Only 600 applicants pass Nasarawa teachers recruitment screening

<img width="900" height="919" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/NASARAWA-STATE.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/2025/06/NASARAWA-STATE.png 900w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/NASARAWA-STATE-294x300.png 294w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /> <p>The Nasarawa State government has said that only 600 out of the 8,000 applicants who took part in the screening exercise for teaching jobs in rural areas of the state passed the examination.</p> <p>The government had planned to recruit 1,000 teachers to improve staffing in rural primary schools. Although about 10,000 people applied, only 8,000 took part in the screening.</p> <p>Speaking at a press briefing on&nbsp;Monday, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Public Affairs, Peter Ahemba, said the number of successful candidates fell well below the state&#8217;s target.</p> <p>&#8220;Out of the 8,000 that participated, only 600 passed the examination. That is actually below the number the government is looking for,&#8221; he said.</p> <p>He explained that the consulting firm handling the screening had completed its assignment and handed the process back to the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), which is now reviewing the results before the final recruitment.</p> <p>Ahemba warned members of the public against anyone claiming they could secure teaching jobs through unofficial channels.</p> <p>&#8220;There will be no room whatsoever for any sharp practices as far as this recruitment exercise is concerned,&#8221; he stated.</p> <p>He added that the SUBEB chairman, Dr Kassim Muhammad Kassim, had been directed to ensure that only qualified candidates were employed.</p> <p>According to him, all successful applicants will be posted to rural communities where there is a shortage of teachers.</p> <p>Ahemba said the administration of Governor Abdullahi Sule is determined to improve the quality of education in rural schools by recruiting competent teachers through a transparent process.</p> <p>He also announced that the state government had approved the construction of three-storey classroom blocks in each of the state&#8217;s three senatorial districts—Keffi, Akwanga and Lafia.</p> <p>He added that the Federal Government had also approved the construction of model schools across the three senatorial districts in recognition of Nasarawa State&#8217;s efforts to improve primary education.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/06/only-600-applicants-pass-nasarawa-teachers-recruitment-screening/">Only 600 applicants pass Nasarawa teachers recruitment screening</a></p>

Insecurity: Over 30 villages abandoned in Sokoto – ADC candidate raises concern

<img width="1200" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ADC-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/ADC-1.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ADC-1-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ADC-1-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ADC-1-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ADC-1-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ADC-1-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><p>The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State, Manir Muhammad Dan&#8217;iya, has expressed concern over reports that more than 30 villages in Danchadi District of Bodinga Local Government Area have been deserted due to persistent bandit attacks.</p> <p>Dan&#8217;iya, popularly known as Walin Sokoto, described the situation as a serious security and humanitarian challenge that requires urgent action from both the federal and the Sokoto State governments.</p> <p>In a statement issued on his behalf by his media aide, Aminu Abdullahi, the ADC candidate said the continued attacks, killings, kidnappings and destruction of property have forced many families to flee their homes.</p> <p>According to him, the reported abandonment of the villages shows that insecurity is worsening and that stronger measures are needed to protect residents.</p> <p>&#8220;It is deeply troubling that entire communities are being displaced while many families continue to live in fear,&#8221; he said.</p> <p>&#8220;The protection of lives and property remains the foremost constitutional responsibility of government, and every effort must be made to restore confidence among our people.&#8221;</p> <p>Dan&#8217;iya said repeated calls by residents, traditional leaders and other stakeholders for improved security had not produced the desired results in many affected communities.</p> <p>He urged the government to strengthen intelligence gathering, improve cooperation among security agencies and work more closely with local communities and traditional institutions to tackle the crisis.</p> <p>&#8220;Government must demonstrate greater urgency in responding to this crisis. The continued expansion of insecurity into more communities is unacceptable and requires immediate, coordinated and practical solutions that will restore peace and safeguard the lives of our citizens,&#8221; he said.</p> <p>&#8220;If the situation is not addressed quickly, it could further affect farming, trade, education and other economic activities that rural communities depend on.&#8221;</p> <p>He also called for increased security operations in affected areas, better logistical support for security agencies and humanitarian assistance for displaced residents.</p> <p>According to him, Sokoto has great potential for growth, but insecurity is holding the state back. He urged the government to intensify efforts to reclaim affected communities from criminals so that residents can live and work without fear.</p> <p>Dan&#8217;iya also appealed to residents to continue providing useful information to security agencies to support efforts aimed at restoring peace across the state.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/06/insecurity-over-30-villages-abandoned-in-sokoto-adc-candidate-raises-concern/">Insecurity: Over 30 villages abandoned in Sokoto &#8211;  ADC candidate raises concern</a></p>

NCC restates commitment to continued collaboration with NIPR

<img width="1400" height="1400" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/nipr.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/nipr.jpg 1400w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/nipr-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/nipr-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/nipr-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/nipr-80x80.jpg 80w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px" /> <p>The Executive Vice Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer (EVC/CEO) of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Dr Aminu Maida has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to continued collaboration and partnership with stakeholders to make Nigeria’s telecom industry remain resilient and sustainable.&nbsp;</p> <p>Dr Maida, who stated this while receiving a delegation of the Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) led by its President, Dr Ike Neliaku at the Commission’s Head Office,&nbsp;Monday&nbsp;in Maitama, Abuja, noted that the Commission will continue to partner with relevant professional bodies, including NIPR, in promoting public awareness, responsible communication, and stakeholder engagement on issues relating to the telecommunications sector.</p> <p>The EVC commended the NIPR for winning the bid to host the 2026 World Public Relations Forum in Nigeria while noting that the circumstances under which it won the bid offer valuable lessons. &#8220;It tells a compelling story of perseverance, strategic communication,<strong>&nbsp;</strong>and the importance of owning the narrative. It also reflects our ability to convincingly demonstrate to the Global Alliance and other stakeholders why Nigeria deserves the chance to host the forum.”&nbsp;</p> <p>While emphasizing the importance of projecting a positive image for Nigeria on the international stage, the EVC explained that the African Telecoms Union (ATU) Conference of Plenipotentiaries (CPL) has been scheduled to hold in Nigeria in July 2026 urging the NIPR to leverage the event to project Nigeria’s image internationally.&nbsp;</p> <p>On the national level, Dr Maida said the Commission is undertaking education, sensitization and awareness creation on its regulatory initiative to improve accountability and stabilize the sector such as campaigns on Critical National Information Infrastructure (CNII) protection; efficient data usage, directive to mobile network operators on simplified tariff, public coverage map and creating the necessary environment to ensure competitiveness in the industry.&nbsp;</p> <p>The EVC said the tough decisions taken in the telecom sector have begun to yield visible results by the level of investment recorded. “Through the efforts that we have been making to stabilize the sector; we have been able to restore investor confidence. The level of investment we are seeing now is not about keeping the lights on, it is about growing the industry and this is something we have not seen for years before my time; and it is a sign of investors saying we have confidence in the sector, in the reforms of the government, in the regulator and we believe there is opportunity in this market,” he noted.&nbsp;</p> <p>The NIPR President, Dr Neliaku, commended the NCC&#8217;s commitment to collaboration and stakeholder engagement while acknowledging the Commission&#8217;s role in advancing Nigeria&#8217;s digital economy. He expressed the institute&#8217;s readiness to collaborate on initiatives that promote responsible communication, reputation management, and the creation of public awareness on the Commission’s regulatory initiatives.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/06/ncc-restates-commitment-to-continued-collaboration-with-nipr/">NCC restates commitment to continued collaboration with NIPR</a></p>

NYSC reforms will boost youth employment nationwide — APC chieftain

<img width="1500" height="996" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/NYSC.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/2021/06/NYSC.jpg 1500w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/NYSC-300x199.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/NYSC-1024x680.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /> <p>A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has described the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, reform as a major step towards repositioning the scheme as a skills-driven platform for youth empowerment and national development.</p> <p>Oyintiloye speaking with journalists in Osogbo on&nbsp;Sunday, commended the Federal Government’s comprehensive reform of the NYSC, noting that the move aligns with the Federal Government’s vision of building a $1 trillion economy by strengthening the capacity of young Nigerian graduates and equipping them with skills suited to the demands of the modern labour market.</p> <p>He said the newly introduced service streams are designed to provide graduates with practical skills tailored to their academic disciplines, career aspirations and the needs of Nigeria’s workforce.</p> <p>According to Oyintiloye, &#8220;The reform will strengthen human capital development by equipping graduates with marketable skills that can improve productivity, create employment opportunities and support economic growth.&#8221;</p> <p>He said the policy represents a strategic shift from the traditional service model to one that places greater emphasis on skills acquisition, innovation and sector-specific development.</p> <p>Oyintiloye explained that, under the reforms, corps members would be required to select a specialised service stream after completing their registration.</p> <p>“The streams include Agriculture Corps, Medical Corps, Education Corps, Tech and Digital Corps, Legal Corps, Public Service Corps, Infrastructure Corps, Green Corps, Enterprise Corps, Creative Economy Corps, and Paramilitary and Security Corps,” he said.</p> <p>He added that participants would receive specialised training during the orientation programme, equipping them with practical knowledge and competencies relevant to their chosen careers and national service.</p> <p>Commending the initiative, Oyintiloye said the reform would help reduce youth unemployment by prioritising skills acquisition and preparing graduates for productive engagement across key sectors of the economy.</p> <p>“This comprehensive restructuring is the first major reform of the NYSC since its establishment 53 years ago and reflects the President’s commitment to youth development, job creation and sustainable economic growth,” he said.</p> <p>He also expressed confidence that the new framework would enhance the relevance of the NYSC to Nigeria’s current developmental needs while preserving its core objective of promoting national unity among young Nigerians.</p> <p>The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, was established by Decree No. 24 of 22 May 1973 to promote reconciliation, national integration and the development of common ties among Nigerian youths after the Nigerian Civil War.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/05/nysc-reforms-will-boost-youth-employment-nationwide-apc-chieftain/">NYSC reforms will boost youth employment nationwide — APC chieftain</a></p>

‘Tinubu must resign’ – Peter Obi exposes alleged grand corruption under APC govt

<img width="1400" height="1400" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Peter-Obi.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Peter-Obi.jpg 1400w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Peter-Obi-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Peter-Obi-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Peter-Obi-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Peter-Obi-80x80.jpg 80w" sizes="(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px" /> <p>Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of presiding over what he described as &#8220;grand corruption,&#8221; citing an alleged N8.83 trillion in unbudgeted expenditure highlighted in a recent International Monetary Fund consultation report.</p> <p>In a statement titled &#8220;Grand Corruption: Nigeria&#8217;s Greatest Threat,&#8221; posted on his X account on&nbsp;Sunday, Obi claimed the reported expenditure was not captured in the 2025 budget, arguing that it was therefore outside legislative oversight and administrative scrutiny.</p> <p>According to him, the N8.83 trillion represents about two per cent of Nigeria&#8217;s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), more than 35 per cent of the country&#8217;s 2025 capital budget of N23.96 trillion, and exceeds the combined allocations for education and health.</p> <p>Obi said the funds, if properly utilised and accounted for, could have significantly improved public healthcare, education and job creation through the establishment of cottage industries.</p> <p>He alleged that the development was not an isolated case but part of a broader pattern of corruption under the current administration.</p> <p>The former Anambra State governor further accused the government of disregarding public finance management rules, warning that such practices threaten national security, deepen poverty and weaken state institutions.</p> <p>Describing the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration as &#8220;grossly corrupt, incompetent and insensitive,&#8221; Obi argued that the alleged mismanagement of public resources had worsened the country&#8217;s economic and social challenges.</p> <p>Reiterating an earlier call for Tinubu to resign, Obi said recent developments had reinforced his position that the President should step down over what he described as incompetence, lack of compassion and failure to fulfil campaign promises.</p> <p>&#8220;The recent report from the IMF consultation further raises concerns about the scale of grand corruption under the Tinubu government.&nbsp;</p> <p>&#8220;The IMF now reveals that about N8.83 trillion in expenditure undertaken in 2025 is not reflected in the budget. This expenditure is not budgeted and is therefore not under legislative oversight or administrative scrutiny. This is horrible.</p> <p>&#8220;N8.83 trillion is as follows:</p> <p>&#8220;About 2% of our GDP.</p> <p>Over 35% of Nigeria’s 2025 N23.96 trillion capital project budget. In fact, the amount is more than the actual released capital funding for 2025.</p> <p>&#8220;It is more than the entire combined budget for education (N3.52 trillion) and health (N2.38 trillion).</p> <p>&#8220;If such an amount is properly used and accounted for, it could transform Nigeria’s public health and education sectors. It could create hundreds of cottage industries that can provide jobs for thousands of graduates and build a solid foundation for economic development. But we cannot account for it. This is not an isolated incident.</p> <p>&#8220;This is a pattern of grand corruption that has become part of this administration.</p> <p>&#8220;We have a lot to worry about regarding the state of corruption under President Tinubu.&nbsp;</p> <p>&#8220;The sort of corruption that is ingrained in total disregard of elementary rules of public finance management poses a grave danger to national security and the stability of the Nigerian state,&#8221; part of the statement read.<br></p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/05/tinubu-must-resign-peter-obi-exposes-alleged-grand-corruption-under-apc-govt/">&#8216;Tinubu must resign&#8217; &#8211; Peter Obi exposes alleged grand corruption under APC govt</a></p>

Putin to Trump: ‘Russia, US responsible for global security’

<img width="1200" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/trumpputin.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/trumpputin.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/trumpputin-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/trumpputin-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/trumpputin-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/trumpputin-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/trumpputin-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> <p>&nbsp;​President&nbsp;Vladimir Putin​ on Saturday emphasized that Russia and the United States jointly carry the burden of keeping the world secure and stable.</p> <p>The remark formed part of ​his congratulatory message to President&nbsp;Donald Trump on the 250th anniversary of the United States of America​.</p> <p>​Putin noted that the&nbsp;signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence in July 1776 not only heralded the birth of the nation but additionally constituted a landmark event in world history.</p> <p>The premier recalled it was then that the Russian Federation extended &#8220;its unequivocal support&#8221; to the North American colonists in their struggle for freedom from British rule.</p> <p>​</p> <p>Putin cited &#8220;many significant pages&#8221; in the Russia-U.S. relations, including fighting as allies in two world wars, &#8220;liberating humanity from the horrors of Nazism,&#8221; and playing a key role in shaping the modern world order.</p> <p>​&#8221;Today, Russia and the United States​,&nbsp;as the world’s two largest nuclear powers, bear a special responsibility for maintaining international security and stability​,&#8221; he stressed.</p> <p>​Putin added that&nbsp;the establishment of constructive, equitable, and mutually beneficial relations between Moscow and Washington serves the interests&nbsp;​of people from both sides and&nbsp;of the international community.</p> <p>​In his message, King&nbsp;Charles III said across&nbsp;science, research, education, culture and arts,&nbsp;defence and security, and trade and investment,&nbsp;the ties between the United Kingdom and the U.S. are &#8220;unique and far-reaching.&#8221;</p> <p>The monarch noted that through centuries of shared challenge and achievement, the allies have built a relationship founded on friendship, trust, and a belief in liberty, the rule of law, and the dignity of all people.</p> <p>​King Charles acknowledges&nbsp;their&nbsp;shared responsibility to protect the world,&nbsp;​saying&nbsp;​t​oday&#8217;s&nbsp;​decisions will not just maintain harmony,&nbsp;but also&nbsp;​continually&nbsp;​&#8221;provide the foundation for our prosperity and our national security​.&#8221;<br></p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/04/putin-to-trump-russia-us-responsible-for-global-security/">Putin to Trump: &#8216;Russia, US responsible for global security&#8217;</a></p>

Former IGP Suleiman Abba dumps APC for PDP

<img width="1400" height="1400" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Suleiman-Abba.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Suleiman-Abba.jpg 1400w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Suleiman-Abba-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Suleiman-Abba-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Suleiman-Abba-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Suleiman-Abba-80x80.jpg 80w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px" /> <p>Former Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba (retd.), has officially resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).</p> <p>Abba announced his defection on&nbsp;Saturday&nbsp;during a courtesy visit to elder statesman and founding PDP member, Sule Lamido, at his hometown of Bamaina in Jigawa State.</p> <p>The former police chief said his decision was driven by his desire to continue serving his people, following growing calls from his constituents to contest the Jigawa South-West Senatorial seat in the 2027 general elections.</p> <p>According to him, his previous attempt to secure the APC senatorial ticket was unsuccessful despite meeting all the screening requirements.</p> <p>&#8220;You are aware that I aspired to become a senator under the APC, but unfortunately, I was not even allowed to participate in the primary election after successfully passing the screening process. My motivation has always been to serve my community, and with the experience, education, and good health that God has blessed me with, I have decided to join the PDP, where my contributions will be appreciated,&#8221; Abba said.</p> <p>Speaking during the event, Sule Lamido described Abba&#8217;s defection as a significant gain for the PDP as preparations for the 2027 elections gathered momentum.</p> <p>&#8220;This is a major catch for the PDP. A personality with Abba&#8217;s credentials brings credibility, experience, and wider acceptance to our party,&#8221; Lamido stated.</p> <p>He also expressed optimism that more politicians would join the PDP, pointing to the presence of the party&#8217;s governorship candidates from Kano, Yobe, Bauchi, Gombe and Jigawa states at the gathering as evidence of growing political alignment across the region.</p> <p>Similarly, the Jigawa State Chairman of the PDP, Babandi Gumel, said the party had commenced efforts to integrate Abba and his supporters into its structures across the state.</p> <p>&#8220;With the entry of IGP Abba and his numerous supporters, the PDP is becoming stronger, particularly in Jigawa South-West,&#8221; Gumel said.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/04/former-igp-suleiman-abba-dumps-apc-for-pdp/">Former IGP Suleiman Abba dumps APC for PDP</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/#google_vignette">Nigerian Newspapers</a>:</p> <p>1. The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Tunji Disu, has warned political parties against instigating violence ahead&nbsp;of the August 15, 2026, governorship election in Osun State. Disu gave the warning during a visit to Governor Ademola Adeleke at the Government House, Oke-Fia, Osogbo, before holding a meeting with political parties at the state Police Headquarters.</p> <p>2. A 38-year-old mother of 10, Barira Alhassan, has accused the Gombe State Specialist Hospital of removing one of her kidneys during a Caesarean section, an allegation the hospital has denied, insisting that available medical findings indicate that she may have been born with only one kidney. The allegation has sparked concern among residents, with the woman’s family calling for an independent and comprehensive investigation to establish what transpired.</p> <p>3. Bandits have killed the Village Head of Kulodo in Bodinga Local Government Area of Sokoto State, Alhaji Abubakar Tudu, his eldest son, Abubakar Abubakar, and four other residents in a fresh attack on the community. The assailants also killed another resident in neighbouring Kwance village during the raid. The attack occurred while residents were observing the Asr prayer.</p> <p>4. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has extended the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration CVR by two weeks, moving the deadline from&nbsp;10th July&nbsp;to&nbsp;Friday, 24th July, 2026. National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee IVEC at the commission, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, disclosed this on&nbsp;Friday&nbsp;night in Abuja.</p> <p>5. President Bola Tinubu’s Special Investigator on the Central Bank of Nigeria, Jim Obazee, on&nbsp;Friday&nbsp;told the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, that the late former President Muhammadu Buhari ought to have faced trial over the alleged $6.2m fraud involving the apex bank. Obazee testified as a prosecution witness for the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in the ongoing trial of former CBN governor, Godwin Emefiele.</p> <p>6. Bauchi State Police Command has rescued two kidnap victims during a joint security operation in Gwamnare Forest, Ningi Local Government Area of the state. The command said the operation was carried out by a combined team of the Violent Crime Response Unit, Anti-Kidnapping Unit, the Divisional Police Officer in Ningi and Forestry Guards.</p> <p>7. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has warned members of the public to disregard fraudulent offers purportedly advertising forfeited vehicles for sale at cheap prices. The agency, in a statement issued on&nbsp;Friday&nbsp;in Abuja by its Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, said the scam was being perpetrated by criminals impersonating senior officials of the agency.</p> <p>8. Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has declared that he does not condone criminality, saying security agencies should arrest anyone found culpable, including members of his family. Adeleke made the remarks on&nbsp;Friday&nbsp;while responding to the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, during a courtesy visit to the Government House in Osogbo, the state capital.</p> <p>9. President Bola Tinubu mourned the death of elder statesman and former Lagos politician, Alhaji Ganiyu Kolapo Oseni, describing him&nbsp;as a trusted ally, brother and the man who introduced him to politics. Tinubu, in a special tribute issued on&nbsp;Friday, said Oseni’s inspiring leadership and industry distinguished him, adding that he remained steadfast during the struggle to restore democracy in Nigeria.</p> <p>10. African nation, Egypt defeated Australia 4-2 on penalties to advance to their first ever Round of 16 appearance in World Cup history. Egypt went ahead in the 13th minute with a goal by Emam Ashour.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/04/nigerian-newspapers-10-things-you-need-to-know-saturday-morning-131/">Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Saturday morning</a></p>

No one can vilify me for sacking erring lecturers – Ojukwu Varsity VC insists

<img width="1600" height="1066" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Kate-Omenugha-.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Kate-Omenugha-.jpg 1600w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Kate-Omenugha--300x200.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Kate-Omenugha--1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Kate-Omenugha--1536x1023.jpg 1536w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px" /> <p>The Vice Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State, Prof. Kate Omenugha, has reacted to allegations trailing her administration after the sack of five lecturers of the university.</p> <p>The management of the institution had last month announced the sack of five senior lecturers from various departments and faculties for offences including sexual harassment and dereliction of duty.</p> <p>Fighting back, some of the sacked lecturers opened what they described as a can of worms, citing corruption within the system and falling standards of education among other allegations.</p> <p>Reacting, the Vice Chancellor during a press conference on Thursday said the allegations were simply false, and meant as pushback by the sacked lecturers to derail the argument from the trending issue, which were the reasons for which they were sacked.</p> <p>Omenugha while addressing journalists said: &#8220;I should be commended for doing what I did, and not vilification. Take things like sexual molestation of students by lecturers for example, these things have been happening under previous administrations and no one could stop them, but when I came in, I said no.</p> <p>&#8220;You cannot be instilling fear in the students that are put under your care. If you molest my students sexually, I will rise up and fight you. So, no matter what they are saying, I must let them know that I will never tolerate it.</p> <p>&#8220;No one can vilify me for sanctioning erring lecturers. By the way, I expect to be praised and commended for standing up to these lecturers than be vilified. No one can vilify me for sanctioning erring lecturers in this institution.&#8221;</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="682" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Kate-Omenugha-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1391522" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Kate-Omenugha-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Kate-Omenugha-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Kate-Omenugha-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Kate-Omenugha.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <p>She said that some sexually explicit videos of some of the lecturers have even trended on the internet, while many female students have come forward to testify to being turned into sex slaves by lecturers, all of which were proven beyond doubt, despite insistence by the lecturers involved that the videos were manufactured through AI technology.</p> <p>Earlier, before the conference, the Public Relations Officer of the institution, Dr Harrison Madubueze took journalists on a tour of some of the projects of the Vice Chancellor, including those attracted to the institution from TETFUND and Friends of the University, a group formed by Omenugha.</p> <p>While speaking to journalists, Omenugha reiterated that her plan for the university is not limited to just her tenure, but would be enjoyed by future administration when her projects would have fully taken shape.</p> <p>She also disclosed that for the sacked lecturers, a committee has been set up for them to appeal their sack and get further chance to prove the allegations against them as false.</p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="682" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ojukwu-varsity-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-1391521" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ojukwu-varsity-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ojukwu-varsity-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ojukwu-varsity-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ojukwu-varsity.jpg 1600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/03/no-one-can-vilify-me-for-sacking-erring-lecturers-ojukwu-varsity-vc-insists/">No one can vilify me for sacking erring lecturers &#8211; Ojukwu Varsity VC insists</a></p>

Nigerian Govt managing education poorly – Peter Obi on proposed 12-year policy

<img width="1400" height="1400" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Peter-Obi.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.jpg 1400w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Peter-Obi-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Peter-Obi-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Peter-Obi-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Peter-Obi-80x80.jpg 80w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px" /> <p>The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, has lambasted the Federal Government, lamenting that it has neglected the education sector in Nigeria.</p> <p>In a post on his verified X handle on Friday, Obi said the government has finally admitted to its poor management of the education sector in reaction to the recent policy separating junior and senior secondary schools.</p> <p>He said such admission by the Federal Government is tragic because education is the most vital contributor to human capital development, which forms the foundation for growth and economic development of any society.</p> <p>The former Anambra state governor said Nigeria cannot overcome economic stagnation without prioritising education, healthcare, and job creation to lift millions of unemployed youths out of poverty.</p> <p>He added that as successful Asian nations have demonstrated, educational excellence requires sustained investment in curriculum development, motivated teachers, and better learning environments.</p> <p>Recall that the <a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/30/fg-plans-to-scrap-jss-sss-separation-policy/#google_vignette">Federal Government announced plans</a> to end the policy separating Junior Secondary Schools, JSS, from Senior Secondary Schools, SSS, saying it has contributed to the rising number of children dropping out of school.</p> <p>Reacting, Obi said, “The Federal Government has finally admitted to its poor management of the education sector.Recently, the Minister of Education acknowledged that the policy separating junior and senior secondary schools has failed to improve educational outcomes. This is evident in recent examination results.</p> <p>“In 2024, the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, reported that only 38.32% of candidates passed English and Mathematics in the WASSCE. In 2025, only 32% passed the computer-based WASSCE. This poor performance has been consistent across major examinations over the past two years.</p> <p>“Unfortunately, the government continues to neglect the sector. In the 2026 budget, education received only N3.52 trillion, just 6.17% of total expenditure, down from 7.87% in 2025, and well below UNESCO’s recommended 15–20%. This low allocation indicates a failure to recognise education as a driver of sustained economic growth.</p> <p>“The Minister’s admission reflects a broader failure of public leadership. The issue is not the JSS/SSS policy itself, but the lack of commitment to properly fund, manage, and deliver quality education,” he wrote.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/03/nigerian-govt-managing-education-poorly-peter-obi-on-proposed-12-year-policy/">Nigerian Govt managing education poorly &#8211; Peter Obi on proposed 12-year policy</a></p>

Ex-INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu presents letters of credence to Qatar

<img width="1080" height="718" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0639.jpeg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0639.jpeg 1080w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0639-300x199.jpeg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/IMG_0639-1024x681.jpeg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /> <p>Nigeria’s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Qatar, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has formally presented his Letters of Credence to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani,</p> <p>The credential presentation took place at the Amiri Diwan in Doha on Thursday and featured full diplomatic honours, including an inspection of the Guard of Honour.</p> <p>The ambassador was accompanied by senior officials of the Nigerian Embassy.</p> <p>This was made known in a statement issued by Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja.</p> <p>It reads “Professor Mahmood Yakubu, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the State of Qatar, formally presented his Letters of Credence to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, Amir of Qatar, at the Amiri Diwan in Doha on Thursday, 2 July 2026. He was accompanied by senior Embassy officials.</p> <p>“The ceremony featured full diplomatic honours, including the inspection of the Guard of Honour.</p> <p>“Following the presentation, the Nigerian Ambassador held a private audience with the Amir, where he received a cordial welcome and reaffirmed the enduring bilateral ties. The Amir referenced previous high-level diplomatic exchanges and emphasized Qatar&#8217;s intent to deepen cooperation with Nigeria.</p> <p>“Ambassador Yakubu conveyed the warm greetings and best wishes of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to the Amir and people of Qatar and reiterated Nigeria&#8217;s commitment to further strengthening the longstanding bonds of friendship and cooperation between the countries.</p> <p>“The Ambassador Yakubu also seized the occasion to condole the Amir over the recent accident at the Ras Laffan Industrial City and buttressed the need to deepen cooperation in the area of trade, investment, education, security and humanitarian affairs.”</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/03/ex-inec-chairman-mahmood-yakubu-presents-letters-of-credence-to-qatar/">Ex-INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu presents letters of credence to Qatar</a></p>

Lagos declares zero tolerance for bullying, cultism, drug abuse in schools

<img width="720" height="480" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1000249557.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1000249557.jpg 720w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1000249557-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px" /> <p>The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance stance against sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), bullying, cultism and drug abuse in public schools, urging teachers, parents, students and other stakeholders to work together to protect learners and create safer learning environments.</p> <p>The government made this known during a sensitisation programme organised by the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education in collaboration with the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) and the Ministry of Youth and Social Development.</p> <p>The programme, held on&nbsp;Wednesday&nbsp;at the Adeyemi-Bero Auditorium, brought together government officials, education stakeholders, teachers and students to raise awareness about the dangers of sexual and gender-based violence, bullying, cultism and drug abuse, while promoting responsible behaviour and positive values among young people.</p> <p>Delivering the keynote address, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education reaffirmed the ministry&#8217;s commitment to ensuring that schools remain safe places where students can learn and develop without fear of violence, intimidation or other harmful influences.</p> <p>The commissioner stressed that tackling sexual and gender-based violence, bullying, cultism and drug abuse requires the collective efforts of parents, teachers, communities and government agencies, noting that they all have important roles to play in protecting the future of young people.</p> <p>“Education is not merely about acquiring academic knowledge. It is about nurturing responsible, confident, morally upright and productive citizens,” the commissioner stated.</p> <p>He also urged teachers to remain vigilant, compassionate and professional in carrying out their responsibilities, describing them as mentors, counsellors and protectors of students.</p> <p>“Never ignore complaints of bullying or abuse, no matter how insignificant they may appear. Every child deserves to be heard, protected and treated with dignity,” he said.</p> <p>He encouraged students to report cases of abuse and stand up for classmates facing intimidation.</p> <p>Earlier in her welcome address, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Mrs. Abisola Dokunmu-Adegbite, said the programme reflects the commitment of the Lagos State Government under Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu to providing a safe, secure, inclusive and conducive learning environment for every child.</p> <p>She explained that the government&#8217;s vision goes beyond academic excellence to raising disciplined, responsible and morally upright citizens.</p> <p>The permanent secretary also stressed that every student deserves to feel protected, respected and empowered. She urged parents and guardians to stay actively involved in their children&#8217;s lives by monitoring both their online and offline activities while building relationships that encourage open communication.</p> <p>She commended the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency and the Ministry of Youth and Social Development for partnering with the ministry to strengthen child protection and promote positive values across public secondary schools.</p> <p>During the programme, participants received presentations from representatives of the Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency and the Ministry of Youth and Social Development.</p> <p>The speakers educated teachers and students on different forms of sexual and gender-based violence, the effects of bullying, the dangers of cultism and substance abuse, and the importance of speaking up, seeking help and supporting victims. They also highlighted available reporting channels and support services for affected persons.</p> <p>Also present at the event were the Chairman of the Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Mrs. Victoria Mopelola Peregrino, who was represented by the Director of Co-Curricular and Education Development, Mrs. M. Aloba; Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary, Education District IV, Mr. Olufemi Paseda; Tutor-General/Permanent Secretary, Education District VI, Mrs. Mojisola Yusuf; Director-General of the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), Dr. Sulaimon Ogundimu; Registrar of the Lagos State Examinations Board, Mr. Adebayo Oransolu; Chief Executive Officer of Global Education Media Limited, Mr. Durotimi Adeboye; alongside other senior government officials and stakeholders in the education sector.</p> <p>The state government said it would continue to partner with relevant agencies to sustain awareness programmes aimed at protecting students, promoting positive behaviour and ensuring that public secondary schools remain safe, secure and supportive learning environments for every child.<br></p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/02/lagos-declares-zero-tolerance-for-bullying-cultism-drug-abuse-in-schools/">Lagos declares zero tolerance for bullying, cultism, drug abuse in schools</a></p>

Gbajabiamila: Damage control turns indictment—Atiku tackles presidency, National Assembly, CBN

<img width="1200" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Atiku-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/2026/05/Atiku-2.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Atiku-2-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Atiku-2-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Atiku-2-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Atiku-2-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Atiku-2-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> <p>Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, said the presidency&#8217;s response to allegations against the chief of staff to the president, Femi Gbajabiamila, over the scandalous activities of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC and its director general, Adeniyi Adeyemi, is self-indicting.&nbsp;</p> <p>Atiku disclosed this in a statement on&nbsp;Thursday&nbsp;by his spokesperson Phrank Shaibu.&nbsp;</p> <p>Recall that the presidency, in a statement by his presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, cleared Gbajabiamila on allegations of bribery of N400 million by Adeyemi.</p> <p>According to the presidency, <a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/02/presidency-clears-gbajabiamila-in-alleged-forged-appointment-case/">Gbajabiamila does not get an appointment</a>. </p> <p>Reacting, Atiku declared that the presidency&#8217;s desperate attempt to explain away the scandal surrounding the so-called Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council, PFIPC has inadvertently exposed a far more disturbing reality under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu&#8217;s administration.&nbsp;</p> <p>He said the response by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga was not a defense of the government but a public confession of institutional collapse.</p> <p>According to him, the allegations are too monumental to be ignored, demanding an urgent probe of all parties involved, including the Central Bank of Nigeria and the National Assembly.&nbsp;</p> <p>&#8220;There is an African proverb that says that &#8216;the man who points at the moon should not have blood on his finger.&#8217; A government cannot claim to be exposing fraud while simultaneously struggling to explain how that same fraud found its way into the very heart of the Nigerian state.</p> <p>&#8220;What the presidency intended as damage control has become self-indictment. Rather than extinguish the fire, it has illuminated how deeply the flames have consumed the foundations of governance.</p> <p>&#8220;The Presidency now wants Nigerians to believe that one private citizen single-handedly forged presidential documents; impersonated senior government officials; established an office inside the Federal Secretariat; allegedly opened dozens of bank accounts—including accounts bearing government identities; hosted foreign ambassadors without diplomatic clearance; secured official recognition across several government circles; and all but embedded a phantom agency into the machinery of government without a single insider aiding him. That explanation demands far greater faith than the scandal itself.</p> <p>&#8220;There is another timeless African proverb: &#8216;When termites consume a tree from within, it still appears healthy until the first storm.&#8217; The fictitious agency scandal is that storm. What Nigerians have witnessed is not merely the exposure of an alleged impostor; it is the exposure of institutions hollowed out by years of negligence, incompetence, and impunity.</p> <p>&#8220;Even more troubling is the glaring contradiction that the presidency has failed to explain.</p> <p>&#8220;On one hand, it insists that the PFIPC never existed and was nothing more than an elaborate scam. On the other hand, public records reportedly reveal that approximately N1.3 billion was appropriated for that very council in the 2026 Appropriation Act, listed alongside the Presidential Economic Advisory Council.</p> <p>&#8220;This contradiction is too monumental to ignore.</p> <p>&#8220;If the agency was fictitious, who prepared the budget estimates bearing its name? Which ministry submitted them? Which officials defended those estimates before the National Assembly? Which committees scrutinized them? Which lawmakers approved them? Who inserted the allocation into the appropriation bill? And ultimately, who signed that budget into law?</p> <p>&#8220;As Chinua Achebe wisely observed, &#8216;A man who has been asked to carry a basket of eggs does not break them all and then blame the road.&#8217; The road did not insert a phantom agency into an Act of Parliament. The road did not appropriate public funds. The road did not assent to the budget.</p> <p>&#8220;The National Assembly stands thoroughly exposed. Billions of naira allegedly found their way into the national budget for an agency the Presidency now claims never existed, yet lawmakers neither detected the anomaly nor demanded explanations. That is not oversight; it is legislative abdication.</p> <p>&#8220;The Central Bank of Nigeria cannot escape scrutiny either. Nigerians deserve to know how an alleged fictitious agency reportedly navigated financial processes that ordinary businesses struggle to complete. If regulatory safeguards exist only on paper, then the integrity of our financial institutions is itself under serious question.</p> <p>&#8220;The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has also been exposed by its selective zeal. An agency established to combat corruption appears increasingly consumed with pursuing opposition figures while exhibiting remarkable hesitation whenever allegations point towards the corridors of power. Anti-corruption loses all credibility when it becomes selective prosecution.</p> <p>&#8220;Whether this was an elaborate fraud aided by insiders or a catastrophic failure of governance, one conclusion is unavoidable: the government failed.</p> <p>&#8220;A government that cannot protect the integrity of its own budget cannot be trusted with the destiny of over 200 million Nigerians. A government that cannot distinguish between genuine agencies and fictitious ones has forfeited the moral authority to lecture anyone on transparency and accountability.</p> <p>&#8220;The consequences of this institutional collapse are already evident in the daily suffering of Nigerians. While education, healthcare, agriculture, and social protection continue to suffer chronic underfunding, billions mysteriously find their way into questionable structures.</p> <p>&#8220;Nigerians were told to endure the hardship occasioned by fuel subsidy removal and the chaotic floating of the naira because sacrifices were necessary to rebuild the economy. Yet, while citizens tighten their belts, those operating within the corridors of power continue to discover astonishing new pathways through which public resources disappear.</p> <p>&#8220;This is not simply poor governance. It is governance captured by dysfunction. It is a government where institutions no longer check one another but instead appear united only in explaining away failure after failure.</p> <p>&#8220;We therefore demand a truly independent investigation that follows the evidence wherever it leads. No sacred cows. No political protection. No selective justice,&#8221; he stated.&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/02/gbajabiamila-damage-control-turns-indictment-atiku-tackles-presidency-national-assembly-cbn/">Gbajabiamila: Damage control turns indictment—Atiku tackles presidency, National Assembly, CBN</a></p>

2027: ADC group backs Atiku for appointing Kenneth Okonkwo as spokesperson

<img width="1080" height="696" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Atiku-Kenneth-Okonkwo-.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Atiku-Kenneth-Okonkwo-.jpg 1080w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Atiku-Kenneth-Okonkwo--300x193.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Atiku-Kenneth-Okonkwo--1024x660.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /> <p>An African Democratic Congress, ADC, support group in Enugu State, ADC Likeminds, has lauded former Vice President and the party&#8217;s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, for appointing Nollywood actor and politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, as his spokesperson for the 2027 election campaign.</p> <p>The ADC group, in a statement signed by Comrade Adolphus Ude, described the appointment as another confirmation of the reputation Atiku has built over time as a talent spotter and champion of inclusive governance in the country.</p> <p>The Enugu ADC support group expressed appreciation to the former Vice President for finding one of its own worthy for such a key role in his 2027 presidential campaign.</p> <p>According to the statement, the appointment is a recognition of Okonkwo’s positive contributions to the growth and advancement of the nation, through his active involvement in the Nigerian film/media industry and politics.</p> <p>The statement said, &#8220;We are sincerely grateful to Alhaji Atiku Abubakar for this demonstration of confidence in one of us. We thank him immensely for finding Kenneth Okonkwo worthy to serve as his spokesperson for the 2027 presidential campaign. By this well-thought-out appointment, the former Vice President has once more proved his mettle as a talent spotter.</p> <p>“Atiku Abubakar is well known for discovering, mentoring and promoting exceptional talents across the country. During his tenure as the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Chairman of the National Economic Council (NEC) under the administration of President Olusegun Obasanjo (May 1999-May 2007), he was known for assembling a globally acclaimed economic team for Nigeria.</p> <p>“He spotted talents like Malam Nasiru El Rufai, Nuhu Ribadu, Ngozi Okonjo Iweala, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, Professor Osita Ogbu and Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, to mention but a few. That era was Nigeria’s best in economic management since 1999. The confidence of the international lenders in the economic team headed by Atiku Abubakar, led to the cancellation of Nigeria’s unsustainable $30 billion debt by the Paris Club creditors.”</p> <p>The ADC support group noted that some of the people discovered by Atiku have gone ahead to shape international institutions, such as the World Bank, African Development Bank (AFDB) and World Trade Organisation (WTO).</p> <p>According to the group, beyond the economic realm, Atiku spotted talents in other areas, such as education, agriculture and media industries, mentoring and promoting them, until they became household names in Nigeria&nbsp;today.</p> <p>“Malam Garba Shehu, for instance, was a journalist when Atiku discovered him and made him his media aide. He later loaned Malam Shehu to late President Muhammadu Buhari during the 2015 presidential campaign. Shehu eventually became the most vibrant spokesperson of the immediate past administration of late President Muhammadu Buhari.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>“One thing about Atiku Abubakar is that he looks beyond tribe and creed in seeking out talents, going for them wherever they can be found, unlike his contemporaries in Nigerian politics, who cannot look beyond their own ethnic group,” the party stated.</p> <p>Besides spotting talents, the Enugu ADC support group described the appointment of an Igboman by Atiku as his spokesperson as another powerful testimony of his reputation as a champion of inclusion in the country.</p> <p>The group noted that if Atiku has given the South East a sense of belonging in his campaign, the people of the region should expect more when he enters into Aso Rock in May 2027.</p> <p>It also expressed confidence in Okonkwo&#8217;s ability to bring his wealth of experience, garnered over the years in the film/media industry and politics, to bear on the presidential campaign of the party, urging him to courageously and fearlessly go all out in marketing the ADC presidential candidate and the party’s manifesto to Nigerians.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/02/2027-adc-group-backs-atiku-for-appointing-kenneth-okonkwo-as-spokesperson/">2027: ADC group backs Atiku for appointing Kenneth Okonkwo as spokesperson</a></p>

Nigerian Govt applauds suspension of strike by teachers in Oyo‎

<img width="1200" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Tunji-Alausa.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/Tunji-Alausa.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Tunji-Alausa-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Tunji-Alausa-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Tunji-Alausa-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Tunji-Alausa-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Tunji-Alausa-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /> <p>The Federal Government has expressed delight over the suspension of the strike embarked on by teachers in Oyo State, describing the development as a victory for dialogue and a step towards restoring uninterrupted learning.</p> <p>‎The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said the suspension followed sustained engagement among the Federal Ministry of Education, the Oyo State Government and the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, at the national, zonal and state levels.</p> <p>‎Alausa’s position is contained in a statement issued by the ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Mrs Folasade Boriowo, made available to journalists on&nbsp;Thursday&nbsp;in Abuja.</p> <p>‎”I am glad to report&nbsp;today&nbsp;that the strike has been suspended. Teachers are now returning to school to educate their students.</p> <p>‎”This is the result of our collaboration and coordination with the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers and the Government of Oyo State,” he said.</p> <p>‎The minister commended Oyo Governor, Seyi Makinde, for resolving the dispute through dialogue.</p> <p>‎He also appreciated the leadership of the NUT at the national, zonal and state levels for working towards an amicable resolution of the matter in the interest of learners.</p> <p>‎Alausa reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to ensuring uninterrupted access to quality education despite security challenges in parts of the country.</p> <p>‎”Our children will remain in school and we will continue to educate them. We will not succumb to terror,” he said.</p> <p>‎He also commended teachers across the country for their resilience and dedication to educating future generations.</p> <p>‎The minister said that the Federal ‎Government would continue to work with state governments, teachers’ unions, security agencies and other stakeholders to strengthen school safety, promote dialogue and protect every child’s right to quality education. ‎</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/02/nigerian-govt-applauds-suspension-of-strike-by-teachers-in-oyo/">Nigerian Govt applauds suspension of strike by teachers in Oyo‎</a></p>

Enough of empty promises – ASUU tells Gov Kefas

<img width="1500" height="900" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ASUU-logo.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ASUU-logo.jpg 1500w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ASUU-logo-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ASUU-logo-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ASUU-logo-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ASUU-logo-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ASUU-logo-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /> <p>The Taraba State University chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has issued a final warning to the Taraba state government, urging governor Agbu Kefas to immediately implement the 2025 federal government-ASUU negotiated agreement or face industrial action.<br>In a statement issued to journalists in the state on Wednesday, the union accused the state government of failing to honour agreements reached with ASUU, describing the situation as a clear indication of neglect of academic staff and a threat to the future of the university.</p> <p>Signed by the chapter’s chairman, Dr. Joshua Garba Mbaver, the union said,<br>the statement served as the union&#8217;s final warning, stressing that lecturers had run out of patience after what he described as repeated unfulfilled promises.</p> <p>&#8220;Enough of empty promises is enough,&#8221; the statement declared.</p> <p>According to the union, the unresolved issues include the non-implementation of the 2025 Federal Government-ASUU negotiated agreement, as well as the failure to implement the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA), Professorial Allowance, and Earned Academic Allowance (EAA).</p> <p>ASUU said the demands were neither new nor unreasonable, noting that they had been discussed, negotiated, documented, and repeatedly presented to the state government through various engagements.</p> <p>&#8220;Instead of taking concrete action, our union has been met with silence and neglect by the Taraba State Government,&#8221; the statement said.</p> <p>The union explained that the 2025 agreement was designed to address longstanding challenges facing public universities, including staff welfare, university funding, revitalisation of the education system, improved conditions of service, and the overall strengthening of public universities.</p> <p>It described the government&#8217;s failure to implement the agreement as &#8220;unacceptable, provocative and dangerous&#8221; for the future of Taraba State University, adding that the continued delay undermines the principles of collective bargaining and reflects a lack of commitment to the institution&#8217;s survival.</p> <p>ASUU maintained that it was not seeking special treatment but demanding the implementation of agreements already reached.</p> <p>&#8220;We are demanding what is due to our members. We demand respect for labour, fairness, and the comprehensive implementation of the 2025 FGN-ASUU agreement,&#8221; the statement added.</p> <p>Among its demands, the union called for the immediate implementation of the Consolidated Academic Tools Allowance (CATA), payment of all outstanding arrears arising from the non-implementation of legitimate entitlements, and respect for collective bargaining as a foundation for industrial harmony.</p> <p>The union warned that it would have no option but to embark on an indefinite strike if the state government fails to address its demands within the shortest possible time.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/02/enough-of-empty-promises-asuu-tells-gov-kefas/">Enough of empty promises &#8211; ASUU tells Gov Kefas</a></p>

Northwest University expels 34 students over examination malpractice

<img width="825" height="597" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Northwest-University-Kano-.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Northwest-University-Kano-.jpg 825w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Northwest-University-Kano--300x217.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px" /> <p>Northwest University Kano has expelled 34 students after finding them guilty of examination malpractice, while several others have received various disciplinary sanctions.<br>The decision was announced in a statement released on Tuesday by the university&#8217;s Head of Public Relations, Abubakar Ibrahim.</p> <p>According to the statement, the disciplinary actions followed the institution&#8217;s review of the report submitted by the Examination Misconduct Investigation Committee for the second semester of the 2024/2025 academic session.</p> <p>The university said, &#8220;34 students have been expelled, 18 suspended from their studies, while 22 others received written warnings&#8221; based on the committee&#8217;s findings.</p> <p>It added that one student, Rukayya Ahmad Zukuri, was exonerated after the allegations against her were reviewed.</p> <p>The university also reminded students to comply with examination regulations and uphold the principles of honesty and academic integrity in all aspects of their studies.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/01/northwest-university-expels-34-students-over-examination-malpractice/">Northwest University expels 34 students over examination malpractice</a></p>