NMA urges Gov Eno to designate Ibom Medical City corridor free trade zone

<img width="1400" height="840" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Nigeria-Medical-Association.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/Nigeria-Medical-Association.jpg 1400w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Nigeria-Medical-Association-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Nigeria-Medical-Association-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Nigeria-Medical-Association-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Nigeria-Medical-Association-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Nigeria-Medical-Association-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px" /> <p>Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Akwa Ibom State chapter has appealed to Governor Umo Eno to designate the Ibom Medical City Corridor as a Tax Incentive and Free Trade Zone.</p> <p>The Chairman of NMA in the state, Professor Aniekan, Peter who made the appeal in a good will message said such a designation would attract both local and international investors.</p> <p>He added that it would also encourage the establishment of world-class hospitals, pharmaceutical industries, medical equipment manufacturers, and producers of hospital consumables, while creating employment opportunities and stimulating economic growth.</p> <p>The Association further called on both public and private investors, including federal, state, and privately owned teaching hospitals, specialist hospitals, and research institutions, to consider locating their facilities within Ibom Medical City.<br>.<br>His words, &#8220;The clustering of healthcare institutions will foster collaboration in clinical services, specialist training, medical education, research, and innovation, thereby establishing the city as Nigeria&#8217;s foremost healthcare hub.</p> <p>The association also urged the governor to deliberately partner with Akwa Ibom medical professionals in the diaspora in the planning, development, governance, and operation of the Ibom Medical City.</p> <p>&#8220;Harnessing the expertise, global experience and international networks of these professionals will help establish the highest standards of clinical care, medical education, research, hospital administration, quality assurance, and institutional governance,&#8221; he said.</p> <p>While reaffirming its readiness to partner the state government in efficient healthcare delivery as well as realisation of the project, the chairman urged governor Eno to strongly consider making the Ibom Specialist a medical University /Teaching hospital in the corridor.</p> <p>On the Ibom Specialist Hospital, NMA thanked the governor for the repositioning saying through the provision of a state-of-the-art CT Scanner and other modern diagnostic and therapeutic equipment; healthcare delivery would improve significantly while reducing medical referrals outside the state.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/28/nma-urges-gov-eno-to-designate-ibom-medical-city-corridor-free-trade-zone/">NMA urges Gov Eno to designate Ibom Medical City corridor free trade zone</a></p>

Female teacher allegedly beaten to death in Kogi

<img width="1200" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Kogi.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/Kogi.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Kogi-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Kogi-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Kogi-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Kogi-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Kogi-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> <p>A female teacher has reportedly been beaten to death in Ugbamaka, Okpo District of Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State after disciplining a student.</p> <p>The development was disclosed in a post on X by security and counter-insurgency expert in Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama.</p> <p>According to reports, the incident occurred after the teacher took disciplinary action against the student.</p> <p>The student&#8217;s father allegedly confronted her over the punishment, and the altercation reportedly turned violent, resulting in her death.</p> <p>The incident has sparked outrage among residents and education stakeholders, with many expressing concern over the safety of teachers and the increasing cases of attacks on educators while carrying out their duties.</p> <p>Authorities are yet to officially comment on the incident.</p> <p>However, an investigation is expected to be launched to determine the circumstances surrounding the teacher&#8217;s death and ensure those responsible are brought to justice.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/28/female-teacher-allegedly-beaten-to-death-in-kogi/">Female teacher allegedly beaten to death in Kogi</a></p>

Maraban Jos killing: KDSG to cater for deceased’s family – Uba Sani

<img width="1280" height="613" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Uba-sani.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Uba-sani.jpg 1280w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Uba-sani-300x144.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Uba-sani-1024x490.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /> <p>Governor Uba Sani has promised that Kaduna State Government will shoulder the responsibility of the late Ummulkhairi Usman Aliyu’s family, a lady who was murdered by a mob at Maraban Jos, a town along Kaduna-Zaria expressway.</p> <p>The Governor who made the pledge on Saturday when he paid a condolence visit on deceased’s family, said that his administration will cater for the upkeep of the husband and four children, including sponsoring the latter’s education.</p> <p>Penultimate Sunday, a mob brutally killed Malama Ummulkhairi, an Islamic teacher and set her body ablaze at Maraban Jos, a town in Igabi local government, acting on accusations that she tried to kidnap children.</p> <p>Speaking after commiserating with the deceased’s family at Maraban Jos last Saturday, Governor Uba Sani condemned the mob action, promising that the killers will face the full wrath of the law.</p> <p>According to the Governor, he was out of the state on an official assignment when the murder occurred but he had sent senior Government officials to pay condolence on the family.</p> <p>‘’I&#8217;m also working with the Commissioner of Police, the Director of the State of the SSS, as well as all the relevant security agencies in Kaduna State, to get to the root of the matter.</p> <p>‘’And I&#8217;m happy to say that they have done an extreme investigation into this incident. As we are speaking, about 41 persons have been charged with culpable homicide.</p> <p>‘’And about 41 went through investigation also; that&#8217;s 82. Thirty suspects have also have been charged for unlawful assembly,’’ he disclosed.</p> <p>The Governor promised that all those who were involved in the murder, will face the law, no matter their status or number, to serve a deterrent against people taking laws into their own hands.</p> <p>Governor Uba Sani argued that although the security agencies did their best, they should also conduct a thorough investigation on the complicity of some of their personnel, especially the Maraban Jos Divisional Police Officer(DPO).</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/28/maraban-jos-killing-kdsg-to-cater-for-deceaseds-family-uba-sani/">Maraban Jos killing: KDSG to cater for deceased’s family &#8211; Uba Sani</a></p>

Lagos begins unique ID registration for public, private school students

<img width="1080" height="768" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Lagos-state-govt.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/Lagos-state-govt.jpg 1080w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Lagos-state-govt-300x213.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Lagos-state-govt-1024x728.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /> <p>The Lagos State Government has commenced plans to assign unique identification numbers to students in public and private schools across the state as part of efforts to strengthen identity registration and improve education data management.</p> <p>A statement by the Lagos State Government said the initiative is the result of a partnership between the Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) and the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA).</p> <p>The collaboration was unveiled during a stakeholders&#8217; engagement held at the Office of Education Quality Assurance in Alausa, Ikeja. The meeting was attended by representatives of the education sector, heads of school associations under OEQA, key stakeholders, and officials of both agencies.</p> <p>Speaking at the meeting, the General Manager of LASRRA, Mrs. Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola, said the engagement was organised to meet separately with representatives of public and private schools to ensure the smooth rollout of the student identification exercise.</p> <p>She explained that the main objective is to capture LASRRA identification numbers for all students across Lagos State.</p> <p>According to her, having a LASRRA number is already a requirement for enrolment in public schools in the state. She added that the current exercise is aimed at improving the existing system through the use of technology and closer collaboration with education districts.</p> <p>&#8220;For public schools, having a LASRRA number is actually a requirement to be enrolled in Lagos State government schools. What we are doing now is simply improving the process by using technology and working closely with the various districts to collect and consolidate those numbers,&#8221; she said.</p> <p>Adebiyi-Abiola noted that the approach for private schools would be slightly different because many students are yet to register with LASRRA.</p> <p>&#8220;To address this gap, LASRRA will work with OEQA and school administrators to carry out on-site registration across different geographical zones of the state.</p> <p>&#8220;For private schools, quite a few students may not yet have their LASRRA numbers. So, in partnership with OEQA and the schools, we will go to the various locations and register the students directly,&#8221; she added.</p> <p>She said the registration process would take less than five minutes per student and expressed confidence that the exercise would be completed within a few months after field operations begin.</p> <p>The LASRRA boss further disclosed that both students and teachers in public and private schools would receive standardised identity cards as part of the broader identity and education data integration programme.</p> <p>She added that discussions are ongoing with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to make it easier for students and school communities to register for and obtain their National Identification Numbers (NIN).</p> <p>According to her, schools will carry out pre-registration of students before LASRRA officials visit for biometric capture and final verification. She said the arrangement would reduce processing time and prevent congestion during the exercise.</p> <p>Adebiyi-Abiola also said LASRRA would strengthen its presence through its registration centres across the state&#8217;s local government areas to make identity registration more accessible to residents and school communities.</p> <p>Also speaking, the Director-General of the Office of Education Quality Assurance, Dr. Sulaimon Ogunmuyiwa, said plans were underway to launch radio and television awareness campaigns to educate schools, parents, and students ahead of the exercise.</p> <p>He said the sensitisation campaign would ensure smooth participation and minimise disruptions when the registration begins across public and private schools.</p> <p>Ogunmuyiwa described the collaboration as a demonstration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu&#8217;s commitment to inter-agency cooperation for improved service delivery.</p> <p>He said the initiative would help ensure that every student in Lagos is assigned a unique identification number to enable the government to maintain accurate education records, monitor academic progress, and formulate policies that improve learning outcomes.</p> <p>&#8220;Our goal is to make sure we give a unique number to every student in Lagos while also registering them as residents of the state.</p> <p>&#8220;Even after leaving school, they will already be captured as Lagos residents, while during their academic journey, the unique identification number will help us track performance and ensure they receive the support required to succeed in life,&#8221; he said.</p> <p>The Director-General added that the exercise would cover both public and private schools across Lagos State. He explained that while public school stakeholders attended the morning session, a separate engagement was held later with private school associations and other stakeholders to ensure broad participation.</p> <p>The collaboration is expected to improve educational planning, strengthen student data management, enhance identity registration, and support informed decision-making across Lagos State&#8217;s education sector.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/27/lagos-begins-unique-id-registration-for-public-private-school-students/">Lagos begins unique ID registration for public, private school students</a></p>

Abuja Hospital now offers New LASER Prostate Treatment with no surgical cuts, patients go home same day

<img width="1080" height="904" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1-3.png" 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/2026/06/1-3.png 1080w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1-3-300x251.png 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1-3-1024x857.png 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /> <p>Eleos Specialist Hospital, Abuja, has commenced Thulium Fiber Laser Enucleation of The Prostate (ThuFLEP). The procedure involves using a special LASER technology which was recently introduced to completely remove the enlarged prostate without any surgical cuts to the body.</p> <p>With this new LASER, the enlarged prostate is completely removed no matter the size. It offers the advantage of no surgical cuts, little or no blood loss, with the patient going home either same day of the procedure or just a day after the procedure.</p> <p>Other advantage of the procedure includes the fact that the procedure is done with the patient awake and there is no loss of erections following the procedure.</p> <p>This new LASER technology has some modifications that have given it advantages over previous LASERS. It is also used for other medical purposes like the treatment of kidney stones, etc.</p> <p>In our discussion with the Head of Operations of the Hospital, Mr. Joshua Amayanvbo, he stated that the hospital has successfully done ThuFLEP for more than 30 patients now with each going home same day or just the day after the procedure.</p> <p>Also, in a recent interview on Arise Television Morning Show, Dr. Paul Ngwu, a Consultant Urologist and Laparoscopic Surgeon, underscored the importance of ThuFLEP as a New and improved LASER technology in handling cases of prostate enlargement.</p> <p>While explaining the procedures of using the modern equipments and how effective they are, Dr. Ngwu, said, the new technology reduces to the barest minimum, some of the complications traceable to old and traditional procedures.</p> <p>&#8220;We&#8217;ll finish the surgery and the urine is clear. And there is no bleeding there, even for a very big prostate”</p> <p>&#8220;You will just discover that, you are not seeing any bleeder at all as you are moving on. So you will discover that you have removed 300g prostate or 400g prostate , and there is no need for transfusion at all”</p> <p>He also emphasized that the procedure does not affect erections at all.</p> <p>“The essence of this program is for public health education. Of course, this is not advertisement, but to create an awareness for members of the public to know that there are solutions to these problems and that such technology exists. Of course, when you go on Google and search ThuFLEP, a lot of information will pop up. They&#8217;re also there in some of our hospitals&#8221;, he added.</p> <p>For consultation or further details, contact the Customer Care on 07066244467, 09067768799, 09011820593</p> <p>Website:&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.eleoshospital.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.eleoshospital.com</a>; or social media handles &#8211; Eleos Specialist Hospital (Facebook) and Eleos Specialist Hospital (Instagram).</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/27/abuja-hospital-now-offers-new-laser-prostate-treatment-with-no-surgical-cuts-patients-go-home-same-day/">Abuja Hospital now offers New LASER Prostate Treatment with no surgical cuts, patients go home same day</a></p>

INEC debunks viral report on suspension of voter registration in Delta

<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 debunked a viral report claiming that the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Akwukwu Igbo, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State, was suspended due to a faulty machine.</p> <p>In a statement on Friday by the Head of Voter Education and Publicity, Mrs Nseabasi Udom, INEC described the publication as false, misleading, and not originating from the commission.</p> <p>INEC explained that the registration exercise is ongoing in line with its approved rotation schedule, adding that the CVR was deployed to Ibusa earlier on Thursday, where the exercise successfully took place.</p> <p>It further explained that the registration centre in Akwukwu Igbo would resume operations from July 6 to 10, as part of the structured local government area schedule.</p> <p>The commission urged residents of Akwukwu Igbo and surrounding communities to disregard the viral message and rely only on official INEC communication channels for accurate updates.</p> <p>&#8220;Eligible voters were advised to proceed with their registration and update exercises as scheduled, without fear of cancellation or disruption,&#8221; it said.</p> <p>INEC reaffirmed its commitment to conducting a transparent, credible, and accessible CVR process across the state, while assuring all eligible residents of equal opportunity to participate in the electoral process.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/26/inec-debunks-viral-report-on-suspension-of-voter-registration-in-delta/">INEC debunks viral report on suspension of voter registration in Delta</a></p>

Content creator, Jarvis tackles Ycee over comments shading her husband, Peller

<img width="1920" height="960" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/729375747_2108616043406159_6996486186235177061_n.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/729375747_2108616043406159_6996486186235177061_n.jpg 1920w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/729375747_2108616043406159_6996486186235177061_n-300x150.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/729375747_2108616043406159_6996486186235177061_n-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/729375747_2108616043406159_6996486186235177061_n-1536x768.jpg 1536w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /> <p>Nigerian content creator, Jarvis, has fired back at singer Ycee following his remarks about her partner, Peller.</p> <p>DAILY POST reports that Ycee had, during his appearance on the Afropolitan podcast tagged Peller an &#8216;Olodo uprising&#8217;.</p> <p>He made the statement while arguing that intelligence and academic excellence are no longer celebrated in Nigeria.</p> <p>Referencing popular online personalities like Peller as examples of young Nigerians seeking fame through outrageous content rather than education, he said, “Peller culture.&#8221;</p> <p>“We now have an Olodo uprising, and it is terrible. It is like we are trying to accommodate unintelligent and ignorant people because we do not want them to feel bad, so now they are becoming the majority.</p> <p>“There is a massive attack on the educational system in Nigeria. Now, it is not just the Yahoo culture alone; we also have the Peller culture. If we keep rewarding these guys, people will start to believe all they need to do is say or do something dumb, outrageous, or obscene online to get the clicks and numbers. No shade to Peller, though, because I have nothing against him personally&#8221;, he said.</p> <p>Reacting to the interview in a video on social media, Jarvis blamed digital content creation in Nigeria on the government&#8217;s inability to create jobs.&nbsp;</p> <p>Defending her content with Peller, she asked, &#8220;government didn’t provide jobs for us, what exactly did you expect people to do?</p> <p>“I&#8217;m a graduate. go and tell that to your president because you can’t expect individuals with high intelligence to end up cleaning toilets. You even mention my man as ‘Peller culture’. Everybody has their culture, so please don’t bring that thing here. Just because we&#8217;re acting funny and trying to earn a living, you’re telling us that we don’t want to have education? So what about me, who graduated from University?&#8221; she asked.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/26/content-creator-jarvis-tackles-ycee-over-comments-shading-her-husband-peller/">Content creator, Jarvis tackles Ycee over comments shading her husband, Peller </a></p>

2027: Imo APC chieftain, Nlemadim dumps party over marginalisation of Ngor Okpala

<img width="1400" height="1400" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bona-Nlemadim.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/Bona-Nlemadim.jpg 1400w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bona-Nlemadim-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bona-Nlemadim-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bona-Nlemadim-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Bona-Nlemadim-80x80.jpg 80w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px" /> <p>A chieftain of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Chief Bona Nlemadim, has officially dumped the party and joined the opposition Action Peoples Party, APP.</p> <p>Nlemadim cited the age-long&nbsp; marginalization of Ngor Okpala local government Area of the state where he hails from as reason for his decision.</p> <p>This was contained in an open letter he personally signed and made available to APC members in Ngor Okpala, dated June 25, 2026.</p> <p>The APC chieftain, who was an active member of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in 2014&nbsp; transiting with the former governor of lmo state, Rochas Okorocha, supported the party and its candidates in various election cycles.&nbsp;</p> <p>He said, &#8220;Like you all, I stand on the mandate of our President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Not only will I vote for him in the forthcoming election, but I will also encourage my followers to do the same.”</p> <p>The party chieftain expressed dismay at the continued marginalization of the local government in the politics of Imo State, using the case of Dr. Chijioke Kaduru&nbsp; as an example.</p> <p>He said, &#8220;When he came strongly into the arena and expressed interest to represent Owerri Zone in the senate in the coming political dispensation, I was excited. I believed that God had sent us a candidate without blemish– a young man with integrity, sound education and sufficient resources to pursue his ambition.</p> <p>&#8220;For over two years, he transversed the component LGAs that make up Owerri Zone.&nbsp;</p> <p>&#8220;He touched the lives of many in the zone, more so in our own local government, and left no one in doubt about his capacity, his vision as well as his political direction.</p> <p>“Most of us on this platform participated in his programs and supported his ambition. I salute those patriotic sons and daughters of Ngor Okpala.</p> <p>&#8220;Unfortunately, our hopes were dashed. At the end of the consensus primaries, Ngor Okpala was denied the ticket; which was instead, returned to Owerri North, where Senator Ezenwa Onyenwuchi has held sway for the past seven years.&nbsp;</p> <p>&#8220;The Imo Charter of Equity enunciated by our amiable Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, was jettisoned. Like the late music legend Sir Warrior sang, “Oke ru anyi aka ekearia ya”.</p> <p>&#8220;I was disillusioned by the outcome, which was unfair and devoid of equity. To rub it in, Ngor Okpala was also denied the House of Representatives ticket for our constituency.&nbsp;</p> <p>&#8220;As much as I would like to remain a loyal party member, I must state unequivocally that these developments are painful and unjust, as they suggest that no one cares about us. Yet we are pressured to sing hallelujah while enduring severe pains.”</p> <p>According to Nlemadim, over 14 years of APC rule in Imo state and the full participation in party activities, he cannot drive from Orie Nguru to Umuewere, a distance of one kilometer, adding that the gains of democracy have completely eluded Ngor Okpala people despite the loyalty and commitment to party ideals.</p> <p>&#8220;The low hanging fruit being peddled around now is that the governorship ticket will be ceded to Ngor Okpala. Really? As much as I would wish this becomes a reality, I must restrain myself from such an illusion.</p> <p>&#8220;If it happens, though, we will forever be grateful to our Governor, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma and will support any of our own that gets the ticket.&nbsp;</p> <p>“For now, we have become the proverbial “Achara di woro miri” and must seek our own water fountain. No outsider will do it for us. Without mincing words, let an Ngor Okpala man fix Ngor Okpala!ll</p> <p>&#8220;I love our party, and have enjoyed beautiful relationships with most of our leaders and members. However, patriotism and love for my people and their welfare far exceed my love and loyalty for the party.&nbsp;</p> <p>&#8220;To be at peace with myself, I have decided to give my unalloyed support to any son or daughter of Ngor Okpala who secures a ticket for an elective position irrespective of party affiliation.&nbsp;</p> <p>&#8220;Arising from the above, I would like to take a sabbatical leave from the party to enable me to devote my time and commitment to the Mazi Senatorial Project. I hope that in the end, this will give me the peace of mind and satisfaction that comes with supporting one of our own.</p> <p>&#8220;I will excuse myself from this platform within the next 24hours to avoid being accused of engaging in anti-party activities. Despite this, we remain friends.</p> <p>&#8220;Politics will come and go. Political parties will come and go. But we will remain sons and daughters of Ngor Okpala until the very end,” he further stated.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/26/2027-imo-apc-chieftain-nlemadim-dumps-party-over-marginalisation-of-ngor-okpala/">2027: Imo APC chieftain, Nlemadim dumps party over marginalisation of Ngor Okpala</a></p>

Nigerian govt ‘orders’ FUTO VC to immediately withdraw 24 aides’ appointments

<img width="1200" height="675" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Federal-University-of-Technology-Owerri-FUTO.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/2019/07/Federal-University-of-Technology-Owerri-FUTO.jpeg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Federal-University-of-Technology-Owerri-FUTO-300x169.jpeg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Federal-University-of-Technology-Owerri-FUTO-1024x576.jpeg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> <p><br>The Nigerian government has reportedly ordered the vice chancellor of Federal University of Technology, Owerri,&nbsp;Professor Ikechukwu Dozie, to immediately withdraw his appointment of twenty-four aides.</p> <p>This contained a leaked directive dated&nbsp;June 25th, 2026, allegedly signed by Kareem O. L., acting director of university education on behalf of the minister of education.&nbsp;</p> <p>The government in the purported directive cited alleged breaches of due process as the reason for the directive.</p> <p>Recall that Prof. Dozie assumed office on June 19th, 2026, as the 9th VC of FUTO Owerri.</p> <p>Thereafter, a report emerged that the VC appointed 24 aides.&nbsp;</p> <p>Reacting to the alleged leaked correspondence, the ministry faulted the appointments and directed the vice-chancellor to reverse them &#8220;forthwith&#8221; and provide evidence of compliance without delay.</p> <p>The government reportedly described the appointments as irregular and inconsistent with regulations governing Nigeria&#8217;s federal universities.</p> <p>&nbsp;&#8220;At variance with the extant regulations, established procedures, and the principles of due process governing appointments within the Federal University System.&#8221;</p> <p>Beyond the order to cancel the appointments, the leaked letter also summoned the vice-chancellor to Abuja for an urgent meeting with officials of the Ministry on&nbsp;June 29.</p> <p>A copy of the communication was also forwarded to the National Universities Commission (NUC), a move experts say underscores the seriousness of the matter and the potential implications for university governance.</p> <p>As of the time of filing this report, neither the management of FUTO nor officials of the Federal Ministry of Education had publicly commented on the leaked directive.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="765" height="1024" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1002464587-765x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1388426" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1002464587-765x1024.jpg 765w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1002464587-224x300.jpg 224w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1002464587.jpg 956w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px" /></figure> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/25/nigerian-govt-orders-futo-vc-to-immediately-withdraw-24-aides-appointments/">Nigerian govt &#8216;orders&#8217; FUTO VC to immediately withdraw 24 aides&#8217; appointments</a></p>

BREAKING: INEC suspends staff linked to Emeka Ike’s voter data leak

<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, says it has suspended an electoral officer allegedly involved in the voter data leak concerning Nollywood actor and politician, Emeka Ike.</p> <p>The Commission disclosed on&nbsp;Thursday&nbsp;that investigations by security agencies and data protection regulators are still ongoing.</p> <p>INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna,&nbsp;&nbsp;made the disclosure during a fireside chat organised by the Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa, PAACA, in Abuja.</p> <p>The suspension came against the backdrop of a controversy that arose after the voter registration details of actor and politician, Emeka Ike, surfaced online during a dispute linked to a political party primary election in the Federal Capital Territory.</p> <p>The electoral body said preliminary findings showed there was no external breach of its ICT infrastructure or compromise of its voter register.</p> <p>Rather, according to the Commission, the data was allegedly accessed using valid credentials assigned to officials involved in the ongoing CVR exercise and subsequently disclosed without authorisation.</p> <p>INEC said its audit trail enabled investigators to identify the specific user account used to access the voter record, leading to the questioning of personnel with access to the system.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/25/inec-suspends-staff-linked-to-emeka-ikes-voter-data-leak/">BREAKING: INEC suspends staff linked to Emeka Ike’s voter data leak</a></p>

Universities must lead Nigeria’s sustainability agenda – UNIOSUN lecturer

<img width="1200" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Osun-state-Uni.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/Osun-state-Uni.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Osun-state-Uni-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Osun-state-Uni-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Osun-state-Uni-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Osun-state-Uni-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Osun-state-Uni-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> <p>As the world grapples with climate change, resource depletion, technological disruption and other emerging challenges, universities must adopt long-term planning and position themselves to educate future leaders while generating knowledge that supports national and global development, a lecturer has said.&nbsp;</p> <p>Also, universities across Nigeria have been urged to embrace Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles as a strategic framework for sustainable development and institutional transformation.</p> <p>The call was made on&nbsp;Thursday&nbsp;by Dr Adesoji Tayo while delivering the fifth College Lecture of the College of Science, Engineering and Technology at Osun State University, Osogbo.</p> <p>Speaking on the theme, “Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Towards Sustainability: Role of the University,” Tayo said ESG implementation requires deliberate planning, phased execution, measurable indicators, periodic evaluation, stakeholder participation and continuous improvement.</p> <p>According to him, &#8220;the three pillars of ESG are environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and governance and institutional integrity, which he described as critical to achieving sustainability goals within higher education institutions.&#8221;</p> <p>Tayo said universities that embrace ESG principles would strengthen teaching and learning, research and innovation, community engagement, institutional competitiveness, as well as global partnerships and rankings.</p> <p>He expressed optimism that ESG would provide a coordinated framework for academic excellence, digital transformation, smart governance, financial sustainability, resource mobilisation, human capital development and sustainable campus infrastructure.</p> <p>The lecturer also encouraged universities to deploy Artificial Intelligence for productivity measurement and to adapt useful innovations from other countries to local realities.</p> <p>As part of efforts to recognise the transformative role of universities in advancing sustainable development, Tayo proposed the adoption of the Òṣogbo Declaration on ESG and Sustainable Universities.</p> <p>In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University, Prof Odunayo Clement Adebooye, described the lecture as an important milestone in the institution’s collective pursuit of academic excellence and sustainable development.</p> <p>Adebooye said the lecture theme was a clarion call for universities to lead by example, adding that UNIOSUN would remain at the forefront of sustainable development initiatives.</p> <p>He disclosed that the university had established a Global Affairs and Sustainable Development Institute and would continue to strengthen research in renewable energy.&nbsp;</p> <p>He also encouraged the university community to sustain the college lecture series, describing it as a foundation for intellectual discourse and academic excellence.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/25/universities-urged-to-adopt-esg-framework-to-strengthen-teaching-learning/">Universities must lead Nigeria’s sustainability agenda &#8211; UNIOSUN lecturer</a></p>

NECO releases 2026 BECE results, schedules re-sit examination

<img width="1200" height="1017" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/NECO.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/NECO.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/NECO-300x254.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/NECO-1024x867.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> <p>The National Examinations Council, NECO, has released the results of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination, BECE.</p> <p>A total of 186,291 candidates registered for the examination, which covered 12 subjects.&nbsp;</p> <p>The candidates were drawn from the 36 states of the federation, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and five foreign countries.</p> <p>The examination commenced on April 20 and concluded on April 30, 2026.</p> <p>The results were approved and released following the successful conclusion of the 2026 BECE Award Committee Meeting held at NECO Headquarters in Minna, Niger State.</p> <p>Speaking at the meeting, the Chairperson of the Award Committee, Dr. Folake Olatunji David, Director of Basic Education at the Federal Ministry of Education and representative of the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, expressed satisfaction with the processes that led to the successful release of the results.</p> <p>The meeting was attended by secondary school principals from across the country as well as members of the NECO management.</p> <p>Meanwhile, the Award Committee has approved&nbsp;July 22&nbsp;and 23, 2026, for the conduct of the BECE Re-sit Examination in Mathematics and English Studies.</p> <p>The re-sit examination is intended for candidates with conditional deficiencies in Mathematics, English Studies, or both, providing them with an opportunity to remedy the deficiencies and obtain the certification required for admission and placement into Senior Secondary School (SSS1) without repeating an academic year.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/25/neco-releases-2026-bece-results-schedules-re-sit-examination/">NECO releases 2026 BECE results, schedules re-sit examination</a></p>

Ogun: Create special agency to cater for widows, dependent children – Advocate, Adeyemo

<img width="727" height="465" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Ogun-State-Map-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/2025/03/Ogun-State-Map-1.jpg 727w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Ogun-State-Map-1-300x192.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 727px) 100vw, 727px" /> <p>An advocate for widows in Ogun State,&nbsp;Babatunde Adeyemo,&nbsp;has asked governments across Nigeria to establish a dedicated agency or special unit to address the growing socio-economic challenges facing widows and their dependent children.</p> <p>He made the call on&nbsp;Tuesday&nbsp;in Abeokuta to mark this year’s International Widows Day.</p> <p>Adeyemo said the establishment of a government-backed platform specifically focused on widows would help provide coordinated interventions and long-term support for millions of women who have lost their spouses and are often left to shoulder the burden of caring for their children without adequate assistance.</p> <p>According to him, governments at the federal, state and local levels should create a special body dedicated to addressing the needs of widows through programmes centred on economic empowerment, access to healthcare, education for dependent children, legal protection and social welfare.</p> <p>He noted that many widows continue to suffer discrimination, poverty and neglect despite their contributions to society.</p> <p>Adeyemo explained that the appeal became necessary against the backdrop of the annual observance of International Widows Day on June 23, a United Nations-recognised event established to draw global attention to the poverty, discrimination and injustice experienced by widows and their dependents.</p> <p>He stressed that deliberate policies were required to improve their quality of life and restore their dignity.</p> <p>He urged governments, corporate organisations and well-meaning Nigerians to join hands in creating lasting structures that would protect widows and guarantee a brighter future for their dependent children.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/24/create-special-agency-to-cater-for-widows-dependent-children-foundation-tells-govt/">Ogun: Create special agency to cater for widows, dependent children &#8211; Advocate, Adeyemo</a></p>

Ondo govt withholds WASSCE results of students over ‘sign-out’ chaos, rampage

<img width="1280" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/clcXNWRW.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/2020/03/clcXNWRW.jpeg 1280w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/clcXNWRW-300x169.jpeg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/clcXNWRW-1024x576.jpeg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /> <p>The West African Senior School Certificate Examination, WASSCE, results and testimonials of some graduating secondary school students in Ondo State have been withheld over misconduct during the completion of their final exams.</p> <p>The Ondo State Government disclosed that the penalty became imperative following the involvement of 17 graduating students in chaotic and undisciplined behaviour.</p> <p>According to the State Ministry of Education, the affected students were caught in a viral video tearing their school uniforms and chanting strange slogans upon completion of their final paper.</p> <p>The culprits were identified as students of Oyemekun Grammar School, Aquinas Secondary School, and CAC Grammar School, all in Akure, the state capital.</p> <p>A video on TikTok and Facebook from a few days ago went viral in the state, with some students of the affected schools seen causing chaos in some parts of the Akure metropolis, a development that has sparked widespread public outrage.</p> <p>During an emergency meeting with school administrators and government officials, the ministry, through the Commissioner for Education, Igbekele Ajibefun, disclosed that the names of the identified 17 students will be entered into the “black book” of their respective schools.</p> <p>Ajibefun added that principals have been directed to open a “black book” for student misconduct, and senior officers at the affected schools have received official queries for failing to adequately supervise and allowing the celebrations to degenerate into lawlessness.</p> <p>&#8220;For those in the video who are not in the terminal class, the Ministry has directed that they be expelled from school immediately.</p> <p>The Commissioner further advised all parents to consistently counsel their children against actions that could mar their futures.</p> <p>According to him, the measures taken by the Ministry will serve as a deterrent to other students who might consider engaging in similar acts in the future.</p> <p>Speaking with newsmen after the disciplinary hearing, Ajibefun emphasised that while celebrating academic milestones is natural, the government maintains zero tolerance for activities that damage the moral fabric and reputation of the state’s educational system.</p> <p>“The growing ‘sign-out’ culture among secondary school students must be guided by decency.</p> <p>&#8220;We will not fold our arms and watch the discipline we have painstakingly instilled in our schools be eroded for the sake of social media clout.</p> <p>&#8220;We must defend the integrity of our education system in the state. We will not allow those who are not ready to be in school to disturb our institutions.”</p> <p>The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr Akindele Ige, advised principals to proactively share information with the Zonal Education Office and the Ministry to address unrest before it escalates.</p> <p>Parents and the graduating students involved have been summoned to the Ministry&nbsp;today&nbsp;to receive their official punishment letters.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/24/ondo-govt-withholds-wassce-results-of-students-over-sign-out-chaos-rampage/">Ondo govt withholds WASSCE results of students over &#8216;sign-out&#8217; chaos, rampage</a></p>

OPay partners 3MTT, extends National Innovation Challenge deadline to reach more student innovators

<img width="1200" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Hero-Image-OPay-Scholars-New-Partnership-Announcement.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/Hero-Image-OPay-Scholars-New-Partnership-Announcement.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Hero-Image-OPay-Scholars-New-Partnership-Announcement-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Hero-Image-OPay-Scholars-New-Partnership-Announcement-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Hero-Image-OPay-Scholars-New-Partnership-Announcement-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Hero-Image-OPay-Scholars-New-Partnership-Announcement-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Hero-Image-OPay-Scholars-New-Partnership-Announcement-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> <p>OPay, a leading fintech company in Nigeria, has announced an extension of the application deadline for the National Innovation Challenge, a flagship component of the newly expanded OPay Scholars Programme 2026, from June 14 to&nbsp;July 3, 2026.</p> <p>The extension follows overwhelming interest from tertiary institution students across the country and numerous requests from prospective applicants seeking additional time to complete and submit their entries. Students in tertiary institutions across Nigeria can still apply now as a team of five students via&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.opayweb.com/innovation-challenge" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.opayweb.com/innovation-challenge</a></p> <p>The OPay Scholars Programme is an expanded education and talent development platform designed to empower the next generation of Nigerian innovators, leaders, and problem-solvers. The programme builds on OPay&#8217;s landmark ₦1.2 billion, 10-year scholarship commitment to tertiary institutions across Nigeria and now consists of three key pillars: the ₦1.2 billion 10-Year Scholarship Programme, the National Innovation Challenge, and OPay Futures, a career and employability development initiative.</p> <p>In a further boost to the programme, OPay has also entered into a strategic partnership with the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) Programme, the Federal Government&#8217;s flagship digital skills initiative under the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy.</p> <p>The partnership reflects a shared vision between OPay and 3MTT to create meaningful social value by developing Nigeria&#8217;s next generation of innovators and expanding access to economic opportunities. Through skills development, innovation, mentorship, and employability pathways, both organisations are committed to supporting the broader goal of creating one million jobs and connecting young Nigerians to opportunities within the rapidly growing digital economy. The collaboration demonstrates how public-private partnerships can accelerate talent development at scale while ensuring more young people are equipped with the skills needed to compete and thrive in a global marketplace.</p> <p>Through this collaboration, 3MTT will work alongside Google to co-deliver training during the webinar and bootcamp phases of the National Innovation Challenge, while also helping expand awareness of the programme across its nationwide network of fellows and communities.</p> <p>&#8220;At OPay, we believe talent is one of Nigeria&#8217;s greatest assets. Through the OPay Scholars Programme, we are not only investing in education but also creating pathways that connect young people to innovation, employability, and long-term economic opportunity. Our partnership with 3MTT reflects a shared commitment to developing world-class talent, supporting job creation, and ensuring more Nigerians can access opportunities in the digital economy,&#8221; said Itoro Udo, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Manager, OPay. &#8220;The response to the National Innovation Challenge has been exceptional, and extending the application deadline to&nbsp;July 3&nbsp;ensures that even more students across the country can participate, showcase their ideas, and benefit from the training, mentorship, and opportunities available through the programme,&#8221; he continued.</p> <p>Commenting on the partnership, Francis Sani, Programme Director, 3MTT said:</p> <p>&#8220;Our mission is to build technical talent at scale and create clear pathways from learning to earning. Our collaboration with OPay brings together the strengths of government and the private sector to equip young Nigerians with future-ready skills, expose them to real-world innovation challenges, and improve access to employment opportunities. This partnership aligns closely with our broader vision of developing a globally competitive workforce and creating job opportunities through digital skills, innovation, and talent acceleration. Together, we are helping more young Nigerians move closer to meaningful careers and economic participation.&#8221;</p> <p>Through the expanded OPay Scholars Programme, OPay continues to demonstrate its long-standing commitment to investing in Nigeria&#8217;s future through education, innovation, and talent development. By bringing together the ₦1.2 billion scholarship initiative, the National Innovation Challenge, OPay Futures, Google, and now 3MTT, the programme is creating a comprehensive ecosystem that equips young Nigerians with the skills, credentials, exposure, and opportunities needed to succeed locally and compete globally.</p> <p>The application deadline for the National Innovation Challenge is now&nbsp;July 3, 2026. Interested students are encouraged to take advantage of the extension and submit their applications before the new deadline.Apply now via&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.opayweb.com/innovation-challenge" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.opayweb.com/innovation-challenge</a></p> <p>For more information, visit&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="http://www.opayweb.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener">www.opayweb.com</a>&nbsp;and follow OPay on LinkedIn, @OPay_NG on X, and @opay.ng on Instagram for updates.</p> <p><strong>About OPay</strong></p> <p>OPay was established in 2018 as a leading fintech company in Nigeria with the mission to make financial services more inclusive through technology. The company offers a wide range of payment services, including money transfers, bill payments, card services, airtime and data purchases, and merchant payments, among others. Renowned for its fast and reliable network and strong security features that protect customers&#8217; funds, OPay is licensed by the CBN and insured by the NDIC with the same insurance coverage as commercial banks.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/24/opay-partners-3mtt-extends-national-innovation-challenge-deadline-to-reach-more-student-innovators/">OPay partners 3MTT, extends National Innovation Challenge deadline to reach more student innovators</a></p>

Insecurity: Nigeria not under siege, only experiencing security breaches — Presidency

<img width="1200" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Bayo-Onanuga.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/Bayo-Onanuga.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Bayo-Onanuga-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Bayo-Onanuga-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Bayo-Onanuga-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Bayo-Onanuga-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Bayo-Onanuga-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> <p>The Presidency has maintained that Nigeria is not under siege despite ongoing security challenges in parts of the country.</p> <p>Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, stated this while fielding questions on Arise Television&#8217;s Prime Time programme on&nbsp;Tuesday.</p> <p>Onanuga argued that reports of insecurity often create the impression that the entire country is unsafe, stressing that incidents of violence and criminality are limited to specific locations.</p> <p>According to him, many Nigerians continue to travel across the country without encountering security threats.</p> <p>He cited personal experiences of travelling by road within the country and also referenced accounts from other Nigerians who regularly undertake long-distance journeys.</p> <p>The presidential aide specifically mentioned the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, who, according to him, recently informed him that he travelled by road from Abuja to Kebbi State.</p> <p>Onanuga urged Nigerians not to conclude that the entire country is under siege because of reports of attacks and kidnappings.</p> <p>He said: &#8220;I travelled from Lagos to Oyo to attend a burial ceremony. Don&#8217;t let people&#8230;the problem in Nigeria is that the media is even creating many problems. The way they report insecurity as if the entire country is consumed.&#8221;</p> <p>When asked if can travel from Borno through Yobe and Adamawa down to Niger state, Onanuga replied: &#8220;Some people do it. I know someone that does it. In fact, some came to my office yesterday. The executive secretary of the NELFUND. He told himself, I didn&#8217;t ask him. He said he drove from Abuja to Kebbi by road.</p> <p>&#8220;Don&#8217;t let people frighten you that the entire country is under siege. It&#8217;s not so. There are security breaches.</p> <p>&#8220;Any time I read about a kidnap or an attack somewhere, sometimes I look at the time. I said, wow, it happened around 8pm, 9pm, sometimes 1am.</p> <p>&#8220;Sometimes ago, the police told people to stop traveling at night. That was before President Bola Tinubu.&#8221;</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/24/insecurity-nigeria-not-under-siege-only-experiencing-security-breaches-presidency/">Insecurity: Nigeria not under siege, only experiencing security breaches — Presidency</a></p>

Ekiti 2026 election wake up call to politicians, parties – Lagos APC chieftain

<img width="920" height="518" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Seye-Oladejo.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/Seye-Oladejo.jpg 920w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Seye-Oladejo-300x169.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px" /> <p>A chieftain of the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Seye Oladejo, has said the just-concluded governorship election in Ekiti State is a wake-up call to all politicians and political parties in Nigeria.</p> <p>Oladejo said the election has shown that elections are won at the polling units through Permanent Voters Cards, PVCs, and not on social media.</p> <p>Oladejo said the election was a reminder that while social media remains an important platform for political engagement, opinion moulding and information dissemination, it is not a substitute for grassroots political mobilisation, voter education and the painstaking task of earning the trust and confidence of the electorate.</p> <p>In a statement he signed tagged, &#8216;Ekiti 2026: When the PVC Defeated Social Media Hype&#8217;, Oladejo said: &#8220;The outcome of the Ekiti State governorship election has once again reinforced a timeless lesson in democratic politics: elections are won at the polling units by voters armed with their Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs), not on social media timelines dominated by hashtags and viral sentiments.</p> <p>&#8220;The election serves as a fitting reminder that while social media remains an important platform for political engagement, opinion moulding, and information dissemination, it is not a substitute for grassroots political mobilisation, voter education, and the painstaking task of earning the trust and confidence of the electorate.</p> <p>&#8220;For too long, there has been a growing tendency in our political environment to mistake digital popularity for electoral strength. A loud online presence, trending conversations, and coordinated social media campaigns may create an illusion of widespread support, but the ultimate test of political relevance lies in the ability to convert goodwill into actual votes.&#8221;</p> <p>He noted that the just-concluded governorship election in Ekiti State has reinforced the believe that an average electorate is becoming independent-minded.</p> <p>Oladejo said: &#8220;The Ekiti governorship election has once again demonstrated that the average Nigerian voter is discerning and increasingly independent-minded. The people evaluate candidates not merely on the basis of online narratives but on competence, credibility, track record, and their perceived capacity to address the pressing challenges confronting society.</p> <p>&#8220;This election has also reaffirmed the enduring relevance of political structures and community engagement. Democracy is fundamentally a people-driven process that thrives on direct interaction, door-to-door campaigns, stakeholder consultations, and consistent engagement with the electorate. Political parties that neglect grassroots mobilisation in favour of social media grandstanding do so at their own peril.</p> <p>&#8220;The lesson from Ekiti extends beyond the state’s boundaries. It is particularly instructive as political actors begin to intensify preparations for the 2027 general elections. The temptation to confuse digital activism with electoral supremacy must be resisted. Social media can amplify messages, shape narratives, and energise supporters, but it cannot replace the indispensable role of PVCs and active voter participation.</p> <p>&#8220;The election result is therefore a triumph of democratic participation and a victory for citizens who exercised their civic responsibility peacefully and responsibly. It is a testament to the fact that democracy belongs to those who participate, not merely to those who comment from the sidelines.&#8221;</p> <p>He insisted that the experience gathered from the Ekiti State governorship election would serve as a wakeup call for politicians and political parties ahead of the upcoming off-cycle elections.</p> <p>&#8220;As we move closer to another electoral cycle, the Ekiti experience should serve as a wake-up call to politicians and political parties across the country. The road to electoral success remains what it has always been: building trust among the people, articulating credible programmes, maintaining an effective grassroots presence, and encouraging citizens to obtain and use their Permanent Voters Cards.</p> <p>&#8220;Ultimately, the Ekiti State governorship election will be remembered not simply for who won and who lost, but for the powerful message it delivered to Nigeria’s political class-that in a democracy, the Permanent Voters Card remains more potent than social media hype. The ballot, not the hashtag, remains the true currency of political power,&#8221; he added.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/23/ekiti-2026-election-wake-up-call-to-politicians-parties-lagos-apc-chieftain/">Ekiti 2026 election wake up call to politicians, parties &#8211; Lagos APC chieftain</a></p>