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BREAKING: Jubilation as FG pays NYSC corps members N77,000 monthly allowance

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Federal Government has finally began the payment of N77,000 monthly allowance to National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members.

Some corps members on social media confirmed the development.

A Twitter user, @ToluDaniel10, wrote
“NYSC is finally paying 77k to corps members. If you have this girl’s DM, go say a big thank you. I bet the government wouldn’t have listened to you if not for her.”

Another user, @fimlex2, wondered why the space was still quite compared to when the scheme failed, tweeting:

“NYSC don pay corpers 77k now, see as everywhere just quiet.”

Similarly, @jess_odii confirmed the update:

“NYSC has finally started the 77k payment today.”

For @dreyymo, the news called for celebration, sharing the development with excitement emoji:

“NYSC don pay 77k oooo I feel good .”

Details later…

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Tinubu signs south-west, south-south development commission bills into law

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

President Bola Tinubu has signed the South-West and South-South Development Commission bills into law.

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, made the announcement during plenary on Wednesday.

“No mechanism is too much to trickle down development and dividends of democracy to the grassroots.

“I am sure that with these development commissions, the impact of this administration will be felt by the grassroots.

“We thank Mr president for completing it to the entire geo-political zones,” Kalu said.

During Tuesday’s plenary, Senate President Godswill Akpabio confirmed that the President has signed the South-West Development Commission Bill and South-South Development Commission Bill into law.

“Just to inform distinguished senators that Mr President has assented to the remaining regional development bills, the South-west Development Commission Bill and the South-south Development Commission Bill. We now have all the developmental commissions legally in existence,” Akpabio said.

Akpabio expressed appreciation to Tinubu for his cooperation with the National Assembly and for signing the bills establishing the commissions into law.

He said the commissions would create more jobs for Nigerians and facilitate grassroots development.

“We thank the president. We are grateful for his cooperation. We are grateful for creating jobs. We are also grateful to have taken development to the grassroots level,” he added.

The established regional commissions are tasked with enhancing infrastructure, economic growth, and social welfare within their respective regions.

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“Na Your Mama Be This” – Students Disgrace Tinubu’s Wife, Remi, in Delta State

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Students of the Delta State School of Nursing, Agbor, openly rejected an attempt to hail Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Remi Tinubu, during her visit to the institution.

The incident occurred on Tuesday when Remi Tinubu visited Delta State as part of her advocacy for free treatment programs for HIV/AIDS patients across the country.

During her address to the Delta State Traditional Rulers Council in Asaba, she spoke about the impact of HIV/AIDS, particularly among young people. She urged traditional rulers to raise awareness and support health initiatives, including the fight against female genital mutilation.

However, a viral video from the event captured a moment when the Master of Ceremony (MC) tried to lead the audience in a song praising the First Lady.

He sang, “Na my mama be this o, we no get another one.”

In response, the students replied, “Na your mama be this ooooo.”

The incident has drawn attention online, with many linking it to growing dissatisfaction with the federal government.

President Bola Tinubu has faced criticism over economic policies such as the removal of fuel subsidy and the floating of the naira, which many believe have worsened economic hardship in the country.

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2027: I will ensure you lose again – Wike taunts Atiku

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday declared that he would ensure that former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, fails in his push for the presidency.

Speaking through his media aide, Lere Olayinka, Wike said he has no regret that Atiku refused to pick him as his running mate during the build-up to the 2023 presidential election.

In an interview with Adesina Giwa-Osagie, Atiku said he had “no regrets” for ignoring Wike as his running mate in the 2023 presidential election.

DAILY POST recalls that the rift between Atiku and Wike dates back to the controversial PDP primaries of 2022.

Wike had expected to be compensated with the vice-presidential slot, but Atiku picked former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa.

Addressing why he chose Okowa over Wike, Atiku stated that he deliberately left the decision to the PDP.

They said I did not consult widely in 2019 when I picked Peter Obi as my running mate, so in 2023, I told the party to set up a committee to recommend three names,” Atiku said.

Atiku said the committee ranked Okowa as the top choice, with Wike in second place and former Akwa Ibom Governor Udom Emmanuel in third.

“So I picked number one,” he said.

Responding, Olayinka said Wike has no regret over losing the slot to Okowa.

Posting on X, Olayinka wrote: “Two years after making the @OfficialPDPNig lose a presidential election it could have won, @atiku is giving reasons he did not pick @GovWike as his running mate and that he has no regrets.

“Someone should tell our serial presidential election contester that Wike also has no regret for ensuring that he failed in the election and will make sure that he fails again and again.”

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NYSC member confirmed Dead as Lassa fever Outbreak hit Ogun

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

A 25-year-old member of the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC), has reportedly died of Lassa fever at a secondary health facility in ljebu North Local Government Area of Ogun State.

LEADING REPORTERS learnt that the female corp member who fell sick while in Ondo State, was brought to the health facility last Tuesday and later died same day.

This was contained in a statement made available to DAILY POST and signed by the Commissioner for Health, Tomi Coker, on Wednesday.

Coker also confirmed the outbreak of Lassa fever in the state.

The statement reads, “Ogun State has confirmed a case of Lassa Fever and as such declared Lassa fever outbreak.

“The index case is a 25-year-old female National Youth Corp member who fell sick while in Ondo State and was brought to on of our secondary health facility in ljebu North LGA on 18th March 2025 and later died same day.

Lassa fever is a viral Haemorrhagic disease that presents with High grade fever, Headache, General body weakness, Sore throat, Muscle pain, Cough, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhoea, Chest pain and Unexplained bleeding from the ears, eyes, nose, mouth and other body openings.”

Coker urged members of the community to report to the hospital if any of the listed symptoms is noticed.

“We implore members of the community to promptly report to the hospital if they notice any of these symptoms. Any case of febrile illness that has not responded to 48 hours use of anti-malaria or antibiotics should raise an index of suspicion for Lassa fever!

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Democracy has strengthened, not collapsed, Presidency warns Peter Obi over divisive comment

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Presidency has warned the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the last election, Peter Obi, to watch his comments, saying that he should restrain himself from playing to the gallery.

Reacting to a statement credited to Mr Peter Obi that democracy has collapse in Nigeria, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy in a post on his verified X handle said democracy has strengthened in the last 26 years in the country.

Onanuga said, “I listened multiple times to former Governor Peter Obi’s statement where he claimed that democracy has collapsed in Nigeria. His hyperbolic remarks, suited for headlines, have been made without deep reflection and lack a solid logical foundation.

“How can a democracy that has strengthened over the past 26 years be said to have collapsed?” adding that “Only a discontented and disgruntled Peter, who benefits from the very free speech democracy provides, could perceive such a democratic downfall through his lens.”

Onanuga said “If democracy had indeed collapsed, as Peter claims, and we were living under a regime antithetical to democratic principles, he would not have been able to make his comments on Monday at Emeka Ihedioha’s colloquium. I will urge him to watch what he says and restrain himself from playing to the gallery.”

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Rivers: Police shot dead vandals attempting to bomb pipeline

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Nigeria Police Command in Rivers State on Tuesday confirmed the killing of an unspecified number of suspected vandals attempting to vandalize a pipeline in the Rumuekpe Aluu community.

CP Olugbenga Adepoju, the Commissioner of Police in Rivers, revealed this to newsmen in Port Harcourt, stating that the suspects died on the spot.

He reported that the operation was part of the ongoing joint effort with other security agencies to safeguard Rivers.

Adepoju said: “The joint security forces successfully thwarted an attempt by miscreants to vandalise a pipeline, leading to the death of the vandals who sought to detonate it.

“The failed detonation was due to the swift response of security personnel to the incident at Allu-Rumuekpe in Ikwerre Local Government Area, LGA, of Rivers on March 16.”

Adepoju also disclosed that following the success, security forces proceeded to Onelga LGA on March 19, where they stopped another potential bomb attack by criminals.

According to him, two suspects were arrested in possession of four dynamites during the operation.

He added that the police also detonated pods, and other Improvised Explosive Device, IED, components.

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Ezekwesili
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Senator Nwaebonyi, Oby Ezekwesili Trade Insults During Senate Hearing

by Nelson Ugwuagbo
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

A heated exchange erupted on Tuesday between Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, representing Ebonyi North, and former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, during a Senate hearing.

The altercation occurred at the Senate Committee on Ethics, Privileges, and Public Petitions session, which was considering a fresh petition submitted by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Present at the hearing were Ezekwesili, Akpoti-Uduaghan’s counsel Abiola Akiode, and petitioner Zubairu Yakubu.

Tensions flared when Yakubu attempted to speak while Committee Chairman Neda Imaseun was addressing the room. He was asked to mute his microphone, but when Ezekwesili tried to intervene, Nwaebonyi interjected.

Ezekwesili responded by telling the senator to “compose himself and stop making noise,” prompting an angry reaction.

“You’re a fool. What do you mean? Why are you talking to me like that? I will not take it. You’re an insult to womanhood. People like you cannot be here,” Nwaebonyi retorted.

Ezekwesili fired back, calling him a “hooligan,” further escalating the confrontation.

The verbal clash momentarily disrupted proceedings before order was restored. Shortly afterward, Imaseun announced that the matter was already before a court, leading to an abrupt end to the session

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Dasuki
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EFCC Re-Arraigns Ex-NSA Sambo Dasuki, Others Over Alleged N33.2 Billion Fraud

by Nelson Ugwuagbo
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday re-arraigned former National Security Adviser, retired Col. Sambo Dasuki, and former Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) General Manager, Aminu Baba-Kusa, along with two companies, over an alleged N33.2 billion fraud.

The defendants appeared before Justice Charles Agbaza of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, where they faced charges of criminal breach of trust, dishonest release, and receipt of public funds. The case, filed by the federal government, also lists Acacia Holdings Limited and Reliance Referral Hospital Limited as co-defendants.

Dasuki was initially arraigned on December 14, 2015, alongside Shuaibu Salisu, former Director of Finance and Administration at the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), on a 19-count charge relating to an alleged N15.5 billion fraud. The charges were later amended, and Salisu’s name was removed.

On May 11, 2018, Dasuki and others were re-arraigned on a 32-count charge involving the alleged misappropriation of N33.2 billion. The prosecution had called only one witness before the case was indefinitely adjourned.

In a separate case, Dasuki was also charged alongside former Minister of State for Finance, Ambassador Bashir Yuguda, in a case marked FCT/HC/CR/42/2015. They are accused of criminal breach of trust and misappropriation of N19.4 billion. This case, previously before Justice Baba-Yusuf, was later transferred to Justice Yusuf Halilu.

Dasuki, a retired military officer, served as National Security Adviser under former President Goodluck Jonathan. His legal battles have faced multiple delays and adjournments since 2015.

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Petition To Recall Senator Natasha Not Credible – INEC

by Nelson Ugwuagbo
written by Nelson Ugwuagbo

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed the petition seeking the recall of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, citing a lack of credibility.

INEC’s National Commissioner for Voter Education, Sam Olumekun, stated that after reviewing the signatures submitted, the petition failed to meet the required standards.

According to Olumekun, out of the 474,544 voters who purportedly signed the petition, no addresses or phone contacts were provided.

“The Commission’s immediate observation is that the representatives of the petitioners did not provide their contact address, telephone number(s), or e-mail address(es) in the covering letter forwarding the petition, as required by Clause 1(f) of our Regulations and Guidelines,” he said.

He further noted that the address provided simply stated “Okene, Kogi State,” which is not a specific location for correspondence. Additionally, only the telephone number of the “lead petitioner” was included, rather than the contacts of all representatives.

INEC’s decision effectively nullifies the recall process, citing procedural deficiencies in the petition submission.

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