sector Command, has confirmed that two people died in a road crash involving a fully loaded tipper truck and a Mercedes-Benz at Dangi Underpass along the Kano-Zaria Road.</p><p>The crash occurred at approximately 5:50 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, according to a press release issued by Abdullahi Labaran, Sector Public Education Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Kano Sector Command, on behalf of the Sector Commander.</p><p>The statement said the vehicles involved were a Howo tipper truck with registration number RMG 332 XA, loaded with bitumen, and a Mercedes-Benz C180 with registration number ABJ 783 GB.</p><p>“ A total of four male adults were involved in the crash, with two persons confirmed dead,” the FRSC stated.</p><p>The command attributed the crash to suspected brake failure in the fully loaded tipper truck, which reportedly caused the driver to lose control.</p><p>“The truck subsequently slid backwards and collided with the vehicle behind it, leading to the fatal incident,” the statement added.</p><p>The FRSC said rescue personnel and other emergency responders took the victims to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital for medical attention.</p><p>Reacting to the incident, the Kano Sector Commander, Corps Commander Idris Mohammed Lawal, expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and prayed for the repose of their souls.</p><p>He also urged the bereaved families to find the strength to bear the loss.</p><p>Lawal warned motorists, transport unions, construction companies and fleet operators against neglecting vehicle maintenance, particularly the inspection and servicing of critical components such as braking systems and tyres.</p><p>He further stressed the importance of defensive driving, urging motorists to maintain safe following distances, remain alert to changing road conditions and ensure their vehicles are roadworthy before every journey.</p><p>“Regular vehicle maintenance, responsible driving, and strict compliance with road safety regulations remain essential to preventing avoidable road traffic crashes and saving lives,” the statement quoted the sector commander as saying.</p><p>The FRSC Kano Sector Command called on all road users to prioritise safety by adopting responsible driving practices and ensuring their vehicles were mechanically sound.</p><p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/21/two-dead-in-kano-zaria-road-crash-as-frsc-blames-brake-failure/">Two dead in Kano-Zaria road crash as FRSC blames brake failure</a></p>

Life is better in Egypt than Nigeria - Rufai slams Tinubu over fuel subsidy comment

<img width="1242" height="797" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Rufai-Oseni.jpeg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Rufai-Oseni.jpeg 1242w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Rufai-Oseni-300x193.jpeg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Rufai-Oseni-1024x657.jpeg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1242px) 100vw, 1242px" /> <p>Arise News anchor, Rufai Oseni, has taken a swipe at President Bola Tinubu over his latest comment on fuel subsidy, where he said Nigeria would not return to fuel subsidy.</p><p>Speaking during Arise Television&#39;s &#39;Morning Show&#39;, Rufai said Egypt has constant power supply and good roads.</p><p>Recall that President Tinubu during an event with the City Boys Movement in Abuja on Monday dismissed promises by the opposition presidential candidates to return the fuel subsidy if elected.</p><p>Reacting, Rufai said, &quot;Does President Tinubu know that all the human development indices in Egypt is better than that of Nigeria?</p><p>&quot;Somebody should tell him that the Egyptian citizen has 100% access to power. Egypt has produced over 63,000 megawatts of electricity. Education is well better. 2.5 percent of Gross Domestic Products, GDP.</p><p>&quot;Nigeria&#39;s own is about 0.5 percent. There is no habitable life expectancy. There is no parametre you compare Egypt to Nigeria.</p><p>&quot;So in terms of going back to Egypt, is it not better for somebody to be in a country where electricity works?&quot;</p><p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/20/life-is-better-in-egypt-than-nigeria-rufai-slams-tinubu-over-fuel-subsidy-comment/">Life is better in Egypt than Nigeria - Rufai slams Tinubu over fuel subsidy comment </a></p>

Kwara Revenue Service workers threaten strike over poor welfare

<img width="800" height="512" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Kwara-Internal-Revenue-Service-KWIRS.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Kwara-Internal-Revenue-Service-KWIRS.jpg 800w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Kwara-Internal-Revenue-Service-KWIRS-300x192.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /> <p>Staff of the Kwara State Internal Revenue Service, KWIRS, have decried poor welfare conditions, rising living costs and stagnant salaries, despite their contributions to the state’s revenue generation.</p><p>In a circular issued by the KWIRS chapter of the Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria, ASCSN, the workers lamented that their sacrifices and professionalism, which had place Kwara among the more self-reliant states in the country, had not been matched by corresponding improvements in their welfare.</p><p>The workers questioned the disparity between their contributions to the state’s revenue and their welfare, saying many were battling financial hardship.</p><p>“We block leakages. We are posted to hospitals and other MDAs to secure government revenue. We work under pressure day and night, but we continue to struggle to meet basic needs due to poor salaries,” they lamented.</p><p>According to the circular signed by the chapter’s Secretary, Adam Ibrahim, many KWIRS staff now exhaust their salaries before the end of the month due to loan deductions from fintech platforms, as well as other financial institutions, forcing them to borrow simply to survive.</p><p>The association further expressed concern that personnel costs had remained unchanged for years, while other expenditure heads had continued to increase.</p><p>It also cited a salary negotiation agreement dated October 11, 2022, which reportedly stated that the adjustment would be implemented “as soon as it can be accommodated in the budget.”</p><p>According to the workers, nearly four years after the agreement, there had been no implementation or clear indication of when the adjustment would take effect, despite the rising cost of living.</p><p>The staff said expenses on school fees, house rent, transportation and food had increased significantly, while their salaries remained unchanged.</p><p>“We smile outside, but the majority of us are bleeding inside. We cannot continue to generate wealth for the state while we wallow in abject poverty,” the workers declared.</p><p>Urging their colleagues to remain united and resolute in pursuing improved welfare, the association said workers should not expect better conditions without collectively standing up for their interests.</p><p>It called on members to remain calm, vigilant and prayerful as a 14-day period beginning October 15, 2026, counted down, without providing further details about the expected action at its conclusion.</p><p>In separate chats with some of the workers, they condemned the state government for spending billions of naira on the construction of the new Revenue House without addressing the welfare of the staff who work there.</p><p>“What is the essence of a big and beautiful workplace inhabited by poor and suffering workers?” one of them asked.</p><p>The KWIRS workers’ grievances add to a growing list of labour agitations that have trailed the administration of Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq in recent months, with various unions across the state’s judiciary, health and education sectors also raising similar concerns over unresolved welfare demands.</p><p>Meanwhile, doctors employed by the state government have been on a 14-day warning strike since last week, paralysing medical services at state-owned hospitals across the state and leaving patients vulnerable.</p><p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/20/kwara-revenue-service-workers-threaten-strike-over-poor-welfare/">Kwara Revenue Service workers threaten strike over poor welfare</a></p>

SSANU, NASU threaten strike over unpaid salary adjustments at Yobe varsity

<img width="1280" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SSANU-NASU_Logos-1280x720-1.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SSANU-NASU_Logos-1280x720-1.jpg 1280w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SSANU-NASU_Logos-1280x720-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SSANU-NASU_Logos-1280x720-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /> <p style="text-align: left;">The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) at Yobe State University (YSU) have threatened to embark on strike over the failure of the university management to implement agreed salary adjustments for non-teaching staff.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The Chairman of SSANU, YSU Branch, and Chairman of the Joint Action Committee (JAC), Comrade Ibrahim Liman, disclosed this on Monday on behalf of the two unions.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Liman said the unions had concluded plans to withdraw their services if the management failed to implement the agreed salary adjustments.</p><p style="text-align: left;">He expressed displeasure over what he described as unequal treatment of university employees, noting that while teaching staff had received their corresponding benefits, non-teaching staff were still awaiting payment.</p><p style="text-align: left;">According to him, the situation was unfair, considering the critical roles non-teaching staff play in the administration and day-to-day operations of the university.</p><p style="text-align: left;">“The planned action was a collective decision of the two unions under the JAC, and we would not hesitate to embark on strike if our demands remain unmet,” Liman said.</p><p style="text-align: left;">He called for urgent intervention to ensure equitable treatment of all categories of workers in the university system.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Liman cautioned that failure to resolve the dispute could disrupt administrative and technical services at the institution.</p><p style="text-align: left;">This is coming amid the ongoing implementation of the 2026 salary agreements between the government and university-based unions.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The university management had not responded to enquiries at the time this report was filed.</p><p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/20/non-teaching-staff-unions-threaten-strike-over-unpaid-salary-agreement-at-yobe-varsity/">SSANU, NASU threaten strike over unpaid salary adjustments at Yobe varsity</a></p>

2027: Why I support return of fuel subsidy - Adebayo

<img width="1091" height="926" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/SDP-Adebayo.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/SDP-Adebayo.jpg 1091w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/SDP-Adebayo-300x255.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/SDP-Adebayo-1024x869.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1091px) 100vw, 1091px" /> <p style="text-align: left;">The Social Democratic Party, SDP, presidential candidate, Adewole Adebayo, has explained why he is supporting the return of fuel subsidy.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The debate over fuel subsidy has taken centre stage ahead of the 2027 presidential election amid the hike in petrol pump price.</p><p style="text-align: left;">While the President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress, APC, government has insisted on the removal of fuel subsidy, some opposition candidates have called for a return of the policy.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Adebayo, speaking through his campaign team, the Movement Adebayo for President, MAP, highlighted his position on petroleum and energy policy, saying he supports a &quot;carefully considered return of fuel subsidy&quot; because he believes it &quot;could help reduce energy costs and support small and medium-scale enterprises&quot;.</p><p style="text-align: left;">According to the campaign team, Adebayo’s economic agenda includes investment in agriculture, affordable energy, domestic refining and energy logistics, industrial development and improved electricity distribution.</p><p style="text-align: left;">&quot;Adebayo believes reliable electricity was essential to expanding manufacturing, creating jobs, strengthening businesses and developing modern infrastructure,&quot; it added.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The campaign team, which further highlighted reasons why Nigerians should support Adebayo, said he is among the candidates who have presented a comprehensive policy document outlining proposed solutions to the country’s challenges.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The candidate had released a 117-page manifesto containing policy proposals, implementation timelines and strategies for national development, it said.</p><p style="text-align: left;">On youth development, MAP said Adebayo understood the challenges confronting young Nigerians and was committed to addressing them through education, skills acquisition and empowerment programmes.</p><p style="text-align: left;">It noted that his campaign slogan, &#39;Farewell to Poverty and Insecurity&#39;, is a reflection of his stated priorities for the country.</p><p style="text-align: left;">On national security, MAP said Adebayo had proposed retraining, equipping and improving the remuneration of security personnel, arguing that Nigeria must adequately support those responsible for protecting the country.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The campaign team further noted that Adebayo&#39;s experience working with the United Nations and the African Union on peacebuilding efforts, and his role in Liberia’s Peace and Reconciliation Commission, would enhance Nigeria&#39;s diplomatic profile.</p><p style="text-align: left;">&quot;His experience could help Nigeria strengthen international partnerships, attract investment and build confidence among global business partners,&quot; the campaign team added while noting that he was committed to transparency, accountability and effective citizen participation in government.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Stressing that responsible leadership and public involvement in decision-making were essential to addressing Nigeria’s divisions along regional and religious lines, MAP urged Nigerians to consider alternatives to the present administration and the established political class.</p><p style="text-align: left;">It maintained that Nigeria needs a leadership focused on poverty reduction, security and national development to overcome present challenges.</p><p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/19/2027-why-i-am-supporting-return-of-fuel-subsidy-adebayo/">2027: Why I support return of fuel subsidy - Adebayo </a></p>

EIB Global and First City Monument Bank join forces to support private sector, sustainable agriculture

<img width="857" height="405" src="https://dailypost.ng/cms-api/media/file/320224.png/" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="320224" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/cms-api/media/file/320224.png/ 857w" sizes="(max-width: 857px) 100vw, 857px" /> <p style="text-align: left;">The European Investment Bank Group’s international development arm, EIB Global, and First City Monument Bank (FCMB) have announced the financing totalling €85 million to support private-sector companies across agricultural value chains in Nigeria.</p><p style="text-align: left;">At least 70% of the financing will target cocoa and dairy value chains.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The announcement was made during the Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group in Bangkok in the presence of EIB Group President Nadia Calviño, Nigerian Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Taiwo Oyedele, EIB Vice-President Ambroise Fayolle, European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela and FCMB Chief Executive Officer, Yemisi Edun.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The operation is EIB Global’s first investment covering the dairy sector outside the European Union and is fully aligned with Nigeria’s development objectives in sustainable agriculture and inclusion as well as environmental and social standards (ESS). The EIB Global financing will address market gaps in the dairy sector, enabling the growth of EU businesses in Nigeria requiring an increase in milk supply.</p><p style="text-align: left;">With Nigeria being one of the world’s largest exporters of cocoa, the investments provided by EIB Global through FCMB will strengthen the industrial processing capacities along the whole value chain, provide liquidity support to cocoa cooperatives and farmers and improve the traceability of products. Compliance with the EU Regulation on Deforestation (EUDR) will be ensured, fostering biodiversity conservation and reducing environmental externalities while supporting inclusive rural development in line with EU standards, the EIB Group’s Climate Roadmap and the European Green Deal.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Alongside the credit line, EIB Global is providing technical assistance to support FCMB’s climate action strategy and the Nigerian agriculture sector’s capacity to manage environmental and social risks.</p><p style="text-align: left;">“The EIB Group invests in agricultural value chains in Africa – main drivers of food security and economic growth,” said EIB Group President Nadia Calviño.</p><p style="text-align: left;">“These projects also open business opportunities for EU companies in Nigeria, building a truly a win-win partnership.”</p><p style="text-align: left;">“With this financial partnership with First City Monument Bank, EIB Global concretely supports Nigerian agribusinesses to grow competitively while meeting international environmental and social standards,” said EIB Vice-President Ambroise Fayolle.</p><p style="text-align: left;">“Such investment is important for the country in terms of employment, health and the economy, with real impact on the local population. It is a concrete example of the EU Global Gateway initiative in which the EIB Group, as the EU bank, is a key actor and partner in Africa.”</p><p style="text-align: left;">“Nigeria has enormous potential in agriculture,” said European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Sikela.</p><p style="text-align: left;">“To turn that potential into more jobs, stronger businesses and new economic opportunities, we need to ensure that more value is created and retained in Nigeria.</p><p style="text-align: left;">This Global Gateway investment with EIB Global and First City Monument Bank will help businesses across the cocoa and dairy value chains access the finance they need to grow and expand local processing.</p><p style="text-align: left;">That is how we build stronger value chains and deepen the EU-Nigeria partnership for the benefit of both sides.”</p><p style="text-align: left;">“For farmers and agribusinesses, access to finance can make the difference between selling raw produce and building businesses that process more, earn more and create more jobs,” said FCMB Chief Executive Officer Yemisi Edun.</p><p style="text-align: left;">“Through our partnership with EIB Global, businesses across Nigeria’s cocoa and dairy value chains will have access to the long-term funding needed to increase production, expand processing capacity and reach new markets.</p><p style="text-align: left;">By combining financing with technical support, we aim to strengthen rural livelihoods, promote sustainable growth and help build a more resilient agricultural sector.”</p><p style="text-align: left;">The project aligns with the EU’s geopolitical priorities and Nigeria’s development plans by supporting sustainable food systems and strategic food autonomy.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The investment also contributes to the Team Europe Initiative (TEI) on Green Economy, which promotes climate-smart agriculture, inclusive agribusiness, rural access and access to agricultural markets.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Overall in Nigeria, the EIB Group has invested €2.3 billion since the start of its activities in the country in 1978.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The financing has supported impactful and transformative investments in crucial areas for Nigeria such as sustainable urban transport, climate adaptation, innovation and digitalisation, and agribusiness logistics as well as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and mid-caps.</p><p style="text-align: left;">About EIB Global</p><p style="text-align: left;">The European Investment Bank (ElB) is the long-term lending institution of the European Union, owned by its Member States. It finances investments that contribute to EU policy objectives.</p><p style="text-align: left;">EIB Global is the EIB Group’s specialised arm devoted to increasing the impact of international partnerships and development finance, and a key partner of Global Gateway.</p><p style="text-align: left;">We aim to support €100 billion of investment by the end of 2027.</p><p style="text-align: left;">Within Team Europe, EIB Global fosters strong, focused partnerships alongside fellow development finance institutions and civil society. EIB Global brings the EIB Group closer to people, companies and institutions through our offices across the world.</p><p style="text-align: left;">High-quality, up-to-date photos of our headquarters for media use are available here.</p><p style="text-align: left;">About FCMB</p><p style="text-align: left;">FCMB provides personal, business, and corporate banking services across Nigeria. Its financial solutions empower individuals and businesses to pursue their goals with confidence. In this way, FCMB brings “My Bank &amp; I” to life while fostering inclusive and sustainable growth in the communities it serves.</p><p style="text-align: left;">About Global Gateway</p><p style="text-align: left;">Global Gateway is the EU&#39;s positive offer to reduce the worldwide investment disparity and boost smart, clean, and secure connections in digital, energy and transport sectors, and to strengthen health, education, and research systems.</p><p style="text-align: left;">The Global Gateway strategy embodies a Team Europe approach that brings together the European Union, EU Member States, and European development finance institutions. Together, we aim to mobilise up to €300 billion in public and private investments from 2021 to 2027, creating essential links rather than dependencies, and closing the global investment gap.</p><p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/19/eib-global-and-first-city-monument-bank-join-forces-to-support-private-sector-sustainable-agriculture/">EIB Global and First City Monument Bank join forces to support private sector, sustainable agriculture</a></p>

Activist sues for gender responsive budgeting in Akwa Ibom

<img width="1080" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/cms-api/media/file/IMG-20261017-WA0305.jpg/" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="IMG 20261017 WA0305" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/cms-api/media/file/IMG-20261017-WA0305.jpg/ 1080w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /> <p>A civil society advocate and communication specialist in Akwa Ibom State, Lucy Eyo, has urged the state government to prioritise gender-responsive budgeting in every fiscal year.</p><p>She said the approach would help address the peculiar and pressing needs of women, girls and other vulnerable groups across the health and education sectors.</p><p>Eyo made the appeal on Friday in Uyo while flagging off a project titled <em>“Budgets as Policy: Advancing Gender Justice through Fiscal Analysis,”</em> supported by the Nigerian Youth Futures Fund (NYFF).</p><p>She observed that a review of Akwa Ibom State’s budgets from 2023 to 2025 showed a persistent pattern of gender-blind fiscal planning, which she said had undermined women’s and girls’ access to healthcare and education services.</p><p>She said, “In 2023, the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare was allocated ₦4.16 billion, yet only 36 per cent, approximately ₦1.5 billion, was actually spent, exposing a systemic gap between budgetary commitment and implementation. Critical gender-based violence (GBV) interventions, including trauma centres, rape referral centres and shelters, received minimal capital funding.</p><p>“On education, although the state has nominally increased education budgets over the years, dedicated funding for girls’ programmes remains absent. At the secondary school level, at least 14,200 of the 15,200 out-of-school children are girls, a crisis that budget lines do not adequately address.</p><p>“The 2025 revised budget of ₦1.65 trillion prioritises infrastructure and capital expenditure, with no publicly disaggregated gender markers in health or education spending, making it impossible to track whether women and girls are benefiting equitably.</p><p>“These gaps make a compelling case for a gender-responsive budget analysis and an evidence-based policy brief to drive accountability and advocacy.”</p><p>Speaking on the project, Eyo said the exercise would examine sectoral allocations and expenditure priorities, track spending trends, identify funding gaps in critical social sectors and assess the extent to which gender considerations were reflected in the state’s budgeting process.</p><p>“The analysis will focus particularly on women’s empowerment, education, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and healthcare,” she said.</p><p>Eyo added that the findings would be shared with government stakeholders, civil society organisations, media practitioners and other relevant partners to promote evidence-based dialogue on public financial management.</p><p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/19/activist-sues-for-gender-responsive-budgeting-in-akwa-ibom/">Activist sues for gender responsive budgeting in Akwa Ibom </a></p>

Alia’s achievements speak louder than propaganda - Aide replies PDP over N30bn FAAC

<img width="1400" height="1400" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Alia.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Alia.jpg 1400w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Alia-80x80.jpg 80w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Alia-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Alia-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Alia-1024x1024.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px" /> <p>Benue State Governor’s Special Assistant on Social Media Communications, Asortar James, has defended Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration against criticism from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, over the reported N30 billion monthly allocation from the Federation Account Allocation Committee, FAAC.</p><p>James, in a statement dated October 18, 2026, responded to the PDP State Publicity Secretary, Bright Yima Antyo, who questioned the governor’s management of the state’s finances and demanded accountability for the reported allocation.</p><p>He maintained that although public officials must be held accountable, such demands should be based on verifiable facts rather than political allegations.</p><p>According to him, the administration had introduced reforms and embarked on development projects across various sectors since Alia assumed office on May 29, 2023.</p><p>He cited the introduction of free basic education from Basic One to Basic Nine and the recruitment of more than 9,700 teachers as efforts to improve access to education and reduce the financial burden on parents.</p><p>The governor’s aide also highlighted road construction, urban renewal, drainage projects and underpass construction, describing them as part of efforts to improve transportation and stimulate economic activities across the state.</p><p>In the health sector, he pointed to interventions at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital, the cancer treatment centre and maternal and child healthcare services.</p><p>He further listed the implementation of a N75,000 minimum wage and efforts to address inherited salary and pension obligations as measures aimed at improving workers’ welfare.</p><p>On security, the statement referenced government support for security operations, the Civil Protection Guards and the joint task force known as Anyam Nyor, noting that efforts were ongoing to protect residents, restore peace and support displaced communities.</p><p>James also identified agricultural mechanisation, farmer-support initiatives and agribusiness partnerships as strategies to boost food production and strengthen Benue’s position as Nigeria’s food basket.</p><p>He added that initiatives involving Taraku Mills and the Benue Investment and Property Company were intended to attract investments, promote industrialisation and create employment opportunities.</p><p>Other projects listed included efforts to strengthen Benue Links, introduce new buses, improve access to affordable transportation and implement the Light Up Makurdi initiative.</p><p>On the controversy surrounding the reported N30 billion monthly FAAC allocation, the governor’s aide called for the figure to be assessed against official financial records.</p><p>He explained that FAAC allocations fluctuate and that funds received by the state government should be distinguished from allocations belonging to the 23 local government councils.</p><p>He also noted that total revenue received by the government does not necessarily represent funds available for new projects, given its obligations to pay salaries, pensions and other statutory expenses.</p><p>According to him, the reported allocation alone does not establish financial misconduct or prove that public funds have been mismanaged.</p><p>He urged interested parties to examine official revenue records, expenditure statements, audited accounts and project documentation to determine how public funds had been utilised.</p><p>Addressing concerns over insecurity, James acknowledged the suffering of affected communities and stressed the need for sustained efforts to protect lives, assist displaced families and achieve lasting peace.</p><p>He also maintained that unfinished projects should be subjected to scrutiny but argued that ongoing construction does not automatically constitute evidence of corruption.</p><p>He said contract terms, funding arrangements, implementation progress and completion timelines should be considered before conclusions are drawn about projects.</p><p>The governor’s aide challenged the PDP to complement its criticism with credible evidence, practical recommendations and solutions to the challenges confronting the state.</p><p>He added that allegations of wrongdoing should be referred to the appropriate institutions for investigation, while the government should continue to improve transparency by making financial information and project outcomes accessible to the public.</p><p>James urged residents to assess Alia’s administration based on its policies, documented achievements, outstanding obligations and the challenges that remain unresolved.</p><p>He stressed that support for development should not amount to blind loyalty, just as opposition should not involve dismissing every government initiative.</p><p>He called on political stakeholders to prioritise the interests of Benue State above partisan differences, insisting that accountability, constructive criticism and cooperation were necessary for sustainable development.</p><p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/19/alias-achievements-speak-louder-than-propaganda-aide-replies-pdp-over-n30bn-faac/">Alia’s achievements speak louder than propaganda - Aide replies PDP over N30bn FAAC</a></p>

2027: Leave Peter Obi alone, face Shettima - Kwankwaso fires back at Atiku’s ADC

<img width="1192" height="789" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Kwankwaso.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Kwankwaso.jpg 1192w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Kwankwaso-300x199.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Kwankwaso-1024x678.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1192px) 100vw, 1192px" /> <p>The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has urged the African Democratic Congress, ADC, to focus on allegations made against its presidential candidate by Vice-President Kashim Shettima instead of attacking him and his running mate, Peter Obi.</p><p>Kwankwaso accused the ADC Presidential Campaign Council (ADC-PCC) of engaging in unnecessary attacks against him, Obi and the NDC ahead of the 2027 general election.</p><p>In a statement posted on his X handle on Sunday, Kwankwaso expressed concern over what he described as attempts by the ADC campaign team to portray the NDC presidential ticket as working for the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).</p><p>He also alleged that the ADC was attempting to create the impression that the NDC would withdraw from the presidential race in favour of its candidate at the last minute.</p><p>Kwankwaso said the ADC should instead direct its attention towards addressing the allegations levelled against its candidate by Shettima.</p><p>“The ADC-PCC would be better served directing its energy toward rebutting the serious allegations levelled against their candidate by the Vice President, His Excellency Kashim Shettima, instead of targeting me and His Excellency Peter Obi,” he said.</p><p>The former Kano State governor declared that the NDC would not withdraw from the presidential race in favour of the ADC or any other political party.</p><p>He warned that the ADC campaign team might attempt to mislead NDC supporters on the eve of the election with claims that the party intended to step down for its candidate.</p><p>“Let me state clearly and unequivocally: we will not withdraw our candidature for the ADC or any other party. We remain confident in our capacity, competence, and readiness to lead Nigeria,” Kwankwaso stated.</p><p>He further dismissed allegations that the NDC presidential ticket was working for the APC, insisting that there was no reason for the party to abandon the race.</p><p>Kwankwaso also criticised both the APC-led government and the ADC, arguing that neither offered Nigerians the alternative needed to address the country&#39;s challenges.</p><p>“The APC-led government has failed Nigerians. The ADC offers no better alternative,” he said.</p><p>He maintained that the NDC ticket, comprising Obi and himself, offered a credible alternative with the capacity to unite the country and tackle insecurity, unemployment, and challenges in education, agriculture, infrastructure, healthcare and the economy.</p><p>Kwankwaso described the ticket as a unifying platform with support across Northern and Southern Nigeria, urging supporters to remain committed to securing victory for the NDC in 2027.</p><p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/18/2027-leave-peter-obi-alone-face-shettima-kwankwaso-fires-back-at-atikus-adc/">2027: Leave Peter Obi alone, face Shettima - Kwankwaso fires back at Atiku’s ADC</a></p>