Taraba moves to decongest Jalingo Custodial Centre, considers amnesty for deserving inmates

<img width="1200" height="700" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Jalingo-Custodial-Centre.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Jalingo-Custodial-Centre.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Jalingo-Custodial-Centre-300x175.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Jalingo-Custodial-Centre-1024x597.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> <p>The Taraba State Government has commenced moves to decongest the Jalingo Medium Security Custodial Centre, with plans to recommend deserving inmates for amnesty under the state’s prerogative of mercy.</p> <p>The developmen followed concerns over overcrowding at the facility, which was designed to accommodate 250 inmates but currently houses more than 500 people, putting pressure on its facilities and raising concerns about the welfare of inmates.</p> <p>A report presented on the condition of the centre indicated that about 250 inmates were sleeping on mats, while a significant proportion of those in custody were awaiting trial, further highlighting the need for urgent intervention.</p> <p>The situation came under scrutiny over&nbsp;the weekend&nbsp;when a delegation comprising officials of the Taraba State Government, members of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) and the Legal Aid Council visited the facility to assess its condition and explore measures to address the congestion.</p> <p>The delegation was led by the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Yakubu Maikasuwa (SAN), and received by the Controller of Corrections, Taraba State Command, John Francis.</p> <p>While briefing the delegation, Francis identified overcrowding, inadequate facilities and delays in the administration of justice as some of the major challenges confronting the custodial centre.</p> <p>He called for the accelerated determination of cases involving inmates, regular review of pending cases and wider adoption of non-custodial measures to reduce the number of people being held in the facility.</p> <p>The Controller also advocated the use of plea bargaining where appropriate, stressing that such measures could help reduce congestion while ensuring that justice was served without unnecessarily keeping inmates in custody.</p> <p>Francis further urged the government to consider inmates who had demonstrated good conduct, acquired vocational skills or education and shown evidence of rehabilitation for possible release under appropriate legal provisions.</p> <p>Responding to the concerns, Maikasuwa said the state Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy was already considering the issue and would recommend inmates who met the stipulated conditions for amnesty.</p> <p>“We have this committee we call the Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy.There are guidelines upon which the committee can make recommendations, either bordering on ill health, good conduct, and then persons who have substantially served their sentences,” he said.</p> <p>&#8220;The committee would meet as soon as possible to consider eligible inmates, after which amnesty would be granted to those found deserving&#8221;, the commissioner assured.</p> <p>Maikasuwa stressed that the committee would rely on established guidelines in determining inmates qualified for the intervention, noting that considerations could include their health status, conduct and the extent to which they had served their sentences.</p> <p>While describing the general condition of the custodial centre as fair, the Attorney-General acknowledged the need for improvements and assured that Governor Agbu Kefas would intervene in areas requiring government attention.</p> <p>Also speaking, the Chairman of the NBA, Jalingo Branch, David Philemon, disclosed that the Prison Decongestion Committee was working to reduce the inmate population and address legal issues responsible for prolonged detention.</p> <p>&#8220;The committee would also review cases involving fines, with a view to ensuring that inmates were not kept in custody unnecessarily where the law provided avenues for their release,&#8221; Philemon said.</p> <p>The latest intervention, as made known by some staff of the facility, underscores growing efforts by the Taraba State Government and justice-sector stakeholders to tackle overcrowding at the Jalingo custodial facility through a combination of legal review, speedy trial, non-custodial measures, rehabilitation and the release of qualified inmates.</p> <p>With more than twice the centre’s designed capacity currently in custody, stakeholders said sustained judicial intervention and improved infrastructure would be critical to achieving a lasting solution to congestion at the facility.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/13/taraba-moves-to-decongest-jalingo-custodial-centre-considers-amnesty-for-deserving-inmates/">Taraba moves to decongest Jalingo Custodial Centre, considers amnesty for deserving inmates</a></p>

‘It was an edited video’ — Kebbi LG chairman denies call to attack opposition voters

<img width="740" height="400" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Kebbi-State-map.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Kebbi-State-map.jpg 740w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Kebbi-State-map-300x162.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px" /> <p>The Chairman of Gwandu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, Atiku Ahmad Mandiya, has denied calling for the beating or killing of people who do not support Governor Nasir Idris, saying a viral video circulating on social media was edited to distort his remarks.</p> <p>The reaction followed the emergence of a video in which Mandiya was allegedly heard telling supporters that anyone who spoke against Governor Idris should be “dealt with,” while also urging them to protect the ruling party’s interests at polling units.</p> <p>However, speaking in Gwandu on&nbsp;Thursday, Mandiya said the video had been edited and circulated with a different narrative from what he originally said.</p> <p>He explained that the remarks were made about 10 months ago at an event organised by Fulani communities in Gwandu, where he received an award for supporting the education of children in the area.</p> <p>According to him, the original discussion involved about 45 to 50 calendars bearing Governor Idris’ photograph that were given to him for distribution to Fulani settlements.</p> <p>Mandiya said he directed that the calendars be distributed among the settlements and that action should be taken against anyone who attempted to vandalise or destroy the calendars.</p> <p>“Where I said action should be taken was against anyone who intends to vandalise or destroy the calendars. The calendars were for Governor Nasir Idris,” he said.</p> <p>He said the video was later edited and circulated in a manner that suggested he had called for violence against opposition supporters.</p> <p>Mandiya insisted that he had never called for violence, saying his role as chairman and chief security officer of the local government was to promote peace.</p> <p>The chairman said the matter had been reported to security agencies for investigation and urged residents to remain peaceful ahead of the 2027 elections.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/12/it-was-an-edited-video-kebbi-lg-chairman-denies-call-to-attack-opposition-voters/">‘It was an edited video’ — Kebbi LG chairman denies call to attack opposition voters</a></p>

Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Saturday morning

<img width="1024" height="576" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Nigerian-Newspapers.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Nigerian-Newspapers.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Nigerian-Newspapers-300x169.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> <p>Good morning! Here is today’s summary from <a href="https://dailypost.ng/">Nigerian Newspapers:</a></p> <ol class="wp-block-list"> <li>1. Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has said state governors, rather than President Bola Tinubu, should be held responsible for explaining how funds accruing from the removal of the petrol subsidy are being spent. Abiodun said the removal of the subsidy had increased allocations to state governments, making governors better positioned to account for how the additional revenue was being utilised.</li> </ol> <p>2. Tension gripped Sokoto metropolis on Friday after an Islamic cleric, Malam Musa Lukwa, was stabbed shortly after leading the Juma’at prayer at his mosque in the Mabera area of the city. The cleric was allegedly attacked twice in the neck by a young man who was among the worshippers at the mosque.</p> <p>3. The Federal Government has assured students, parents and guardians of their safety as it announced the nationwide reopening of all federal unity colleges for academic activities on Monday, September 14, 2026, as scheduled. The Federal Ministry of Education, in a statement on Friday, said necessary arrangements had been put in place to ensure a safe, peaceful and seamless commencement of the new academic session.</p> <p>4. The Lagos State Police Command has summoned some officers who allegedly assaulted a man, Olugbenga Adeleke, after a video of his complaint went viral on social media on Friday. The spokesperson for the command, Abimbola Adebisi, told journalists on Friday that the Divisional Police Officer of Ebenezer Police Station, Alagbado/Ojokoro, had been directed to produce the officers on Monday.</p> <p>5. The Peoples Redemption Party has thrown its weight behind its Bauchi State governorship candidate, Senator Shehu Buba, dismissing allegations linking him to banditry and kidnapping as a campaign of falsehood aimed at damaging his political prospects. The party also challenged those behind the allegations to present evidence of any criminal activity involving the senator to the appropriate authorities instead of allegedly spreading unsubstantiated claims on social media.</p> <p>6. The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested a man, Manaseh Jatau, over the killing of his 35-year-old girlfriend, Rebecca Jeremiah, following a dispute over a phone call from another woman. Jeremiah’s lifeless body was found along Mai Angwa Street, Romi, Kaduna, at about 7am on Saturday, September 5, 2026, according to the police.</p> <p>7. Detectives attached to the Ibafo Division of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested three women suspected of belonging to a child-stealing syndicate. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed this in a statement shared by the command on its X page on Friday. The police identified the three arrested suspects as Kikelomo Jimoh, Kayode Elizabeth and Blessing Anochike, adding that three children connected to the case were rescued.</p> <p>8. The leadership of the National Assembly yesterday announced the immediate suspension of parliamentary relations with South Africa in reaction to the recent wave of xenophobic attacks on Nigerians living in the country. It deplored the continuing reports of xenophobic attacks, violence, intimidation, destruction of property and other forms of hostility directed at Nigerians and other African nationals residing in the Republic of South Africa.</p> <p>9. The Niger Government has warned residents and communities along the Kaduna River Basin of possible increases in water levels following sustained inflows into the Shiroro Reservoir during the ongoing 2026 rainy season. The government said a controlled release of water from the Shiroro Reservoir might become necessary in September to enhance the safety of the dam structure and downstream communities.</p> <p>10. The Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI has neutralised more than 18 terrorists and destroyed logistics hubs at Tumbunma Baba, Borno State, in precision air strikes. The Acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force North East, Capt. Mohammed Goni, disclosed this in a statement on Friday.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/12/nigerian-newspapers-10-things-you-need-to-know-saturday-morning-140/">Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Saturday morning</a></p>

NCC opens free digital learning pathways with zero-rated access to educational platforms, content initiative

<img width="1024" height="913" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/NCC.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/2026/04/NCC.jpeg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/NCC-300x267.jpeg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> <p><br>The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has launched the Zero-Rated Data Access to Educational Platforms and Content initiative to expand access to learning resources, bridge educational inequalities and support the country’s long-term economic growth by investing in human capital.</p> <p>The Zero-Rated Data Access to Educational Platforms and Content, which was launched on&nbsp;Thursday, is a coordinated national approach to improving affordable and equitable access to digital education across Nigeria and is also aligned with Nigeria’s broader digital economy objectives.</p> <p>Under the initiative&#8217;s Operator-Sponsored Model, eligible users will receive up to 100 megabytes of free daily data allowance to access designated educational platforms which means a learner receiving the free 100MB would enjoy about 700MB of educational data each week, roughly 3GB every month, and up to 36.5GB annually.</p> <p>Speaking on the launch of the programme, the Executive Vice Chairman of NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, explained that the initiative, which provides learners with free access to approved educational platforms, is part of broader efforts by the government to equip Nigerians with digital skills and knowledge.</p> <p>Maida said the programme aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s vision of building a $1 trillion economy, which he said depends heavily on developing the country’s human capital. &#8220;We need to appreciate how critical education is to economic development because of the role of human capital,&#8221; Maida said. &#8220;The President has made it very clear the role of human capital towards achieving the $1 trillion economy goal,&#8221; he stated.</p> <p>According to him, while government programmes such as digital skills initiatives are helping to build capacity, internet connectivity remains essential for citizens to fully benefit from such opportunities. &#8220;This is where this initiative is very critical,&#8221; he said.</p> <p>&#8220;One hundred megabytes of data might sound a little, but when you look at it over a month and over a year, and cumulatively over the millions of learners and students that are going to access it, it&#8217;s really a significant investment by the industry towards the future of this country,&#8221; he noted.</p> <p>According to available estimates on educational data consumption, the 100Mb free daily data allowance could provide learners with an average of between two and five hours of study time per day, depending on the type of learning activity. While reading text materials, PDF documents and conducting educational searches typically consume about 5 to 15MB per hour, allowing for as much as seven to 20 hours of access, participation in text-based online learning platforms generally uses 10 to 25MB per hour, translating to about four to 10 hours of learning.</p> <p>Audio-based lessons, which consume approximately 30 to 60MB per hour, could still provide between one and three hours of continuous educational engagement. This means the initiative has the potential to significantly expand access to digital learning opportunities for millions of students across Nigeria.</p> <p>The EVC said improved connectivity could also help address disparities in educational resources across different parts of the country by linking students to teachers and learning materials irrespective of location.</p> <p>&#8220;The gap between certain regions of the country where you would have a deficit in terms of teachers and other regions where you would have a surplus, connectivity is going to bridge that gap,&#8221; he said. &#8220;It is part of a bigger scheme to ensure that education is delivered to every citizen and that nobody is left behind.&#8221;</p> <p>Industry stakeholders including operators have estimated that the cost implication of providing data to five million student in the programme could run into ₦15 billion monthly and ₦180billions annually.</p> <p>On this projected cost, Maida described the initiative as a strategic investment rather than a burden to the industry. &#8220;If the economy becomes more productive through these people who access these educational platforms, they are the future innovators in Nigeria, they are the ones who are going to come up with ideas and become leaders of&nbsp;tomorrow,&#8221; he said.</p> <p>&#8220;So, making them more productive is actually going to create more opportunities for the sector to grow. It&#8217;s not about short-term thinking. It&#8217;s about securing the future of Nigerians.&#8221;</p> <p>Maida said the initiative was designed with sustainability in mind. The 100MB cap, he noted, is intended to ensure the programme remains viable while government and industry stakeholders assess usage patterns.</p> <p>&#8220;The idea of a cap of 100 megabytes is also towards ensuring sustainability because if we say it&#8217;s unlimited from day one, I think we&#8217;re going to be stretching ourselves,&#8221; he said.</p> <p>He added that participating educational platforms are being encouraged to optimise their services to minimise data consumption, including reducing or eliminating advertisements and designing content to be delivered efficiently.</p> <p>&#8220;All of these measures are being considered and put in place from the get-go to ensure that as minimum data as possible is used so that 100 megabytes delivers as much of the intended value, which is educational content, first and foremost, to citizens of Nigeria,&#8221; he said.</p> <p>Director, Policy, Competition and Economic Analysis at the NCC, Ayuba Shuaibu, said a key feature of the programme is the establishment of a governance structure through which the Federal Ministry of Education and the NCC will jointly approve and whitelist educational platforms eligible for participation. The framework also requires compliance with telecommunications, cybersecurity, consumer protection, child protection and data protection regulations.</p> <p>Eligible platforms include Learning Management Systems (LMS), digital libraries, educational repositories, teacher development platforms, and technical and vocational training platforms. The framework for the initiative further incorporates safeguards aimed at preserving net neutrality, promoting fair competition and ensuring inclusivity across the education sector.</p> <p>As part of the initial rollout, the initiative adopts an Operator-Sponsored Model under which participating mobile network operators will provide a daily zero-rated data allowance of 100 megabytes to users accessing approved educational websites and platforms. The allowance will be reviewed periodically as the initiative evolves.</p> <p>The initiative also introduces mechanisms for monitoring, quality assurance and periodic evaluation. Performance indicators will include service availability, platform usage, data consumption, consumer complaints, network performance and compliance with relevant regulatory instruments.</p> <p>According to Shuaibu, several learning platforms have already been assessed, approved and whitelisted for participation in the programme. Only these approved platforms will initially be accessible through the free data allowance, while additional platforms are expected to be incorporated over time.</p> <p>The NCC and its partners will begin collecting data immediately to support a structured impact assessment of the initiative. The assessment will examine educational, technical, financial, consumer protection and regulatory outcomes, with findings expected to guide future adjustments to the programme’s operating model and expansion strategy.</p> <p>The Chairman of the NCC Board, Idris Olorunnimbe, described the take-off of the Zero-Rated Data Access to Educational Platforms and Content as demonstration of the Federal Government’s commitment to education.</p> <p>In his keynote address, Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Honourable Minister of Education, expressed appreciation to NCC for spearheading the initiative, its forward-thinking intervention and the extensive stakeholder consultations that culminated in the programme&#8217;s launch.</p> <p>The Minister further applauded the NCC for addressing one of the most significant barriers to digital learning in Nigeria: the cost of internet access. He noted that by enabling learners to access approved educational platforms and content without incurring data charges, the initiative would expand educational opportunities for students, particularly those from low-income households.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/11/ncc-opens-free-digital-learning-pathways-with-zero-rated-access-to-educational-platforms-content-initiative/">NCC opens free digital learning pathways with zero-rated access to educational platforms, content initiative</a></p>

Kaduna governor appoints commissioners, board chairmen, others

<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" loading="lazy" 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="auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /> <p>The Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has appointed commissioners, board chairmen and others to pivotal positions within the state government.</p> <p>The government described the appointments as a strategic move to accelerate the administration’s development agenda and deepen institutional reforms.</p> <p>In a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ibraheem Musa, the governor appointed Ben Kure as Commissioner for Sports Development; Amina Akilu Dalhat as Commissioner for Special Duties I; Abdullahi Garba Abbas as Commissioner for Special Duties II; and Dr Halliru Soba as Deputy Chief of Staff, Administration.</p> <p>According to the statement, Governor Sani also appointed new members to key boards.</p> <p>Those appointed include Alhaji Munir Jafaru, Board Chairman, Kaduna State Health Care Board; AVM Bashir Gamagira Saidu, Board Chairman, Kaduna Vigilance Service Board; Hon. Justice Gideon Isa Kurada (Rtd), Board Chairman, College of Education, Gidan Waya; Esther Bago, Board Chairman, Institute of Vocational Training and Skills Development; Dr Yusuf Aliyu Bature, Board Chairman, Kaduna Hospital Supply Management Agency; and Engr. Namadi Musa, Board Chairman, Kaduna Rural Access Roads Authority.</p> <p>The statement said the appointments were aimed at accelerating the administration’s transformational agenda, optimising public service delivery and fostering sustainable economic growth.</p> <p>While congratulating the new appointees, Governor Sani said they had been carefully selected based on their proven track record of excellence, integrity and dedication.</p> <p>The governor charged them to bring fresh perspectives, reject complacency and align completely with his administration’s vision of a transformed and resilient state.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/11/kaduna-governor-appoints-commissioners-board-chairmen-others/">Kaduna governor appoints commissioners, board chairmen, others</a></p>

Sokoto govt weakening civil service with retired workers’ retention — ADC guber candidate, Dan’iya

<img width="760" height="535" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Manir-Muhammad-Daniya.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/2026/09/Manir-Muhammad-Daniya.jpeg 760w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Manir-Muhammad-Daniya-300x211.jpeg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px" /> <p>The ADC governorship candidate in Sokoto State, Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, has called on the state government to review its policy on post-retirement appointments and extensions for retired civil servants.</p> <p>Dan’iya, in a statement issued on&nbsp;Wednesday&nbsp;by his media aide, Aminu Abdullahi, alleged that retaining retired officials in active positions was weakening the state civil service and limiting career opportunities for younger workers.</p> <p>He said the policy had affected various levels of the public service, including primary and secondary school teachers, headmasters, principals and Permanent Secretaries.</p> <p>According to him, some retired officials were allegedly allowed to remain in their former positions beyond the statutory retirement age instead of being engaged through clearly defined contracts for specific assignments.</p> <p>“A civil service survives on rules, professionalism, succession and institutional memory. Once those principles are deliberately weakened, the institution itself begins to collapse,” Dan’iya said.</p> <p>The ADC candidate also alleged that some people without relevant professional backgrounds were being appointed to sensitive positions, claiming that teachers were sometimes deployed as finance officers while trained financial officers were sidelined.</p> <p>He further claimed that reports from civil servants at the Shehu Kangiwa and Usman Faruk Secretariats indicated that some workers had little or no meaningful work to perform, while others allegedly reported to their offices only a few days a week.</p> <p>Dan’iya said the situation could affect the government’s ability to deliver essential services in education, healthcare, water, infrastructure, agriculture and security.</p> <p>“You cannot build a modern state with a civil service that has been reduced to merely occupying offices. Government exists to serve the people, and the civil service is the machinery through which that service is delivered,” he said.</p> <p>He urged the state government to review its policy on post-retirement appointments, extensions and placements, saying retired civil servants whose expertise was still needed should be engaged through clearly defined contracts rather than indefinite extensions.</p> <p>Dan’iya said his administration, if elected, would prioritise merit-based appointments and promotions, proper succession planning and the deployment of officers according to their qualifications and areas of competence.</p> <p>“The Sokoto civil service must not be allowed to die quietly. It is the machinery of government, and when that machinery stops working, the entire state suffers,” Dan’iya said.<br></p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/11/sokoto-govt-weakening-civil-service-with-retired-workers-retention-adc-guber-candidate-daniya/">Sokoto govt weakening civil service with retired workers’ retention — ADC guber candidate, Dan’iya</a></p>

Insecurity: Katsina govt moves to recruit 708 vigilantes to protect schools

<img width="1400" height="1400" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/katsina-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/2026/01/katsina-govt.jpg 1400w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/katsina-govt-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/katsina-govt-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/katsina-govt-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/katsina-govt-80x80.jpg 80w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px" /> <p>The Katsina State Government has moved to recruit 708 vigilantes to protect schools, particularly those in security-prone areas of the state.</p> <p>The Commissioner for Basic and Social Education, Yusuf Jibia, disclosed this while briefing journalists to mark the 2026 International Day to Protect Education from Attack.</p> <p>Jibia said Governor Dikko Radda had approved the recruitment as part of measures to strengthen security around schools.</p> <p>He added that the government had directed public schools to establish security committees comprising representatives of security agencies operating in their areas.</p> <p>The commissioner also disclosed that mobile police personnel had been deployed to provide security for secondary schools, particularly those with boarding facilities.</p> <p>He said the government was also constructing perimeter fences around schools to improve physical security.</p> <p>Jibia further said the state had established a technical working group under its Safe Schools Policy, comprising government agencies, security institutions, development partners and civil society organisations.</p> <p>The group, he said, would work with Save the Children International on measures to improve the safety of schools across the state.<br></p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/10/insecurity-katsina-govt-moves-to-recruit-708-vigilantes-to-protect-schools/">Insecurity: Katsina govt moves to recruit 708 vigilantes to protect schools</a></p>

Yobe Assembly confirms two commissioner nominees

<img width="1280" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Yobe-Assembly.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/2023/09/Yobe-Assembly.jpeg 1280w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Yobe-Assembly-300x169.jpeg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Yobe-Assembly-1024x576.jpeg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /><p>The Yobe State House of Assembly has screened and confirmed Mallam Dauda Alhaji Idi and Dr. Abubakar Bukar Kagu as members of the State Executive Council.<br /> The nominees appeared before the House on Wednesday and were confirmed after responding to questions from lawmakers on their qualifications, experience, competence, and readiness to serve the people of the state.</p> <p>Speaking after the confirmation, Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Chiroma Buba Mashio, said the nominees were approved based on their professional competence, proven integrity, and extensive working experience.</p> <p>He described the two new commissioners as individuals who have held various positions in public service and political appointments within the state.</p> <p>Mashio commended Governor Mai Mala Buni, for nominating &#8220;deserving people&#8221; to fill vacant positions in the State Executive Council.</p> <p>He urged the newly confirmed commissioners to work diligently and justify the confidence reposed in them by the state government and the people of Yobe.</p> <p>In another development, a bill seeking to amend the law establishing the Yobe State Universal Basic Education Board has scaled through its second reading on the floor of the House.</p> <p>The bill was subsequently referred to the House Committee on Basic and Secondary Education for further legislative action.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/10/yobe-assembly-confirms-two-commissioner-nominees/">Yobe Assembly confirms two commissioner nominees</a></p>

Kayode Akinmade: Abiodun and the women’s agenda – Empowering, strengthening families, securing Ogun

<img width="1400" height="1400" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Gov-Abiodun.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Gov-Abiodun.jpg 1400w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Gov-Abiodun-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Gov-Abiodun-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Gov-Abiodun-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Gov-Abiodun-80x80.jpg 80w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px" /> <p>A government’s commitment to women is best judged not by the number of empowerment programmes it announces, but by whether it creates lasting pathways for women to earn, lead and shape society. By that measure, Governor Dapo Abiodun’s record in Ogun State presents a clear and deliberate women’s agenda.</p> <p>Under Abiodun, women’s development has moved beyond episodic assistance to become part of the State’s broader economic and social strategy. From productive capital and livelihood support to skills acquisition, financial inclusion, enterprise development and leadership opportunities, the administration has pursued a simple proposition: Ogun’s development cannot be complete when its women are economically constrained or excluded from decision-making.</p> <p>The scale of the intervention reinforces that proposition. Under his leadership, Ogun State, in partnership with the World Bank-supported Nigeria for Women Project, has directly empowered about 100,000 women. Official figures also indicate the establishment of 8,759 Women Affinity Groups involving 247,273 women across the State’s 20 Local Government Areas. These figures represent different dimensions of the programme and should not be conflated.</p> <p>The substance of the policy, however, is the opportunity created for women to build sustainable livelihoods. Oko’wo Dapo illustrates this approach. Relaunched in 2022, the programme initially provided livelihood grants to 2,094 women. By January 2026, Governor Abiodun reported that more than ₦5 billion had been invested in women-focused livelihood programmes over six years—about ₦3 billion through the World Bank-supported initiative and another ₦2 billion from Ogun State. Oko’wo Dapo had, by then, reportedly empowered about 55,000 women.</p> <p>These figures should not be added mechanically because programme categories and beneficiaries may overlap. Their significance lies in the scale and continuity of public investment.</p> <p>The Governor’s proposal to institutionalise Oko’wo Dapo as a statewide Women’s Trust Fund could provide a more durable framework for this intervention, provided it is backed by strong governance, transparency and measurable outcomes.</p> <p>His commitment has also been reinforced through strategic collaboration. During the recent visit of First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu to Ogun State, Governor Abiodun provided institutional support and ensured the cooperation of the State Government, strengthening the alignment between Ogun’s women-focused programmes and the First Lady’s national initiatives on women’s economic empowerment and social inclusion.</p> <p>The wider significance of this agenda is that women’s economic advancement is also an investment in household and community stability. Women play critical roles in household welfare, agriculture, commerce and local economies. Strengthening their livelihoods can help families withstand economic shocks and reduce vulnerabilities to exploitation, trafficking and other social pressures.</p> <p>This is not an argument that poverty produces criminality. It is an acknowledgement that expanding legitimate economic opportunities is part of preventive development and human security.</p> <p>That thinking fits naturally into the Governor’s ISEYA agenda—Infrastructure, Social Welfare and Wellbeing, Education, Youth Development and Agriculture and Food Security—where women are central participants and beneficiaries.</p> <p>The commitment also predates the current scale of the Nigeria for Women Project. The administration’s 2020 Budget Speech reported that Ogun’s participation in Federal Government social-investment programmes had provided direct employment and empowerment opportunities for more than 3,090 women. Women and young people were also identified as priority beneficiaries of agricultural and livelihood interventions, including the FADAMA Graduate Unemployed Youths and Women Scheme.</p> <p>This continuity is important. It shows that the women agenda is not an isolated intervention but part of a broader governing philosophy that seeks to expand women’s economic opportunities and strengthen their contribution to the State’s development.</p> <p>But for Governor Abiodun, advancement cannot end with economics. Women must also have a place where decisions are made.</p> <p>His administration has created opportunities for women to serve in the State Executive Council, State House of Assembly, National Assembly, boards, agencies and parastatals. These appointments represent more than representation; they provide women with authority, visibility and platforms to influence policy and public affairs.</p> <p>This combination of economic opportunity and institutional inclusion gives the women agenda greater depth. It recognises women not merely as beneficiaries of government programmes, but as entrepreneurs, professionals, policymakers, community leaders and partners in governance.</p> <p>The real measure of the policy should therefore be its lasting impact: stronger enterprises, improved incomes, greater financial inclusion, more secure households and increased participation by women in public life.</p> <p>The proposed Women’s Trust Fund could help consolidate these gains and provide a sustainable institutional foundation for the next phase.</p> <p>Taken together, the record points to a clear philosophy: give women the economic foundation to prosper and the institutional space to lead.</p> <p>That is the essence of the Abiodun women agenda—a deliberate investment in women as economic actors, community builders and leaders, and ultimately in the strength of families, the stability of communities and the prosperity of Ogun State.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/09/kayode-akinmade-abiodun-and-the-womens-agenda-empowering-strengthening-families-securing-ogun/">Kayode Akinmade: Abiodun and the women’s agenda &#8211; Empowering, strengthening families, securing Ogun </a></p>

Stop learner ID rollout, NIN enough – NANS tells Nigerian govt

<img width="1920" height="1080" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/The-National-Association-of-Nigerian-Students-NANS.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/The-National-Association-of-Nigerian-Students-NANS.jpeg 1920w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/The-National-Association-of-Nigerian-Students-NANS-300x169.jpeg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/The-National-Association-of-Nigerian-Students-NANS-1024x576.jpeg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /> <p>The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has called on the Federal Government to stop the planned rollout of the National Learner Identification Number (LIN).</p> <p>The student body insisted that the existing National Identification Number (NIN) is enough for Nigerian students.</p> <p>In a statement signed by its President, Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, the student body described the proposed learner identification number as an unnecessary duplication of Nigeria&#8217;s existing identification system.</p> <p>NANS argued that there was no need to introduce another identification number when students already have the NIN, which is recognised as the country&#8217;s official means of identification.</p> <p>“There is no justification for imposing another identification number on Nigerian students when the National Identification Number (NIN) already exists as the nationally recognised means of identification for citizens,” the association said.</p> <p>“The government should strengthen and maximise the existing National Identification Number system instead of creating a parallel identification structure,” NANS said.</p> <p>“Students were not consulted before the policy was introduced, even though it directly affects our education, identity, academic records and welfare,” the association added.</p> <p>The association said any policy affecting students should not be introduced without their involvement or consultation.</p> <p>It stressed that students should be involved in decisions affecting their education, identity, academic records and welfare.</p> <p>The association also faulted the National Orientation Agency (NOA), accusing it of going beyond its responsibilities by promoting the proposed policy.</p> <p>According to NANS, the agency should focus on improving communication between the government and citizens rather than pushing policies that place additional pressure on students.</p> <p>NANS maintained that the issue was not only about introducing another identification number but also about ensuring that policies affecting millions of students are developed through proper consultation.</p> <p>“We call on the Federal Government to immediately halt the introduction and implementation of the National Learner Identification Number, engage student representatives and strengthen existing national systems instead of creating new ones,” the association said.</p> <p>Recall that in April 2026, the Federal Government formally launched the nationwide LIN system.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/09/stop-learner-id-rollout-nin-enough-nans-tells-nigerian-govt/">Stop learner ID rollout, NIN enough &#8211; NANS tells Nigerian govt </a></p>

Inside Zedcrest Group: The Financial ecosystem powering capital across Africa

<img width="1079" height="748" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1002866743.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/2026/09/1002866743.jpg 1079w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1002866743-300x208.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1002866743-1024x710.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1079px) 100vw, 1079px" /><p>When people think about financial services, they often think in silos.<br />Investment banks raise capital.<br />Asset managers invest it.<br />Stockbrokers connect investors to markets.<br />Finance companies provide credit.<br />Payment platforms move money.<br />Each solves a different problem, often operating independently of one another.</p> <p>Zedcrest Group took a different view.<br />The Group believed that Africa&#8217;s greatest financial challenge was not simply the availability of capital, it was the efficient movement of capital. Businesses struggled to access funding, investors found limited opportunities, and individuals often navigated fragmented financial systems that made wealth creation more difficult than it needed to be.<br />Solving those challenges required more than building a successful financial institution. It required building an ecosystem.</p> <p>That thinking has shaped Zedcrest Group since its founding in 2013.<br />What began as a fixed-income trading business in Victoria Island, Lagos, has steadily evolved into one of Africa&#8217;s most integrated financial services groups, with businesses spanning venture capital, investment banking, asset management, securities, consumer finance, and more recently, financial technology.<br />Each business performs a distinct role. Together, they serve a single purpose: improving capital flows across Africa.<br />Every financial ecosystem begins with capital.</p> <p>Before businesses can grow, infrastructure can be financed, or entrepreneurs can build the next generation of companies; someone must be willing to invest early. That responsibility sits with Zedcrest Capital, the Group&#8217;s venture capital and principal investing business.<br />By backing high-potential businesses and productive sectors of the economy, Zedcrest Capital provides patient, strategic capital to founders and enterprises positioned to create long-term economic value. In markets where early-stage funding remains limited, the business reflects the Group&#8217;s belief that Africa&#8217;s most transformative companies will be built locally, and that long-term growth begins with long-term conviction.</p> <p>But deploying capital is only one part of the equation.<br />Large-scale economic growth depends on institutions that can structure, raise, and distribute capital efficiently across markets. This is where Zedcrest Global Markets plays its role.</p> <p>As the Group&#8217;s investment banking and capital markets business, it provides capital markets advisory, fixed income trading, structured finance, debt and equity capital raising, and financial advisory services to governments, corporates, and institutional investors. The acquisition of an Issuing House license further strengthened these capabilities, allowing the business to support clients throughout the entire capital raising lifecycle, from structuring transactions to successful execution.</p> <p>It is also where the Group&#8217;s origins remain firmly rooted. The institutional credibility Zedcrest enjoys today was built on years of leadership in Nigeria&#8217;s fixed-income markets, providing the foundation upon which the wider Group has grown.</p> <p>Yet capital markets cannot truly transform an economy if access is limited to institutions alone.<br />One of Zedcrest&#8217;s defining beliefs has been that wealth creation should be accessible to everyone, not just professional investors.<br />That philosophy led to the growth of Zedcrest Wealth, the Group&#8217;s asset management business.</p> <p>Through professionally managed investment funds and the Zedcrest Wealth App, individuals can now save, invest, and build wealth from their mobile phones with the same level of professionalism traditionally reserved for institutional investors. The platform combines investment opportunities with financial education through initiatives such as the Zedcrest Wealth Academy and interactive financial literacy features, reinforcing the belief that empowering investors requires both access to products and access to knowledge.</p> <p>Its Money Market Fund has consistently ranked among the strongest performers in its category, demonstrating that digital accessibility does not come at the expense of investment performance.<br />Of course, enabling people to invest also requires efficient access to capital markets.</p> <p>That capability was significantly strengthened in 2024 with the acquisition of RMB Nigeria Stockbrokers, which was subsequently rebranded as Zedcrest Securities.</p> <p>The transaction expanded the Group&#8217;s presence within Nigeria&#8217;s equities market while giving both retail and institutional investors research-driven access to listed securities. More recently, the launch of stockbroking directly within the Zedcrest Wealth App further simplified participation in the Nigerian Stock Exchange, allowing customers to manage professionally managed investments and direct equity investments from a single digital platform.</p> <p>The result is a more seamless investment experience that reflects the Group&#8217;s broader ambition of removing friction from financial markets.</p> <p>Yet even efficient capital markets cannot meet every financial need.<br />Businesses still require working capital.<br />Households still require access to credit.<br />This responsibility belongs to Zedvance Finance, the Group&#8217;s consumer and business financing subsidiary.</p> <p>Through a range of lending solutions, Zedvance channels capital directly into the real economy, helping businesses expand and individuals meet their financial needs. Its flagship Liquidity Solutions product has been central to this mission, improving access to credit for businesses across key sectors of the economy. Since inception, Zedvance has deployed over ₦312 billion in financing, including more than ₦121 billion in 2025 alone, reflecting its growing role in driving business growth, supporting livelihoods, and expanding financial inclusion.</p> <p>While other subsidiaries facilitate the movement of capital through markets, Zedvance ensures that capital reaches businesses and consumers where it can create immediate economic impact.<br />The evolution of the Group has not stopped there.<br />Recognising that the future of financial services extends beyond traditional banking and investment products, Zedcrest recently completed the acquisition of Leatherback, the UK-founded global payments and financial technology company.</p> <p>The acquisition expands the Group&#8217;s capabilities into cross-border payments and financial technology, strengthening its ambition to build a globally connected financial services ecosystem. It also represents a natural progression of a relationship that began in 2021, reinforcing Zedcrest&#8217;s belief that the future of African finance will be defined not only by how capital is raised and invested, but also by how seamlessly it moves across borders.<br />Viewed individually, each Zedcrest business is a strong operator within its respective market.</p> <p>Viewed together, they become something far more significant.<br />An entrepreneur can receive early-stage backing through Zedcrest Capital. A growing company can raise institutional funding through Zedcrest Global Markets. Individuals can build wealth through Zedcrest Wealth, access the equities market through Zedcrest Securities, obtain financing from Zedvance, and increasingly move money seamlessly across borders through Leatherback.<br />Each company solves a different challenge.</p> <p>Each strengthens the others.<br />Together, they create an integrated financial ecosystem designed to ensure capital flows more efficiently from where it exists to where it is needed most.<br />For Group Managing Director Adedayo Amzat, that has always been the larger vision, not simply building successful financial businesses but building the infrastructure that allows African capital to move more freely, more efficiently, and with greater impact across the continent.</p> <p>In an industry where many firms specialize in one segment of finance, Zedcrest has spent more than a decade building something different: an interconnected ecosystem where every business contributes to the same mission.<br />Because ultimately, the strength of Zedcrest Group is not measured by the number of companies within its portfolio.<br />It is measured by how effectively those businesses work together to improve capital flows and create lasting economic value across Africa.</p> <p><strong>ABOUT ZEDCREST GROUP</strong><br />Founded in 2013, Zedcrest Group is an African financial services group providing integrated solutions across venture capital, investment banking, asset management, securities, financing, and financial technology. Through its businesses; Zedcrest Capital, Zedcrest Global Markets, Zedcrest Wealth (Zedcrest Investment Managers), Zedcrest Securities, Zedvance Finance, and Leatherback, the Group is committed to improving capital flows and delivering innovative financial solutions that drive economic growth across Africa and global markets.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="682" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1002866568-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1423127" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1002866568-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1002866568-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1002866568-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/1002866568-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/09/inside-zedcrest-group-the-financial-ecosystem-powering-capital-across-africa/">Inside Zedcrest Group: The Financial ecosystem powering capital across Africa</a></p>

Yobe tertiary institutions’ unions issue fresh 15-day ultimatum over unpaid allowances, welfare packages

<img width="750" height="420" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Yobe-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/2025/07/Yobe-State-map-1.jpg 750w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Yobe-State-map-1-300x168.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px" /> <p>The Joint Academic and Non-Academic Staff Unions of state-owned tertiary institutions in Yobe State have issued a fresh 15-day ultimatum to the state government over the non-implementation of key welfare packages for staff of polytechnics and colleges.</p> <p>In a joint press statement issued on&nbsp;Tuesday&nbsp;in Damaturu and signed by JASU President, Comrade Mohamed Bukar, and NASU Chairman, Comrade Ali Usman, the unions said that despite previous engagements and assurances, the government had failed to implement three critical items: the reviewed 2024 salary table for CONPCASS and CONTEDISS, the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA), and the Earned Academic Allowance (EAA).</p> <p>According to the unions, a previous 15-working-day ultimatum issued on August 18, which expired on September 7, 2026, passed without any “satisfactory and verifiable” resolution.</p> <p>“While we acknowledge the engagements and assurances received, the continued delay has heightened the concerns of our members and requires urgent government intervention,” the statement said.</p> <p>The unions noted that the delay had left staff demoralised and frustrated despite several correspondences, reminders and representations to relevant authorities.</p> <p>Consequently, the executive councils of JASU and NASU resolved to issue another ultimatum beginning September 8 and ending&nbsp;September 22, 2026.</p> <p>Within this period, they called on the government to take concrete and verifiable steps towards resolving the implementation logjam.</p> <p>The unions stressed that their action was not aimed at creating tension but was a call for the government to address legitimate welfare issues through dialogue.</p> <p>“We respectfully appeal to His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Yobe State, Hon. Mai Mala Buni, to personally intervene and direct the relevant authorities to expedite action on these outstanding matters,” the unions added.</p> <p>They warned that failure to address the issues within the new ultimatum would compel them to “consider and take further lawful and appropriate action” in line with decisions of their competent organs.</p> <p>The unions also appealed to stakeholders and the public to understand that workers’ welfare was essential to effective teaching, learning, research and the sustainable development of tertiary education in the state.</p> <p>They urged members to remain calm, united, disciplined and vigilant while awaiting further directives.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/09/yobe-tertiary-institutions-unions-issue-fresh-15-day-ultimatum-over-unpaid-allowances-welfare-packages/">Yobe tertiary institutions’ unions issue fresh 15-day ultimatum over unpaid allowances, welfare packages</a></p>

KDSG harps on synergy between boards, management

<img width="1400" height="1400" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Kaduna-State-Government.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/2026/05/Kaduna-State-Government.jpg 1400w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Kaduna-State-Government-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Kaduna-State-Government-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Kaduna-State-Government-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Kaduna-State-Government-80x80.jpg 80w" sizes="(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px" /> <p>Kaduna State Government has stated that Governing Boards should provide policy direction and oversight but&nbsp; should not dabble into the day-to-day administration of their institutions.</p> <p>The Secretary to the State Government, Dr AbdulKadir Muázu Meyere  who gave this general advice at the inauguration of the Governing Boards of four agencies, noted that ‘’a clear understanding of that distinction is the surest guarantee of a harmonious and productive tenure.’’</p> <p><br>Dr Meyere inaugurated the Boards of  Kaduna State Schools Quality Assurance Authority, Kaduna State Media Corporation, Kaduna State Scholarship and Loans Board and the Kaduna State Livestock Regulatory Authority.</p> <p><br>He further advised the various Boards to be guided  by due process, the Public Procurement Act and other extant financial regulations of the state, and abide by the highest standard of prudence and accountability in the management of public resources.</p> <p><br>‘’Avoid any conflict between your personal interest and the interest of the institutions you serve and treat the confidential business of your Boards with the discretion it deserves.<br>‘’Work in partnership with the Chief Executives and staff of your agencies and set for yourselves clear and measurable targets against which your performance may be assessed,’’ he counselled.<br>He also advised them to channel their reports, recommendations and requests through appropriate structures of Government  to get prompt attention.<br>The SSG promised that Kaduna State Government will give the Boards the support that they require to discharge their responsibilities and that  his office is always open to them.</p> <p> Dr Meyere pointed out that  the mandate of the Governing Boards is at the heart of the transformative agenda of Governor Uba Sani’s administration.<br>‘’The Livestock Regulatory Authority is central to the orderly development of a sector that sustains the livelihoods of a large number of our people and holds enormous investment potentials.</p> <p><br>‘’The Kaduna Media Corporation carries the responsibility of informing, educating and enlightening our citizens, and projecting the true story of Kaduna State.</p> <p><br>‘’The Schools Quality Assurance Authority and the Scholarship and Loans Board speak directly to the priority this Government attaches to human capital development,’’ he explained.</p> <p><br>The 16-member Board of the Kaduna State Schools Quality Assurance Authority is headed by Mr Tanko Kokwain Baji while the Director General of the Authority is the secretary.<br>Alhaji El Sa’ad Yakubu Lere is the Chairman of Kaduna State Media Corporation Governing Board while Zubairu Balarabe Saminu, Binta Sai’du, Habila Abel Adamu, the Managing Director of the Corporation and Director of Media and Citizes Engagement at the Information Ministry are all members.</p> <p><br>Kaduna State Scholarship and Loans Board has Lawal Usman as Chairman and  the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education is Vice Chairman while the Executive Secretary is the secretary.</p> <p><br>Members of the Board include, Zulai Balarabe Musa, Directors in the Ministries of Finance and  Justice, Director of Administration and Finance in the Ministry of Local Government, Director of Establishment in  the Office of the Head of Service, Acting Director of Budget at the Planning and Budget Commission and representative of Zenith Bank, Mr Polycarp Anjuwa.</p> <p><br>David Umar Gurara is the Chairman of Kaduna State Livestock Regulatory Authority and the Director General is the Secretary of the 11-member Board.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/08/kdsg-harps-on-synergy-between-boards-management/">KDSG harps on synergy  between boards, management</a></p>

Blackout hits parts of Abuja as TCN begins six-hour maintenance

<img width="1200" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/TCN.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/TCN.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/TCN-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/TCN-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/TCN-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/TCN-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/TCN-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> <p>The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has announced a six-hour power outage in parts of Abuja on Tuesday.</p> <p>TCN disclosed this in a statement on Monday, explaining that the outage would result from annual maintenance at its 132/33kV Katampe 1 Transmission Substation.</p> <p>According to the Federal Government-owned company, the maintenance exercise is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.</p> <p>Consequently, the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, AEDC, will be unable to supply electricity to customers in Dawaki, Gwarinpa, Dutse Alhaji and surrounding areas during the maintenance period.</p> <p>Other areas to be affected include parts of Kubwa, Arab Road, Bwari, Mopol Barracks, parts of Jiwa and environs, as well as Suleja Township, FCT College of Education, Field Base, Madalla, Zuba and surrounding communities.</p> <p>“The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) wishes to inform the public that an annual maintenance exercise will be carried out at its 132/33kV Katampe 1 Transmission Substation on Tuesday, 8th September 2026, from 10:00am to 4:00pm,” TCN stated.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/08/blackout-hits-parts-of-abuja-as-tcn-begins-six-hour-maintenance/">Blackout hits parts of Abuja as TCN begins six-hour maintenance</a></p>

Delta flyovers a misplaced priority as over 1,000 defect to NDC

<img width="1200" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Delta-flyovers.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/2026/09/Delta-flyovers.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Delta-flyovers-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Delta-flyovers-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Delta-flyovers-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Delta-flyovers-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Delta-flyovers-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> <p>The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Delta State chapter has accused Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of misplaced priority over the welfare of residents of the state.</p> <p>The party accused the state government of wasting public funds on flyovers, gulping billions of naira instead of providing jobs, security, electricity, mechanised agriculture, revived dams, conducive education and healthcare to the people.</p> <p>Governorship candidate of the NDC in the state, Prince Yovwaye Chris, stated this on Monday while receiving over 1,000 defectors into the NDC in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area, regretting that the most annoying aspect is that the roads to and from the flyovers are in terrible condition, are not passable and have constituted traps for road users.</p> <p>He particularly mentioned the flyover in Agbor, where the Agbor-Edo State and Agbor-Abraka roads connecting the flyover have been deserted and are now taken over by kidnappers.</p> <p>At the occasion, more than 1,000 members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, across the nine local government areas of Delta North Senatorial District, including former leaders, defected to the NDC.</p> <p>The former APC members, most of whom are drawn from the Delta Coalition For Equity, DCFE, said they were tired of their old party and ready to work for the victory of Mr Peter Obi and Deacon Yovwaye Chris ahead of the 2027 presidential, governorship and other elections.</p> <p>Receiving the defectors in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area on Monday, the state chairman of the party, Dr Oyidobo Richmond, welcomed them and urged them to return to their wards and begin to work for the victories of NDC candidates.</p> <p>Richmond said the NDC had no competitor in the state, adding that the performance of Peter Obi when he was Governor of Anambra State and his clean record had been attracting more people to the NDC.</p> <p>He said, “I want to welcome you to our great party; this is the party of victory. In NDC, we don’t discriminate. There are no old members; there are no new members. We are all equal; that is why we shall win.</p> <p>“Also, I want you to go back to your respective wards and local governments to work. It is your capacity in the party that will determine your reward in the NDC. We give everyone equal opportunities. So we must work hard to give him a landslide victory here.”</p> <p>The defectors from Delta North Senatorial District were led to the NDC by a former Convener of DCFE, Chief Alex Ikpeazu, who vowed to ensure that the NDC takes over the state.</p> <p>Ikpeazu, a philanthropist and community leader, hailed the governorship candidate of the NDC in the state, Prince Yovwaye Chris, for charting the right political path for Delta State, adding that the state will fare better under the NDC, especially as over 1,000 members have resigned from the APC and joined the NDC.</p> <p>He said, “The people of Delta North have been marginalised, deprived and oppressed particularly by those who left the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the APC. We are tired of being neglected. The people were just waiting for someone to lead the way, and that time has come.”</p> <p>Deacon Yovwaye Chris, the governorship candidate, warmly welcomed the defectors to the party and expressed delight over the defection. He, however, advised them to be humble in order to benefit from whatever dividends would accrue to the party.</p> <p>He described the defection as a “movement” rather than decamping. “It’s not decamping, it’s a movement. We welcome you with open arms. We thank the DCFE for organising the party’s growth.”</p> <p>He assured the new members of equal rights and urged them to respect the party’s constitution. “Anybody who comes with interest should drop it,” he advised. “Let’s work together to achieve our goals. Everything anybody wants is through consultation with the leadership of the party.”</p> <p>He attributed the defection to the Lord’s doing. “It’s a sign of the party’s growing strength,” he said. “The rate of defection to NDC across the country is alarming. It can only be God who is behind this exodus. Imagine APC that people said that it’s a religion, about to move en masse to NDC. It is unbelievable.”</p> <p>The Senatorial Chairman, Hon Harron Udaka; APC leader in Delta North, Chief Steve Ikpade; APC leader in Delta Central, Ejaife Odebala; Coordinator, 100% Overdo, Nacbeth Ojugbeli, said the large number of people who defected to the NDC was a significant political development, advising the new members to be humble and align with the party’s structure to ensure continuous growth.<br></p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/08/delta-flyovers-a-misplaced-priority-as-over-1000-defect-to-ndc/">Delta flyovers a misplaced priority as over 1,000 defect to NDC</a></p>

2027: Election rigging won’t happen under my watch – Peter Obi

<img width="1400" height="1400" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Peter-Obi-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/2026/06/Peter-Obi-2.jpg 1400w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Peter-Obi-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Peter-Obi-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Peter-Obi-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Peter-Obi-2-80x80.jpg 80w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px" /> <p>The 2027 Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has vowed never to allow rigging if elected president of Nigeria.</p> <p>Obi vowed to fight corruption, deal with the issues of waste management, law and order, among other issues.</p> <p>In an interview with Arise Television, the former Anambra State governor said his administration would ensure that the proper thing is done if elected president of Nigeria.</p> <p>He said: “I will be able to do a number of things which will bring honour and respect to the country. You know that I will fight corruption, I will deal with the issue of waste, I will deal with the issue of law and order.</p> <p>“Of course, what we are talking about now about rigging election can&#8217;t take place under my watch, the parties will function as parties and things will be done properly.</p> <p>“There are quite a number of things that can be done properly as I will focus on our priorities, which is to unite the country, the country is not united today; secure the country, ensure development of critical areas like health and education.”</p> <p>&nbsp;​</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/07/2027-election-rigging-wont-happen-under-my-watch-peter-obi/">2027: Election rigging won&#8217;t happen under my watch – Peter Obi </a></p>

Kebbi N580bn budget: ‘No missing money, only unrealised revenue’ — State Govt

<img width="800" height="800" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/U1WgJvvv_400x400.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/2025/04/U1WgJvvv_400x400.jpg 800w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/U1WgJvvv_400x400-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/U1WgJvvv_400x400-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/U1WgJvvv_400x400-80x80.jpg 80w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /> <p>The Kebbi State Government has rejected allegations of financial mismanagement surrounding its N580.33 billion 2025 budget, saying the funds described as unaccounted for were never received by the state.</p> <p>Ibrahim Abubakar Jombali, Special Adviser to Governor Nasir Idris on Public Enlightenment and Orientation, stated this in response to an analysis by Bello Abdullahi, Director of Strategic Communications, ADC Kebbi Campaign Council, which questioned the implementation of the state’s 2025 budget.</p> <p>Abdullahi had questioned the difference between the state’s budget projections and actual revenue and expenditure, particularly the Capital Development Fund.</p> <p>According to the analysis, Kebbi projected N276.27 billion from the Capital Development Fund but realised N47.45 billion, leaving a shortfall of more than N228 billion.</p> <p>It also stated that total revenue, including the opening balance, stood at N275.39 billion, while total expenditure was N239.77 billion.</p> <p>The analysis further noted that the state initially budgeted N451.01 billion for capital expenditure but revised the provision to N442.38 billion, with actual capital spending standing at N152.85 billion.</p> <p>Reacting, Jombali said the analysis wrongly treated unrealised revenue as money that should have been available to the government.</p> <p>“A budget is not a bank account,” he said, explaining that a budget represents projected revenue and planned expenditure rather than funds already available in government coffers.</p> <p>Jombali specifically disputed the suggestion that the N228 billion Capital Development Fund shortfall represented missing funds, saying the projected revenue was simply not realised.</p> <p>“There is no missing money in the figures he cites. There is only unrealised revenue,” he said.</p> <p>He said Kebbi received more than N172 billion from the Federation Account Allocation Committee, FAAC, representing 82.6 per cent of its N209.25 billion projection, while internally generated revenue reached more than 70 per cent of its target.</p> <p>Jombali said the government adjusted its expenditure in response to the revenue shortfall instead of spending against funds that had not materialised.</p> <p>He added that the state spent nearly N240 billion during the year, including more than N152 billion on capital projects.</p> <p>Abdullahi’s analysis also questioned spending on agriculture, works and transport, education and health, which received allocations of about N103.07 billion, N59.71 billion, N56.59 billion and N53.56 billion, respectively.</p> <p>Jombali challenged critics alleging financial mismanagement to identify specific projects where funds were diverted or not accounted for, saying questions over the budget figures alone do not establish that public money was missing.<br></p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/07/kebbi-n580bn-budget-no-missing-money-only-unrealised-revenue-state-govt/">Kebbi N580bn budget: ‘No missing money, only unrealised revenue’ — State Govt</a></p>