Cornelius Adebayo, executive secretary/chief executive officer of the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA), has reiterated the commitment of the authority to transforming Nigeria’s agricultural sector. Speaking at a capacity building workshop for State Coordinators of the authority in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Abuja with the theme: ‘Leading Nigeria’s […]
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The official said the state government would seek court orders for the arrest and prosecution of those involved in the attack on its officials.
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“Several students began vomiting and fainting, forcing the school management to call for ambulances from the State General Hospital, Ijebu Ode,” the vice principal said to reporters.
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“No police officer has the right to enter your vehicle without paying. We should assist one another willingly, not by force.”
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The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charge.
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Hundreds of angry youths on Wednesday took over the ever-busy Benin-Lagos expressway, protesting against what they described as economic hardship in the country.
DAILY POST gathered that the protesters, mainly youths and students from the University of Benin (UNIBEN), used heavy logs, vehicles, and burning tires to block movement on both sides of the highway.
They also set bonfires on the expressway.
The development, it was gathered, resulted in heavy gridlock as motorists and commuters were left stranded, forcing passengers within the Benin metropolis to leave their vehicles and trek to their destinations.
It was learnt that thousands of travelers, including commercial transporters and private car owners, were trapped, with some reportedly turning back to find alternative routes.
The protesters carried placards with various inscriptions, such as “No to petrol hike,” “No to bad roads,” and “APC must go,” among others.
They said they were protesting against several issues, ranging from the hike in petrol prices, epileptic power supply, poor state of roads, and high cost of food items.
They, however, demanded urgent government intervention to address rising food prices, unemployment, and the high cost of living in the country.
In a viral video, a protester said the demonstration was to express their displeasure over the economic hardship in the country.
“There is hardship in this country, and the governments are doing nothing about it.
“We are tired of the promises. Our parents are suffering, students are starving, and the road is the only place they will hear us.
“The protest is to draw the attention of the government to our plight. We are calling on the government at all levels to act quickly before things get out of hand,” he said.
Some observers described the protest as a reflection of the growing frustration among young Nigerians.
They noted that the hardship in the country is biting harder and that many young people feel political leaders are not connecting enough with their daily realities.
Youths, students block Benin-Lagos Expressway to protest economic hardship in Nigeria
UBA announced this in a memo forwarded to its customers via email on Tuesday.
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Mr Emefiele faces four charges, including illegal redesign of naira notes, disobedience to the direction of law, and illegal act causing injury to the public.
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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has said the recent release of a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Nasir El-Rufai has shown that his detention is politically motivated.
The Department of State Services, DSS, on Wednesday took custody of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai,
The Kaduna Federal High Court moments after proceedings at the Federal High Court in Kaduna.
El-Rufai is standing trial over alleged corruption levelled against him by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC.
The court had adjourned the trial till April 14 for bail hearing but was subsequently arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS.
However, a statement by Atiku’s aide, Paul Ibe said: “After the failure of what they had thought was a gambit in temporarily releasing Mallam Nasir el-Rufai (and the cold shoulder they got trying to lobby him), they’ve now resorted to dragging him all over the place.
“By releasing @elrufai, they were only confirming what we’ve been saying: Mallam Nasir el-Rufai’s detention and arraignment is politically motivated.
“After all, they did not get the leave of the court before releasing him.
“What is expected of them now, is to ensure the permanency of his release.
“As a citizen, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai is entitled to chart his own political course. That is the true essence of democracy.”
El-Rufai’s detention, arraignment politically motivated – Atiku
Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the release of 43 inmates from correctional facilities across Lagos State, as part of ongoing efforts to decongest custodial centres and strengthen reforms within the criminal justice system.
The development was disclosed in a statement by the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro, who noted that the move forms part of a strategy to address overcrowding and improve correctional infrastructure.
“It would be recalled that a few months ago, in December 2025, ninety-one inmates were also released from the custodial centres,” Pedro said.
He explained that the latest action was taken under the governor’s constitutional powers.
“The decision to release inmates who were yet to complete their terms was taken pursuant to the power of prerogative of mercy, conferred on the Governor under Section 212 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended),” he stated.
Pedro further disclosed that the beneficiaries were selected based on recommendations from the State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy.
“The released inmates were duly recommended by the State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy in accordance with established legal and administrative guidelines,” he added.
He emphasised that the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to justice sector reforms and improved conditions in correctional facilities.
“This exercise reflects the State Government’s commitment to upholding justice, fairness and the rule of law, alongside improving conditions within correctional centres by proactively addressing the challenges of overcrowding,” he said.
Sanwo-Olu approves release of 43 inmates to decongest Lagos prisons
