JAMB shuts door on direct 100-Level, 200-level admissions into Colleges of Education

<img width="1000" height="600" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/JAMB-2-scaled-1.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/JAMB-2-scaled-1.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/JAMB-2-scaled-1-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/JAMB-2-scaled-1-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/JAMB-2-scaled-1-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /> <p>The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has announced new admission guidelines for candidates seeking admission into Colleges of Education and agric-related National Diploma programmes, introducing major changes that will take effect from the 2026/2027 academic session.</p> <p>The development was contained in an advisory issued by the Office of the Registrar of JAMB and published in June 2026.</p> <p>According to the guidelines, admission into Colleges of Education will now be strictly through the Nigeria Certificate in Education, NCE route, as direct admission into 100-level and 200-level programmes has been discontinued.</p> <p>The document sent to journalists by the Director of Communications, Fabian Benjamin, stated, “With effect from 2026/7 Session, no admission into 100 or 200 Level is allowed into any College of Education. All entrants are through NCE.”</p> <p>The board also stated that applicants would not be allowed to process multiple admission routes simultaneously.</p> <p>“Candidates would be processed for only one mode of entry at a time.”</p> <p>JAMB also announced that admissions into affiliated programmes in Colleges of Education will no longer be allowed from the 2026/2027 academic session.</p> <p>“No admission into any affiliated programme in any College of Education from 2026/7 Session,” the document added.</p> <p>The board explained that candidates applying through the NCE mode must undergo O’Level result verification through the relevant examination bodies, including WAEC, NECO, NABTEB and NBAIS, before completing registration.</p> <p>According to the guidelines, candidates will pay N1,500 for verification of one sitting and N2,000 for verification of two sittings.</p> <p>JAMB further stated that candidates must select only Colleges of Education as their first, second and third choices during registration under the NCE admission process.</p> <p>The board disclosed that all 2026 UTME applicants who selected Colleges of Education would automatically be migrated to their chosen first-choice College of Education or agric-related non-technology ND programmes.</p> <p>The guidelines also provide a pathway for candidates who were admitted into Colleges of Education in the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 academic sessions without proper JAMB processing.</p> <p>Existing 2026 candidates affected by affiliated programmes were given options such as transfer to parent universities or a change of institution.</p> <p>According to JAMB, such candidates will undergo a condonement process after obtaining O’Level verification codes and completing registration through approved centres.</p> <p>For Direct Entry candidates who selected affiliated Colleges of Education for degree programmes in 2026, the board stated that they may either apply for a change of institution, transfer to the parent university of the affiliated programme, or retain another available option provided under the new policy.</p> <p>JAMB added that affected UTME candidates seeking admission into affiliated Colleges of Education degree programmes may also change institutions, switch to second-choice institutions or migrate to NCE programmes.</p> <p>The board said the new measures are aimed at ensuring proper admission processing, verification of qualifications and compliance with established admission procedures across Colleges of Education nationwide.</p> <p>The guidelines were signed by the Registrar of JAMB, Professor Is-haq Oloyede.</p> <p>​</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/22/jamb-shuts-door-on-direct-100-level-200-level-admissions-into-colleges-of-education/">JAMB shuts door on direct 100-Level, 200-level admissions into Colleges of Education</a></p>

‘Voters rewarded performance’ – Yilwatda reacts as APC wins Ekiti, dominates bye-elections nationwide

<img width="1200" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Yilwatda-.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Yilwatda-.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Yilwatda--300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Yilwatda--1024x614.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Yilwatda--1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Yilwatda--590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Yilwatda--400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> <p>National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has described the victory of Governor Biodun Oyebanji in the Ekiti State Governorship Election and the party&#8217;s impressive performance in the recent bye-elections across the country as a clear vote of confidence in the APC, the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.</p> <p>Yilwatda stated that the outcome of the elections demonstrates that Nigerians are able to distinguish between temporary economic challenges associated with reforms and the long-term benefits of responsible governance, economic restructuring, infrastructure development and institutional renewal being championed by the APC at both federal and state levels.</p> <p>In a statement signed by Abimbola Tooki, the Special Adviser to the National Chairman of APC, Yilwatda said, &#8220;The overwhelming victory recorded by our great party in Ekiti State and our remarkable success in the bye-elections across the country represent a powerful endorsement of the APC&#8217;s governance philosophy.</p> <p>&#8220;These results affirm that Nigerians appreciate leadership that prioritises development, accountability, stability and the welfare of the people.</p> <p>&#8220;The people of Ekiti State have once again demonstrated that performance remains the most potent campaign message in democratic politics. Governor Biodun Oyebanji&#8217;s resounding re-election is a reward for visionary leadership, inclusive governance, prudent management of resources and visible developmental achievements across the state.&#8221;</p> <p>Governor Oyebanji of the APC was declared winner of the Ekiti Governorship Election after securing a commanding victory across the state, reaffirming the confidence of the electorate in his administration and the APC&#8217;s developmental agenda. The party also recorded significant victories in five of the six bye-elections conducted across various states of the federation.</p> <p>Yilwatda&#8217;s statement noted that the Ekiti result has further strengthened the APC&#8217;s narrative that performance-based governance remains electorally rewarding, even amid difficult economic transitions.</p> <p>He said, &#8220;The Ekiti election has become a national reference point. It confirms that when governments deliver tangible results in infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture, youth empowerment, security and social development, citizens respond with renewed trust and overwhelming electoral support.</p> <p>&#8220;This victory sends a clear message that governance, not propaganda, remains the most effective route to political legitimacy. The people of Ekiti have spoken loudly and clearly in support of continuity, stability and progress.&#8221;</p> <p>The APC National Chairman described Ekiti State under Governor Oyebanji as one of the most compelling governance success stories in contemporary Nigeria, citing sustained investments in road infrastructure, rural development, human capital advancement, healthcare delivery, agricultural productivity, workers&#8217; welfare and ease of doing business.</p> <p>He said the administration has successfully built broad-based political consensus while maintaining a strong focus on development outcomes, thereby creating an environment of stability and accelerated progress.</p> <p>&#8220;Ekiti&nbsp;today&nbsp;stands as a shining example of how APC governments are translating public trust into measurable development outcomes. The state&#8217;s progress under Governor Oyebanji provides a practical demonstration of our party&#8217;s commitment to people-centred governance,&#8221; he stated.</p> <p>Yilwatda further stated that the election outcome should be viewed within the broader national context of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu&#8217;s reform agenda, which is gradually laying the foundation for a more resilient, productive and globally competitive Nigerian economy.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/22/voters-rewarded-performance-yilwatda-reacts-as-apc-wins-ekiti-dominates-bye-elections-nationwide/">&#8216;Voters rewarded performance&#8217; &#8211; Yilwatda reacts as APC wins Ekiti, dominates bye-elections nationwide</a></p>

Insecurity: School enrolment under threat in Nigeria as bandits’ attack rumours spread

<img width="1024" height="576" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/gunmen-1-1024x576-1.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/gunmen-1-1024x576-1.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/gunmen-1-1024x576-1-300x169.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> <p>&#8220;I didn&#8217;t go to school that Wednesday because I was sick, but my heart was beating fast for my mother to go and pick up my younger brother,” said Fatima Erena, a pupil, while recalling the unforgettable events of Wednesday 10 June, 2026.&nbsp;</p> <p>Across parts of Minna that day, panic spread after reports circulated that bandits had attacked schools in the metropolis and abducted pupils.</p> <p>Although security agencies later debunked the reports, the fear they generated was real.&nbsp;</p> <p>Parents abandoned work and household chores, while children cried and teachers struggled to calm frightened pupils as rumours travelled faster than facts.</p> <p>What happened in Minna was not an isolated incident.&nbsp;</p> <p>From Niger to Edo, Enugu, Lagos, Ogun and Imo states, as well as Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, reports of school attacks, kidnap threats and unverified security alerts have increasingly triggered anxiety among parents and disrupted learning.</p> <p>The incidents highlight a growing reality in Nigeria&#8217;s education sector: even where no attack occurs, rumours of school kidnappings are creating real panic, disrupting learning and exposing deep fears among parents and children.</p> <p>The rumours spread through communities in Bosso, and Kpakungu in Minna as well as Sabon-Wuse in Tsfa local government and Lambata in Gujarat local government, where unverified reports of alleged school attacks triggered panic among parents, pupils and school authorities.</p> <p>&nbsp;According to pupils who spoke with DAILY POST, teachers informed students of the situation between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.</p> <p>What followed was confusion as children ran in different directions, while others anxiously waited for their parents or guardians. Some pupils broke down in tears as rumours spread across school premises.</p> <p>&#8220;My younger ones were crying while we waited for our father to come and pick us,&#8221; Mercy recalled.</p> <p>School authorities moved quickly to prevent panic from escalating, but the challenge was how to communicate the information without causing more fear among pupils.</p> <p>Mrs Aina Ayodele, a teacher, said the development placed educators in a difficult position.</p> <p>&#8220;When the information came, we initially didn&#8217;t know how to inform the children because we knew the fear and panic it would cause.</p> <p>&#8220;We called their parents to come for them while we broke the news and watched over them,&#8221; she said.</p> <p>Outside school premises, scenes of anxiety unfolded as worried parents rushed toward schools from different parts of Minna.</p> <p>Mrs Ayodele recalled witnessing a near tragedy during the confusion.</p> <p>&#8220;I was standing outside when a truck almost crushed five children from the same mother running home out of panic. By God&#8217;s grace, nothing happened,&#8221; she narrated.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>When Parents Came Running</strong></p> <p>For many parents, particularly mothers, the only thing that mattered was getting their children home safely.</p> <p>According to Hajiya Aisha, she immediately abandoned everything when she received a call from her children&#8217;s school.</p> <p>&#8220;When I got the call from the school, I rushed out with only a wrapper tied around my chest. Halfway, I realised I was not properly covered and had to return to pick my hijab.</p> <p>&#8220;My heart was beating so fast. All I cared about was the safety of my children,&#8221; she recalled.&nbsp;</p> <p>Across Minna, similar scenes played out as worried parents boarded motorcycles, tricycles and taxis or rushed on foot to schools.</p> <p>Some parents told DAILY POST that they initially dismissed the reports as rumours.&nbsp;</p> <p>However, they quickly changed their minds, believing it was safer to verify the situation themselves than risk being caught unprepared.</p> <p>One parent described the reports as &#8220;stupid lies&#8221; but admitted that no responsible parent could afford to ignore such information.</p> <p>School Gates Shut, Shuttle Buses Suspended</p> <p>As panic spread, several schools reportedly restricted movement and tightened access to their premises.</p> <p>According to pupils interviewed by DAILY POST, school gates were closed and only parents or authorised guardians were allowed to take children home.</p> <p>It was gathered that some schools with shuttle buses suspended their usual practice of conveying pupils home and instead contacted parents to personally pick up their children.</p> <p>School administrators were said to have considered it safer to release pupils directly to their parents or guardians amid the uncertainty created by the reports.</p> <p>For many children, the waiting was the hardest part as they watched classmates leave one after another while they waited for parents stuck in traffic or travelling from distant parts of town.</p> <p>Others remained frightened by stories circulating among students, while children who lived far from school appeared particularly anxious about how long it would take for their parents to arrive.</p> <p><strong>Fear Did Not End With The Rumours</strong></p> <p>Although the reports were later debunked, many parents remained reluctant to send their children back to school immediately.</p> <p>According to El-Amin, attendance dropped sharply in the days that followed, &#8220;Out of about 45 students in my class, less than 30 came when school resumed.&#8221;</p> <p>Hanan Abdullahi, who also stayed away from school after the incident, said: &#8220;we didn&#8217;t go to school the next day.&#8221;</p> <p>Several pupils interviewed by DAILY POST admitted that while they now feel safer, the experience left them shaken.</p> <p>Some said they still think about what happened whenever conversations about insecurity arise.</p> <p><strong>Why Parents Believe The Worst</strong></p> <p>For some parents, the incident reinforced decisions they had already made regarding their children&#8217;s education.</p> <p>Many parents told DAILY POST they deliberately enrolled their children in day schools instead of boarding schools because of growing insecurity.</p> <p>&#8220;I don&#8217;t want my blood pressure to run high because of sending my child to boarding school.</p> <p>&#8220;That is why I chose secondary schools in Minna where I can see my children every day. I have three children in secondary school and all of them are here in Minna,” said Mrs Hanatu Musa.</p> <p>Several parents expressed frustration over the activities of bandits and kidnappers, saying recent developments have shown that children are no longer spared from criminal attacks.</p> <p>They called on the government to rise to its constitutional responsibility of protecting lives and property, arguing that no parent should have to live in constant fear over the safety of their children while in school.</p> <p>According to them, the panic witnessed in Minna and similar incidents elsewhere did not occur in a vacuum but was fuelled by painful memories of previous school abductions and insecurity across the country.</p> <p>The parents maintained that while authorities may have debunked the reports, restoring public confidence would require visible security measures and sustained efforts to make schools safe.</p> <p><strong>A History That Fuels Panic</strong></p> <p>The panic witnessed in Minna and some other states reflects fears that have been building across Nigeria for years.</p> <p>Parents still remember the abduction of students from Papiri, Kagara and Tegina in Niger State which attracted national and international attention.</p> <p>In Kaduna State, students were abducted from schools in Afaka and other communities, while similar incidents have occurred in Borno, Kebbi, Zamfara, Katsina and other parts of the country.</p> <p>Many parents also remember cases in which families struggled to raise ransom payments, while some victims reportedly died in captivity.</p> <p>Pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo and Borno States are also yet to be freed weeks after.&nbsp;</p> <p>These painful memories have created an environment where many Nigerians no longer dismiss reports of attacks on schools as impossible; instead, communities often react first and verify later.</p> <p><strong>Expert Warns Against Misinformation</strong></p> <p>Security expert and Professor of Criminology, Emmanuel Musa, said the reaction of parents was understandable given Nigeria&#8217;s history of school abductions and insecurity.</p> <p>&#8220;Communities are reacting based on experience. When people have seen attacks on schools in different parts of the country, they are more likely to take every warning seriously,&#8221; he said.</p> <p>Professor Musa noted that stronger communication between schools, education authorities and security agencies was necessary to prevent panic and ensure that accurate information reaches parents quickly.</p> <p>He added that restoring public confidence requires continuous communication, visible security measures and reassurance that schools remain safe environments for learning.</p> <p><strong>Psychological Impact On Children</strong></p> <p>Beyond the immediate panic, education and counselling experts say incidents of this nature can leave lasting effects on children..&nbsp;</p> <p>Mrs Mercy Amina Elaigwu, a counselling psychologist and owner of Cedar Top Academy, Dutsen Kuran Gwari, Minna, said many schools were thrown into confusion by the reports.</p> <p>&#8220;A lot of schools were really scared and had to call parents to come and pick their children immediately. People were running up and down&#8221;</p> <p>&#8220;After a while, the situation became calm following the police press release. However, psychologically, pupils and students were scared,&#8221; she noted</p> <p>According to her, repeated security scares, whether real or rumoured, can create anxiety among children and affect their sense of safety in school environments.</p> <p><strong>Police, Education Ministry Move To Reassure Parents</strong></p> <p>Following the panic, the Niger State Police Command described the reports as false and misleading.</p> <p>In a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, the command said officers visited schools in Bosso, Kpakungu, Sabon-Wuse and Lambata and found no evidence of attacks.</p> <p>Abiodun also told Daily Post that in line with the School Protection Initiative, the Commissioner of Police CP Adamu Abdullah Elleman had directed Divisional Police Officers across the state to work closely with school administrators.</p> <p>According to him, school operators have been advised to remain alert and promptly report suspicious activities, while officers continue to monitor schools and surrounding communities.</p> <p>The police spokesman further stated that the command is working with other security agencies to ensure the continued safety of students, teachers and school communities across the state.</p> <p>&#8220;For now, the areas are calm and there is no cause for alarm in our communities,&#8221; he said.</p> <p>The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Dr. Hadiza Asabe Mohammed in a statement urged residents to disregard the reports and assured parents that schools remained safe and under constant monitoring.</p> <p>She dismissed the reports as false, mischievous and intended to create unnecessary fear among parents, students and teachers.</p> <p>The ministry assured parents that schools remain under constant monitoring and that security measures have been strengthened to guarantee the protection of students.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Not Just A Minna Problem</strong></p> <p>What happened in Minna mirrors developments recorded in other parts of the country where rumours, security alerts and kidnapping threats have triggered anxiety among parents and school authorities.</p> <p>In Edo State, schools in Ososo and Makeke communities of Akoko-Edo Local Government Area were temporarily shut following security concerns and fears of possible attacks</p> <p>In Enugu State, police were forced to debunk viral reports alleging that armed herdsmen attacked a school in Ezeagu and Igbo-Eze South Local Government Areas, warning that the false information was capable of creating panic among pupils, parents and school administrators</p> <p>Similar fears have surfaced in other parts of the country as communities remain sensitive to reports involving schools and children because of Nigeria&#8217;s long history of school abductions.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>The Hidden Cost Of Fear</strong></p> <p>Nigeria&#8217;s education sector has endured years of disruption caused by insecurity, ranging from school abductions and attacks to threats and rumours that trigger panic among parents and pupils.</p> <p>According to UNICEF, Nigeria has about 18.3 million out-of-school children, comprising about 10.2 million children at the primary level and 8.1 million at the junior secondary level, making the country home to one of the largest populations of out-of-school children in the world.</p> <p>&nbsp;Insecurity remains one of the factors affecting school enrolment and attendance in some parts of the country.</p> <p>Education experts warn that repeated security scares can leave lasting psychological effects on children and affect their willingness to attend school.</p> <p>In Minna, some of the signs were already visible as attendance dropped in some classrooms in the days following the rumoured attacks.</p> <p>Interviews conducted by DAILY POST also suggest that while many parents were deeply frightened by the reports, some deliberately downplayed their fears before their children.</p> <p>Their aim, they said, was to prevent pupils from developing anxiety about attending school or losing confidence in the safety of their learning environment.</p> <p><strong>More Than Just Rumours</strong></p> <p>For many residents of Minna and countless parents across Nigeria, the events of that Wednesday were never really about whether the reports were true or false.</p> <p>They were about the possibility that they could have been true.</p> <p>Some parents dismissed the reports as baseless rumours. Others chose not to take chances.</p> <p>&#8220;What if it had turned out to be true?&#8221; One parent asked.</p> <p>It is a question that continues to shape how many Nigerian families respond whenever reports of insecurity emerge around schools.</p> <p>Until communities are fully convinced that schools are safe, fear itself may remain one of the biggest threats facing education in Nigeria.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/22/insecurity-school-enrolment-under-threat-in-nigeria-as-bandits-attack-rumours-spread/">Insecurity: School enrolment under threat in Nigeria as bandits&#8217; attack rumours spread</a></p>

Ekiti 2026: ‘Clear vote of confidence’ – Tinubu congratulates Oyebanji

<img width="1200" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Tinubu-commissions-projects-in-Ogun.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Tinubu-commissions-projects-in-Ogun.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Tinubu-commissions-projects-in-Ogun-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Tinubu-commissions-projects-in-Ogun-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Tinubu-commissions-projects-in-Ogun-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Tinubu-commissions-projects-in-Ogun-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Tinubu-commissions-projects-in-Ogun-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> <p>President Bola Tinubu has described the re-election of Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, as a clear vote of confidence in continuity, stability and people-centred governance.</p> <p>Tinubu said this in his congratulatory message to the governor on his victory&nbsp;in Saturday’s governorship election.</p> <p>DAILY POST recalls that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Sunday morning declared Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as the <a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/21/ekiti-2026-inec-declares-apcs-oyebanji-winner/#google_vignette">winner of the election</a>.</p> <p>Tinubu commended the people of Ekiti State for their peaceful and orderly conduct, and for reposing their trust in Governor Oyebanji. He equally commended law enforcement agencies for maintaining law and order.</p> <p>Tinubu charged INEC to continue to conduct peaceful, free, fair and credible election as the nation approaches the Osun governorship election in August and the general election next year.</p> <p>“With his overwhelming victory in the election, Oyebanji has emerged as the first governor in the history of Ekiti State to win re-election back-to-back.</p> <p>“Governor Oyebanji’s first term was marked by significant strides in infrastructure, agriculture, youth employment, education, healthcare, and rural development under his agenda.</p> <p>“The renewed mandate is therefore a clear vote of confidence in continuity, stability, and people-centred governance,” the President said in a statement released through his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/21/ekiti-2026-clear-vote-of-confidence-tinubu-congratulates-oyebanji/">Ekiti 2026: ‘Clear vote of confidence’ &#8211; Tinubu congratulates Oyebanji</a></p>

Senator Arise congratulates Oyebanji on second-term victory

<img width="720" height="703" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Ayodele-Arise.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Ayodele-Arise.jpg 720w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Ayodele-Arise-300x293.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px" /> <p>A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ekiti State, Senator Ayo Arise, has congratulated Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji on his victory in the June 20, 2026 governorship election.</p> <p>In a statement made available to newsmen in Ado Ekiti, Arise described Oyebanji’s victory at the poll as a testament to his commitment to the development of the state.</p> <p>Arise commended Ekiti voters for coming out enmasse to vote for Oyebanji and his deputy, Mrs Monisola Afuye, for a second term, adding that the action would facilitate more infrastructure and other development across the state.</p> <p>According to him, the continuity of Governor Oyebanji in the state will witness further transformation strides in roads, education, health, agriculture, civil service and other sectors.</p> <p>The 2027 Ekiti North Senatorial District hopeful, however, stressed the need for unity, justice and fairness within the APC in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/21/senator-arise-congratulates-oyebanji-on-second-term-victory/">Senator Arise congratulates Oyebanji on second-term victory</a></p>

NUT raises alarm over rising insecurity in Nigerian schools

<img width="1200" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/NUT.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/NUT.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/NUT-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/NUT-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/NUT-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/NUT-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/NUT-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> <p>The National President of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Audu Titus Amba, has expressed concern over the growing wave of insecurity affecting schools across Nigeria, warning that the trend poses a serious threat to the future of education in the country.</p> <p>Speaking with journalists in Jalingo at the weekend, Amba said the increasing attacks on schools, teachers, and students could undermine efforts aimed at improving the nation’s education sector.</p> <p>He noted that parents entrust schools with the responsibility of educating their children and preparing them for a better future, stressing that such expectations can only be met in a safe and secure learning environment.</p> <p>“If the safety of learners and teachers cannot be guaranteed, then the nation’s educational development is at risk,” he stated.</p> <p>The NUT president questioned the rationale behind attacks on innocent children and educators, wondering why individuals committed to learning and teaching should become targets of violence.</p> <p>According to him, the union considers it a duty to speak out on issues affecting the welfare and safety of teachers across the country and to demand stronger protection measures from relevant authorities.</p> <p>Amba emphasised that safeguarding lives and property remains a constitutional responsibility of government, urging authorities at all levels to take decisive action to tackle the growing insecurity threatening schools.</p> <p>He cited recent incidents in Borno, Oyo, and Kogi states, including the killing of two teachers during the conduct of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) examinations, as evidence of the urgent need for enhanced security around educational institutions.</p> <p>Condemning the activities of bandits and other criminal elements, Amba lamented the continued loss of lives, describing the killings as senseless and unacceptable.</p> <p>“People are being killed indiscriminately as if they were animals,” he said.</p> <p>The NUT leader further stressed that ensuring security is a collective responsibility, calling on citizens to support security agencies with timely and credible information that could help prevent attacks and protect schools nationwide.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/20/nut-raises-alarm-over-rising-insecurity-in-nigerian-schools/">NUT raises alarm over rising insecurity in Nigerian schools</a></p>

Zadok Yohanna: Dearth of football academies in Nigeria raises concern

<img width="1280" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Zadok-Yohanna.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Zadok-Yohanna.jpg 1280w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Zadok-Yohanna-300x169.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Zadok-Yohanna-1024x576.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /> <p>Zadok Yohanna will be playing in the Premier League next season.</p> <p>This is an incredible statement in itself, as Yohanna was playing non-professional football in 2025.</p> <p>The 18-year-old began his career at the Ikon Allah Football Academy in Nigeria, before being recruited by Swedish club AIK last year.</p> <p>It was in Sweden that Yohanna&#8217;s career took flight.</p> <p>The teenager made his breakthrough in the first team, scoring twice and providing three assists in 13 appearances.</p> <p>In June 2026, Yohanna signed for Brighton &amp; Hove Albion for €28 million, breaking the Swedish transfer fee record.</p> <p>&#8220;His trajectory within a year has been phenomenal. I think it is a pointer to how quickly things can change for people. I also think it&#8217;s a reflection of time and chance,&#8221; Wale Agbede, a renowned sports broadcaster, told DAILY POST.</p> <p>&#8220;I don&#8217;t necessarily think his pathway is the standard route, through which amateur players from places like Africa, the hinterlands of Asia and South America will land in the Premier League.</p> <p>&#8220;But it is a lot of work done by agents, who deserve some credit.</p> <p>&#8220;I&#8217;m really happy for him and I hope he grabs the opportunity. In the past, we have seen young players thrown into the deep end, who fail to impress.</p> <p>&#8220;For someone who was playing amateur football two years ago to cost Brighton that amount of money, it will come with pressure.</p> <p>&#8220;People will now regard him as a wonderkid and he would be expected to light up the Premier League in two or three years.</p> <p>&#8220;Yohanna needs to know that this quick, upward trajectory is not always the norm for young players and he stays grounded and put in the work.&#8221;</p> <p>But why are we not seeing a lot of similar stories to Yohanna?</p> <p>Despite the incredible talent pool in Nigeria, there is no steady stream of young academy products getting these moves abroad.</p> <p>There used to be a time when Pepsi, for instance, funded one of the best academies in Nigeria, and they consistently produced top players for even the national teams.</p> <p>Names like John Obi Mikel, Osaze Odemwingie, Sunday Mba and Elderson Echiejile quickly come to mind.</p> <p>&#8220;With football academies in Nigeria, it is just the sheer corruption and commercialization of everything in the country,&#8221; Agbede explains.</p> <p>&#8220;There are so many football academies in Nigeria, which are only academies on paper. They don&#8217;t have where they train. They are just academies that own the sporting rights to players.</p> <p>&#8220;It&#8217;s a cesspool of corruption.</p> <p>&#8220;You&#8217;ll hear that this academy has loaned a player to an NPFL team. If you go and investigate, you will find out it is just somebody somewhere in Agege or the depths of Ibadan, who has registered an academy on paper but is not actually teaching the kids anything.</p> <p>&#8220;Especially with the FIFA ruling that academies that own the economic rights for players who move to Europe or abroad for big fees will get a percentage, Nigerians have now bastardized this academy system in our football.</p> <p>&#8220;And because it has been polluted by all of these non-existent academies, there is no motivation for the real ones to invest in Nigerian football.</p> <p>&#8220;So, it boils down to a failing ecosystem.</p> <p>&#8220;What is the motivation for me to invest in an academy, than for me to gather the best young prospects and prepare to sell them?</p> <p>&#8220;Academies around the world are there to nurture and groom players. That is why you find out there is a sporting angle. They either have schools within their set up or they partner with reputable schools, to ensure that the education of the young players is steady.</p> <p>&#8220;For brands like Pepsi who used to invest in academy football, there is just no longer that motivation to continue to pump in money into a system that is overly corrupt,&#8221; he further stated.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/20/zadok-yohanna-dearth-of-football-academies-in-nigeria-raises-concern/">Zadok Yohanna: Dearth of football academies in Nigeria raises concern</a></p>

Inside Maltina’s Nourishment Tour: 5 Ways the brand is nourishing young minds across Nigeria

<img width="2048" height="1365" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1002642450.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1002642450.jpg 2048w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1002642450-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1002642450-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1002642450-1536x1024.jpg 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px" /> <p>It’s not every day that you see a nationwide initiative reach thousands of students and create moments of happiness that brighten entire classrooms. Yet, that is exactly what Maltina’s Nourishment Tour continues to do.<br>Designed to nourish one million young minds, this nationwide tour continues to create memorable moments while inspiring the next generation to learn, grow, and thrive.<br>With this in mind, here are five standout highlights from the Maltina Nourishment Tour:</p> <p><br><strong>Exciting and Colourful Experiments That Aids Learning</strong><br>One of the most impactful aspects of the tour has been its ability to transform nutrition education into an engaging, hands-on experience. Through interactive science experiments, students are learning how essential nutrients such as Vitamins A, B, and C, as well as Calcium, all found in Maltina, contribute to overall development, concentration, and academic performance.<br>From Government Comprehensive Junior College, Agege, to United Missionary Comprehensive College, Oyo; Government science Technical college Area 3 Garki, Abuja, among others, several students have actively participated in practical demonstrations, making learning both exciting and relatable.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="801" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1002642451-1024x801.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1385882" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1002642451-1024x801.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1002642451-300x235.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1002642451-1536x1201.jpg 1536w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1002642451.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <p><br><strong>Inspiring Young Innovators Through STEM Africa Partnership</strong><br>Another major highlight of the tour is Maltina’s collaboration with STEM Africa Fest, which is helping to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application.<br>Through hands-on activities and science demonstrations, students are gaining a deeper understanding of how nutrition supports learning, creativity, and self-expression. The experiences also encourage them to explore opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, empowering them to think beyond the classroom and imagine future possibilities.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1002642452-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1385885" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1002642452-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1002642452-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1002642452-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1002642452.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <p><strong>Special Appearances That Bring Inspiring Hero and More Fun Moments</strong><br>The tour has also become more exciting with Maltina teaming up with Brand Ambassadors and creators on the different school visits.<br>Maltina Brand Ambassadors, Oluwabukunmi Adeaga-Ilori (Kiekie) and Tomike Adeoye, returned to their alma maters, United Missionary Comprehensive College, Molete, Ibadan, and Maverick College, while a child influencer and Akorede Lawal (Son of D&#8217;Source), who is a lover of the brand, called for Maltina to come to his school, De Titus School, Ogombo, Lagos, where they brought their vibrant personalities and relatable presence to every session, inspiring moments with students as they participated in the tour&#8217;s activities.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="721" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1002642453-1024x721.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1385881" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1002642453-1024x721.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1002642453-300x211.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1002642453-1536x1082.jpg 1536w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1002642453.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <p><strong>Chess Masters 2026</strong><br>Maltina extended the impact of the Nourishment Tour beyond the classroom by partnering with Chess Masters 2026, Nigeria&#8217;s largest inter-school chess tournament.<br>Held on May 2 at the Eko Hotels and Suites Convention Centre, the competition brought together 750 young chess talents from 150 schools across Lagos. As students showcased strategic thinking, focus, and problem-solving skills, Maltina reinforced its commitment to nourishing minds and supporting intellectual development.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1002642454-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1385887" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1002642454-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1002642454-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1002642454-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1002642454.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <p><strong>Sharing Happiness While Building Healthier Habits</strong><br>Beyond educational activities and partnerships, the tour&#8217;s greatest achievement has been creating joyful, meaningful experiences for young minds across the country.<br>With over 200,000 children reached across school and pop up activations, the Nourishment Tour continues to encourage young minds to make healthier choices while embracing learning in a fun and engaging way.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1002642455-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1385886" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1002642455-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1002642455-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1002642455-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1002642455.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/19/inside-maltinas-nourishment-tour-5-ways-the-brand-is-nourishing-young-minds-across-nigeria/">Inside Maltina’s Nourishment Tour: 5 Ways the brand is nourishing young minds across Nigeria</a></p>

Abiodun defends record on Dangote Refinery, reaffirms commitment to Ogun Deep Sea Port

<img width="2560" height="1638" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_8675.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_8675.jpg 2560w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_8675-300x192.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_8675-1024x655.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_8675-1536x983.jpg 1536w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IMG_8675-2048x1310.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px" /> <p>Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has dismissed allegations linking him to the relocation of the Dangote Refinery from Ogun State to Lagos, insisting that the decision was taken before he assumed office, while reaffirming his administration’s commitment to the proposed Deep Sea Port project in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area.</p> <p>The governor also disclosed that oil exploration and drilling activities have commenced in Eba, Ogun Waterside Local Government Area, as part of efforts to position Ogun as an oil-producing state.</p> <p>Governor Abiodun made the remarks during the commissioning of the six-kilometre Stadium–Luba–Tam Balogun Road in Ijebu-Ode Local Government Area.</p> <p>“We are working tirelessly on our port project. The Deep Sea Port is on course, and Ogun State will have one of the deepest and longest ports in Sub-Saharan Africa, if not the entire continent.</p> <p>“It will boast the longest berth in Sub-Saharan Africa. Very soon, we will unveil full details of the project,” he said.</p> <p>The governor recalled his campaign promise to make Ogun an oil-producing state, noting that the state had always possessed significant oil deposits that remained untapped for years.</p> <p>“During my campaign, I promised that Ogun State would become an oil-producing state under my administration. The oil we are now working to establish in commercial quantities has always been here. Previous administrations had the opportunity, but it is under my tenure that meaningful progress is being made,” he stated.</p> <p>Addressing the controversy surrounding the Dangote Refinery project, Abiodun said those who managed the affairs of the state at the time should bear responsibility for its relocation.</p> <p>“A few days ago, I saw reports on social media claiming that just as Dapo Abiodun allowed the refinery project to leave Ogun State, he has also abandoned the Deep Sea Port project.</p> <p>“First, was I the governor when the refinery was moved to Lagos? If anything, I did everything within my capacity to retain the refinery in Ogun State, but others, through their irresponsibility, allowed the project to slip away,” he said.</p> <p>The governor highlighted several landmark projects undertaken by his administration in Ogun East Senatorial District, including the federal takeover of Tai Solarin University of Education, the development of the Dry Port, ongoing oil exploration activities, and the reconstruction of the Sagamu–Ijebu-Ode Expressway.</p> <p>He disclosed that more than 26 roads had been completed in Ijebu-Ode since his administration declared an emergency on road infrastructure in the area, while 12 additional road projects are currently under construction.</p> <p>Governor Abiodun urged residents to take ownership of the newly commissioned road and refrain from dumping refuse in drainage channels, noting that the project was funded with taxpayers’ money. He expressed confidence that the road would boost economic activities and improve the quality of life of residents.</p> <p>In his remarks, the Commissioner for Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Ade Akinsanya, said the road project, which features reinforced concrete drains, kerbs and road markings, reflects the administration’s commitment to providing durable infrastructure across the state.</p> <p>He noted that the road would improve connectivity within Ijebu-Ode and adjoining communities while stimulating economic activities in the area.</p> <p>The Chief Economic Adviser and Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Dapo Okubadejo, described Governor Abiodun as a silent achiever whose developmental initiatives, including the Deep Sea Port and Dry Port projects, are transforming Ogun State’s economic landscape.</p> <p>Also speaking, the Chairman of the Ogun State Elders Council, Chief Olusegun Okuboyejo, commended the governor for ensuring equitable distribution of development projects across the state and pledged the council’s continued support.</p> <p>The Chairman of Ijebu-Ode Local Government, Hon. Dare Alebiosu, said the area had witnessed unprecedented infrastructural development under the current administration, adding that the projects had significantly improved the local economy.</p> <p>Speaking on behalf of traditional rulers present at the event, the Elese of Ilese, Oba Obayomi Olufemi, praised the governor for the positive transformation taking place across Ijebuland and urged him to sustain the momentum by initiating more people-oriented projects and completing ongoing projects.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/19/abiodun-defends-record-on-dangote-refinery-reaffirms-commitment-to-ogun-deep-sea-port/">Abiodun defends record on Dangote Refinery, reaffirms commitment to Ogun Deep Sea Port</a></p>

‘Nigerian political system plagued by injustice’ – Ex-lawmaker Abubakar Chika Adamu

<img width="780" height="780" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Abubakar-Chika-Adamu.jpeg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Abubakar-Chika-Adamu.jpeg 780w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Abubakar-Chika-Adamu-300x300.jpeg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Abubakar-Chika-Adamu-150x150.jpeg 150w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Abubakar-Chika-Adamu-80x80.jpeg 80w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px" /> <p>Former member of the House of Representatives, Abubakar Chika Adamu, who represented the Shiroro/Rafi/Munya Federal Constituency of Niger State from 2015 to 2019, has alleged that the Nigerian political system is plagued by injustice and the mismanagement of public resources.</p> <p>Speaking during an interview with DITV Kaduna on Thursday, the former lawmaker said his experience in politics convinced him that meaningful service to the people is difficult within the current system.</p> <p>“I personally wrote a letter stating that I will not contest for any political office again. Even when I contested previously, it was not something I sought on my own; the people persuaded me to run, bought the form and cleared all financial requirements,” he said.</p> <p>Adamu expressed disappointment with his time in the National Assembly, arguing that he was unable to make the impact he had hoped for in the lives of his constituents.</p> <p>“I do not see any real benefit I brought to my people. When I got there, I discovered that unless you are willing to engage in injustice, it is difficult to survive in the system. I did not go there with the intention of being unjust,” he said.</p> <p>The former legislator also lamented what he described as a decline in key sectors of national life, including security, electricity and education, while raising concerns over freedom of expression.</p> <p>“Is the security situation today better than it was before? Is electricity better than it was before? Is the quality of education today better than it was before? Everything is moving backwards. People need to open their eyes and elect leaders who will do justice and serve them fairly,” Adamu stated.</p> <p>In 2017, DAILY POST reported how Adamu, then a serving member, withdrew from the re-election race in a letter sent to the Niger State APC Chairman.</p> <p>The letter reads: “In line with the teachings of our Prophet Muhammad (SAW), that any person seeking to be appointed or elected into public office should be rejected, now that there is eroding public trust in legislators of the National Assembly, it is not worth the trouble to seek such office unless it is for my selfish and personal interest.”</p> <p>His remarks come amid ongoing public debate over governance, accountability and the performance of elected officials in Nigeria.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/19/nigerian-political-system-plagued-by-injustice-ex-lawmaker-abubakar-chika-adamu/">&#8216;Nigerian political system plagued by injustice&#8217; &#8211; Ex-lawmaker Abubakar Chika Adamu</a></p>

Kwara Govt bans school graduation ceremonies amid security concerns

<img width="1080" height="1080" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Kwara-state.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Kwara-state.jpg 1080w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Kwara-state-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Kwara-state-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Kwara-state-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Kwara-state-80x80.jpg 80w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /> <p>Kwara State Government has prohibited all public and private schools in the state from organising or conducting graduation, valedictory or similar end-of-session ceremonies for students.</p> <p>The directive is contained in a letter signed by a Director in the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Mrs Bunmi Osanupin, on behalf of the Commissioner, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe.</p> <p>The letter was addressed to the Chairman, State Universal Education Board (SUBEB), Prof. Raheem Adaramaja and made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on&nbsp;Friday&nbsp;in Ilorin.</p> <p>According to the letter, the decision was taken in view of the prevailing security challenges and the need to maintain order, safety and decorum within schools in the state.</p> <p>“All school proprietors, principals, headteachers and administrators are required to ensure strict compliance with this directive.</p> <p>“Any school found to be in violation of this directive shall be liable to appropriate sanctions in accordance with existing regulations.</p> <p>“By this notice, all concerned are advised to be guided accordingly,” the letter read.</p> <p>NAN</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/19/kwara-govt-bans-school-graduation-ceremonies-amid-security-concerns/">Kwara Govt bans school graduation ceremonies amid security concerns</a></p>

UNICAL suspends Wednesday lectures as preparations intensify for NUGA 2026

<img width="1280" height="960" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/632801.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/632801.jpg 1280w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/632801-300x225.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/632801-1024x768.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /> <p>The University of Calabar, UNICAL, has suspended lectures and practical classes every Wednesday to allow student-athletes prepare for the 28th edition of the Nigerian Universities Games, NUGA, scheduled for November 2026.</p> <p>Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof Offiong Offiong, disclosed this on Thursday during a press briefing on the university&#8217;s level of preparedness to host the prestigious sporting event for the first time since 1990.</p> <p>Offiong said the decision was part of measures aimed at ensuring the university performs strongly at the competition, noting that the institution was determined not only to host but also to emerge among the top performers.</p> <p>According to him, over 50 public and private universities have already indicated interest in participating in the games, while more than 50,000 athletes, officials and supporters are expected in Calabar for the sporting fiesta.</p> <p>He explained that participating institutions would compete in 28 sporting events, adding that UNICAL had integrated NUGA preparations into its academic calendar to give student-athletes enough time for training.</p> <p>&#8220;Our students have been training intensively for the competition. To demonstrate our determination to lead the medals table, we have directed that no lectures or practicals should hold on Wednesdays so that participating students can concentrate fully on their training,&#8221; he said.</p> <p>The Vice Chancellor also revealed that the university was constructing a modern sports complex as part of infrastructure being put in place ahead of the games.the<br>He commended the support of the Cross River State Government, describing Governor Bassey Otu as a key partner in the hosting arrangements.</p> <p>According to him, the governor has pledged to provide resources for the event as chief host, while the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, and members of the National Assembly from the state have also assured the university of support.</p> <p>Offiong expressed confidence in the institution&#8217;s readiness to host the competition, assuring athletes, officials and visitors of a memorable experience.</p> <p>&#8220;Without any hesitation, we are ready and willing to welcome and host athletes, officials and spectators from across Nigeria and beyond. We are committed to delivering a successful competition that reflects the values of excellence, fair play and sportsmanship that NUGA represents,&#8221; he stated.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/18/unical-suspends-wednesday-lectures-as-preparations-intensify-for-nuga-2026/">UNICAL suspends Wednesday lectures as preparations intensify for NUGA 2026</a></p>

Jubilation in Tungan Madaki as access road reconnects farmers, students to livelihoods

<img width="1080" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Tungan-Madaki.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Tungan-Madaki.jpg 1080w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Tungan-Madaki-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Tungan-Madaki-1024x683.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /> <p>Residents of Tungan Madaki, a rural community in The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on&nbsp;Thursday&nbsp;expressed excitement over the construction of an access road to connect them with other parts of FCT.</p> <p>The residents and other neighbouring communities said they were excited because it was the first time they would experience the presence of government in their community.</p> <p>They said that the newly constructed seven-kilometre access road from Airport Road (Bill Clinton Drive) to the community by President Bola Tinubu administration has reconnected farmers and students in the communities to livelihoods.</p> <p>The District Head of the community, Malam Muhammad Haruna, said on the sideline of the official inauguration of the road, that the development would change their lives for good.</p> <p>Haruna commended Tinubu and the FCT Minister Nyesom, Mr Wike for bringing governance to their door steps and for taking steps to improve their livelihoods.</p> <p>He said that for decades, daily life in the community was characterised by isolation, economic stagnation, and inaccessibility to schools.</p> <p>“We are happy that this narrative has completely changed. The completion of this critical road, linking Bill Clinton Drive directly to the heart of my community has brought widespread relief and celebration among my people.</p> <p>“This is a turning point in the history of our community after years of administrative neglect by successive governments.</p> <p>“Prior to this intervention, the community’s agrarian economy was severely bottlenecked by a dilapidated road network and absence of a memorable bridge that cut us from the rest of FCT, especially during the rainy season.</p> <p>“We have suffered for decades. It has not been easy for us to transport our produce from the farms to the community, let alone to external markets, but&nbsp;today&nbsp;we are joyful that our story has changed,” he said.</p> <p>The traditional ruler said that with the new infrastructure seamlessly connecting local farms to consumer hubs, transport costs have reduced and farm-to-market logistics also reduced.</p> <p>He added that post-harvest losses would equally drop, a development that would significantly increase farmers’ earning and in the long run, improve their livelihoods.</p> <p>He added that beyond the economic impact, the new road would also resolve the severe seasonal education crisis being experienced in the community.</p> <p>He explained that Tungan Madaki hosts a major senior secondary school meant to serve a wide cluster of neighboring communities.</p> <p>He however, said that during the rainy season, the collapsed bridge and washed-out terrain made trekking too dangerous, barring students from neighbouring communities from accessing the school.</p> <p>“The completion of this road project has permanently restored safe and daily access to the school, eliminating seasonal drop-out rates caused by hazardous infrastructure.</p> <p>However, while celebrating the milestone, the community leadership noted that full empowerment requires addressing a few remaining structural challenges.</p> <p>To complement their newfound mobility, Haruna appealed to Wike to provide potable drinking water to the communities, which remains a critical missing link for the residents’ health and wellness.</p> <p>“Also, farming is our only means to feed ourselves, send our children to school, and afford basic living expenses. Therefore, safeguarding local farmlands is the final step to ensuring that the people of Tungan Madaki can fully reap the dividends of democracy,” he said.</p> <p>The FCT Minister had explained that the project was executed inline with Tinubu’s commitment to connecting rural communities with road infrastructure.</p> <p>He explained that the access road, which includes a four-span bridge, would connect nine communities and terminate at Zuba Road.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="682" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Tungan-Madaki-1-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1385344" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Tungan-Madaki-1-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Tungan-Madaki-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Tungan-Madaki-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Tungan-Madaki-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="682" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Tungan-Madaki2-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1385343" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Tungan-Madaki2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Tungan-Madaki2-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Tungan-Madaki2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Tungan-Madaki2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/18/jubilation-in-tungan-madaki-as-access-road-reconnects-farmers-students-to-livelihoods/">Jubilation in Tungan Madaki as access road reconnects farmers, students to livelihoods</a></p>

‘Six appointments, 30 jobs out of thousands’ – PWDs in Niger decry exclusion

<img width="1200" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PWD.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PWD.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PWD-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PWD-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PWD-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PWD-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/PWD-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> <p>&#8220;We are never carried along in politics or other opportunities. Nobody wants to listen to us.&#8221;</p> <p>That was the frustration expressed by Muhammad Abubakar Enagi, Executive Director of Empowerment Initiative of Persons with Disabilities in Niger State, as he spoke to DAILY POST on what he described as continued exclusion of persons with disabilities (PWDs) from political appointments, employment and government interventions in the state.</p> <p>From political inclusion and job opportunities to agricultural support and the long-awaited disability commission, members of the disability community say they have continued to face neglect despite repeated engagements with the government.</p> <p>While officials insist efforts are ongoing to strengthen disability rights through legal amendments and proposed institutional reforms, disability groups say implementation remains weak.</p> <p>Enagi alleged that out of about 5,000 political appointments made in the state, only six went to persons with disabilities.</p> <p>&#8220;The only political appointments we have are one Senior Special Assistant, one Coordinator and four Special Assistants out of about 5,000 appointments,&#8221; he said.</p> <p>According to him, PWDs are consistently sidelined in governance and decision-making processes.</p> <p>&#8220;We are excluded from development in the state. We suffer a lot of discrimination. Nobody wants to listen to us,&#8221; the Executive Director added.</p> <p>He further claimed that out of about 10,000 permanent and pensionable jobs announced by the governor at a public function, only about 30 went to persons with disabilities.</p> <p>&#8220;When we raise the issue, some officials will say even able-bodied persons have not gotten enough, so how much more persons with disabilities,&#8221;&nbsp; Enagi stated.&nbsp;</p> <p>Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) disability leader in Niger State, Abubakar Musa, corroborated the claims, saying access to opportunities for PWDs often comes through informal networks rather than structured inclusion.</p> <p>&#8220;We had to struggle seriously before those 30 slots were approved. We even had to defend them before they were eventually given to us,&#8221; he said.</p> <p>Efforts to reach the Niger State Civil Service Commission for reaction were unsuccessful as of press time.</p> <p><strong>Demand for disability commission</strong></p> <p>One of the key demands of disability groups in Niger State is the establishment of a commission for persons with disabilities.</p> <p>Enagi said the commission was part of promises made ahead of the 2023 elections, and that engagements have continued since then.</p> <p>The Executive Director recalled that during the distribution of agricultural inputs by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in Minna in September 2025, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago assured them of the commission.</p> <p>&#8220;We met him in the presence of the Minister of State for Agriculture and other top officials. He told us the new commissioner would establish the commission for us,&#8221; he disclosed.</p> <p>According to him, disability groups are pushing for the commission to be placed directly under the Governor’s Office, even though, at the federal level, it is under the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction (FMHAPR)</p> <p>&#8220;We believe it will be more effective there,&#8221; he noted.</p> <p><strong>Voices from the community</strong></p> <p>Mohammed Ladan and Saba Usman from Gbako Local Government Area expressed hope that the commission would address their challenges.</p> <p>&#8220;We will be happy if the governor establishes the commission for us. Many of our problems will be solved,&#8221; they said.</p> <p>Aliyu Hassan Hussaini from Katcha Local Government Area said the community remains hopeful despite delays.</p> <p>&#8220;Most of our challenges will be settled when the commission is established. Our people are really suffering but we are hopeful,&#8221; he told DAILY POST.</p> <p>Mahmud Muhammad, a PWD youth leader in Minna, said expectations remain high.</p> <p>&#8220;The governor promised us in September 2025 during farm implement distribution that he would give us the commission. We are still waiting,&#8221; he stated.</p> <p>Hadiza Mohammed, State Chairperson of the Albino Association of Nigeria, Niger State chapter and Auditor of the Joint State Association of Persons With Disabilities, said the establishment of a commission remains critical to addressing the diverse needs of persons with disabilities in the state.</p> <p>According to her, one of the major challenges is the absence of reliable data and a coordinated structure to channel interventions.</p> <p>&#8220;The reason we are clamouring for this commission is because the needs of persons with disabilities differ.</p> <p>&#8220;Without the commission, even the actual data of persons with disabilities in the state is not known. The commission will help gather data, address our challenges and ensure our rights are protected,&#8221; she said.</p> <p><strong>Binta Musa: struggle of women with disability</strong></p> <p>For Binta Musa, a woman with physical disability affecting one of her legs in Minna, exclusion is not only political but economic.</p> <p>She said many women with disabilities struggle to access empowerment programmes and livelihood support.</p> <p>According to her, &#8220;Many women with disabilities are struggling. Some are widows, some are taking care of children and many do not have stable means of livelihood. We want government programmes to reach us too.&#8221;</p> <p><strong>Parent speaks on burden of care</strong></p> <p>For Mrs Zainab Ibrahim, a parent of an autistic child, families of children with special needs face heavy financial and emotional pressure.</p> <p>She stated, &#8221; The challenge is not only for the child. It affects the entire family. Some of us spend a lot on healthcare, education and transportation&#8221;</p> <p>According to her, stronger government support systems are needed to improve the lives of children living with disabilities.</p> <p><strong>Agricultural intervention controversy</strong></p> <p>PWD groups also raised concerns over access to agricultural support programmes in the state.</p> <p>They alleged that during a farm input and tractor distribution event attended by the wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport, Minna, on May 2, 2026, their association was listed among beneficiaries but had yet to receive allocations.</p> <p>Reacting, the Commissioner for Agriculture, Alhaji Isah Sidi Rijau, and the Permanent Secretary, Dr Ahmed Matthew, said the interventions were not free and required payment by beneficiaries.</p> <p>&#8220;If they need tractors, they can go to their local governments where we have distributed ten for each of them, pay and collect.&nbsp;</p> <p>“The same applies to fertilizer, which is selling for N30, 000 per bag. It&#8217;s half the market price and once they pay for the number of bags, it will be given to them,&#8221; they explained.</p> <p>Matthew added that fertiliser under the Renewed Hope Farm Input Support Programme implemented by the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) would be distributed free, but supply remains limited.</p> <p>He said Niger State received 5,000 bags for over 2.7 million farmers and assured that PWDs were included among beneficiaries.</p> <p><strong>How herders destroyed our farm — PWDs</strong></p> <p>Documents obtained and reviewed by DAILY POST showed that a cooperative made up of people with disability entered into a six-month lease agreement with the Tagwai Dam community for farmland.</p> <p>The agreement, dated January 7, 2026, showed that the group paid N150,000 as lease fees to Bawa Murwa on behalf of the community.</p> <p>&nbsp;The document was witnessed by four persons and signed by Muhammad Abubakar Enagi on behalf of the cooperative society.</p> <p>Enagi said the group spent an additional N50,000 on related expenses, bringing the total initial cost to about N200,000.</p> <p>He said members cultivated crops including rice, pepper and okra after securing support and working collectively on the farm.</p> <p>&#8220;We were doing that because we did not want to continue begging,&#8221; he said.</p> <p>According to him, young herders repeatedly invaded the farm and destroyed crops despite repeated warnings.</p> <p>He lamented, &#8220;There were times the young Fulani boys returned at night and destroyed everything we had planted, despite operating shifts to prevent them and investing so much because engaging in dry season farming is not as easy as wet season&#8221;</p> <p>He also alleged threats during the confrontation.</p> <p>&#8220;There was a day one of them almost attacked me and I had to beg him to spare my life because I have no legs to fight him or run away during the confrontation,&#8221; he said.</p> <p>Further checks showed that the association wrote a petition dated February 19, 2026, to the Ministry of Nomadic and Pastoral Affairs over the incident.</p> <p>The letter, signed by Comrade Abubakar Sadiq Hassan, was copied to 13 agencies and organisations, including the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Federal Ministry of Agriculture, DSS, Police, Niger Foods, and VCDP .</p> <p>The group said it eventually received ₦500,000 compensation despite estimating losses at over N3 million.</p> <p>Efforts to reach the Commissioner for Nomadic and Pastoral Affairs, Umar Rebe, were unsuccessful as calls and messages sent to him were not returned as of press time.</p> <p><strong>Government explains position</strong></p> <p>Responding, the Director of Rehabilitation, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Hajiya Hajara Aliyu said the government was working to strengthen the legal framework for persons with disabilities in the state.</p> <p>She said consultations held between 2022 and 2023 led to proposals to amend the existing disability law.</p> <p>However, findings by DAILY POST showed that Niger State already has a disability law.</p> <p>A copy of the Niger State of Nigeria Gazette No. 24, Vol. 19, dated December 2, 2014, obtained by this newspaper, contains provisions for the establishment of a commission for the welfare, protection and rehabilitation of persons living with disabilities.</p> <p>Ndayako&nbsp; said stakeholders agreed the law requires review to align with the federal disability framework and current realities.</p> <p>According to her, recommendations have been forwarded to the Ministry of Justice, while a draft amendment is already being prepared for the State House of Assembly.</p> <p>She added that the government remains committed to improving inclusion and protecting the rights of persons with disabilities.</p> <p><strong>Waiting for inclusion</strong></p> <p>For many persons with disabilities in Niger State, the expectation remains that promises, policies and reforms will translate into real inclusion, employment opportunities and meaningful participation in governance.<br></p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/18/six-appointments-30-jobs-out-of-thousands-pwds-in-niger-decry-exclusion/">&#8216;Six appointments, 30 jobs out of thousands&#8217; &#8211; PWDs in Niger decry exclusion</a></p>

Ekiti guber: INEC reveals number of registered voters, provides update on PVCs

<img width="1400" height="1400" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/INEC-1.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/INEC-1.jpg 1400w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/INEC-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/INEC-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/INEC-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/INEC-1-80x80.jpg 80w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px" /> <p>The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has issued an update regarding the collection of Permanent Voters Cards, PVCs, by eligible voters for the upcoming governorship election in Ekiti State.</p> <p>The update was provided as the Commission announced the completion of the PVC collection process in the State.</p> <p>A statement from Mohammed Kudu Haruna, the National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, indicated that after the suspension of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in the State on Thursday, 15th May 2026, and the subsequent cleaning of the voters&#8217; register, the total number of registered voters in the State has increased from 987,647 in 2023 to 1,059,360 in 2026.</p> <p>Furthermore, it was noted that the number of PVCs collected has grown from 958,052 in 2023, which reflects a collection rate of 97.0 percent, to 1,028,929 in 2026, corresponding to 97.1 percent of registered voters.</p> <p>INEC also reminded that the PVC collection period, initially set to conclude on 11th June 2026, was extended to 14th June 2026 after discussions with stakeholders during a meeting held in Ado-Ekiti.</p> <p>&#8220;With regards to Section 18(1) of the Electoral Act 2026, which requires the Commission to make available to registered voters replacement PVCs in the event of the loss, damage or defacement of their original PVC, 14,406 applications were received within the stipulated time and all 14,406 replacement PVCs were printed most of which have been collected,&#8221; the statement added.</p> <p>&#8220;The option of a downloadable copy of the lost, damaged or defaced Voter Cards could not be implemented in this election because the necessary technology infrastructure for this is yet to be completed. The option would be available to voters in subsequent elections, especially the Osun Governorship election in August 2026 and the 2027 General Election.</p> <p>&#8220;For the Ekiti State Governorship Election, all the PVCs were printed and made available for all eligible applicants, including those who requested a transfer, or applied for the replacement of lost, damaged or defaced cards. A detailed breakdown of PVC collection by Local Government Area (LGA) has been uploaded on the Commission&#8217;s website and social media platforms,&#8221; it stated.</p> <p>INEC called on all registered voters who have collected their PVCs to turn out peacefully and exercise their franchise on election day.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/18/ekiti-guber-inec-reveals-number-of-registered-voters-provides-update-on-pvcs/">Ekiti guber: INEC reveals number of registered voters, provides update on PVCs</a></p>

Kano Consumer Protection Council warns traders against fake, expired goods

<img width="1280" height="1020" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pjimage-14.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pjimage-14.jpg 1280w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pjimage-14-300x239.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/pjimage-14-1024x816.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /> <p>The Kano State Consumer Protection Council (KSCPC) has warned traders, manufacturers and distributors to ensure that only safe and quality products are sold in the state as it moves to tackle the spread of fake and expired goods.</p> <p>In a statement issued on Wednesday, the council said it is increasing market surveillance to remove counterfeit, substandard and expired products from circulation.</p> <p>The statement, signed by the Director of Consumer Education and Public Enlightenment, Jamilu Mustapha Yakasai, said the council is committed to protecting consumers and maintaining standards across Kano markets.</p> <p>Chairman of the council, Dr Ibrahim Garba Muhammad, said strict measures have been put in place to detect and stop unsafe products before they reach the public.</p> <p>“We have established strong systems to identify and intercept fake and substandard goods. Our officers are also authorised to carry out unannounced inspections in shops, markets, and factories,” he said.</p> <p>He warned that enforcement teams could visit any business location at any time to ensure compliance with regulations.</p> <p>The council also raised concerns over fraudsters posing as its officials to extort traders, urging business owners to deal only through recognised channels.</p> <p>“All interactions with the council must be done through official means to avoid falling victim to impostors,” he warned.</p> <p>Consumers were also advised to be more careful when buying goods, especially food and household products.</p> <p>“Consumers must take it upon themselves to carefully check product details before making purchases. Always look at expiry dates, manufacturer information, and ingredients,” the chairman added.</p> <p>On internal operations, the council directed its staff to maintain professionalism and integrity, warning that any officer found guilty of misconduct would face strict disciplinary action.</p> <p>It reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance on corruption, stressing that any form of extortion or unethical behaviour would not be tolerated.</p> <p>The council appreciated residents and law-abiding traders in Kano for their cooperation and support in ensuring safer markets across the state.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/17/kano-consumer-protection-council-warns-traders-against-fake-expired-goods/">Kano Consumer Protection Council warns traders against fake, expired goods</a></p>

Nigerian children cannot wait, bring them home – Amnesty International tells Tinubu

<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" loading="lazy" 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="auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px" /><p>Amnesty International has called on Nigerian authorities to take urgent and stronger action to protect schoolchildren across the country, following rising cases of attacks and abductions.</p> <p>The organisation made the call in a post shared on X on Tuesday, where it expressed concern over the safety of children in different parts of Nigeria.</p> <p>It described scenes of empty chairs in classrooms as a painful reminder of children who should be learning but are instead affected by insecurity.</p> <p>“From Kwara to Kogi, Borno, Oyo states and across the country, are empty chairs where children should be learning, playing, and dreaming about their future, not living in fear or captivity,” the organisation said.</p> <p>Amnesty International said the continued attacks on schools and kidnapping of pupils show that Nigerian children remain at serious risk and require urgent government intervention.</p> <p>On the International Day of the African Child, the organisation also expressed solidarity with affected families, saying children’s right to education and safety must be protected.</p> <p>“Every child is precious. Every child must come home. Every child is our nation’s future,” it stated.</p> <p>Amnesty International urged the Nigerian government to act swiftly to secure schools, strengthen community protection, and ensure that abducted children are safely returned.</p> <p>“President Tinubu, Nigerian children cannot wait. Take urgent action to bring every child in captivity home,” the group added.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/17/nigerian-children-cannot-wait-bring-them-home-amnesty-international-tells-tinubu/">Nigerian children cannot wait, bring them home &#8211; Amnesty International tells Tinubu </a></p>