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Nigeria at 65: Kaduna residents express hope, others blame hardship on corruption

As Nigerians celebrate 65 years of independent, residents in Kaduna State have expressed mixed feelings about the future of the country. While some are hopeful for a better future, opportunities and more wealth in Nigeria, others see a bleak future as youths who are supposed to be the leaders of a supposed great Nigeria are
Nigeria at 65: Kaduna residents express hope, others blame hardship on corruption

As Nigerians celebrate 65 years of independent, residents in Kaduna State have expressed mixed feelings about the future of the country.

While some are hopeful for a better future, opportunities and more wealth in Nigeria, others see a bleak future as youths who are supposed to be the leaders of a supposed great Nigeria are not given opportunity to do so.

According to Joseph Moses, a political analyst and lecturer at the Federal University Dusema, said Nigerians have at 65 years, where everyone is supposed to reap the benefits of their labour have continued to suffer.

” Our problem in Nigeria is that power is vested in a few hands who continue to rotate this power to themselves. They made themselves and their children demi gods as they do not want others to occupy the seat.

He, however, expressed hope that with the exit of old politicians, Nigerian will rise again.

Also Dr Samson Ofugbe, a retired lecturer at the University of Maiduguri and now a businessman described greed as the bane of the Nigerian society.

“Those in positions of authority continue to occupy the seat of power. Those blessed with money, continue to stock the money for their unborn children, while those alive continue to suffer deprivation, lack among others

According to him, Nigerians are not given the opportunity to elect and monitor their leaders, instead leaders are chosen

Mrs Adoke Francis, a businesswoman in Kaduna, raised hope for Nigerians .

According to her, once there is life, there is hope. She said the future of Nigeria will not be dictated by individuals but by God. “Our lives are in God’s hands. God will never disappoint His children. All we need is patience.

Also speaking to DAILYPOST in Kaduna, Musa Nagode said there was the need to keep faith alive. ” In as much as things are hard today, it will not continue forever. One day, it will change. We only need to pray for our leaders for a positive change of heart and God who turns the heart of a devilish being will one day change their heart for good.

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Aiyedatiwa frustrating LG autonomy, Ondo needs FG’s Intervention – CSO

A civil society organisation, the Ondo Redemption Front, ORF, has expressed concern over local government administration in the state, stressing that the councils were being strangled in the state. According to the group, despite the effort of the Federal Government in ensuring that effective governance is enhanced through effective local government administration, the state government
Aiyedatiwa frustrating LG autonomy, Ondo needs FG’s Intervention – CSO

A civil society organisation, the Ondo Redemption Front, ORF, has expressed concern over local government administration in the state, stressing that the councils were being strangled in the state.

According to the group, despite the effort of the Federal Government in ensuring that effective governance is enhanced through effective local government administration, the state government has been frustrating the move.

During a press briefing, ORF called on the Federal Government and the Attorney General of the Federation to revisit the implementation of the Supreme Judgement on the Local Government autonomy.

The Chairman of the group, Ayodeji Ologun, emphasised that governance has been reduced to pronouncements and endless political shadowboxing, stating that instead of tackling the state’s pressing challenges, time has been wasted in political feuds.

Emphasising that the Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa must wake up and face the sacred trust he has been handed; Ologun stated that true governance demands listening, planning, and acting decisively.

He said, “You will recall that the Honourable Attorney General of the Federation some time ago approached the Supreme Court in order to give life to our local governments.

“The reliefs sought by the Federal Government for our Local Government were granted, and the Honourable Attorney General assured Nigerians and, by extension, the people of Ondo State that our local governments will have an independent way of accessing their funds directly from the federation account for effective local government administration.

While dismissing the allegations as baseless, the state chapter of APC described the position of the group as a desperate attempt to cast aspersions on the image of an elected government.

The ruling party, in a statement issued by its Director of Media and Publicity, Steve Otaloro, stated, “Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s administration remains resolute in delivering on its electoral mandate with commendable prudence and foresight.

“In relation to local government administration, it is imperative to state that the Aiyedatiwa-led government operates strictly within the legal and constitutional framework guiding the three tiers of government.”

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Independence Day: Adeleke grants amnesty to 36 convicts

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has granted amnesty to 36 convicts serving sentences at the Nigerian Correctional Service centres in Ilesa and Ile-Ife to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary. The announcement was made on Wednesday in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed in Osogbo. The statement said, “Governor Adeleke exercised the powers
Independence Day: Adeleke grants amnesty to 36 convicts

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has granted amnesty to 36 convicts serving sentences at the Nigerian Correctional Service centres in Ilesa and Ile-Ife to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.

The announcement was made on Wednesday in a statement issued by the Governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed in Osogbo.

The statement said, “Governor Adeleke exercised the powers conferred on him under Section 212 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999 as amended), following the recommendations of the State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy.

“In a proclamation dated September 24, 2025, and issued under his hand and the Public Seal of Osun State, the Governor extended his mercy to the convicts, officially remitting the remainder of their sentences.

“WHEREAS, the Governor of Osun State of Nigeria has granted amnesty to the convicted persons listed and attached hereto, who are subject to the jurisdiction of Osun State,” the document read in part.

“NOW KNOW YE THAT I, Senator (Dr.) Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, the Governor of Osun State of Nigeria, in exercise of the powers conferred upon me by Paragraph (a) Subsection (1) of Section 212 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), and acting in accordance with the Advisory Council of State designated under Subsection (2) of the said Section, am graciously pleased to extend my mercy to the said thirty-six (36) convicts,” the statement added.

Governor Adeleke stated that by this act, he had remitted and released all penalties, punishments, and consequences arising from the convictions of the beneficiaries.

The proclamation also instructed relevant authorities to recognise the amnesty, declaring it as a sufficient warrant under the state’s seal and authority.

The list of beneficiaries included 29 inmates from the Ilesa Correctional Centre and seven from the Ile-Ife Correctional Centre.

Those released from the Ilesa facility included; “Kehinde Ganiyu, Isiaka Mohammed, Oluwatosin Femi, Adebisi Adeniyi, Rotimi Paul, Oyewole Sunday, Ojo Adewale, and Tajudeen Ridwan.

Other beneficiaries were, “Jokotola Quadri, Akinola Taofeek, Onibukun Adebisi, Azeez Afeez, Abdulgafar Quadri, Udoh Monday O., Babawale Saheed, Olasunkanmi Wasiu, Adetoro Toheeb, Mudashiru Lawal, Ismaila Wahab, Yinka Oyeniyi, and Olaniyan Taofeek.”

Additional names included: “Sheu Mumini, Ololade Bashit, Musibau Abdulkareem, Jamiu Sulaeeb, Jeremiah Ayuba, Abimbola Samad, Oladeji Tosin, and Mathew Samuel.”

From the Ile-Ife Correctional Centre, the convicts who received amnesty were: “Yusuf Ola, Oyedeji Sunday, Ojo Olaoluwa, Ogunola Rafiu, Ayomide Amos, Usman Adefisan, and Adedigba Abiodun.”

DAILY POST gathered that most of the pardoned inmates were convicted for minor offences, including stealing and conspiracy, and had reportedly served substantial portions of their prison terms.

Speaking on the decision, Governor Adeleke said the amnesty symbolised compassion, justice, and renewal.

“As a government of the people, we remain committed to upholding justice while extending mercy to deserving citizens. This amnesty is not only a gesture of freedom but also a call for true rehabilitation, reintegration, and a fresh start for these individuals,” the Governor stated.

He added that the move was intended to promote reformation and social reintegration of ex-convicts as productive members of society.

Independence Day: Adeleke grants amnesty to 36 convicts