Oyo Abduction: Address underlying socio-economic problems igniting insecurity – NACOMYO to FG

<img width="720" height="609" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/National-Council-of-Muslim-Youth-Organisations-NACOMYO.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/National-Council-of-Muslim-Youth-Organisations-NACOMYO.jpg 720w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/National-Council-of-Muslim-Youth-Organisations-NACOMYO-300x254.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px" /> <p>The National Council of Muslim Youth Organisations, NACOMYO, has appealed to governments at all levels to address all the underlying social and economic problems responsible for insecurity in the country.&nbsp;</p> <p>NACOMYO in a statement advised the federal government led by President Bola Ahmed, State Governors and local government Chairmen to look into unemployment, poverty and injustice, noting that these issues are fueling incidences of kidnapping, banditry and other violent crimes in the country.&nbsp;</p> <p>NACOMYO Coordinator in Oyo State, Dawood Afolabi made the call while reacting to the rescue of the 39 students and seven teachers that were kidnapped in Oyo State in May.&nbsp;</p> <p>DAILY POST gathered that the students and the teachers were successfully rescued on&nbsp;Friday, the 10th of July, after spending 56 days in captivity.&nbsp;</p> <figure class="wp-block-embed"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="1qaHhadxoH"><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/10/kidnapped-oyo-pupils-teachers-regain-freedom-from-bandits-captivity/">Kidnapped Oyo pupils, teachers regain freedom from bandits&#8217; captivity</a></blockquote><iframe loading="lazy" class="wp-embedded-content" sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" title="&#8220;Kidnapped Oyo pupils, teachers regain freedom from bandits&#8217; captivity&#8221; &#8212; Daily Post Nigeria" src="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/10/kidnapped-oyo-pupils-teachers-regain-freedom-from-bandits-captivity/embed/#?secret=15lQlEG4zw#?secret=1qaHhadxoH" data-secret="1qaHhadxoH" width="600" height="338" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no"></iframe> </div></figure> <p>Afolabi in the statement explained that the news of the release of the victims has brought immense relief and joy to parents, guardians, school proprietors, teachers, religious leaders, and millions of Nigerians.&nbsp;</p> <p>He saluted the courage of security agencies and other stakeholders for the safe return of the victims and tasked the governments at all levels to create employment opportunities for young people, improve access to quality education, reduce poverty, and strengthen community development initiatives.&nbsp;</p> <p>He added that sustainable peace can only be achieved when justice, opportunity, and good governance are accessible to all and sundry.&nbsp;</p> <p>Afolabi said, &#8220;The National Council of Muslim Youth Organisations (NACOMYO), Oyo State Chapter, extends its warmest congratulations and profound appreciation to the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property, as demonstrated by the successful rescue of the pupils, students, teachers, and other victims who were abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.</p> <p>&#8220;The news of their freedom has brought immense relief and joy to parents, guardians, school proprietors, teachers, religious leaders, and millions of Nigerians who remained deeply concerned throughout the period of their captivity. We join the nation in giving thanks to Almighty Allah (SWT), whose infinite mercy made this successful rescue possible.</p> <p>&#8220;We also appreciate the Government of Oyo State for maintaining close collaboration with the Federal Government and security agencies throughout the rescue efforts. Security remains a collective responsibility, and such cooperation between all tiers of government is essential in addressing the security challenges confronting our nation.</p> <p>&#8220;We equally call upon governments at all levels to address the underlying socio-economic factors that contribute to insecurity by creating employment opportunities for young people, improving access to quality education, reducing poverty, and strengthening community development initiatives. Sustainable peace can only be achieved when justice, opportunity, and good governance are accessible to all&#8221;.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/11/oyo-abduction-address-underlying-socio-economic-problems-igniting-insecurity-nacomyo-to-fg/">Oyo Abduction: Address underlying socio-economic problems igniting insecurity &#8211; NACOMYO to FG</a></p>

‘Stop playing dirty politics with children’s lives’ – Femi Branch over Makinde’s remarks

<img width="821" height="1024" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Femi-Branch.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/2025/06/Femi-Branch.jpg 821w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Femi-Branch-241x300.jpg 241w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 821px) 100vw, 821px" /> <p>Nollywood actor, Femi Branch, has urged Nigerian politicians to stop playing politics with the life of children.</p> <p>He made the plea in a video shared on his Instagram page on&nbsp;Saturday&nbsp;morning amid the continuous mass abduction of school children across the country and the latest release of the 46 kidnapped Orire school children and teachers in Oyo state.</p> <p>DAILY POST reports that the abducted Orire school victims were released on Friday July 10 2026, after spending 56 days in captivity.</p> <p>Reacting to remarks by Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde about the incident, the actor who accused politicians of politicizing the abduction, urged them to leave children out of their political games.</p> <p>&#8220;I just want to make an appeal and beg us in this country. I&#8217;m not directing this to anybody but I&#8217;m begging all of us that whatever dirty politics that we&#8217;re all playing, can we just leave the innocent children out of it. The children in this country are suffering enough,&nbsp; they are suffering enough.</p> <p>&#8220;The so-called school they are going, the quality of the education, and everything is scrambled, they are suffering enough. Can we just leave them out of this dirty politics that we&#8217;re playing? Innocent children were in the bush for 56 days. Those kids must be traumatized by now and needed to be attended to.</p> <p>&#8220;The governor came out and said he declared to be president at 4pm and by 9am the next morning is when they packed the children and the teachers away, thereby insinuating that it was a political game. Can we just leave these poor children out of our dirty politics? Please I&#8217;m not attacking or calling out anybody, I&#8217;m just appealing to us to leave the innocent children out of our madness, please &#8220;, he stated.</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaoPyC2oF_D/?igsh=b2Nod3JtNDJvbGhm">Watch him speak </a></p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/11/stop-playing-dirty-politics-with-childrens-lives-femi-branch-over-makindes-remarks/">&#8216;Stop playing dirty politics with children&#8217;s lives&#8217; &#8211; Femi Branch over Makinde&#8217;s remarks</a></p>

NYSC: Mixed reactions trail FG’s proposed reform

<img width="1200" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/NYSC-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/NYSC-1.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/NYSC-1-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/NYSC-1-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/NYSC-1-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/NYSC-1-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/NYSC-1-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><p>The recent proposed reforms for the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, has attracted divergent views from prospective corps members.</p> <p>DAILY POST reports that the Federal Government is proposing the extension of the orientation course for corps members from the original three weeks to six weeks.</p> <p>According to the Federal Government, the reform is aimed at boosting skills acquisition, improving career development and repositioning the scheme to better meet national development needs. </p> <p>The NYSC, which was established by the former Military Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, rtd, in 1973, has the primary aim of promoting national unity and integration after the Nigerian Civil War.</p> <p>The core objective of the scheme was to address Nigeria&#8217;s greatest challenge at the time; national disunity and the secessionist tendencies that had emerged in certain parts of the country.</p> <p>Speaking to DAILY POST, a prospective corps member, Charles Owoicho, said reforming the NYSC is a timely step towards relevance in a changing Nigeria.</p> <p>Owoicho said the current Nigeria grapples with harsh economic realities, rising unemployment, an educational system that no longer adequately meets the demands of the modern world, and widespread digital and technological illiteracy that continues to limit the relevance, competitiveness, and productivity of many young graduates in this era of digital transformation.</p> <p>According to him, judging from the evolving realities, the reform of the NYSC is not only necessary but also long overdue.</p> <p>“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu deserves commendation for recognizing the need to reposition the scheme to meet contemporary national demands. </p> <p>“As a prospective corps member, I believe the idea behind reforming the scheme is both timely and commendable.</p> <p>“Some aspects of the proposed reforms, such as digital skills acquisition for corps members, the extension of the orientation and training period, and the deployment of corps members to institutions and organizations based on their professional qualifications, are particularly laudable.</p> <p>“At present, a significant number of corps members are posted to schools regardless of whether they studied Education or possess teaching qualifications.</p> <p>“This has deprived many graduates of the opportunity to gain practical work experience in their respective fields or professions. </p> <p>“Consequently, many complete the NYSC programme without acquiring relevant industry experience, making them less competitive and, in many cases, unemployable within their chosen professions. If properly implemented, the proposed reforms will go a long way in addressing this long-standing anomaly,” he said.</p> <p>On her part, another prospective corps member, Blessing Nduka, said there are aspects of the proposed reforms that she is not entirely pleased with.</p> <p>Nduka said the plan to replace the existing NYSC uniform with a domestic attire is unnecessary, stating that the current NYSC uniform has become a symbol of the scheme&#8217;s identity and is not the problem confronting the programme. </p> <p>According to her, the challenge lies not in the uniform but in the ideas, policies, and implementation strategies that drive the scheme.</p> <p>“I respectfully urge President Tinubu to suspend the proposed change of the uniform and instead channel resources towards reforms that will have a more meaningful impact on corps members and the nation. </p> <p>“I believe the reform should go beyond training and deployment by incorporating a comprehensive post-service empowerment programme.</p> <p>“There should be deliberate plans to support graduates at the end of their service year through business grants, entrepreneurship support, access to soft loans, or direct employment opportunities.</p> <p>“This would spare many graduates from the prolonged struggle of searching endlessly for sustainable employment after completing the scheme. </p> <p>“The alarming rate of unemployment and economic hardship among Nigerian graduates has become a major national concern,” she said.</p> <p>Also speaking, another prospective corps member, Prince Ameh, said every year, thousands of graduates are added to an already saturated labour market with limited employment opportunities.</p> <p>Ameh noted that a truly impactful NYSC reform should therefore include practical measures that prepare and empower corps members for economic independence after service.</p> <p>He added that the proposed reform of the NYSC is a noble and forward-looking initiative that has the potential to transform the scheme and redefine its relevance in today&#8217;s Nigeria.</p> <p>“If properly implemented, adequately funded, and effectively monitored, it will not only preserve the founding ideals of national unity but also equip Nigerian youths with the skills, experience, and opportunities needed to thrive in the twenty-first century,” he said.</p> <p>DAILY POST further reports that some serving corps members welcomed the proposed reform, but requested that the uniform should remain unchanged. </p> <p>A serving corps member, Joseph Felix said the NYSC uniform is a vital tool in life of the NYSC members, which according to him is deepened with the paramilitary training in the orientation camp.</p> <p>Felix said whenever the NYSC uniform is worn, the people always refer to the corps members as ‘Government Pikin’ (government&#8217;s child), stating that the gesture gives them opportunity to access any institution to either seek for assistance or demand for basic needs.</p> <p>“It is not gainsaying that the uniform closed the gap of ethnicity, tribalism and religion bigotry.</p> <p>“However, changing the uniform from military motivated to civil attire will not only change the modality but would open doors for unending questioning.</p> <p>“These questions will include which civil attire will best represent the interest of the entire Nigerians, promote unity and maintain the spirit of orderliness in the NYSC members,” he said.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/11/nysc-mixed-reactions-trail-fgs-proposed-reform/">NYSC: Mixed reactions trail FG&#8217;s proposed reform</a></p>

Abiodun presents Adeola to Ijebu royal fathers, says equity, competence guided his choice

<img width="1080" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_8779.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/2026/07/IMG_8779.jpg 1080w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_8779-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_8779-1024x683.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /> <p>Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Friday formally presented the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, and his running mate, Mrs. Kudirat Abiodun Adegunwa-Balogun, to the Ijebu Traditional Council, seeking the support and blessings of the royal fathers ahead of the 2027 governorship election.</p> <p>The presentation, held at the Awujale’s Palace in Ijebu-Ode, marked another major political consultation by the governor following the emergence of Senator Adeola as the APC standard-bearer.</p> <p>Addressing the traditional rulers, Governor Abiodun said his choice of Senator Adeola as his preferred successor was informed by the twin principles of equity and competence, stressing that the Ogun West Senatorial District deserves the opportunity to produce the state’s governor for the first time since Ogun was created 50 years ago.</p> <p>He said his search was not for a third term by proxy, but for a capable leader who would consolidate on the achievements of his administration and sustain the state’s developmental momentum.</p> <p>“I was not looking for a third term, but for somebody who would comfortably step into my shoes and continue to build on what we have achieved from day one,” the governor said.</p> <p>“I was looking for that person from Ogun West because it is only fair and just. In the last 50 years since the creation of Ogun State, no son of Ogun West has had the opportunity to serve as governor. In Senator Solomon Adeola, I have found all the qualities I have been looking for.”</p> <p>Governor Abiodun recalled the prayers and support he received from the traditional institution when he sought their blessings ahead of the 2019 election and appealed for the same goodwill to be extended to the APC governorship candidate.</p> <p>“The same way you prayed for me in 2018 and have continued to support me over the past seven years, I ask that you extend the same prayers and support to him. I can confidently assure you that he will not disappoint the people of Ogun State,” he said.</p> <p>The governor also canvassed support for the deputy governorship candidate, Mrs. Kudirat Abiodun Adegunwa-Balogun, describing her as an accomplished professional whose corporate experience would complement Senator Adeola’s leadership.</p> <p>Highlighting his administration’s achievements in Ijebuland, Governor Abiodun said the promises he made to the traditional rulers before assuming office had either been fulfilled or were at various stages of implementation.</p> <p>He listed the reconstruction of the Ijebu-Ode-Epe Road, the Federal Government’s takeover of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), and the ongoing transformation of Ogun Waterside through strategic infrastructure and economic projects as evidence of his administration’s commitment to the area.</p> <p>The governor also noted that Ogun Waterside, which had suffered years of neglect under previous administrations, was now receiving the attention it deserved.</p> <p>In his remarks, Senator Adeola pledged to consolidate on the achievements of the Abiodun administration and pursue major economic projects capable of unlocking the vast potential of Ogun Waterside.</p> <p>He said his administration would work towards making Ogun an oil-producing state through commercial oil exploration, facilitate the establishment of a deep seaport, and revive the Olokola Liquefied Natural Gas (OKLNG) project.</p> <p>The APC governorship candidate also pledged to support the agitation for the creation of Ijebu State while ensuring that Ijebuland receives its fair share of development and government attention.</p> <p>“I appreciate the support our traditional rulers have given Governor Abiodun over the past seven years, and I assure you that we will build on his achievements while advancing projects that will accelerate the development of Ogun State,” Adeola said.</p> <p>Speaking on behalf of the traditional rulers, the Acting Chairman of the Ijebu Traditional Council and Orimolusi of Ijebu-Igbo, Oba Lawrence Jaiyeoba, assured Governor Abiodun that the royal fathers would support Senator Adeola’s governorship aspiration.</p> <p>He also pledged the support of the traditional institution for Governor Abiodun’s Ogun East Senatorial bid, expressing confidence that continuity in leadership would guarantee the execution of more developmental projects across the senatorial district.</p> <p>The event, attended by APC leaders and stakeholders from the three senatorial districts of the state, climaxed with special royal blessings offered by the traditional rulers for Governor Abiodun, Senator Adeola and Mrs. Adegunwa-Balogun ahead of the 2027 elections.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/10/abiodun-presents-adeola-to-ijebu-royal-fathers-says-equity-competence-guided-his-choice/">Abiodun presents Adeola to Ijebu royal fathers, says equity, competence guided his choice</a></p>

Qing Madi becomes new face of Infinix HOT 70 Pro, set for UNILAG Campus Storm

<img width="1920" height="2560" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Qing-Madi--scaled.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/2026/07/Qing-Madi--scaled.jpg 1920w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Qing-Madi--225x300.jpg 225w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Qing-Madi--768x1024.jpg 768w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Qing-Madi--1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Qing-Madi--1536x2048.jpg 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /> <p>Infinix has officially announced Nigerian music sensation Qing Madias the face of its all-new HOT 70 Pro, marking the beginning of an exciting campaign that celebrates creativity, individuality and fearless self-expression.​</p> <p>The partnership brings together one of Africa&#8217;s fastest-rising music stars and one of the world&#8217;s most youth-driven smartphone brands, united by a shared belief that young people should have the freedom to express who they are, push boundaries and shine unapologetically.​</p> <p>Over the past two years, Qing Madi has become one of the defining voices of a new generation of African music. With hit records, millions of streams across digital platforms, international recognition and a rapidly growing fanbase, she has carved out a reputation for authenticity, originality and effortless confidence. Rather than following trends, Qing Madi has consistently created her own lane, qualities that perfectly mirror the philosophy behind the HOT 70 Pro.​</p> <p>For Infinix, whose products are built around the lifestyle and ambitions of Gen Z consumers, the collaboration is more than a celebrity endorsement. It is a celebration of a generation that refuses to blend in.​</p> <p>The HOT 70 Pro was designed for young creators, students, trendsetters and digital natives who see their smartphone as more than a communication device. It is a tool for creativity, productivity and personal expression.​</p> <p>Leading the experience is the Active Matrix Cube, the evolution of Infinix&#8217;s signature Active Matrix Display. Built into the phone&#8217;s distinctive &#8220;Sugar Cube&#8221; camera design, the interactive display allows users to customise animated pixel art, create unique lighting effects, receive intelligent notifications and even share custom creations instantly with compatible devices using NFC. The feature transforms the smartphone into a dynamic extension of its owner&#8217;s personality, making every interaction feel uniquely personal.​</p> <p>Designed under Infinix&#8217;s Dynamic Shine Design philosophy, the HOT 70 Pro introduces finishes that evolve with light and movement, alongside an ultra-slim profile that feels as premium as it looks. Every colourway has been crafted to help users stand out while expressing their individuality, an approach that aligns naturally with Qing Madi&#8217;s bold artistic identity.​</p> <p>Beyond its striking design, the HOT 70 Pro delivers meaningful innovation for everyday life. Its IP68-rated dust and water resistance gives users the confidence to create wherever inspiration strikes; rom rainy commutes and poolside moments to spontaneous adventures, without worrying about accidental splashes or water exposure.​</p> <p>The device also combines a powerful MediaTek Dimensity 7100 5G processor with a smooth 144Hz display, a long-lasting 6000mAh battery, AI-powered productivity tools and a 50MP Sony IMX882 imaging system capable of capturing stunning Live Photos and content that keeps pace with&nbsp;today&#8217;s always-on generation.</p> <p>Speaking on the partnership, Oluwayemisi Ode, PR Manager, Infinix Nigeria, described Qing Madi as the perfect embodiment of the HOT series&#8217; youthful spirit.​</p> <p><em>&#8220;The HOT Series has always represented confidence, creativity and individuality. Qing Madi embodies those values in every sense. She is talented, fearless, authentic and deeply connected with&nbsp;today&#8217;s generation of young Nigerians. Her journey reflects exactly what the HOT 70 Pro stands for—standing out, embracing originality and expressing yourself without limits. We couldn&#8217;t think of a better person to lead this campaign.&#8221;​</em></p> <p>Sharing her excitement about joining the Infinix family, Qing Madisaid:​</p> <p>&#8220;I&#8217;ve always believed that the best version of yourself is the one that&#8217;s unapologetically authentic. That&#8217;s why this partnership feels so natural to me. The HOT 70 Pro is bold, creative and different, and I love how it encourages people to express themselves in their own way. I&#8217;m excited to begin this journey with Infinix and connect with fans through this campaign.&#8221;​</p> <p>Fans won&#8217;t have to wait long to experience the collaboration firsthand.​</p> <p>Qing Madi will make her first official appearance as the face of the Infinix HOT 70 Pro at the HOT 70 Pro &#8220;Be Seen Be Hot&#8221; Campus Storm, taking place on&nbsp;Thursday, July 10, at the University of Lagos (UNILAG).​</p> <p>Expected to attract thousands of students from UNILAG, Yaba College of Technology and the Federal College of Education, the Campus Storm promises to be one of the biggest youth experiences of the season. Attendees can expect immersive product experiences, games, creator interactions, exclusive giveaways, live entertainment and a special meet-and-greet with Qing Madi before she headlines the event with a live performance.​</p> <p>More than just a campus activation, the event marks the official beginning of the HOT 70 Pro movement; a celebration of confidence, creativity and individuality, where technology meets music, fashion and youth culture.​</p> <p>For fans of Qing Madi, lovers of innovative technology and anyone looking to experience the next chapter of the HOT Series firsthand, the HOT 70 Pro Be Seen Be Hot Campus Storm at UNILAG is shaping up to be one of the must-attend events of the year.​</p> <p>With Qing Madi leading the campaign, Infinix is once again reaffirming its commitment to empowering the next generation with technology that does more than perform, it inspires, connects and gives every young person the confidence to be seen, be heard and be unforgettable.​</p> <p>Be Seen. Be Hot.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/10/qing-madi-becomes-new-face-of-infinix-hot-70-pro-set-for-unilag-campus-storm/">Qing Madi becomes new face of Infinix HOT 70 Pro, set for UNILAG Campus Storm</a></p>

Gov Alia identifies major causes of insecurity in Nigeria

<img width="885" height="590" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Gov-Alia.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/Gov-Alia.jpg 885w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Gov-Alia-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 885px) 100vw, 885px" /> <p>Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has identified what he described as a major contributing factor to the lingering insecurity in the country.</p> <p>Alia, who spoke at the quarterly lecture series of the Yakubu Gawon University, Abuja, formerly, University of Abuja, said illiteracy, poverty, unemployment, inequality, weak institutions, ethno-religious tensions, poor governance and declining social values are responsible for the deteriorating security crisis.</p> <p>The governor recalled that the past decades in Nigeria has witnessed an unprecedented level of insecurity such as the Boko Haram insurgency which happens to be an attack on western education, banditry, terrorism, kidnapping, herders and farmer’s clashes that resulted into several deaths and massive destruction of property, making national security threat a major issue for the government.</p> <p>According to the governor, a good public service and strong institutions would help in tackling the growing security challenges, stressing that the public service is responsible for delivering essential services and supporting the needs of the state and its people.</p> <p>&#8220;Through efficient and effective public service delivery, we can build stronger and more resilient communities, foster economic growth, and promote social cohesion&#8221;, he said.</p> <p>The Governor emphasized that inclusive, equitable and quality education, lifelong learning, technical skills, teacher development and safe learning environments be encouraged at all levels to enhance peace and promote sustainability.</p> <p>He said education when intentionally employed, will always serve as a foundational, long – term model for combating insecurity in Nigeria by addressing its root causes such as illiteracy, ignorance, poverty, religious extremism and unemployment.</p> <p>&#8220;Rather than using force and media threats, quality, accessible, compulsory and functional education system fosters social cohesion, religions tolerance, and economic empowerment which are crucial for building a peaceful society,&#8221; the governor added.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/10/gov-alia-identifies-major-causes-of-insecurity-in-nigeria/">Gov Alia identifies major causes of insecurity in Nigeria</a></p>

Security foils classroom theft, arrests suspect in Plateau

<img width="1200" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Plateau.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/2025/08/Plateau.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Plateau-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Plateau-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Plateau-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Plateau-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Plateau-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><p>Security personnel at the Federal University of Education, Pankshin (FUEP), Plateau State, have stopped an alleged theft at one of the institution&#8217;s classrooms and arrested a suspect.</p> <p>The suspect was apprehended on Wednesday during a heavy downpour while allegedly stealing electrical bulbs and other appliances from a classroom on the university campus.</p> <p>Confirming the incident on Thursday, the university&#8217;s Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations, Charles Nda Homsuk, said the suspect was arrested following the swift intervention of the institution&#8217;s security personnel, who also recovered the stolen electrical items.</p> <p>According to Homsuk, the suspect has been handed over to the appropriate authorities for further investigation and possible prosecution.</p> <p>He said the university remains committed to safeguarding lives and property on campus through proactive security measures.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/10/security-foils-classroom-theft-arrests-suspect-in-plateau/">Security foils classroom theft, arrests suspect in Plateau</a></p>

Tinubu sends Senior Secondary Education Commission Amendment Bill to Senate

<img width="1400" height="1400" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tinubu-5.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/2026/07/Tinubu-5.jpg 1400w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tinubu-5-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tinubu-5-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tinubu-5-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Tinubu-5-80x80.jpg 80w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px" /> <p>President Bola Tinubu has forwarded the National Senior Secondary Education Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2026, to the Senate for consideration and possible passage.</p> <p>The letter from the President was presented before lawmakers on&nbsp;Thursday&nbsp;by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during plenary.</p> <p>In the correspondence, Tinubu explained that the proposed amendment is aimed at improving the management, structure, and regulation of public senior secondary education across Nigeria.</p> <p>According to the President, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) endorsed the amendment bill during its meeting on April 30, 2026, after which the Federal Ministry of Justice reviewed and finalised the document in accordance with constitutional requirements and legislative drafting procedures.</p> <p>Tinubu said the move aligns with his administration’s commitment to strengthening educational institutions for the benefit of the country.</p> <p>“In consequence of the above, the desire of this administration to strengthen the educational institutions in the national interest, the National Senior Secondary Education Commission Amendment Bill, 2026, is forwarded for legislative action by the National Assembly,” he said.</p> <p>The President appealed to the Senate to prioritise the bill and ensure its swift consideration.</p> <p>“While it is my hope that the Senate will consider the bill and grant it expeditious passage, please accept, Distinguished Senate President, the assurances of my highest consideration and personal regards,” the letter reads.</p> <p>Following the presentation, Akpabio referred the bill to the Senate Committee on Rules and Business, instructing members to submit their report to the chamber within seven days.</p> <p>The development comes shortly after the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, announced plans by the Federal Government to discontinue the policy separating junior secondary schools (JSS) from senior secondary schools (SSS).</p> <p>Alausa stated that the disarticulation arrangement, which requires both levels of education to operate independently in terms of administration and location, had not delivered the expected results.</p> <p>The minister noted that the policy had contributed to uneven student distribution, with some states experiencing overcrowded junior secondary schools while senior secondary schools remained underutilised.</p> <p>He also disclosed that the arrangement had affected the transition rate from primary to secondary education, revealing that over 20 million pupils who enrolled in primary schools did not proceed to senior secondary education.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/09/tinubu-sends-senior-secondary-education-commission-amendment-bill-to-senate/">Tinubu sends Senior Secondary Education Commission Amendment Bill to Senate</a></p>

Act on our agreement with you – ASUU tells Taraba govt

<img width="1500" height="900" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ASUU-logo.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/2020/08/ASUU-logo.jpg 1500w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ASUU-logo-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ASUU-logo-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ASUU-logo-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ASUU-logo-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ASUU-logo-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><p>The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Taraba state University, TSU, branch, has called on the Taraba state government to expedite action on the implementation of its outstanding agreements, including the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance, CATA, and other negotiated entitlements, to sustain the prevailing industrial harmony in the institution.<br /> The union, however, commended governor Agbu Kefas for his commitment to staff welfare and acknowledged the constructive engagements between the state government and the union.</p> <p>In a statement issued on Thursday, the ASUU-TSU branch chairman, Dr. Joshua Garba Mbave, said the union recognised the progress made so far but stressed the need for the government to conclude the implementation of all outstanding obligations within the agreed timelines.</p> <p>He disclosed that the National Executive Council, NEC, of ASUU is closely monitoring compliance by state governments with agreements reached with university unions, particularly the implementation of CATA and other negotiated welfare packages.</p> <p>According to him, prolonged delays in fulfilling the commitments could undermine the current atmosphere of industrial peace in the university.</p> <p>&#8220;We wish to urge the Taraba state government to conclude the implementation of the outstanding obligations within the applicable timelines to sustain the cordial industrial relations presently existing between the government and the union,&#8221; Mbave stated.</p> <p>Providing an update on the implementation of agreements reached with the state government, Mbave said the government had approved the enrolment of Taraba State University staff into the Taraba State Defined Pension Scheme.</p> <p>He explained that details of retired and deceased members of staff had already been forwarded to the appropriate authorities for processing and enrolment under the scheme.</p> <p>According to him, the Head of Civil Service, who also serves as the Supervising Permanent Secretary in the Ministry for Tertiary Education, informed the union that the remaining administrative requirement is the governor&#8217;s formal endorsement of the approved memorandum, after which implementation of the pension scheme and payment of accrued pension benefits to eligible beneficiaries would commence.</p> <p>The ASUU chairman also said significant progress had been made in the payment of outstanding salary arrears and Earned Academic Allowance, EAA.</p> <p>He noted that following the suspension of the union&#8217;s industrial action, the state government released N500 million towards the settlement of outstanding obligations, while an additional N200 million was released in July 2026 to sustain the payment process.</p> <p>The union commended the efforts of the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Dr. Mike Dio Jen, and the Head of Service and Supervising Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Tertiary Education, Dr. Ahmed Hamidu Kara, for their sustained interventions in addressing staff welfare issues. Despite the progress, ASUU maintained that critical aspects of the agreement remain unresolved.</p> <p>Mbave said the implementation of the approved salary structure, CATA and other negotiated entitlements was still pending.</p> <p>He recalled that the union formally requested the implementation of CATA through a letter addressed to the Governing Council of Taraba State University on March 17, 2026.</p> <p>He added that the National Universities Commission, NUC, had also communicated the 2025 Federal Government/ASUU agreement to visitors of state universities, including Taraba State University, for immediate implementation.</p> <p>The union therefore urged the state government to fast-track all necessary administrative processes to ensure the timely implementation of the approved salary structure, CATA and other outstanding negotiated benefits.</p> <p>Mbave reaffirmed ASUU-TSU&#8217;s commitment to constructive engagement and social dialogue, assuring that the union would continue to monitor the implementation of all agreements while pursuing lawful measures to protect the welfare of its members and promote the growth, stability and development of the university.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/09/act-on-our-agreement-with-you-asuu-tells-taraba-govt/">Act on our agreement with you &#8211; ASUU tells Taraba govt </a></p>

Fund scientific researches into Nigeria’s underutilized medicinal plants – Don to FG

<img width="1200" height="675" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ekiti-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/2019/09/ekiti-1.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ekiti-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/ekiti-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><p>A Professor of Food and Nutritional Biochemistry at Ekiti State University, EKSU, Folake Lucy Oyetayo has called on the government and University authorities to provide more funds for the purchase of specialized modern equipment to support scientific research into underutilized medicinal plants containing bioactive phytochemicals with promising curative properties.</p> <p>The Don said this will enable researchers investigate the nutritional, medicinal and toxicological potentials of medicinal plants and save the national expenses on annual procurement of Orthodox medications.</p> <p>She urged relevant stakeholders to prioritize the education of Health Professionals on the use of lesser-known medicinal plants to address Nutritional deficiencies and certain degenerative disorders.</p> <p>The Don also highlighted the significance of nutritional information and nutraceutical constituents of lesser-known edible medicinal plants and the need to popularize their inclusion in diet formulations for the management of several emerging disorders .</p> <p>Professor Oyetayo made the remarks while delivering the university’s 108th inaugural lecture titled, “In Search of the Beautiful Ones: Unravelling Phytoceuticals and Phytonutrients in Sleeping Pharmaceutical Giants.”</p> <p>She stated that Nigeria is richly endowed with indigenous plants containing bioactive compounds capable of preventing and managing several chronic diseases. added that many of these plants remain underutilised despite their enormous nutritional and medicinal value, and could complement healthcare delivery if adequately researched and developed.</p> <p>Her words, &#8220;Environmental protection agencies should intensify efforts towards preserving the natural habitats of lesser-known medicinal plants to ensure their survival.</p> <p>&#8220;Government should support the idea of growing certain identified medicinal plants for health rather than for food by encouraging their community-based cultivation. Local gardens focusing on medicinal plants should be created to improve accessibility</p> <p>“Botanical gardens and standard herbaria centers should be established by Government to promote the cultivation, conservation, identification and utilization of indigenous medicinal plants to preserve lesser-known/ endangered medicinal plant species to prevent their total extinction and to develop a data base for medicinal plants that are abundant in Nigeria.”</p> <p>Speaking after the inaugural lecture, the Vice-Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Professor Joseph Babatola Ayodele, described the lecture as timely and well-researched.</p> <p>He said the presentation underscored the importance of making effective use of Nigeria’s abundant plant resources to improve nutrition and public health, noting that a balanced diet based on local plants could reduce reliance on medication.</p> <p>Professor Ayodele reaffirmed the university’s commitment “to supporting quality research and innovation capable of addressing local, national and global challenges.”</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/09/fund-scientific-researches-into-nigerias-underutilized-medicinal-plants-don-to-fg/">Fund scientific researches into Nigeria&#8217;s underutilized medicinal plants &#8211; Don to FG</a></p>

Street begging: Lagos Assembly passes prohibition bill for second reading

<img width="1200" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Lagos-Assembly.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/2026/02/Lagos-Assembly.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Lagos-Assembly-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Lagos-Assembly-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Lagos-Assembly-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Lagos-Assembly-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Lagos-Assembly-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> <p>Lagos State House of Assembly has passed for second reading a bill seeking to outlaw street begging across the state, with lawmakers expressing concern over the growing number of beggars on highways and other public spaces, describing the trend as a threat to public safety and environmental sanitation.</p> <p>The development was disclosed in a statement issued on&nbsp;Wednesday&nbsp;by the Public Affairs Directorate of the Assembly.</p> <p>According to the statement, the proposed legislation is designed to prohibit street begging and provide a legal framework for addressing what lawmakers described as a persistent social challenge affecting security, public hygiene and the image of Lagos as Nigeria&#8217;s commercial hub.</p> <p>During deliberations on the bill at plenary, members of the Assembly offered varying perspectives on its implementation, with many advocating rehabilitation and welfare support for beggars instead of relying solely on punitive measures.</p> <p>The bill comes on the heels of renewed efforts by the Lagos State Government to curb street begging. On&nbsp;Tuesday, the government announced the arrest of 396 beggars during a statewide enforcement operation, stating that those apprehended would be profiled before being repatriated to their respective states of origin.</p> <p>Speaking during the debate, the member representing Surulere Constituency I, Desmond Elliot, urged the government to adopt a humane approach, particularly in dealing with children found begging on the streets.</p> <p>He recommended that vulnerable children be removed from the streets and enrolled in rehabilitation programmes where they could receive proper care, education and other social support, while relevant government agencies should be strengthened to effectively carry out their responsibilities.</p> <p>Also contributing, the lawmaker representing Ikorodu Constituency II, Aro Moshood, called for a thorough review of the bill to prevent possible misuse or misinterpretation by law enforcement agencies when the legislation eventually takes effect.</p> <p>Bonu Solomon, who represents Badagry Constituency I, argued that a large number of street beggars in Lagos were not indigenes of the state. He suggested that beyond targeting those engaged in begging, the legislation should also discourage indiscriminate almsgiving by members of the public, noting that such acts often encourage the practice.</p> <p>Similarly, Noheem Adams, representing Eti-Osa Constituency I, described the bill as a timely initiative and proposed that street beggars be moved to rehabilitation centres where they could receive vocational training, counselling and other forms of empowerment.</p> <p>He noted that states such as Kano, Kaduna, Niger, Anambra and Abia, as well as the Federal Capital Territory, had already introduced measures to address street begging.</p> <p>In his remarks, Speaker of the House, Mudashiru Obasa, acknowledged that supporting the less privileged remained a noble act but stressed that the increasing incidence of street begging had become a growing security concern.</p> <p>Obasa suggested the establishment of structured channels through which charitable donations could reach genuinely vulnerable persons, while ensuring that those found begging on the streets are rehabilitated and successfully reintegrated into society.</p> <p>He further directed that the proposed legislation be aligned with existing laws to facilitate effective implementation once passed.</p> <p>At the end of the debate, the Speaker referred the bill to the House Committee on Youth, Sports and Social Development for further legislative scrutiny, directing the committee to submit its report within two weeks.</p> <p>The House subsequently adjourned plenary indefinitely.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/09/street-begging-lagos-assembly-passes-prohibition-bill-for-second-reading/">Street begging: Lagos Assembly passes prohibition bill for second reading</a></p>

IMF Report: Tinubu’s govt under fire over N8.8tn unaccounted spending

<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>President Bola Ahmed Tinubu&#8217;s federal government&#8217;s fiscal transparency has come under intense scrutiny in the past weeks following an International Monetary Fund report which unravelled N8.8 trillion in unaccounted expenditure.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>IMF revelation&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>The IMF made the revelation in June in its 2026 Article IV Consultation report.&nbsp;</p> <p>The international lender said the Nigerian government carried out unrecorded expenditure missing from official budget documents.&nbsp;</p> <p>According to the IMF, the unaccounted-for spending by the Nigerian government in the period under review amounted to N8.8 trillion, 2 per cent of the country&#8217;s Gross Domestic Product.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Tinubu&#8217;s govt Budget&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>The Tinubu government is currently operating three budget circles from 2024 to 2026, amounting to around N154.25 trillion excluding the N2.17 trillion appropriation in 2023 upon it emergence.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Reactions to IMF&#8217;s disclosure over N8.8tn unaccounted expenditure&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>The IMF&#8217;s disclosures have drawn weighty criticism from opposition parties.&nbsp;</p> <p>The presidential candidates of the African Democratic Congress and Nigerian Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, had taken centre stage in the criticism against Tinubu&#8217;s government on the whereabouts of N8.8 trillion in unaccounted expenditure.&nbsp;</p> <p>In defence, the minister of finance, Taiwo Oyedele, dismissed the claim of a &#8216;missing N8.8 trillion&#8217;. According to him, budgeting by the Tinubu&#8217;s government is fully accounted for within constitutional boundaries. He said what the IMF observed were discrepancies in the reporting framework.&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Implications on the Nigerian economy- Oyedokun&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>Reacting to the controversy surrounding the IMF&#8217;s disclosure of an unaccounted N8.8 trillion, the professor of accounting and finance at Lead City University, Godwin Oyedokun, in an interview with DAILY POST said the issue is not merely whether the money is &#8220;missing&#8221; but whether Tinubu&#8217;s government financial records provide adequate transparency, reconciliation, and accountability.</p> <p>Oyedokun said the IMF&#8217;s revelation has far-reaching implications for the Nigerian economy and citizenry.&nbsp;</p> <p>&#8220;The debate over the International Monetary Fund (IMF)&#8217;s observation regarding approximately N8.8 trillion in unaccounted or unexplained fiscal transactions should be approached with caution and objectivity. The issue is not merely whether the money is &#8220;missing&#8221; but whether government financial records provide adequate transparency, reconciliation, and accountability.</p> <p>&#8220;The IMF&#8217;s concerns relate primarily to fiscal reporting, reconciliation of government accounts, and the treatment of certain expenditures and financing operations. Until the Nigerian government, the relevant oversight institutions, and independent auditors complete their reconciliations, it would be premature to conclude that the funds were stolen or permanently lost. Nevertheless, the matter raises significant governance and fiscal management questions.</p> <p>&#8220;The Tinubu administration has consistently emphasised fiscal reforms through revenue digitisation, subsidy removal, tax reforms, and executive directives aimed at improving transparency and blocking revenue leakages. If such reforms are to command public confidence, they must be accompanied by timely disclosure of public financial information, independent audits, and effective legislative oversight. Transparency is demonstrated not only by policy pronouncements but also by verifiable public financial reporting.</p> <p>&#8220;The implications for the Nigerian economy are significant. First, unresolved questions surrounding public finances can weaken investor confidence, particularly among foreign portfolio and direct investors who closely monitor fiscal credibility and governance standards. Second, uncertainty over government accounts may increase Nigeria&#8217;s sovereign risk perception, potentially raising borrowing costs and limiting access to affordable financing. Third, public confidence in ongoing fiscal reforms may diminish if citizens perceive inconsistencies between government transparency commitments and financial reporting outcomes.</p> <p>&#8220;For ordinary Nigerians, the implications are equally important. Public funds are expected to finance infrastructure, healthcare, education, security, and social protection. Any uncertainty regarding the management of such large sums fuels distrust in government institutions, weakens tax morale, and increases public resistance to necessary but difficult reforms such as tax expansion or expenditure rationalisation. Citizens are more willing to support reforms when they are convinced that public resources are prudently managed.</p> <p>&#8220;This development also highlights the need to strengthen Nigeria&#8217;s public financial management architecture. Greater integration of digital treasury systems, real-time expenditure monitoring, enhanced implementation of the Treasury Single Account framework, stricter compliance with the Fiscal Responsibility Act and the Public Finance Management framework, stronger internal controls, and more proactive oversight by the National Assembly and the Auditor-General would improve fiscal accountability.</p> <p>&#8220;From a broader governance perspective, the controversy presents an opportunity rather than merely a challenge. If the government promptly publishes detailed reconciliation, commissions independent audits where necessary, and transparently addresses the IMF&#8217;s observations, it could reinforce confidence in its reform agenda. Conversely, prolonged uncertainty or inadequate disclosure may undermine the credibility of ongoing economic reforms.</p> <p>&#8220;Ultimately, the issue should not be reduced to political rhetoric over a &#8216;missing N8 trillion&#8217;. It should instead be viewed as a test of Nigeria&#8217;s commitment to fiscal transparency, accountability, and institutional credibility. Sustainable economic development depends not only on generating more revenue but also on ensuring that every naira of public expenditure is traceable, accountable, and demonstrably delivers value to the Nigerian people,&#8221; he told DAILY POST in an interview.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/08/imf-report-tinubus-govt-under-fire-over-n8-8tn-unaccounted-spending/">IMF Report: Tinubu&#8217;s govt under fire over N8.8tn unaccounted spending</a></p>

Osun Guber: NOA urges vigilance, seeks traditional rulers support

<img width="1200" height="675" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/NOA2.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/2019/08/NOA2.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/NOA2-300x169.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/NOA2-1024x576.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> <p>Osun State Directorate of the National Orientation Agency, NOA, has urged residents to remain security conscious in view of the prevailing security challenges across the country.</p> <p>The agency also called for greater collaboration with traditional institutions to promote peaceful civic engagement ahead of the 2026 Osun State governorship election.</p> <p>The State Director of the agency, Adebiyi Adefarasin Stephen, made the appeal on&nbsp;Tuesday&nbsp;during an advocacy visit to the Olowu of Kuta, Oba Adekunle Oyelude Makama, where he led the agency&#8217;s management team on a sensitisation programme.</p> <p>Adefarasin said the visit formed part of efforts to mobilise traditional institutions in support of voter education and to encourage peaceful participation in the electoral process before the 2026 governorship poll in Osun State.</p> <p>He also stressed the importance of traditional rulers in promoting civic responsibility, peaceful participation and national values at the grassroots, describing them as critical partners in community mobilisation.</p> <p>The delegation comprised Community Orientation and Mobilisation Officers, COMOs, from Iwo, Ayedire and Olaoluwa Local Government Areas, alongside the second-in-command of the WAI Brigade, Osun State Command.</p> <p>According to the NOA director, the advocacy visit also provided an opportunity to sensitise the palace on the agency&#8217;s flagship National Values Charter, aimed at strengthening patriotism and responsible citizenship.</p> <p>&#8220;The people of Osun State should remain security conscious in view of the current security realities in the country. We urge residents to embrace peaceful coexistence and active civic participation,&#8221; he said.</p> <p>Responding, Oba Adekunle Oyelude Makama commended the National Orientation Agency under the leadership of Director-General, Lanre Issa-Onilu, for initiating the advocacy programme.</p> <p>The monarch pledged the support of the Kuta Kingdom towards ensuring a peaceful, credible and values-driven governorship election in Osun State.&nbsp;</p> <p>He also called on the Federal Government to prioritise funding for the agency as a first-line charge to enable it to discharge its mandate effectively and efficiently.</p> <p>The advocacy visit forms part of the NOA&#8217;s ongoing engagement with key stakeholders across Osun State to strengthen voter education, promote national values and encourage peaceful participation in the 2026 governorship election.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/08/osun-guber-noa-urges-vigilance-seeks-traditional-rulers-support/">Osun Guber: NOA urges vigilance, seeks traditional rulers support</a></p>

Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Wednesday 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" loading="lazy" 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="auto, (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. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission to conduct a thorough investigation into the activities of a “Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council” PFIPC and all related matters. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga on&nbsp;Tuesday, said the President directed that the investigation be concluded and a comprehensive report submitted to him within 30 days.</p> <p>2. Hajiya Asiya El-Rufai, wife of former Kaduna State Governor, has told President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that her husband does not deserve the treatment he is currently receiving. Hajia Asiya, who was flanked by El-Rufai’s other wife, Aichatou, was reacting to the arrest of her husband’s personnel physician, Prof Bello Abubakar, as confirmed by the ICPC on&nbsp;Tuesday.</p> <p>3. The Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill has swung into action. It was inaugurated by&nbsp;President Bola Ahmed Tinubu&nbsp;who said the operation of State Police can no more be delayed. He said the body would prepare the legal framework for its implementation across the country.</p> <p>4. The Senate&nbsp;has urged the Federal Government to halt the policy of rehabilitating and reintegrating former Boko Haram members into society, and ensure that perpetrators of terrorism and banditry are, instead, arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law. The resolutions followed a motion of urgent national importance on escalating attacks, abductions and killings of serving and retired military personnel, sponsored by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Army, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, during plenary, on&nbsp;Tuesday.</p> <p>5. The Naira on&nbsp;Tuesday&nbsp;depreciated to N1,405 per dollar in the parallel market from N1,400 per dollar on&nbsp;Monday. Likewise, the naira depreciated to N1,379 per dollar in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market, NFEM.</p> <p>6. The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, on&nbsp;Tuesday&nbsp;handed over 1,452 items recovered from the proceeds of crime to the Federal Ministry of Education to support schools across the country. The recovered items, comprising 501 double-step bunk beds, 939 mattresses and 12 wooden beds with mattresses, were formally presented to the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, at a ceremony in Abuja.</p> <p>7. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is set to arraign the former Managing Director of Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company Ltd, Jimoh Yisawu, on&nbsp;Friday, and the former Managing Director of Port Harcourt Refining Company Ltd, Ahmed Dikko, on&nbsp;Wednesday, over separate money laundering charges bordering on hundreds of millions of naira and hundreds of thousands of dollars.</p> <p>8. Scores of demonstrators stormed the National Assembly in Abuja on&nbsp;Tuesday, urging the Senate to suspend the confirmation of Prof Abayomi Fasina as a non-career ambassadorial nominee. The protesters based their demand on allegations of sexual harassment, human rights violations and victimisation, which they said are before the courts.</p> <p>9. The Delta State Police Command has demoted an inspector and a corporal after they were found guilty of extortion and other misconduct following a viral video that showed them receiving money from a motorist through a Point-of-Sale terminal inside a police station. The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement on&nbsp;Tuesday, saying the officers were sanctioned after an orderly room trial found them guilty of the offences.</p> <p>10. A middle-aged woman in the Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, identified as Mbayegh, was reported to have set two children of her lover ablaze over a little disagreement. The incident, according to a local source, occurred in the early hours&nbsp;of Monday, July 6, 2026, in the Kaffe area of Zaki-Biam, in the Ukum Local Government Area of the state when the suspect visited her lover and suspected he was hiding another woman.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/08/nigerian-newspapers-10-things-you-need-to-know-wednesday-morning-136/">Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Wednesday morning</a></p>

2026 Budget: Almajiri commission clarifies role in controversial non-educational projects

<img width="1400" height="1400" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NCAOOSCE.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/2026/07/NCAOOSCE.jpg 1400w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NCAOOSCE-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NCAOOSCE-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NCAOOSCE-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/NCAOOSCE-80x80.jpg 80w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px" /> <p>The National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children&#8217;s Education, NCAOOSCE, has clarified that the road and other infrastructure projects contained in its 2026 Appropriation Act are constituency projects assigned to the agency for implementation by the National Assembly.</p> <p>The clarification comes amid public scrutiny of the 2026 budget following revelations that several federal agencies were allocated projects considered outside their statutory mandates, including road projects reportedly inserted into the budgets of education-related agencies.</p> <p>In a statement issued on&nbsp;Monday&nbsp;by its spokesperson Nura Muhammad, the Commission said that &#8220;the project was not its core mandate but inserted into the federal budget by the National Assembly and assigned to the Commission for implementation&#8221;.</p> <p>The clarification comes amid public scrutiny of the 2026 budget following that several federal agencies were allocated projects considered outside their statutory mandate.&nbsp;</p> <p>According to the Commission, constituency projects are routinely assigned to Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) for execution through the Appropriation Act, adding that all projects captured under its budget would be implemented in compliance with extant laws, financial regulations and procurement procedures.</p> <p>The Commission asserted that its statutory mandate remains unchanged, noting that it was established to coordinate national efforts aimed at reforming the Almajiri education system and addressing the challenge of out-of-school children across the country.</p> <p>It stated that it remains committed to expanding access to quality education, strengthening Almajiri education and supporting states and other stakeholders in tackling the out-of-school children crisis.</p> <p>NCAOOSCE maintained that addressing the plight of Almajiri and out-of-school children remains its foremost priority and pledged to continue pursuing its mandate with the support of the Federal Ministry of Education and other stakeholders.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/07/2026-budget-almajiri-commission-clarifies-role-in-controversial-non-educational-projects/">2026 Budget: Almajiri commission clarifies role in controversial non-educational projects</a></p>

PFIPC: Tinubu either absentee president or accomplice – Atiku on allegations against Gbajabiamila

<img width="1400" height="1400" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Atiku.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/Atiku.jpg 1400w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Atiku-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Atiku-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Atiku-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Atiku-80x80.jpg 80w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px" /> <p>The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress and former Vice President,&nbsp;Abubakar Atiku, has alleged that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is either an absentee leader or an accomplice over the controversies surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council.</p> <p>He disclosed this in a statement on&nbsp;Tuesday&nbsp;by his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu.</p> <p>DAILY POST reports that the news media have been flooded with a plethora of allegations and counter-allegations on PFIPC and its director general, Adeniyi Adeyemi.<br><br>Adeyemi had accused President Tinubu&#8217;s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, of collecting a bribe over PFIPC.<br><br>However, Gbajabiamila and the Presidency have dismissed Adeyemi&#8217;s claim.<br><br>Gbajabiamila subsequently threatened a N10 billion suit against Adeyemi, while his father has been arrested and kept in custody by the police.<br><br>However, Atiku believes the governments actions is Tinubu and the presidency&#8217;s political gymnastics to rescue Gbajabiamila from allegations.<br><br>Atiku said that while the dust raised by the scandal involving the director-general of the “supposed non-existent” Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi, has yet to settle, fresh revelations from the 2026 Appropriation Act have exposed a disturbing pattern of budgetary manipulations and the deliberate concealment of questionable projects in obscure agencies for the apparent purpose of diverting public funds.</p> <p>The former Vice President noted that on page 2236 of the Appropriation Act, 2026, under the budget of the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education—an agency established to address the national emergency of millions of out-of-school children—the Tinubu administration inserted billions of naira for road construction projects that have absolutely nothing to do with the commission&#8217;s statutory mandate.</p> <p>&#8220;The unavoidable conclusion is that the administration’s henchmen have once again resorted to the now familiar tactic of hiding questionable projects in backwater agencies where public scrutiny is minimal and where funds can be more easily diverted.</p> <p>&#8220;This is the height of irresponsibility. It is the height of impunity. Indeed, it is the height of evil.</p> <p>&#8220;Unfortunately, this is not the first time such dubious practices have emerged under the APC administration.</p> <p>&#8220;The latest revelations, therefore, cannot be dismissed as an isolated incident or a mere administrative error. They fit into an already discernible pattern of budget padding, insertions and diversions that have become a defining feature of governance under this administration,&#8221; he stated.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/07/pfipc-tinubu-either-absentee-president-or-accomplice-atiku-on-allegations-against-gbajabiamila/">PFIPC: Tinubu either absentee president or accomplice &#8211; Atiku on allegations against Gbajabiamila</a></p>

NIPSS DG tenders apologies to Berom Nation over militia remarks

<img width="1280" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ayo-Omotayo.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/2026/07/Ayo-Omotayo.jpg 1280w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ayo-Omotayo-300x169.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ayo-Omotayo-1024x576.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /> <p>After facing a torrent of backlash and condemnation following his recent remarks, in which he tagged the Berom people as militias, the Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Professor Ayo Omotayo, has tendered an apology to the Berom Nation and the people of Plateau State in general.</p> <p>Omotayo had gotten into trouble last week during an interview on Arise TV following a series of attacks on the institution where about four people including security personnel were killed and in the heat of the interview, he had described the attackers as &#8220;Berom Militias&#8221;, a remark that drew the anger of the indigenes including the lawmaker representing Jos North in the National Assembly, Sen. Pam Dachungyang, the Berom Youth-Moulders Association, BYM, political figures, traditional and religious leaders, youth groups and the general public who felt the comment was derogatory and an insult to the Berom ethnic group.</p> <p>Following the barrage of condemnation, the NIPSS DG, on Monday, June 6th, retraced his steps and apologized for the remarks, which he claimed were taken out of context.</p> <p>In the apology letter addressed to the traditional ruler of the Berom Nation, His Royal Majesty Da Jacob Gyang Buba, the Gbong Gwom Jos and Chairman of the Plateau State Council of Chiefs and Emirs, Omotayo expressed regret over what he described as the misunderstanding generated by his comments.</p> <p>He stated that his intention was not to disparage or blame the Berom people or associate them with the attack on the institute. According to the DG, his remarks were made while responding to questions during a rapidly evolving security situation and merely referred to reports and speculations already circulating in the public domain.</p> <p>“I neither intended to attribute responsibility for the incident to the Berom people nor to suggest the existence of any organised militia associated with the Berom Nation,” Omotayo stated.</p> <p>He, however, appealed to the traditional ruler to convey his sincere apologies to the Berom people for any offence or distress the remarks may have caused, while also reaffirming his respect for the Berom Nation, describing the people as one of the institute’s principal host communities with whom NIPSS has maintained a cordial and mutually beneficial relationship over the years.</p> <p>The Director-General further noted that the institute had continued to implement several community-based programmes aimed at empowering young people and strengthening its relationship with host communities.</p> <p>&#8220;The initiatives include annual summer coaching classes, ICT and digital skills training for youths, mentorship programmes in secondary schools, support for girl-child education, and other community development projects.</p> <p>“These initiatives reflect my enduring belief that the well-being of our host communities is inseparable from the success and stability of the Institute,” he stated.</p> <p>In conclusion, Omotayo appealed to all stakeholders to remain calm and avoid actions or statements capable of escalating tension while security agencies continue investigations into the attempted attack on the institute.</p> <p>&#8220;NIPSS is committed to promoting peaceful coexistence, mutual respect, and constructive engagement with all host communities,&#8221; he added, pledging the institute’s continued support for initiatives that promote unity, security, and sustainable development.</p> <pre id="x_723650016mailcontentid.plainTextContent" class="wp-block-preformatted"></pre> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/07/nipss-dg-tenders-apologies-to-berom-nation-over-militia-remarks/">NIPSS DG tenders apologies to Berom Nation over militia remarks</a></p>