Integrate Arabic into Nigeria’s educational curriculum – Bala Mohammed tells govt

<img width="1080" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Bala-Mohammed-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/2026/07/Bala-Mohammed-1.jpg 1080w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Bala-Mohammed-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Bala-Mohammed-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /><p>Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has called for the integration of Arabic education into Nigeria’s educational curriculum to ensure equal recognition and opportunities for graduates who obtained their qualifications from Arabic-speaking countries.</p> <p>Governor Mohammed made the call when he received a delegation of Saudi Arabian businessmen and the leadership of Nigerian students studying in Saudi universities at the Government House in Bauchi.</p> <p>The delegation was led by the Director of the Centre for Sunnah Studies in Africa, Dr Shuaibu Abubakar Idris.</p> <p>The governor expressed concern over what he described as the gradual neglect of Northern Nigeria’s rich Arabic educational heritage, noting that the region has maintained strong educational, religious and cultural ties with the Arab world.</p> <p>He stressed the need to preserve and strengthen those connections while ensuring that graduates of Arabic education receive appropriate recognition within Nigeria’s education system.</p> <p>Governor Mohammed also recalled that Bauchi State once had a thriving Arabic College in Alkaleri but lamented that the institution was abandoned by previous administrations.</p> <p>He emphasised the need to revive such institutions to promote quality Arabic education and broaden educational opportunities for future generations.</p> <p>Earlier, Dr Idris said the visit was aimed at introducing Saudi Arabian businessmen interested in investing in Bauchi State.</p> <p>He said the investors were exploring opportunities for partnerships that would contribute to the state’s economic growth and development.</p> <p>Dr Idris also briefed the governor on the activities of the Centre for Sunnah Studies in Africa and its engagement with Bauchi State students studying in Saudi Arabia.</p> <p>Representatives of Nigerian students in Saudi universities expressed appreciation to Governor Mohammed for his support and encouragement.</p> <p>They pledged to deploy the knowledge and experience acquired abroad towards the development of Bauchi and Nigeria after completing their studies</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/19/integrate-arabic-into-nigerias-educational-curriculum-bala-mohammed-tells-govt/">Integrate Arabic into Nigeria’s educational curriculum &#8211;  Bala Mohammed tells govt </a></p>

Real reason I picked Kwankwaso as my running mate – Peter Obi

<img width="800" height="600" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Peter-Obi-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/2025/07/Peter-Obi-1.jpg 800w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Peter-Obi-1-300x225.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /> <p>Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has revealed the reason behind his decision to pick the leader of Kwankwassiyya Movement, Rabiu Kwankwaso, as his running mate.</p> <p>In an interview with Sun, Obi said he decided to settle for the former governor of Kano State because &#8220;Kwankwaso has the philosophy of pulling people out of poverty&#8221;.</p> <p>Obi said himself and Kwankwaso have similar philosophy on reviving the country&#8217;s economy to better the lives of citizens.</p> <p>&#8220;I have the same philosophy. Kwankwaso believes in education. You cannot change society without education.</p> <p>&#8220;If you look at my X, formerly Twitter, I made it clear that I will emphasise on education. Education is going to change society.</p> <p>&#8220;Nigeria must be seen to form its innermost human capital, which we need to develop. Kwankwaso believes in this. I do. We have synergy.&#8221;</p> <p>Obi also dismissed speculation suggesting that there is disagreement between him and Kwankwaso, stating that they remain united in strategizing ahead of the January 2027 elections.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/19/real-reason-i-picked-kwankwaso-as-my-running-mate-peter-obi/">Real reason I picked Kwankwaso as my running mate &#8211; Peter Obi</a></p>

ADC blames Tinubu’s economic policies for rising poverty, hunger

<img width="1400" height="1400" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ADC-2.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/2026/03/ADC-2.jpg 1400w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ADC-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ADC-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ADC-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ADC-2-80x80.jpg 80w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px" /> <p>The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has blamed the worsening poverty and hunger in the country on the economic policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, advising the President to immediately reverse course or resign from office.</p> <p>The opposition party said recent reports by the World Bank and the World Food Programme (WFP) showed that the government’s economic reforms had failed to improve the welfare of Nigerians, despite official claims of economic recovery.</p> <p>Its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, in a statement on Saturday, said the ADC believed the World Bank’s report indicating that about 139 million Nigerians now live below the national poverty line, alongside the WFP’s estimate that 17 million Nigerians are facing acute hunger, reflected the devastating impact of the administration’s policies.</p> <p>The party noted that the figures were evidence that the Tinubu administration’s economic policies had failed and could lead to even more severe consequences if the current approach was not changed.</p> <p>It argued that although the Federal Government continued to celebrate improvements in economic indicators such as increased revenue, economic growth and foreign reserves, such gains had not translated into better living conditions for ordinary Nigerians.</p> <p>The statement explained, &#8220;The recent reports by the World Bank indicating that 139 million Nigerians or about 60 per cent of the population now live below the national poverty line are hardly surprising, as this catastrophic situation is the inevitable consequence of economic policies that have favoured money over people and statistics over survival.&#8221;</p> <p>The party said it had repeatedly warned that economic growth and improved government revenues would remain meaningless unless they improved the welfare of citizens.</p> <p>It accused the administration of persisting with policies that had compounded hardship while presenting them as necessary sacrifices.</p> <p>Instead of changing course, the ADC lamented that the government had stubbornly maintained what it described as ruinous economic policies and continued to market recklessness as courage and wickedness as necessary pains.</p> <p>The party said the latest poverty and hunger figures represented President Tinubu’s performance after three years in office, insisting that they should prompt serious reflection by the administration.</p> <p>It added that, based on what it described as a catastrophic failure, President Tinubu should be considering resigning from office rather than seeking re-election.</p> <p>The ADC said Nigeria required a government that placed greater emphasis on improving the lives of citizens rather than celebrating economic statistics, stating that the true test of any economic policy should be its ability to reduce poverty, create jobs and improve the welfare of the people.</p> <p>The opposition party also criticised the government’s reliance on palliative programmes, arguing that temporary interventions could not provide lasting solutions to poverty and food insecurity.</p> <p>It said poverty could only be addressed through structural reforms that stimulate production, support agriculture and create sustainable livelihoods.</p> <p>The party outlined what it described as its alternative economic agenda, promising to reduce energy costs, improve security in farming communities and rehabilitate Nigeria’s 264 abandoned dams to expand irrigation farming.</p> <p>It also pledged to increase access to quality seeds, fertilisers and agricultural extension services, invest in storage and agro-processing facilities, and establish regional agricultural production belts to improve food distribution and lower food prices.</p> <p>In addition, the ADC said it would prioritise investments in nutrition, healthcare, education and skills development as part of efforts to tackle the root causes of poverty and hunger.</p> <p>It maintained that economic success should be measured by improvements in the quality of life of Nigerians rather than government statistics.</p> <p>“Hunger is the most honest measure of economic performance because it cannot be manipulated. Until fewer Nigerians go to bed hungry, until poverty begins to fall instead of rise, and until every Nigerian family can once again afford three decent meals a day, every claim of economic success will remain unrecognisable to the people whose lives those policies are supposed to improve,” the statement added.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/18/adc-blames-tinubus-economic-policies-for-rising-poverty-hunger/">ADC blames Tinubu’s economic policies for rising poverty, hunger</a></p>

“139 million poor Nigerians is Tinubu’s scorecard” — ADC

<img width="1400" height="1400" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ADC-2.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ADC-2.jpg 1400w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ADC-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ADC-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ADC-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ADC-2-80x80.jpg 80w" sizes="(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px" /> <p>The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has said President Bola Tinubu should consider resigning rather than seek re-election, citing the latest World Bank report which estimated that about 139 million Nigerians now live below the national poverty line.</p> <p>The opposition party made the call in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, following the release of the World Bank’s latest poverty assessment.</p> <p>According to the statement, the World Bank’s report, which estimated that about 60 per cent of Nigeria’s population lives below the national poverty line, reflects what the party described as the consequences of the Federal Government’s economic policies.</p> <p>The ADC argued that economic indicators frequently highlighted by the Tinubu administration, including increased revenue, economic growth and rising foreign reserves, have not translated into improved living conditions for ordinary Nigerians.</p> <p>“The evidence of 139 million people living in poverty and 17 million at the risk of starvation is President Tinubu’s scorecard. On account of this catastrophic failure alone, President Tinubu should be contemplating resigning from office rather than seeking re-election,” the statement read.</p> <p>The party also criticised the Federal Government’s reliance on palliative programmes, maintaining that temporary interventions cannot address the root causes of poverty and hunger.</p> <p>According to the ADC, reducing insecurity in farming communities, lowering energy costs, rehabilitating abandoned dams to expand irrigation, improving access to farm inputs and strengthening agricultural value chains would increase food production and reduce the cost of food.</p> <p>The ADC said an administration led by the party would focus on education, healthcare, nutrition, skills development and agricultural reforms, arguing that sustainable economic growth depends on improving citizens’ welfare rather than relying on temporary palliative programmes.</p> <p>The party maintained that economic performance should ultimately be measured by improvements in the living conditions of Nigerians rather than macroeconomic statistics.</p> <p>“Hunger is the most honest measure of economic performance because it cannot be manipulated. Until fewer Nigerians go to bed hungry, until poverty begins to fall instead of rise, and until every Nigerian family can once again afford three decent meals a day, every claim of economic success will remain unrecognisable to the people whose lives those policies are supposed to improve,” the statement added.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/18/139-million-poor-nigerians-is-tinubus-scorecard-adc/">“139 million poor Nigerians is Tinubu’s scorecard” — ADC</a></p>

Indian activist hospitalised after 20-day hunger strike over examination crisis

<img width="836" height="470" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1-1.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/2026/07/1-1.png 836w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1-1-300x169.png 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 836px) 100vw, 836px" /> <p>Indian environmentalist and education activist, Sonam Wangchuk has been taken to hospital after completing a 20-day hunger strike.</p> <p>Wangchuk, 59, began the indefinite fast on June 28 to demand the resignation of India&#8217;s Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, over alleged irregularities in the country&#8217;s medical school entrance examinations.</p> <p>The activist had been leading the protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, where hundreds of students joined him in calling for greater transparency and accountability in the education system.</p> <p>Additional demonstrations were also organised by supporters, including members of the online satirical movement known as the Cockroach Janta Party.</p> <p>In a statement, the Delhi Police said Wangchuk was moved to a hospital in compliance with a High Court directive and based on medical advice after his health worsened.</p> <p>Police said the transfer was carried out under court orders, although some protesters attempted to obstruct the operation, resulting in a brief commotion at the protest site.</p> <p>Authorities have also appealed to demonstrators to peacefully vacate the venue.</p> <p>Footage from the scene showed police officers carrying Wangchuk away from the protest stage as supporters gathered around in protest.</p> <p>Earlier in the week, the Delhi High Court directed government doctors to monitor Wangchuk&#8217;s condition daily after a petition warned that his life could be at risk if the hunger strike continued.</p> <p>The court stressed that every citizen&#8217;s life was valuable and ordered that all necessary medical intervention be provided to preserve the activist&#8217;s life.</p> <p>Before he was taken to hospital, Wangchuk maintained that the movement was about protecting the integrity of India&#8217;s education system, saying even small public movements had historically brought about significant political change.</p> <p>The protest follows a nationwide controversy over India&#8217;s medical entrance examinations.</p> <p>Last month, about 2.2 million candidates were forced to retake the exam after the original test was cancelled over a major question paper leak, further fuelling public outrage over the country&#8217;s examination process.</p> <p>The controversy, alongside separate disputes involving high school examination results, has triggered widespread student protests and drawn support from several opposition politicians.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/18/indian-activist-hospitalised-after-20-day-hunger-strike-over-examination-crisis/">Indian activist hospitalised after 20-day hunger strike over examination crisis</a></p>

Ex-minister, Turner Isoun dies at 87

<img width="762" height="533" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Turner-Isoun.jpeg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Turner-Isoun.jpeg 762w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Turner-Isoun-300x210.jpeg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 762px) 100vw, 762px" /> <p>Former Minister of Science and Technology, Professor Turner Isoun, has died at the age of 87, prompting tributes from Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, who described him as an outstanding scholar and statesman.</p> <p>Isoun, who served under former President Olusegun Obasanjo from 2000 to 2007, passed away in Abuja on July 15.</p> <p>In a statement issued through his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, Governor Diri said the late professor&#8217;s contributions to education, science, technology and national development would remain unforgettable.</p> <p>The governor hailed Isoun as an intellectual giant whose influence extended beyond academia and public service, noting that his death was a major loss to Bayelsa State, the Ijaw nation and Nigeria.</p> <p>Diri also highlighted Isoun’s role as the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of Rivers State University of Science and Technology, where he helped lay the foundation for Nigeria’s first university of science and technology.</p> <p>As minister, Isoun championed key reforms in Nigeria’s technology sector, including the establishment of NITDA, the creation of Galaxy Backbone and the advancement of the country&#8217;s satellite programme.</p> <p>Beyond public service, he was a prominent advocate for Ijaw interests and played a role in the campaign that led to the creation of Bayelsa State in 1996.</p> <p>Governor Diri extended condolences to Isoun’s family, the people of Odi community and the Ijaw nation, urging them to take solace in the late statesman’s enduring legacy.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/18/ex-minister-turner-isoun-dies-at-87/">Ex-minister, Turner Isoun dies at 87</a></p>

Work with security agencies to fight banditry – Radda tells Islamic clerics, monarchs

<img width="1200" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Dikko-Radda.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/Dikko-Radda.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Dikko-Radda-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Dikko-Radda-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Dikko-Radda-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Dikko-Radda-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Dikko-Radda-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> <p>Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, has called on Islamic clerics to work closely with security agencies, traditional rulers and community leaders to strengthen the fight against banditry and other crimes.</p> <p>The governor made the call during a sensitisation programme and public lecture organised by the Katsina Scholars Forum for Community Advancement, led by Sheikh Munir Adam Koza.</p> <p>Governor Radda said tackling insecurity requires the support of every member of society, especially religious leaders, whose words and guidance carry great influence among the people.</p> <p>&#8220;Government has a responsibility to protect lives and property, but the people also have a responsibility to support that effort. We must all work together by exposing those who provide information, logistics and other forms of support to criminals,&#8221; the governor said.</p> <p>He recalled that when he assumed office, 23 out of the state&#8217;s 34 local government areas were badly affected by banditry.</p> <p>According to him, his administration responded by recruiting 2,500 members of the Katsina Community Watch Corps and providing them with the equipment needed to support the police, the military and other security agencies.</p> <p>Radda said the effort has produced encouraging results, with many roads that were once unsafe now open to travellers and several markets that had been closed because of bandit attacks returning to normal business.</p> <p>He noted that although many frontline local government areas are now relatively peaceful, security agencies remain alert to emerging threats in parts of Musawa and Matazu Local Government Areas.</p> <p>The governor said the Community Watch Corps has played an important role in supporting security operations across the state.</p> <p>&#8220;Only Allah knows what the situation would have been without the support of the Community Watch Corps. They have stood shoulder to shoulder with our security agencies in protecting our communities,&#8221; he said.</p> <p>Governor Radda also expressed concern over the activities of informants and collaborators who continue to assist criminal groups.</p> <p>Recalling the abduction of the late General Abubakar Rabe, the governor said the experience showed that insecurity cannot be defeated without dealing with those who secretly support criminals.</p> <p>He called on politicians to avoid making insecurity a political issue and urged citizens to put the interest of the state above personal or political considerations.</p> <p>The governor further appealed to Islamic clerics to remain truthful and responsible in their sermons, encouraging people to respect the law, support security agencies and promote peaceful coexistence.</p> <p>He also reaffirmed his administration&#8217;s commitment to strengthening the traditional institution through improved welfare for district and village heads, describing them as important partners in maintaining peace and order.</p> <p>In the same vein, Deputy Governor of Katsina State, Malam Faruk Lawal Joɓe, remarked that Radda-led administration strengthen security apparatus through improved welfare of traditional leaders.</p> <p>The deputy governor disclosed that the government has increased the allowances of Village Heads (Masu Unguwanni), elevated the status of District Heads (Hakimai) alongside upward salary reviews, and enhanced the salaries and allowances of other traditional title holders.</p> <p>“These steps were taken to empower them to play a more active and effective role in securing their respective communities,” he added.</p> <p>Earlier, the convener of the programme, Sheikh Munir Adam Koza, said the forum was organised to equip clerics and community leaders with the knowledge needed to respond more effectively to security challenges.</p> <p>He urged residents to continue praying for peace and to support government efforts aimed at restoring lasting security across Katsina State.</p> <p>Delivering the keynote lecture, the Chief Imam of the National Mosque, Abuja, Sheikh Ibrahim Makari, called for greater responsibility in religious preaching and stressed the need for sermons that promote peace, unity and mutual respect.</p> <p>He said government alone could not defeat insecurity and recommended stronger community-based intelligence gathering to support security agencies.</p> <p>Sheikh Makari also urged parents to ensure that children receive proper Islamic education and moral guidance, while encouraging retired public servants and security personnel to contribute their experience towards building safer communities.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/17/work-with-security-agencies-to-fight-banditry-radda-tells-islamic-clerics-monarchs/">Work with security agencies to fight banditry &#8211; Radda tells Islamic clerics, monarchs</a></p>

Bauchi governor sacks two commissioners, accepts Faruk Mustapha’s resignation

<img width="1200" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bala-Mohammed-1-1.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bala-Mohammed-1-1.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bala-Mohammed-1-1-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bala-Mohammed-1-1-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bala-Mohammed-1-1-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bala-Mohammed-1-1-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Bala-Mohammed-1-1-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><p>Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has sacked two commissioners as part of a minor cabinet shake-up.</p> <p>The affected commissioners are Mohammed Salis Gamawa, who was in charge of the Ministry of Commerce, Industries and Investment, and Dr Mohammed Lawal Rimin Zayam, the immediate past Commissioner for Education who was later redeployed to the Ministry of Power, Science and Technology.</p> <p>The governor also accepted the resignation of the former Commissioner for Rural Development and Special Duties, Hon. Faruk Mustapha who recently dumped the Allied Peoples Movement, APM to join the All Progressive Congress, APC.</p> <p>The changes were contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Governor&#8217;s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mukhtar Gidado.</p> <p>According to the statement, the governor has forwarded the names of nominees to replace the outgoing commissioners, alongside other nominees to fill vacancies created by the exit of some members of the State Executive Council, to the Bauchi State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation.</p> <p>Governor Mohammed expressed appreciation to the affected officials for their contributions to the development of the state during their tenure.</p> <p>He wished them success in their future endeavours , reaffirming his administration&#8217;s commitment to building a more responsive and result-oriented government for the people of Bauchi State.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/17/bauchi-governor-sacks-two-commissioners-accepts-faruk-mustaphas-resignation/">Bauchi governor sacks two commissioners, accepts Faruk Mustapha&#8217;s resignation</a></p>

Lagos approves 2026/2027 academic calendar for public, private schools

<img width="1400" height="1400" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Lagos.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/Lagos.jpg 1400w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Lagos-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Lagos-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Lagos-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Lagos-80x80.jpg 80w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px" /> <p>Lagos State Government has approved and released the harmonised academic calendar for the 2026/2027 school session for all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state.</p> <p>The announcement was made on&nbsp;Thursday&nbsp;by the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Jamiu Tolani Alli-Balogun, following extensive consultations with key stakeholders in the education sector coordinated by the Office of Education Quality Assurance, OEQA.</p> <p>According to the commissioner, the calendar was adopted after two separate stakeholders&#8217; meetings during which participants deliberated on and agreed to the major activities and timelines for the upcoming academic year.</p> <p>The approved schedule provides details of school resumption dates, mid-term breaks, examination periods and holidays, offering a structured framework to enable schools, teachers, parents and students to plan effectively throughout the session.</p> <p>Alli-Balogun noted that the harmonised calendar underscores the Lagos State Government&#8217;s commitment to promoting quality education through a coordinated and well-organised academic system.</p> <p>He called on all public and private schools in the state to strictly adhere to the approved timetable to ensure uniformity and the smooth implementation of academic activities.</p> <p>The commissioner also encouraged members of the public to access the complete 2026/2027 academic calendar on the official website of the Office of Education Quality Assurance, OEQA, as well as across the Lagos State Government&#8217;s official digital platforms.</p> <pre id="x_1756408398mailcontentid.plainTextContent" class="wp-block-preformatted"></pre> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/17/lagos-approves-2026-2027-academic-calendar-for-public-private-schools/">Lagos approves 2026/2027 academic calendar for public, private schools</a></p>

2027: Former Niger commissioner dumps APC for ADC, accuses Bago of running one-man govt

<img width="808" height="455" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_20260716_140209_953@-763236074-e1784222332199.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_20260716_140209_953@-763236074-e1784222332199.jpg 808w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_20260716_140209_953@-763236074-e1784222332199-300x169.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 808px) 100vw, 808px" /> <p>A major political crack has hit the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Niger State as former Chief of Staff to ex-Governor Abubakar Sani Bello, Mikail Al-Ami Bmitosahi, led the Niger Rescue Movement, NRM, Political Family out of the ruling party to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, accusing Governor Mohammed Umar Bago of sidelining stakeholders and disregarding advice.</p> <p>Speaking at a press conference in Minna on Thursday, Bmitosahi said the decision followed wide consultations with political leaders, stakeholders, youths and women across the state ahead of the 2027 general elections.</p> <p>He said the group chose the ADC because it offers a credible platform built on inclusiveness, internal democracy and solutions to the challenges confronting Nigerians.</p> <p>According to him, the movement would immediately activate its structures in all 25 local government areas to deliver victory for the ADC in 2027.</p> <p>&#8220;Our people deserve security, jobs, quality education, quality healthcare, potable water and good roads. We believe the ADC provides the best platform to achieve that,&#8221; he said.</p> <p>Bmitosahi vowed that the group&#8217;s campaign would reach every ward, village and polling unit, insisting it would focus on issues rather than politics of bitterness.</p> <p>The former Chief of Staff also took a swipe at Governor Bago&#8217;s style of governance, alleging that the governor ignores advice from elders and senior political stakeholders.</p> <p>He claimed that unlike the administration of former Governor Abubakar Sani Bello, where projects were debated at executive council meetings before implementation, Bago allegedly announces projects without consulting members of his cabinet.</p> <p>Also speaking, former Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Alhaji Mamman Musa, said the group resolved to quit the APC after concluding that the state was heading in the wrong direction.</p> <p>&#8220;We have structures across the 25 local government areas and wards. We are determined to rescue the state from what we consider bad leadership and waste of public funds,&#8221; Musa said.</p> <p>He alleged that several stakeholders had offered advice to Governor Bago on governance but claimed the governor refused to listen.</p> <p>According to him, &#8220;I have personally and including some of us here spoken to him, but he doesn&#8217;t listen to anyone. Some elders and stakeholders have tried too. He simply does what he wants. Our decision is not about personal interest but about the growth and development of Niger State.&#8221;</p> <p>On speculation that the defection was linked to any disagreement between former Governor Bello and Bago, Musa dismissed the claim, saying, &#8220;If there was any problem between them, you would have heard. We took this decision on our own because the issue is beyond the former governor.&#8221;</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/16/2027-former-niger-commissioner-dumps-apc-for-adc-accuses-bago-of-running-one-man-govt/">2027: Former Niger commissioner dumps APC for ADC, accuses Bago of running one-man govt</a></p>

Osun Guber: INEC seeks solutions to voter apathy

<img width="1200" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/osun-INEC-1.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/osun-INEC-1.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/osun-INEC-1-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/osun-INEC-1-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/osun-INEC-1-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/osun-INEC-1-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/osun-INEC-1-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> <p>The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to address voter apathy ahead of the 2026 Osun State governorship election, describing the poll as a crucial test before the 2027 General Elections.</p> <p>The call was made by National Commissioner and Chairman of The Electoral Institute, TEI, Professor Kunle Ajayi, in his opening address during a policy dialogue organised on the theme, &#8216;Voter Apathy and Prospects for Improved Voter Turnout: The 2026 Osun Gubernatorial Election in Perspective&#8217;, on&nbsp;Thursday&nbsp;in Osogbo.</p> <p>Represented by the Osun INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Oluwatoyin Babalola, Ajayi described the forthcoming governorship election as the final off-cycle governorship poll before the 2027 General Elections, saying its outcome and lessons would play a significant role in shaping INEC&#8217;s preparations for the nationwide elections.</p> <p>He said,&#8221; Citizens&#8217; participation remained central to electoral integrity. Democracy becomes stronger when voters actively participate in the electoral process. Elections provide citizens with the opportunity to exercise their sovereignty by choosing those who occupy public offices.</p> <p>&#8220;The rate of voter turnout remains a concern to the Commission, and this dialogue provides an opportunity to engage with stakeholders on how to reverse the prevailing trend.&#8221;</p> <p>He noted that the recent governorship election in Ekiti State recorded encouraging improvements in voter participation and electoral quality, adding that INEC was determined to ensure that Osun achieved even greater progress.</p> <p>He urged participants to offer practical, evidence-based recommendations capable of improving voter turnout ahead of the election.</p> <p>Ajayi also described the dialogue as another effort by INEC to bring together election administrators, academics, civil society organisations, development partners, security agencies, political parties, the media and other stakeholders to address challenges surrounding voter turnout and democratic participation.</p> <p>In his goodwill message, Acting Director-General of TEI, Professor Ibrahim Sani, identified voter apathy as a major challenge to democracy in Nigeria.</p> <p>Represented by Aishat Usman Jimoh, Deputy Director, Research and Documentation Department, TEI, Sani said the Osun election would provide an opportunity to examine the causes of low voter participation while generating practical solutions that could benefit future elections.</p> <p>&#8220;Addressing voter apathy requires collective efforts from election managers, political parties, security agencies, the media, civil society organisations and citizens,&#8221; he said.</p> <p>He expressed confidence that recommendations from the dialogue would contribute to a successful Osun governorship election and provide valuable lessons for the 2027 General Elections.</p> <p>Speaking separately, Osun Resident Electoral Commissioner, Oluwatoyin Babalola, said the credibility of any democratic election depended not only on the conduct of the poll but also on the willingness of eligible citizens to vote.</p> <p>She noted that &#8220;despite improvements in voter registration and electoral reforms, voter turnout had continued to decline across Nigeria, including Osun State&#8221;.</p> <p>Babalola attributed the trend to &#8220;declining public trust in political leadership, economic hardship, misinformation, security concerns, youth disengagement and accessibility challenges affecting rural communities and Persons with Disabilities&#8221;.</p> <p>She maintained that although INEC had introduced reforms such as Continuous Voter Registration, improved voter education, technological innovations, enhanced logistics and stronger stakeholder engagement, greater collaboration was required to increase participation.</p> <p>She urged political parties to conduct peaceful, issue-based campaigns while calling on security agencies, traditional rulers, religious leaders, civil society organisations, educational institutions, youth and women groups, development partners and the media to intensify voter mobilisation and civic education.</p> <p>While appealing to all stakeholders to reject violence, vote-buying, hate speech and misinformation, she reaffirmed that the commission is committed to a credible process, Babalola said INEC would conduct&nbsp;the August 15, 2026&nbsp;Osun governorship election in compliance with the Constitution, the Electoral Act and the Commission&#8217;s regulations.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/16/osun-guber-inec-seeks-solutions-to-voter-apathy/">Osun Guber: INEC seeks solutions to voter apathy</a></p>

Abia parents recover illegal graduation fees from schools

<img width="715" height="726" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/abia.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/abia.jpg 715w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/abia-295x300.jpg 295w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/abia-80x80.jpg 80w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px" /> <p>Some public and private schools who allegedly collected illegal fees from pupils for the 2026 graduation celebrations have started refunding the money to pupils and their parents, in compliance to Abia State government&#8217;s directive.</p> <p>The State government, through the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Goodluck Ubochi,&nbsp;weekend,&nbsp;threatened to impose heavy sanctions on&nbsp; any public or private school found collecting unauthorized graduation levies or fees from pupils and students, in violation of existing regulations.</p> <p>The State government reiterated its ban on graduation-related charges except for pupils in terminal classes of Primary 6 and students in Senior Secondary School 3 (SS3).</p> <p>Following the information, many parents who had already paid fees to their children&#8217;s schools, have started making demands for refunds, while some others asked the private schools to subtract them from their children&#8217;s statutory school fees.</p> <p>In response, some of the schools have started refunding the fees to the parents.</p> <p>The fees being refunded to the parents in Umuahia and Aba, according to findings from DAILY POST, range from N2,000 to N12,000 per pupil.</p> <p>Two of the parents, who spoke under anonymity, said they were prompted to approach their children&#8217;s schools for refunds, on learning that the State government had abolished such payments.</p> <p>The parents described the state government&#8217;s policy as a financial relief for them.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/16/abia-parents-recover-illegal-graduation-fees-from-schools/">Abia parents recover illegal graduation fees from schools</a></p>

Peter Obi, Kwankwaso will unite Nigeria – Galadima

<img width="1200" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Peter-Obi-Kwankwaso.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/Peter-Obi-Kwankwaso.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Peter-Obi-Kwankwaso-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Peter-Obi-Kwankwaso-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Peter-Obi-Kwankwaso-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Peter-Obi-Kwankwaso-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Peter-Obi-Kwankwaso-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><p>Engineer Buba Galadima, a leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has described the Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso presidential ticket as a &#8220;healing ticket&#8221; that could help unite Nigeria and address the country&#8217;s long-standing divisions.</p> <p>Speaking during an interview with Arise News on Wednesday, Galadima said he and other members of the Kwankwasiyya movement supported Obi because they believe his partnership with Kwankwaso offers the best chance to rebuild the country.</p> <p>&#8220;It is our belief that this is the only ticket that can salvage Nigeria. Not only salvage it, but it is a ticket we call the &#8216;healing ticket,&#8217; designed so that we can forget the past,&#8221; Galadima said.</p> <p>He explained that the alliance was created to strengthen ties between the North and the South-East, adding that Obi should be seen as a Nigerian leader rather than a candidate representing one ethnic group.</p> <p>Galadima said the group had spent more than two years working to improve understanding between both regions. According to him, the effort has helped reduce tensions and encouraged dialogue.</p> <p>He also said Obi had promised to focus on security, agriculture and education if elected president, while involving members of the alliance in tackling the challenges.</p> <p>&#8220;Peter Obi has agreed that if he becomes the President of Nigeria, he will not only address these three issues personally, but he will make us part of those who will work on these issues,&#8221; he said.</p> <p>Responding to critics, Galadima argued that there was no reason to attack those supporting Obi, noting that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar had previously chosen running mates from the South-East.</p> <p>He admitted that ethnic and religious politics had contributed to Nigeria&#8217;s divisions but insisted the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket was focused on national unity.</p> <p>&#8220;This ticket is not about Igbos, Hausas, Yorubas, Islam, or Christianity. This ticket is about Nigeria,&#8221; he said.</p> <p>Galadima added that, if elected, the alliance would prioritise job creation, agriculture, skills development and local manufacturing to revive the economy and reduce unemployment.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/16/peter-obi-kwankwaso-will-unite-nigeria-galadima/">Peter Obi, Kwankwaso will unite Nigeria &#8211; Galadima </a></p>

NECO: Candidates are tested on different sets of questions – Min for State, Prof Ahmad

<img width="810" height="1080" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1001151901.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/2026/07/1001151901.jpg 810w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1001151901-225x300.jpg 225w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1001151901-768x1024.jpg 768w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px" /> <p>The Federal Government says the National Examinations Council&#8217;s, NECO, Computer-Based Test, CBT, has dealt a major blow to examination malpractice, with candidates receiving different sets of questions since the examination began.</p> <p>The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, stated this on Wednesday while monitoring the ongoing Senior School Certificate Examination at Redeemers in Abuja.</p> <p>According to her, feedback from candidates showed that most candidates prefer the CBT format to the traditional paper-based examination and confirmed that the tests commenced on schedule without technical glitches.</p> <p>&#8220;The CBT makes communication between candidates impossible and is one of the best ways of tackling examination malpractice,&#8221; she said.</p> <p>Ahmad added that the Federal Government would only implement full CBT nationwide after putting the necessary infrastructure in place to ensure no student is disadvantaged.</p> <p>Also speaking, NECO Registrar, Prof. Ibrahim Wushishi, said the council had recorded no technical hitch since the examination began.</p> <p>He disclosed that 1,378,048 candidates registered for the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination, adding that the results are expected to be released by the first week of September to support the 2026 admission process.</p> <p>Wushishi said the CBT system&#8217;s randomisation of questions had significantly reduced opportunities for examination malpractice, while candidates who spoke after the examination described the process as seamless and more convenient than the paper-based format.</p> <p>One of the candidates, Ambassador Alabi of Redeemers Teap School, described the CBT examination as seamless and more convenient than the traditional paper-based format.</p> <p>Another candidate, Isaac Abioro of Anglican Girls&#8217; Grammar School, also said the examination was efficient and easy to navigate, adding that there had been no technical glitches since it began.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/15/neco-candidates-are-tested-on-different-sets-of-questions-min-for-state-prof-ahmad/">NECO: Candidates are tested on different sets of questions &#8211; Min for State, Prof Ahmad</a></p>

Abuja indigenes decry no restitution for land taken by military

<img width="1280" height="721" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ibrahim-M.-Zikirullahi.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/Ibrahim-M.-Zikirullahi.jpg 1280w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ibrahim-M.-Zikirullahi-300x169.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Ibrahim-M.-Zikirullahi-1024x577.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /> <p>Human rights and civic education, activist, Dr. Ibrahim M. Zikirullahi, has highlighted the plight of the indigenous people of Abuja.</p> <p>He issued a warning regarding the imminent threat of extinction facing indigenous people and their languages such as Gbagyi, Bassa, Gwandara, Koro, Ganagana, and others.</p> <p>He noted that despite Supreme Court ruling there has been no restitution for lands taken from the indigenous people under Military Decree No. 6 of 1976.&nbsp;</p> <p>Speaking in Abuja on&nbsp;Wednesday, Zikirullahi drew global attention to the deteriorating human rights conditions affecting the Indigenous Peoples of Abuja, also referred to as the Original Inhabitants, OIs.</p> <p>He noted said that more than two million Indigenous individuals in Abuja were subjected to systematic exclusion, land dispossession, political disenfranchisement, and cultural erasure.</p> <p>The activist stated that since 2025, the situation for Abuja indigenes had worsened considerably.</p> <p>He emphasized that the experiences of the Indigenous Peoples of Abuja highlight a continuous structural conflict, stemming from forced displacement, land appropriation, and political marginalization.</p> <p>He pointed out that in the past year, numerous Indigenous communities have faced state-led demolitions of their homes, farms, and cultural sites, stating, &#8220;These actions have: rendered families homeless, destroyed ancestral compounds, disrupted traditional livelihoods, intensified fear, instability, and psychological trauma.&#8221;</p> <p>&#8220;These demolitions create conditions of conflict, even in the absence of armed confrontation. They reflect global trends where Indigenous Peoples encounter violence through administrative, legal, and urban development mechanisms rather than direct military aggression.</p> <p>&#8220;A true post-conflict phase has yet to emerge due to the following reasons: There has been no restitution for lands taken under Military Decree No. 6 of 1976. Furthermore, there is a lack of compensation or resettlement, despite Supreme Court rulings that affirm their rights.</p> <p>&#8220;Political representation is absent. OIs are still unable to elect a governor or state legislature. Successive administrations have consistently failed to offer compensation, resettlement, or legal acknowledgment.</p> <p>&#8220;The Original Inhabitants of Abuja are enduring a silent conflict characterized by demolitions, displacement, erasure, and the denial of their rights. Their circumstances are not improving; rather, they are deteriorating.</p> <p>&#8220;The Indigenous languages of Abuja, including Gbagyi, Bassa, Gwandara, Koro, Ganagana, and others, face a significant threat of extinction due to displacement, urban assimilation, the loss of cultural spaces, and inadequate government support.</p> <p>&#8220;The demolitions that have occurred over the past year have not only obliterated homes but have also devastated linguistic ecosystems—the environments where language is lived, passed down, and embodied.</p> <p>&#8220;Development should never be used as a weapon against Indigenous Peoples. Artificial Intelligence must not become a new avenue for dispossession. Language must not be allowed to perish simply because a community has been displaced from their land,&#8221; he stated.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/15/abuja-indigenes-decry-no-restitution-for-land-taken-by-military/">Abuja indigenes decry no restitution for land taken by military </a></p>

Taraba APC crisis: Electoral victories should not breed arrogance, exclusion – Kefas tells candidates

<img width="1200" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Agbu-Kefas.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/Agbu-Kefas.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Agbu-Kefas-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Agbu-Kefas-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Agbu-Kefas-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Agbu-Kefas-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Agbu-Kefas-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> <p>Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has urged party members who secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket ahead of the upcoming elections to demonstrate humility by reaching out to those who were unsuccessful, saying electoral victories should not breed arrogance or exclusion.</p> <p>The governor made the appeal on&nbsp;Tuesday&nbsp;during a reconciliation dinner with APC stakeholders in Jalingo, describing the gathering as a “family meeting,” aimed at healing divisions, rebuilding trust, and strengthening the party.</p> <p>He called on APC members in the state to put aside grievances arising from the party’s congresses and primary elections and work together ahead of future electoral contests.</p> <p>Kefas acknowledged that the process leading to his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC, as well as the ward, local government, and state congresses and subsequent primaries, had generated mixed feelings among party members.</p> <p>He admitted that while some members were satisfied with the outcome of the exercises, others felt disappointed or excluded from the process.</p> <p>“Wherever this happened, I sincerely regret the pain or misunderstanding that may have arisen,” the governor said, adding that his decisions were never intended to suppress legitimate political ambitions or diminish the contributions of party stakeholders.</p> <p>“The decisions taken during the political process were aimed at preventing prolonged internal conflicts that could have weakened the party and divided the people of Taraba State,” Kefas said.</p> <p>The governor stressed that reconciliation should now take precedence over political differences, noting that party contests should not create permanent enemies or destroy long-standing relationships.</p> <p>He urged party members who secured the APC ticket to demonstrate humility by reaching out to those who were unsuccessful, saying electoral victories should not breed arrogance or exclusion.</p> <p>“No candidate can succeed alone,” he said, urging successful aspirants to carry every stakeholder along, regardless of the outcome of the primaries.</p> <p>Kefas also appealed to aspirants who did not emerge victorious to remain committed to the party, assuring them that political opportunities extend beyond a single election cycle.</p> <p>He pledged to deepen consultations with party leaders and stakeholders across the state, saying reconciliation would not end with the dinner but would continue through sustained dialogue at the ward, local government, senatorial, and state levels.</p> <p>The governor said reconciliation should go beyond appointments and political positions, stressing that respect, consultation, inclusion, and recognition were essential to building a stronger party.</p> <p>He called for an end to divisions between old and new members of the APC, insisting that there should be “only one APC in Taraba State.”</p> <p>Kefas further pledged to lead with humility, listen to constructive criticism, and broaden consultations in decision-making, while urging all stakeholders to place the collective interest of the party above personal grievances.</p> <p>He reminded party members that politics should ultimately focus on improving the lives of citizens through better security, education, healthcare, infrastructure, electricity, employment, and agricultural development rather than internal disputes.</p> <p>The governor urged party leaders, aspirants, and supporters to embrace forgiveness, rebuild trust, and unite ahead of future elections.</p> <p>“Let tonight mark the beginning of a new chapter founded on respect, forgiveness, consultation, discipline, and shared purpose,” he said.</p> <p>Kefas expressed confidence that a united APC would be better positioned to earn the confidence of the people of Taraba State and achieve electoral success while adv</p> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow"> <p></p> </blockquote> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/15/taraba-apc-crisis-electoral-victories-should-not-breed-arrogance-exclusion-kefas-tells-candidates/">Taraba APC crisis: Electoral victories should not breed arrogance, exclusion &#8211; Kefas tells candidates</a></p>

Good governance, competent leadership only means to Nigeria’s bright future – Peter Obi

<img width="1400" height="1400" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Peter-Obi-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/2026/03/Peter-Obi-1.jpg 1400w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Peter-Obi-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Peter-Obi-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Peter-Obi-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Peter-Obi-1-80x80.jpg 80w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px" /> <p>The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections, Peter Obi, says competent leadership and good governance are the only means to Nigeria&#8217;s wealth.</p> <p>Obi said this in a post on his verified X handle on&nbsp;Wednesday.</p> <p>His remark stems from the high-level roundtable discussion organised by the European Council on Foreign Relations, ECFR, titled &#8216;Nigeria in 2027 and Beyond&#8217; held in Berlin, Germany.</p> <p>According to him, Nigeria possesses all the human and natural resources required to become a prosperous, secure, and globally competitive nation.</p> <p>The former Anambra State governor reiterated that what was required was competent, accountable, and compassionate leadership that prioritises investment in people, education, healthcare, productive enterprise, the rule of law, and strong institutions over politics of consumption.</p> <p>&#8220;Nigeria’s future is bright, but only if we make the deliberate choices that will move our country from consumption to production, from poverty to prosperity, and from division to unity.</p> <p>&#8220;By embracing good governance, fiscal responsibility, and productive partnerships with the international community, we can build an economy that works for all Nigerians and restores our nation’s standing among the comity of nations,&#8221; he wrote.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/15/good-governance-competent-leadership-only-means-to-nigerias-bright-future-peter-obi/">Good governance, competent leadership only means to Nigeria&#8217;s bright future &#8211; Peter Obi</a></p>