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Jigawa State Polytechnic, Dutse, under the leadership of Suleiman Ahmad Badayi, has successfully achieved the re-accreditation of its Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE) courses. This was contained in a press statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of Jigawa State Polytechnic, Salima Aminu Sa’ad, and issued to newsmen. She said the team leader of the accreditation, Dr. Olusola Bode Oke, disclosed this while presenting the results to the Polytechnic Management. She expressed satisfaction after the team thoroughly assessed academic and administrative aspects, commending the institution’s commitment to quality education in the areas of leadership, management, and organization; student support and…

Security operatives have arrested a 46-year-old man, identified as Yakubu Adamu, for allegedly being in possession of a locally fabricated AK-47 rifle in Izzam village, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Security analyst, Zagazola Makama, disclosed the development in a post on X on Thursday. According to Makama, the suspect was apprehended on Tuesday evening following credible intelligence received by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit.  A search conducted on him reportedly led to the recovery of the fabricated rifle. “The suspect has already provided useful information to investigators,” he wrote  Makama added that efforts are currently ongoing to track…

Deputy Chief Whip of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Ted Elemeforo, has declared that he has no confidence in the administration of President Bola Tinubu, saying the All Progressives Congress, APC, has failed to provide solutions to Nigeria’s problems. Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time programme on Wednesday, Elemeforo said his decision to remain with the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is based on conviction, stressing that the party remains a better alternative for Nigeria. The remark comes amid the detection of the Bayelsa state Governor Duoye Diri to the ruling APC. However, Elemeforo said that despite Nigeria’s political challenges,…

Former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose has revealed that he declined an appointment offer from President Bola Tinubu, choosing instead to focus on his personal life after years in public service. Fayose made this disclosure on Wednesday while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, monitored by DAILY POST. The chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party emphasised that, although he remained on friendly terms with Tinubu, their relationship did not amount to political alignment. “Have you seen me taking appointment from the APC? Asiwaju asked me, ‘What would we give you?’ I said, ‘Nothing, sir.’ At 65, I’d rather be at…

President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday held talks at the Kremlin with the President of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa, who is in Russia on a working visit. The discussions centred on the current state and future of Russia–Syria political, trade, economic, and humanitarian relations, as well as the broader situation in the Middle East. Putin noted that both nations have maintained diplomatic ties for over 80 years, first established during “a very difficult period” for Russia and the Soviet Union, in 1944. According to the president, their “deep-running” bilateral relations have never been influenced by momentary political considerations or vested interests. Putin…

The Benue State House of Assembly has called on the State Government to provide assistance to victims of the recent flooding in Buruku and Ushongo Local Government Areas following the overflow of the River Buruku. The House also urged the Bureau of Special Projects and the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Projects (RAAMP) to jointly conduct an on-the-spot assessment of the damaged bridges and roads in Mbaya Council Ward, Buruku Local Government Area, and Mbagba District in Ushongo Local Government Area, with a view to developing plans for their reconstruction to ease movement within the affected communities. Similarly, the House…

Nigerian retirees, under the aegis of the Association of Retired Principals of Secondary Schools of Nigeria, ARPSSON, Ogun State Chapter, have urged the Federal Government to alleviate their burdens by providing free or subsidised healthcare services to members. The President of the association, Alexander Obadimu, speaking at the 3rd Ogun Annual Congress held in Abeokuta on Wednesday, also called for the establishment of old people’s homes and counselling centres to offer emotional support, enhance quality of life, and enable retirees to enjoy their golden years in comfort and dignity. The congress, which drew delegates from Remo, Ijebu, Yewa-Awori, and Egba…

The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, and the Senator representing Bayelsa West, Seriake Dickson, have rejected the defection of Governor Douye Diri to the All Progressives Congress, APC. The duo, alongside other stalwarts of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, maintained that the party remains the biggest opposition force in the country and is still strong enough in the oil-rich state to make defection unnecessary. Diri, who announced his resignation from PDP through his spokesman, Daniel Alabrah, did not provide details or reasons for his defection. Allies of the two PDP leaders, who spoke to journalists in separate interviews,…

The Presidency on Wednesday slammed the former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, and his supporters, the Obidients, amid the recent inflation report. DAILY POST earlier reported that Nigeria’s headline inflation dropped to 18.02 per cent in September 2025, down from 20.12 per cent in August. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics indicate that headline inflation has dropped for the sixth consecutive time this year. Reacting, President Bola Tinubu’s media aide, Bayo Onanuga, in a post on his official Facebook page, said despite the “significant crash”, Obi would continue his criticism of the country’s economy. He wrote, “Inflation recorded…

The International Human Rights Awareness and Advocacy Center (IHRAAC) has appointed Amb. Andrew Felix Nonso as its new State Chairman(Anambra State). This appointment marks a significant milestone in the organization’s mission to promote human rights awareness and advocacy in Nigeria. With his vast experience and dedication to human rights, Amb. Nonso is poised to drive meaningful change in the state. Youthful Inclusion: A Key Priority Amb. Nonso’s administration will prioritize youthful inclusion, recognizing the pivotal role young people play in shaping the future of human rights in Nigeria. To achieve this, IHRAAC plans to: Mentorship Programs: Establish mentorship programs that…