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The Nasarawa State Government has warned that parents and guardians who fail to enrol their children in school to acquire basic education will face prosecution in line with the provisions of the Child Rights Law. The warning was issued by the Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, Dr Kassim Mohammed Kassim, during a media briefing in Lafia on ahead of the Basic Education Summit. Dr Kassim said the rising number of children not enrolled in school in the state had made it necessary for the government to enforce the law. “Our statistics show that we have a…

ASF France, an international rights group, says 82 female Nigerians are currently on death row in different correctional centres across the country. Angela Uzoma-Iwuchukwu, the Country Director of ASF France in Nigeria, revealed this on Wednesday at a capacity-building session on gender issues in the use of the death penalty in Abuja. She said the number is one of the highest figures for women on death row in sub-Saharan Africa. “We strongly believe that these women, who have often been neglected, forgotten, because they are behind bars and on death row, we have decided to raise their voices and their…

Stakeholders of Nsukka Local Government Area, under the aegis of Nsukka Concerned Citizens Forum, on Wednesday, described the demise of Senator Okey Ezea as very painful and heartbreaking. It could be recalled that Ezea, until his death, represented Enugu North Senatorial Zone. He passed on in Lagos State from complications arising from a surgery. At their meeting, which was held in Enugu, the Nsukka Concerned Citizens Forum described Ezea’s death as a huge loss. A communique issued after the meeting was signed by the conveners- Rt Hon Engr Ogbo Asogwa, Rt Hon Dr Chinedu Nwamba and Hon Amos Agbo. They…

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has expressed renewed confidence in its preparedness for the 2026 governorship election in Ekiti State, with its governorship candidate, Ambassador Dare Bejide, assuring party supporters of certain victory. Bejide, who received a warm welcome at the party’s secretariat in Ado-Ekiti following his return from Abuja, reaffirmed his commitment to leading the ADC to electoral success. Addressing a large crowd of enthusiastic supporters, he described the gathering as an opportunity to thank God for how far the party had come, rather than a campaign rally. He urged members to remain steadfast and not be discouraged by…

The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Ogun JCC, has appealed to the state government to increase subventions allocated to tertiary institutions in the state, stressing that it would serves as backbone for stability and directly influences the welfare of both staff and students. The student body made the appeal on Wednesday, during its Inauguration/Education Summit held at the Ogun State Polytechnic of Health and Applied Sciences, Ilese-Ijebu. At the summit themed, “Strategizing Towards A Qualitative Education in Ogun State: The Needs For Stakeholders’ Synergy”, the students bemoaned that their campuses struggle with insufficient funding, which affects teaching quality, staff…

Barcelona Director Deco is unsure if the Catalan club can sign Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi on a short-term loan deal. Messi has been linked with a return to Barcelona, where he spent several years. The Argentina forward had left Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer a few years ago. The 38-year-old later left PSG to join Major League Soccer, MLS, side Inter Miami and has been “Leo Messi on short term loan? I don’t think that’s possible,” Deco was quoted by Fabrizio Romano as saying. “Leo has a contract. I don’t think it is ever been brought…

The Ogun State Police Command has distance itself from a viral security advisory circulating on social media with the photograph of the Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, calling it deceptive, unapproved, and capable of inciting unnecessary fear. The command, in a statement on Wednesday, said it has observed a spike in unsolicited security tips being shared online, many of which falsely suggest a state of emergency or significant instability in the state. The command spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, emphasised that the viral post with the CP’s image did not come from them and was never authorised or sanctioned by the Command.…

An All Progressives Congress chieftain in Jigawa State, Auwalu Gumel, said Nigeria’s immediate past Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, did his best for the country in the fight against insecurity. He disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Recall that Badaru resigned as defense minister and was immediately replaced with former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa. Reacting, Gumel said despite Badaru’s shortcomings, he demonstrated unwavering dedication during his tenure. “H.E. Badaru Abubakar, no doubt, despite his civilian background, did tremendously well in areas of security. The passion that he put into the job and his understanding of…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday declared that the Senate is opposed to negotiations with terrorists and the payment of ransom. Akpabio urged security agencies to ensure that kidnappers face capital punishment when apprehended. He made the remarks during the ministerial screening of former Chief of Defence Staff and Defence Minister nominee, Christopher Musa, on the floor of the Senate. The Senate President noted that kidnappers use ransoms paid for the release of victims to purchase more weapons for further abductions. He said: “This Senate is against negotiations with terrorists, we are against the idea of paying ransom to terrorists.…

A rowdy scene ensued in the Senate on Wednesday after some lawmakers opposed a move to excuse former Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, and ministerial nominee, General Christopher Musa, rtd, from questioning. DAILY POST reports that trouble started when the Senator representing Niger East, Sani Musa, proposed that the nominee be allowed to “take a bow and go”. The suggestion was immediately rejected, with several senators rising to their feet and shouting in protest as the chamber became unsettled. Recall that the Senate began the screening of General Christopher Musa, rtd, as the new Minister of Defence on Wednesday.