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As spate of kidnappings and criminal activities persist, the Coalition of Registered Political Parties, CRPP, has urged Governor, Monday Okpebholo of Edo State to prioritise the security of lives and property of residents rather than the promise of 2.5 million votes to President Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. DAILY POST reports that chairman of the group, Samson Isibor, made the call on Friday at the Coalition’s 2025 Award ceremony held in Benin City, Edo State. Isibor, who opined that the worsening security and growing unemployment have not abated since the Governor’s assumption of office in 2024, noted that he…

Former President of Nigeria, Olusegun Obasanjo, on Friday said Nigerians are at liberty to seek help from outside the country when they feel they are not being secured by their nation. He also said that in these days of technology, nobody should commit crime and escape justice, adding, “You can take them out.” Obasanjo stated this while speaking at the Plateau Unity Christmas and Praise Festival, ongoing at the Ten Commandments Prayer Altar, Dwei-Du, Jos South LGA of Plateau State. He said, “I believe that is nonsensical. We are being killed. We Nigerians, no matter what religion you belong to,…

The Kwara State Signage and Advertisement Agency (KWASAA) has raised concerns over the proliferation of unregulated advertisements on mini-transport buses (Korope) and Tricycles (Keke Marwa) in the state. Speaking at a meeting with different leadership groups of transport associations in the state on Friday, the Acting General of KWASAA, Toba Adeyeye, explained that the trend had opened doors for scammers and individuals selling unapproved drugs and beverages to circulate misleading and potentially dangerous messages to the public Adeyeye, who emphasized that the safety and well-being of Kwarans remain paramount to the Governor Abdulraham Abdulrazaq, maintained that the agency would not…

The Founder of the Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM), Comrade Isaac Balami, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to the Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, at the Government House in Maiduguri, where both parties announced new scholarship opportunities for youths in the state. Balami, who described the visit as a “homecoming,” said he returned to brief the governor on the progress of IBUAM and explore ways the institution could impact young people in Borno. He was accompanied by the university’s Vice Chancellor, board members, friends, and partners. Speaking after the meeting, Balami said the engagement…

The Civil Society For Malaria Control Immunization and Nutrition, ACOMIN, in Ogun State, has said there has been a positive change in the attitudes of health workers toward patients, leading to more competent and effective healthcare service delivery in the state. This was revealed at the state’s media meeting organized by Health Matter Incoprated (HMI) on global fund malaria community-led monitoring project implemented by ACOMIN, held during the week in Abeokuta. The ACOMIN State Secretary, Akintayo Akinpelu, disclosed that there’s also an improved communication between facility staff and clients regarding charges pertaining to the management of AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria…

Former Akwa United handler Deji Ayeni has been linked with the vacant technical adviser role at Nigeria Premier Football League side Enyimba. Enyimba are in search of a new gaffer following the suspension of Stanley Eguma. Lawrence Ukaegbu is currently in interim charge of the nine-time NPFL champions. Ayeni has also managed Crown FC and Sunshine Stars. Enyimba lost 3-2 to Katsina United in their last league game. The People’s Elephant will clash with Rangers in their next league fixture this weekend.

The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has said that the Nigerian Army is expanding the use of indigenous languages to strengthen intelligence gathering and improve operational efficiency across all theatres of operation nationwide. Shaibu made the remark on Friday in Abuja at the graduation ceremony of the 20th Indigenous Languages Course, organised by the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, NARC, marking the third programme in the 2025 training cycle. Represented by the Chief of Administration, Army, Maj.-Gen. Isa Abdullahi, he acknowledged the importance of language skills in ensuring effective operational engagement and national security. He noted that evolving…

Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has reaffirmed his commitment to responsible fiscal management, with a focus on prudent management of the state’s resources. The governor made this assertion while presenting the 2026 budget, titled “Changing Gears 3.0 Solution Continues,” of N757,884,487,705 to the Anambra State House of Assembly. The budget shows an increase from the 2025 budget of ₦606,991,849,118, with a focus on accelerating development and further transforming the state with a new developmental drive. The governor, who claimed not to have borrowed in executing projects in the state, emphasised responsible fiscal management as a cornerstone of his administration’s…

A gubernatorial aspirant on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Oyo State, Ambassador Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has sought the support of the members of the state House of Assembly to succeed the current governor, Seyi Makinde in 2027. Oguntoyinbo made this request when he visited members of the Assembly on Thursday in Ibadan. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Speaker of the House, Muhammad Abiodun Fadeyi, Chief Whip of the House, Oyekola Gbenga Oyekola and other members of the state Assembly. Others are Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chairman in Egbeda Local Government, Alawe Olawale, Egbeda Ward 8…

The Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has warned that Nigeria’s digital transformation agenda is failing to recognise the needs of women, girls and communities already affected by climate change. Speaking during a press briefing held on Thursday in Kano, CITAD said national digital policies continue to grow but still leave behind those who are most vulnerable. Fatima Babakura, the Project Lead who spoke on behalf of the Executive Director, Y.Z Yau said the organisation’s latest findings show that gender and climate justice perspectives are missing in key policy documents. According to her, “it has become increasingly clear that…