Persons with disabilities, advocates call for cheaper assistive devices across Nigeria

<img width="1280" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/PWD.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/PWD.jpg 1280w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/PWD-300x169.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/PWD-1024x576.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /> <p>Persons with disabilities (PWDs) and disability advocates have expressed concern over the rising cost of assistive technologies in Nigeria.</p> <p>The concerns were raised during the commemoration of the 2026 World Day for Assistive Technology, organised by the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) at the School for Arabic Studies (SAS) in Kano.</p> <p>They called on governments at all levels to make essential devices more affordable and accessible.</p> <p>Participants at the event said many persons with disabilities are unable to access education, employment opportunities and digital services because they cannot afford assistive devices such as visual aids, Braille materials and mobility tools.</p> <p>Speaking during a presentation on assistive technology for persons with albinism, Mariya Ishaq of the Albinism Association of Nigeria highlighted the importance of devices and protective materials that help improve learning, mobility and safety.</p> <p>She identified commonly used aids as magnifying glasses, hand magnifiers, visual aids, sunshades, umbrellas, protective clothing and sunscreen creams, noting that such tools significantly improve the quality of life of persons with albinism.</p> <p>However, participants lamented that the high cost of these devices places them beyond the reach of many vulnerable individuals, especially in rural communities.</p> <p>Also speaking, the Vice Principal of the Special Education School (SES), Tudun Maliki, Ibrahim Abdulkarim, called for increased support for persons with disabilities through local production of assistive technologies.</p> <p>According to him, producing such devices within Nigeria would reduce costs and lessen dependence on imported products.</p> <p>He also drew attention to the shortage of Braille paper in special education schools and called for urgent intervention.</p> <p>The stakeholders urged government authorities to increase budgetary allocations for assistive devices, remove import duties on relevant equipment, establish assistive technology resource centres and strengthen the implementation of disability-inclusive policies.</p> <p>Earlier, CITAD’s PWD Clcoordinator, Hamza Aminu Fagge, described assistive technology as a vital tool for promoting inclusion and equal participation of persons with disabilities in society.</p> <p>He said assistive devices play a crucial role in enabling persons with disabilities to access education, employment, governance and other opportunities, stressing that many remain excluded due to accessibility challenges.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/06/persons-with-disabilities-advocates-call-for-cheaper-assistive-devices-across-nigeria/">Persons with disabilities, advocates call for cheaper assistive devices across Nigeria</a></p>

Nigerian Govt misses oil revenue target by N2.79tn as fiscal pressures deepen

<img width="2048" height="931" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/crude-oil-scaled.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/crude-oil-scaled.jpg 2048w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/crude-oil-300x136.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/crude-oil-1024x465.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/crude-oil-1536x698.jpg 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px" /> <p>The Federal Government recorded a N2.79 trillion shortfall in oil revenue in the third quarter of 2025, raising fresh concerns over the country&#8217;s fiscal outlook amid declining earnings from the sector.</p> <p>According to the Q3 2025 Budget Implementation Report, the government realised N2.45 trillion in oil revenue during the period, representing only 31.87 per cent of the projected target for the quarter.</p> <p>In contrast, non-oil revenue outperformed expectations, generating N5.25 trillion or 68.18 per cent of the quarterly projection. The strong performance was driven by increased collections from Value Added Tax (VAT), Electronic Money Transfer Levy (EMTL), Independent Revenue, and Education Tax.</p> <p>The report showed that total Federal Government revenue stood at N7.70 trillion, while expenditure amounted to N8.03 trillion, resulting in a fiscal deficit of N328.57 billion.</p> <p>Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, noted in the report that revenue shortfalls persisted despite efforts to improve collections.</p> <p>“Total FG revenue stood at N7.70 trillion, and expenditure reached N8.03 trillion, resulting in a fiscal deficit of N328.57 billion, financed through privatisation proceeds and domestic borrowing,” Bagudu stated.</p> <p>He added that despite fiscal pressures, the government continued to prioritise capital investments while seeking to strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation and ensure fiscal sustainability.</p> <p>The report indicated that aggregate expenditure, including Government-Owned Enterprises and project-tied loans, totalled N8.03 trillion, compared to a prorated projection of N13.75 trillion.</p> <p>Non-debt recurrent expenditure stood at N2.66 trillion during the quarter, while debt servicing consumed N3.41 trillion, slightly below projections.</p> <p>The report attributed the weak oil revenue performance to production and pricing volatility, warning that the country&#8217;s fiscal position remains vulnerable to shocks in the global oil market.</p> <p>It also highlighted concerns over Nigeria&#8217;s elevated debt service-to-revenue ratio, noting that limited fiscal space continues to constrain government spending.</p> <p>According to the report, delays in cash planning and other bottlenecks slowed project implementation and increased the risk of rising project costs.</p> <p>To improve fiscal management, the report recommended more realistic oil production and price benchmarks, stronger tax compliance measures, accelerated implementation of e-Customs, improved remittance of independent revenues, and stricter value-for-money audits on public projects.</p> <p>The government also stressed the need to prioritise high-impact projects capable of delivering measurable economic returns as part of broader efforts to strengthen fiscal sustainability.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/06/nigerian-govt-misses-oil-revenue-target-by-n2-79tn-as-fiscal-pressures-deepen/">Nigerian Govt misses oil revenue target by N2.79tn as fiscal pressures deepen</a></p>

Nigerian must act now to protect abducted schoolchildren – Amnesty

<img width="1024" height="576" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Amnesty-International-.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Amnesty-International-.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Amnesty-International--300x169.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><p>Human rights organisation, Amnesty International, has called on Nigerian authorities to urgently act to secure the release of school children abducted in Borno and Oyo States.</p> <p>The organisation raised the concern in a post shared on X on Friday, warning that the children are at serious risk and must be rescued without delay.</p> <p>Amnesty said the abductions highlight the growing danger faced by schoolchildren and communities affected by repeated armed attacks.</p> <p>“The children abducted in Borno and Oyo are at serious risk of being harmed. Nigerian authorities must take all measures to return them to safety,” the organisation said.</p> <p>It added that all children currently in the custody of armed groups must also be rescued, stressing that attacks on schools should be treated as serious violations of international law.</p> <p>“Attacks on schools and abductions of children are war crimes,” it said.</p> <p>The organisation also warned that insecurity has forced many children out of school, while teachers in affected communities have been displaced due to repeated violence.</p> <p>“Other children have had to abandon their education after being displaced by frequent violent attacks on their communities, and many teachers have been forced to flee to other states,” it added.</p> <p>Amnesty further stressed that schools should remain safe spaces for learning and not places of fear or danger.</p> <p>“Schools should be places of safety, and no child should have to choose between their education and their life,” the group said.</p> <p>It urged Nigerian authorities to take immediate and concrete steps to prevent further attacks on schools, protect children, and guarantee their right to education.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/06/nigerian-must-act-now-to-protect-abducted-schoolchildren-amnesty/">Nigerian must act now to protect abducted schoolchildren &#8211; Amnesty</a></p>

US, allies oppose Bolivia President Paz’s ouster as unrest grow

<img width="1024" height="576" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BOLIVIA-PRESIDENTE-PAZ.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/BOLIVIA-PRESIDENTE-PAZ.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/BOLIVIA-PRESIDENTE-PAZ-300x169.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> <p>The United States and allies on Friday condemned the ongoing efforts to overthrow the elected government of President Rodrigo Paz in Bolivia.</p> <p>The&nbsp;Shield of the Americas member states said &#8220;mob rule&#8221; cannot replace the decision that most Bolivians made at the ballot box to&nbsp;remove &#8220;two decades of corrupt governments.&#8221;</p> <p>The U.S.,&nbsp;Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guyana, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay, and Trinidad and Tobago&nbsp;signed&nbsp;the&nbsp;joint statement.</p> <p>They affirm support for&nbsp;the&nbsp;Paz&nbsp;administration as it resists &#8220;attempts to drag Bolivia backwards through cynical efforts to prevent the delivery of food, medicine and other vital supplies.&#8221;</p> <p>&#8220;Those who are funding these protests with dirty money from drug trafficking and transnational crime should be held accountable,&#8221; the allies urged.</p> <p>The governments encouraged people&nbsp;who have grievances&nbsp;to dialogue with&nbsp;the government,&nbsp;warning against&nbsp;abusing their causes to&nbsp;&#8220;regain power.&#8221;</p> <p>President Paz admitted Bolivia has been pushed to a &#8220;breaking point&#8221; amid weeks of widespread&nbsp;protests and a blockade&nbsp;that has paralyzed major cities.</p> <p>Farmers, miners, transport workers and teachers are demanding immediate measures to ease the country&#8217;s worst economic crisis in four decades.</p> <p>Defence Minister&nbsp;Marcelo Salinas&nbsp;and Education Minister&nbsp;Beatriz Garcia&nbsp;resigned this week as demonstrators continue to demand Paz&#8217;s resignation, a call he rejects.</p> <p>The government accuses ex-President Evo Morales of fuelling unrest, which opposition figures believe could end with a referendum to decide whether Paz should remain in office.<br></p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/06/us-allies-oppose-bolivia-president-pazs-ouster-as-unrest-grow/">US, allies oppose Bolivia President Paz&#8217;s ouster as unrest grow</a></p>

PWD group demands urgent implementation of Niger Disability Commission

<img width="1200" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Niger-state.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Niger-state.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Niger-state-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Niger-state-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Niger-state-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Niger-state-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Niger-state-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> <p>The Executive Director of the Empowerment Initiative of Persons with Disabilities, EIPWD, Muhammad Abubakar Enagi, has called on the Niger State Government to urgently implement and operationalize the Niger State Disability Commission to address the challenges facing persons with disabilities across the state.</p> <p>In a statement signed by Enagi and made available to journalists, the group appealed to the Niger State Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, relevant ministries, agencies, development partners, and other stakeholders to expedite action on the commission.</p> <p>According to the statement, Niger State, despite being one of the largest states in Nigeria with thousands of persons living with disabilities, remains the only state in the North-Central region without a functional Disability Commission.</p> <p>The organization noted that persons with disabilities in the state continue to face barriers in accessing education, healthcare services, employment opportunities, social protection programmes and participation in governance.</p> <p>The PWD group described the establishment and full implementation of the commission as a critical step towards promoting equity, inclusion, and the protection of the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities.</p> <p>It stated that a functional commission would provide an institutional framework for coordinating disability affairs, monitoring the implementation of disability-related laws and policies, advocating for accessibility, and ensuring that persons with disabilities are fully integrated into the state&#8217;s development agenda.</p> <p>While commending the efforts of the Niger State Government in promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups, the EIPWD urged authorities to prioritize the speedy implementation of the commission.</p> <p>&#8220;The time to act is now. Persons with disabilities in Niger State deserve a strong institutional framework that protects their rights, amplifies their voices, and guarantees their inclusion in all aspects of society,&#8221; the statement read.</p> <p>The group added that the implementation of the commission would align Niger State with national and international best practices on disability inclusion and provide renewed hope to thousands of persons with disabilities across the state.</p> <p>It stressed that the commission is not merely a policy initiative but a demonstration of government&#8217;s commitment to ensuring that no person with a disability is left behind in the state&#8217;s development agenda.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/05/pwd-group-demands-urgent-implementation-of-niger-disability-commission/">PWD group demands urgent implementation of Niger Disability Commission</a></p>

Some Nigerians have turned insecurity into commercial venture – PDP chieftain

<img width="1280" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/pjimage-6-3.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/2022/03/pjimage-6-3.jpg 1280w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/pjimage-6-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/pjimage-6-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /> <p>A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Anthony Ehilebo, has lamented that some Nigerians have turned the insecurity in the country into a commercial venture.</p> <p>Ehilebo noted that the inability of the Nigerian government to bring terrorists to account has continued to give rise to the insecurity situation across the country.</p> <p>Speaking on News Central&#8217;s Politics HQ on&nbsp;Friday, Ehilebo said: &#8220;When Boko Haram kidnapped girls in Borno State, till&nbsp;today&nbsp;we have not found those responsible and held them to account. Buni Yadi happened and nobody was held to account, and it spread to other schools.</p> <p>&#8220;There are multiple facets and there is one that is solely domiciled within terrorism and if you look at the literal translation of Boko Haram, it means western education is haram according to radical Islamic teachings.</p> <p>&#8220;And now there is the commercial venture where you have even local indigenes are driven by economic factors, very recently an SSA of a particular state got herself kidnapped and arrested for trying to get her state government to pay ransom for her own self kidnap.</p> <p>&#8220;It has now become an industry and a commercial venture for some and for some it has become literally a religious thinking process but the bottom line that has kept this is the consequence which is almost driven by political wills.&#8221;</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/05/some-nigerians-have-turned-insecurity-into-commercial-venture-pdp-chieftain/">Some Nigerians have turned insecurity into commercial venture &#8211; PDP chieftain</a></p>

Insecurity: NANS distances from Sowore’s Take It Back Movement

<img width="1200" height="800" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/NANS-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/2021/03/NANS-2.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/NANS-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/NANS-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> <p>The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has dissociated itself from the Take It Back, TIB, Movement led by activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, accusing the group of pursuing political objectives under the guise of activism.</p> <p>NANS said it would not be part of any protest activities organised by the movement, maintaining that its approach to advocacy differs from that of the group.</p> <p>In a statement issued in Abuja, NANS President, Akinteye Babatunde Afeez, alleged that the Take It Back Movement had increasingly blurred the lines between activism, journalism and partisan politics, raising concerns about its true intentions.</p> <p>According to him, the movement&#8217;s activities suggest the pursuit of political interests rather than genuine advocacy on issues affecting Nigerians.</p> <p>Akinteye also dismissed reports questioning his status as a student, describing such claims as false and misleading.</p> <p>The NANS president stated that he remained a bonafide student of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology, adding that the publication behind the report failed to adhere to basic journalistic standards by not verifying the facts before publication.</p> <p>He criticized the report and urged media organisations to uphold professionalism by ensuring accuracy and fairness in their reporting.</p> <p>The student leader further alleged that the Take It Back Movement is increasingly being perceived as a political platform rather than an independent advocacy group.</p> <p>He claimed that some individuals had linked the movement to organisations such as the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and the Eastern Security Network,ESN, although he did not provide evidence to support the allegation.</p> <p>Speaking on the recent abduction of students and teachers in parts of the country, Akinteye said NANS would not collaborate with Sowore or the Take It Back Movement in any protest concerning the incident.</p> <p>He, however, commended organised labour and education stakeholders, including the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, for their efforts in advocating for victims of kidnappings and insecurity.</p> <p>According to him, NANS remains committed to demanding the safe return of abducted students and holding authorities accountable for the protection of educational institutions across the country.</p> <p>Akinteye stressed that while the association would continue to champion the interests of Nigerian students, it would do so through peaceful and lawful means.</p> <p>He reiterated NANS&#8217; commitment to national peace and stability, insisting that the association would not support actions capable of promoting violence or public disorder.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/05/insecurity-nans-distances-from-sowores-take-it-back-movement/">Insecurity: NANS distances from Sowore’s Take It Back Movement</a></p>

Jigawa: Gov Namadi suspends aide, reinstates another

<img width="1080" height="719" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Jigawa-State-Governor-Umar-Namadi.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/2024/10/Jigawa-State-Governor-Umar-Namadi.jpg 1080w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Jigawa-State-Governor-Umar-Namadi-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Jigawa-State-Governor-Umar-Namadi-1024x682.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /> <p>Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has suspended one of his aides and restored another to office amid ongoing tensions within the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC in the state.<br>The decision was announced in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Bala Ibrahim, and released to journalists on Thursday.</p> <p>According to the statement, the governor approved the indefinite suspension of Sule A. Musa, the Special Assistant on Education Monitoring in Auyo Local Government Area.</p> <p>The statement said, “Governor Umar Namadi has approved the indefinite suspension of Sule A. Musa, Special Assistant on Education Monitoring, Auyo Local Government Area.”</p> <p>The government did not state why Musa was suspended.</p> <p>In a separate decision, Namadi lifted the suspension earlier placed on Basiru Abdullahi, popularly known as &#8220;Optimistic,&#8221; and returned him to his position as Special Assistant on Health Monitoring in Kafin Hausa Local Government Area.</p> <p>The statement added, “Governor Namadi has lifted the suspension on Basiru Abdullahi (Optimistic), the Special Assistant to the Governor on Health Monitoring, Kafin Hausa Local Government Area.”</p> <p>Abdullahi, who was suspended earlier this year, is expected to resume work immediately.</p> <p>The government said both decisions take effect immediately.</p> <p>The development comes as political tensions continue within the APC in Jigawa following recent party primary elections.</p> <p>Several political appointees had previously been suspended over alleged anti-party activities, although the state government did not officially link the latest actions to the party crisis.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/05/jigawa-gov-namadi-suspends-aide-reinstates-another/">Jigawa: Gov Namadi suspends aide, reinstates another</a></p>

Tanzania’s Hassan meets Putin in Moscow amid Western isolation

<img width="1080" height="752" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Hassan-Putin.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/Hassan-Putin.jpg 1080w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Hassan-Putin-300x209.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Hassan-Putin-1024x713.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /> <p><br>President Samia Suluhu Hassan and President Vladimir Putin discussed strengthening economic and political ties between Tanzania and Russia on&nbsp;Wednesday&nbsp;in Moscow.</p> <p>The conversations, which involved a restricted‑attendance meeting and an expanded format, were held after an official welcoming ceremony at the Grand Kremlin Palace.</p> <p>The talks covered multiple topics and included an exchange of views on international and regional matters. This year marks the 65th anniversary of Russia-Tanzania diplomatic relations.</p> <p>Putin, in his remarks, described Hassan&#8217;s visit as &#8220;a very positive sign,&#8221; noting that she chose Russia for her first official trip since her inauguration for a second term in office.</p> <p>The President commended his counterpart for consistently working to deepen bilateral links over the years, citing Hassan&#8217;s tenure as Minister and later as Vice President.</p> <p>Putin said trade between both nations in 2025 grew by 20–25 percent, across sectors such as energy, geological exploration, transport and logistics, healthcare, and education.</p> <p>The premier emphasized that Russia and Tanzania &#8220;maintain close and active cooperation,&#8221; and expects Tanzania&#8217;s participation at the high-level third Russia–Africa Summit in October.</p> <p>President Hassan, accompanied by senior government officials, told his host she&#8217;s in Moscow for a dialogue on mutual partnership and sustainable development for Tanzanians.</p> <p>Hassan thanked Russia for its &#8220;great contribution&#8221; during the African liberation in the 1960s, saying the continued assistance impacted &#8220;the development we are seeing in my country.&#8221;</p> <p>The state visit to Russia by 66-year-old Hassan is historic, being the first by the President of&nbsp;Tanzania&nbsp;since its founding father, Julius Nyerere, traveled there in October 1969.</p> <p>The incumbent leader, however, faces Western isolation following the killing of hundreds of people during riots triggered by the disputed October 2025 elections, in which Hassan won 97% of the vote.</p> <p>The violent crackdown <a href="https://dailypost.ng/2025/11/28/eu-condemns-killings-in-tanzania-opposition-leaders-imprisonment/">drew outrage and condemnation</a> by United Nations human rights experts, international organizations and activists, several Western countries, and the European Union.</p> <p>The United States also announced a <a href="https://dailypost.ng/2025/11/26/icc-urged-to-probe-tanzanian-president-over-post-election-killings">review of its partnership with Tanzania</a>, while a coalition petitioned the Prosecutor’s Office at the International Criminal Court to investigate President Hassan.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/04/tanzanias-hassan-meets-putin-in-moscow-amid-western-isolation/">Tanzania&#8217;s Hassan meets Putin in Moscow amid Western isolation</a></p>

Amnesty raises alarm over school abductions, says children’s education under threat

<img width="1024" height="576" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Amnesty-International-.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Amnesty-International-.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Amnesty-International--300x169.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> <p>Human rights organisation, Amnesty International has warned that Nigeria&#8217;s continued failure to halt the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers is putting the education of an entire generation at risk.<br>The organisation said repeated attacks on schools and mass kidnappings across several parts of the country have exposed serious shortcomings in efforts to protect children and guarantee access to education.</p> <p>According to Amnesty International, at least 18 mass abductions of schoolchildren have been documented since the Chibok schoolgirls abduction in April 2014.</p> <p>&#8220;The Nigerian authorities&#8217; persistent failure to address the repeated abductions of school children and teachers in several parts of Nigeria is putting the education of a generation of children at risk,&#8221; Amnesty International said.</p> <p>The organisation added that the recurring attacks highlight what it described as a consistent failure by authorities to protect children and teachers from armed groups and ensure accountability for those responsible.</p> <p>&#8220;Since the abduction of the Chibok school girls in April 2014, at least 18 mass abductions of school children have been documented by Amnesty International, highlighting the authorities&#8217; consistent failure to protect children and teachers from attacks and guarantee access to education,&#8221; the group stated.</p> <p>Amnesty International also expressed concern over the lack of justice for victims of previous school kidnappings, noting that authorities have yet to ensure accountability in many of the cases.</p> <p>The rights group linked the growing insecurity to rising levels of displacement in northern Nigeria.</p> <p>Citing figures from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Amnesty International noted that Sokoto State recorded the highest increase in internally displaced persons (IDPs), with the population rising from 88,562 in February 2026 to 181,526 in March 2026, representing an increase of 92,964 people or 105 per cent.</p> <p>The organisation also pointed out that Zamfara State, one of the regions hardest hit by banditry, recorded an increase of 74,648 displaced persons over the same period, bringing the total number of IDPs from 204,576 to 279,224, a 36.5 per cent rise.</p> <p>Amnesty urged Nigerian authorities to take urgent steps to improve school security, prevent further abductions and ensure justice for victims and their families.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/04/amnesty-raises-alarm-over-school-abductions-says-childrens-education-under-threat/">Amnesty raises alarm over school abductions, says children&#8217;s education under threat</a></p>

Unequal attention: Questions trail Nigerian govt’s response to Oyo, Borno school abductions

<img width="1200" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/5184.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/5184.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/5184-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/5184-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/5184-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/5184-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/5184-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> <p><br>Fresh concerns have emerged over the Federal Government’s handling of recent school abductions.</p> <p>This comes as separate attacks in Oyo and Borno states are perceived to have triggered different responses from authorities.</p> <p>The development has sparked criticism from civil society organisations, security experts and residents of Borno State, who argue that the victims of the North-East abduction have not received the same level of attention accorded to their counterparts in Oyo.</p> <p>DAILY POST reports that on May 16, armed men invaded schools in Esiele and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, abducting about 46 pupils and teachers from Community Grammar School, Baptist Nursery and Primary School, and L.A. Primary School.</p> <p>The incident sent shockwaves across the state and reignited concerns over the safety of educational institutions in rural communities.</p> <p>On the same day, suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, abducting 42 pupils and students.</p> <p>The attack highlighted the continued threat posed by insurgent groups in the North-East despite years of military operations aimed at restoring peace in the region.</p> <p>Findings by DAILY POST indicate that both incidents occurred within hours of each other, making them among the most significant school abductions recorded in the country this year.</p> <p>However, the responses that followed have become the subject of intense public scrutiny.</p> <p>In Oyo State, President Bola Tinubu swiftly ordered coordinated rescue efforts and dispatched a high-powered federal delegation to the affected communities.</p> <p>The delegation, led by Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, included National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, Chief of Defence Staff Christopher Musa, Minister of Power Joseph Tegbe and Presidential Adviser on Public Communications&nbsp;Sunday&nbsp;Dare.</p> <p>The delegation visited Ogbomoso and proceeded to the affected communities on May 31, conveying the President’s concern and assuring residents that every effort was being made to secure the release of the victims and bring the perpetrators to justice.</p> <p>As part of immediate measures announced after the visit, President Tinubu approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State to strengthen surveillance and security around vulnerable communities.</p> <p>He also directed the deployment of a specialised security rescue unit with advanced capabilities to intensify efforts to rescue the abducted pupils and teachers.</p> <p>However, while the Oyo intervention was widely applauded, it also triggered questions about the Federal Government’s handling of the abduction in Borno State, where 42 students remained in captivity weeks after the attack.</p> <p>DAILY POST gathered that residents of Askira/Uba and other parts of Southern Borno have repeatedly expressed concern over what they describe as inadequate national attention to the plight of the abducted students and their families.</p> <p>The Network of Civil Society Organisations in Borno State was among the groups that publicly raised concerns.</p> <p>According to its chairman, Abubakar Suleiman, the victims of both incidents deserve equal attention regardless of geographical location.</p> <p>The civil society leader noted that the federal delegation that visited Oyo included some of the country’s highest-ranking security officials, while no similar visit had been recorded in Borno despite the scale of insecurity confronting the state.</p> <p>He urged authorities to engage affected families and provide regular updates on rescue efforts.</p> <p>The concerns were echoed by political analyst Abubakar Kareto, who argued that the two incidents exposed what many citizens perceive as an imbalance in official responses to security crises.</p> <p>He observed that both attacks occurred on the same day and involved vulnerable schoolchildren, yet generated different levels of national engagement.</p> <p>According to him, the Oyo incident received immediate high-level attention and additional security measures, while the Borno abduction was largely met with routine condemnations.</p> <p>He warned that such perceptions could deepen feelings of neglect among communities already battling insurgency and displacement.</p> <p>A similar position was taken by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, who called on President Tinubu to extend to Borno the same security initiatives approved for Oyo State.</p> <p>Falana urged the Federal Government to recruit 1,000 forest guards for Borno and dispatch a federal delegation to the state in solidarity with affected communities.</p> <p>He stressed that decisive action was needed to confront terrorists operating in remote forests and reassure residents that every part of the country receives equal protection.</p> <p>The Borno State Government has visited the affected communities, where government officials met with parents, community leaders and military authorities, assuring residents that efforts were ongoing to secure the safe return of the abducted students.</p> <p>Despite these efforts, fear remains widespread across Southern Borno. Residents worry that schools and communities could face further attacks if stronger security measures are not introduced.</p> <p>Many parents now face the difficult choice of continuing their children’s education or ensuring their safety.</p> <p>Security experts say the incidents in Oyo and Borno highlight the growing vulnerability of rural schools across Nigeria.&nbsp;</p> <p>They argue that while rescue operations remain critical, authorities must focus on prevention through intelligence gathering, improved surveillance, deployment of security personnel and stronger community-based security structures.</p> <p>The challenge, analysts say, is ensuring that such interventions are implemented uniformly across all regions facing similar threats.</p> <pre id="x_52828769mailcontentid.plainTextContent" class="wp-block-preformatted"></pre> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/04/unequal-attention-questions-trail-nigerian-govts-response-to-oyo-borno-school-abductions/">Unequal attention: Questions trail Nigerian govt&#8217;s response to Oyo, Borno school abductions</a></p>

Country too large, growth slow – Bwala states reasons for hardship under Tinubu

<img width="1200" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Bwala.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/2026/04/Bwala.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Bwala-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Bwala-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Bwala-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Bwala-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Bwala-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> <p><br>Special adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has said Nigerians may not feel the full impact of ongoing economic reforms yet because growth will take time, describing the process as slow, steady, and consistent.<br>Speaking during an interview on Arise TV Prime News on Tuesday, Bwala attributed the continued hardship faced by many Nigerians to the country’s large population and limited resources.</p> <p>“The answer is simply population and resources. The population is over 230 million. The resources we have, however, the increased revenue is not enough,” he said.</p> <p>He added that while the government is making progress, expectations should be measured.</p> <p>“Growth will have to be slow. But it will be slow, steady, and consistent. That is what we take pride in,” he stated.</p> <p>Bwala, who defended the policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, insisted that the impact of government policies is already being experienced, particularly through increased allocations to states.</p> <p>“The effect of that increased revenue is the increase allocation to states, which has resulted in state administering and which has also resulted in the impact on the people,” he said.</p> <p>However, when questioned on how increased funding to states translates into better living conditions in a country battling corruption, Bwala maintained that some states are already implementing policies to address hunger and improve livelihoods.</p> <p>“There are states you can point at tangible results… dealing with hunger by the provision of food and agricultural materials,” he noted.</p> <p>He further highlighted federal interventions aimed at supporting ordinary Nigerians, including the student loan scheme under the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), the compressed natural gas (CNG) transport initiative, and healthcare subsidies.</p> <p>“For example, when we talk about over one million beneficiaries of NELFUND, these are not children of the rich. When we talk about transportation, the direct effect is on the poor man.”</p> <p>On healthcare, he added that government support for procedures such as cesarean sections and dialysis is targeted at vulnerable citizens.</p> <p>“Every policy introduced by this government, the direct beneficiaries are the poor,” Bwala argued.</p> <p>He acknowledged, however, that concerns about the slow pace of change are valid, but insisted that reforms take time to translate into visible improvements in people’s daily lives.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/03/country-too-large-growth-slow-bwala-states-reasons-for-hardship-under-tinubu/">Country too large, growth slow &#8211; Bwala states reasons for hardship under Tinubu </a></p>

Poor Nigerians benefiting from Tinubu’s policies – Presidency

<img width="2048" height="1366" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Bola-Ahmed-Tinubu.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Bola-Ahmed-Tinubu.jpg 2048w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Bola-Ahmed-Tinubu-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Bola-Ahmed-Tinubu-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Bola-Ahmed-Tinubu-1536x1025.jpg 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px" /> <p><br>Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Public Communication, Daniel Bwala, has claimed that poor Nigerians are the direct beneficiaries of Tinubu&#8217;s policies.</p> <p>Bwala made this remark on&nbsp;Tuesday&nbsp;during an interview on Arise Television&#8217;s &#8216;Prime Time&#8217;.</p> <p>According to him, Tinubu&#8217;s government has introduced policies that have affected the common man on the street.</p> <p>&#8220;We talk about over 1 million beneficiaries of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND. These are not children of the rich. These are children of the poor who without the intervention may not be able to achieve their dream. That is direct impact on the poor person.</p> <p>&#8220;When we talk about transportation, what the CNG initiative has done, you need to go to the streets and see for yourself. We went to the streets and talked to people and all they are asking is that they need more investments in that field.</p> <p>&#8220;When we talk about healthcare, and we talk about the cesarean section, I was here the other time, and I talked about 50% subsidy on dialysis. These are poor people, because the rich people don&#8217;t need that.</p> <p>&#8220;As a matter of fact, most of rich are abroad. So every policy introduced by this government, the direct beneficiaries are the poor,&#8221; he said.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/03/poor-nigerians-benefiting-from-tinubus-policies-presidency/">Poor Nigerians benefiting from Tinubu&#8217;s policies &#8211; Presidency</a></p>

US-Iran conflict affecting Lagos infrastructure projects – State govt

<img width="1080" height="768" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/lagosgovtreiteratescommitmenttowomensempowerment_financialinclusion•officeofsdgs_hcdafrica_otherseducateepewomenonfinancialliteracy.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/2025/05/lagosgovtreiteratescommitmenttowomensempowerment_financialinclusion•officeofsdgs_hcdafrica_otherseducateepewomenonfinancialliteracy.jpg 1080w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/lagosgovtreiteratescommitmenttowomensempowerment_financialinclusion•officeofsdgs_hcdafrica_otherseducateepewomenonfinancialliteracy-300x213.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/lagosgovtreiteratescommitmenttowomensempowerment_financialinclusion•officeofsdgs_hcdafrica_otherseducateepewomenonfinancialliteracy-1024x728.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /> <p>Lagos State Government has revealed that the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Iran is beginning to impact some of its critical infrastructure projects, including the construction of the 150-bed Massey Children’s Hospital on Lagos Island.</p> <p>The government also addressed concerns over the delayed opening of the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge, explaining that the facility cannot yet be opened to traffic because work on connecting roads is still ongoing.</p> <p>The disclosures were made on&nbsp;Monday&nbsp;during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing commemorating the seventh anniversary of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration at Alausa, Ikeja.</p> <p>Speaking at the event, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Works and Infrastructure, Dr Adekunle Olayinka, said progress on the reconstruction of the Massey Children’s Hospital had been affected by challenges associated with the importation of key construction materials.</p> <p>According to him, documentation submitted by the contractor indicated that the disruptions were linked to the ongoing hostilities between the United States and Iran.</p> <p>“The contractor, according to documents made available to us, has experienced delays in importing necessary construction materials due to the ongoing war between the United States and Iran,” Olayinka said.</p> <p>The Massey Children’s Hospital project involves the transformation of the existing facility on Lagos Island into a state-of-the-art seven-storey specialist paediatric hospital. Upon completion, it is expected to become the largest dedicated children’s hospital in Nigeria, offering a broad range of healthcare services from basic medical care to specialised paediatric treatment.</p> <p>Despite the challenges, Olayinka said significant progress had been recorded on the project, noting that about 750 jobs had been created through the hospital’s construction.</p> <p>He added that another major healthcare project, a 280-bed General Hospital in Ojo, has generated approximately 600 employment opportunities.</p> <p>Olayinka reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to completing ongoing health infrastructure projects despite prevailing global economic and geopolitical challenges.</p> <p>“The Sanwo-Olu administration has demonstrated that the restoration of public health facilities remains a priority,” he said.</p> <p>He further noted that the government remains focused on delivering a modern healthcare facility capable of meeting the growing demand for specialised paediatric services across Lagos State.</p> <p>Also speaking, Special Adviser on Infrastructure, Mr Olufemi Daramola, said the Opebi-Mende Link Bridge has yet to be fully opened to traffic because construction work is still ongoing on critical connecting roads, including Salvation Road, Adeola Street and Toyin Street, as well as an adjoining landmark monument project.</p> <p>He assured that the bridge would be opened to motorists once all supporting infrastructure linked to the project is completed.</p> <p>Daramola disclosed that since 2019, the state government has delivered 362 roads spanning approximately 347 kilometres, alongside significant investments in key sectors such as healthcare, education, justice delivery, public safety and digital infrastructure.</p> <p>He added that 130 roads covering about 113 kilometres were completed within the past year alone.</p> <p>According to him, several major road projects, including the Eti-Osa–Lekki–Epe Expressway corridor, Gberigbe Road in Ikorodu, Aka-Kemberi Road in Ojo, Ijegun-Ijagemo Road and Akesan-Igando Road, have reached advanced stages of completion and are awaiting commissioning.</p> <p>He further stated that work is nearing completion on other strategic routes, including the Igbogbo–Bola Ahmed Tinubu–Igbe Road, Agric-Isawo-Konu-Arepo Road and the Lagos-Badagry carriageway.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/02/us-iran-conflict-affecting-lagos-infrastructure-projects-state-govt/">US-Iran conflict affecting Lagos infrastructure projects &#8211; State govt</a></p>

Benue: Idoma’s greatest challenge is lack of unity, not talent — Ochai

<img width="1280" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1.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/2026/06/1.png 1280w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1-300x169.png 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/1-1024x576.png 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /> <p><br>The President-General of the Idoma Association USA, Edwin Ochai, has said that the greatest challenge confronting the Idoma nation is not a lack of education, intelligence or human capacity, but the absence of unity and a collective vision.</p> <p>Ochai stated this on Saturday during the 2026 Idoma Centenary Plus Lecture held in Otukpo, Benue State.</p> <p>Reflecting on the presentations and discussions at the event, he said the lecture broadened his understanding of the current realities facing the Idoma people and the path they must take to secure a better future.</p> <p>According to him, one of the most striking lessons from the centenary lecture was that despite producing numerous professors, military generals, technocrats, public servants and other distinguished professionals, the Idoma nation has not translated its vast human resources into the level of political, economic and social development it deserves.</p> <p>&#8220;The greatest challenge facing us today is not a lack of education, intelligence or human capacity. Rather, it is the absence of unity and a collective vision,&#8221; he said.</p> <p>Ochai noted that the achievements of individual Idoma sons and daughters across various sectors demonstrate that the nation is not lacking in talent, knowledge or leadership potential.</p> <p>He, however, lamented that personal interests, political divisions and clan loyalties often take precedence over the collective good, thereby limiting the community&#8217;s ability to harness its full strength for development.</p> <p>&#8220;The Idoma people continue to excel, but their collective strength remains underutilised. A people united by a shared purpose can achieve far more than even the most brilliant individuals working separately,&#8221; he stated.</p> <p>The Idoma Association USA leader said the centenary celebration should serve not only as a reflection on the achievements of the past century but also as a call to action for greater unity and purposeful leadership.</p> <p>As the country approaches another election cycle, Ochai urged the Idoma people to rise above sentiments, personal relationships and short-term gains when choosing their leaders.</p> <p>According to him, voters should focus on candidates with proven competence, integrity, vision and a genuine commitment to advancing the interests of the Idoma nation.</p> <p>He said the people must critically evaluate every aspirant seeking public office by examining their track record of service, ability to unite the people and commitment to development, education, youth empowerment, security and economic growth.</p> <p>&#8220;The future of our people depends not on who speaks the loudest or spends the most money, but on who possesses the vision, competence, integrity and commitment to advance the interests of the Idoma nation,&#8221; he said.</p> <p>Ochai further stressed the need for leaders who can mobilise professionals, entrepreneurs, traditional institutions, women and youths towards a common developmental agenda.</p> <p>He described the election season as an opportunity for the Idoma people to make informed decisions that would benefit both the present and future generations.</p> <p>According to him, the centenary celebration should inspire the Idoma nation to embrace unity, collective purpose and visionary leadership capable of transforming the area into a model of progress, influence and development.</p> <p>&#8220;The time to act is now. The time to unite is now. Now is the time to make a wise choice,&#8221; he added.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/01/benue-idomas-greatest-challenge-is-lack-of-unity-not-talent-ochai/">Benue: Idoma&#8217;s greatest challenge is lack of unity, not talent — Ochai</a></p>

Jigawa governor suspends four aides indefinitely

<img width="1080" height="719" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Jigawa-State-Governor-Umar-Namadi.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/2024/10/Jigawa-State-Governor-Umar-Namadi.jpg 1080w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Jigawa-State-Governor-Umar-Namadi-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Jigawa-State-Governor-Umar-Namadi-1024x682.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /> <p>Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar A. Namadi, has approved the indefinite suspension of four of his aides with immediate effect.</p> <p>The suspension was announced in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Malam Bala Ibrahim, issued to newsmen by Ismaila Ibrahim, Public Relations Officer, Office of the Secretary to the Government of Jigawa State.</p> <p>According to the statement, the affected officials include Abbas Makama, Senior Special Assistant on Flood Control I; Salisu Muhammad, popularly known as Rosy Auyo, Special Assistant on Entrepreneurship; Ibrahim Yunusa, Special Assistant on Basic Education Monitoring III; and Umar Abdulkadir, also known as Alhaji Bullet Auyo, Special Assistant on Cluster Farming.</p> <p>The SSG stated that the suspension takes immediate effect but did not disclose the reasons behind the action.</p> <p>Findings by DAILY POST revealed that their suspension may be connected to recent allegations involving some party members over anti-party activities.</p> <p>DAILY POST reported that the All Progressives Congress (APC) had suspended a serving federal lawmaker and six other party executives in Auyo Local Government.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/01/jigawa-governor-suspends-four-aides-indefinitely/">Jigawa governor suspends four aides indefinitely</a></p>

INEC warns against voter apathy ahead of Osun governorship poll

<img width="1200" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Osun-governorship.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Osun-governorship.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Osun-governorship-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Osun-governorship-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Osun-governorship-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Osun-governorship-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Osun-governorship-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> <p>The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has identified voter apathy as one of the major challenges confronting electoral participation in Nigeria and has intensified efforts to address the issue ahead of the 2026 Osun State governorship election.</p> <p>The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner for Osun State, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, stated this on&nbsp;Monday&nbsp;during a Joint Voter Education and Publicity, VEP, and Gender and Inclusivity, G&amp;I, Implementation Meeting with Electoral Officers and Assistant Electoral Officers in Osogbo.</p> <p>Babalola, who said the meeting formed part of the Commission&#8217;s strategic preparations for the governorship election scheduled for&nbsp;August 15, 2026, stressed that successful elections require extensive voter engagement and continuous public sensitisation.</p> <p>She noted that although electoral administration had witnessed improvements over the years, many eligible citizens still failed to participate actively in elections due to misinformation, inadequate knowledge of electoral processes, distrust in the system, political disengagement and limited access to election-related information.</p> <p>&#8220;The Independent National Electoral Commission recognises that one of the greatest challenges confronting electoral participation in Nigeria is voter apathy,&#8221; she said.</p> <p>According to her, &#8220;addressing the challenge requires sustained voter education and strategic public engagement aimed at bridging information gaps among the electorate.&#8221;</p> <p>The REC charged officials of the Voter Education and Publicity Department to intensify awareness campaigns on election timelines, voter registration, transfer of registration, replacement of lost or damaged Permanent Voter Cards, polling procedures and election day guidelines.</p> <p>She also directed electoral officers to strengthen grassroots engagement through outreach programmes in markets, motor parks, religious centres, schools, traditional institutions and community associations.</p> <p>Babalola urged the officials to identify communities with historically low voter turnout and prioritise voter education activities in such areas.</p> <p>She emphasised the need for stakeholder engagement involving political parties, civil society organisations, youth groups, women&#8217;s associations, traditional rulers, religious leaders, professional bodies and labour unions to enhance public confidence in the electoral process.</p> <p>The REC warned against the dangers of misinformation and disinformation, saying false narratives could undermine public trust in elections if not promptly countered.</p> <p>On inclusivity, she reaffirmed the commission&#8217;s commitment to ensuring equal participation opportunities for women, youths, persons with disabilities, elderly citizens and other marginalised groups.</p> <p>&#8220;Our goal must be to facilitate an election that is peaceful, inclusive, credible, transparent, and characterised by substantial voter participation,&#8221; Babalola said.</p> <p>Also speaking, Osun State Director of the National Orientation Agency, Adebiyi Adefarasin Stephen, described voter education as the bedrock of credible elections.</p> <p>He pledged the agency&#8217;s support for INEC through its community orientation and mobilisation officers across the state&#8217;s 30 local government areas.</p> <p>A representative of Bukola Idowu, the Executive Director of Kimpact Development Initiative, Taiwo Seun, said the meeting was necessary to protect the integrity of the electoral process and curb vote-buying, vote-selling, misinformation and disinformation.</p> <p>She added that the organisation would continue to support INEC in its electoral responsibilities.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/01/inec-warns-against-voter-apathy-ahead-of-osun-governorship-poll/">INEC warns against voter apathy ahead of Osun governorship poll</a></p>