The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, says Jigawa, Kano and Katsina, are states with the highest number of out-of-school children. This is as UNICEF stressed that urgent investment in early childhood education remained critical to turning the tide. It said that Nigeria currently accounts for about 18.3 million out-of-school children, the highest number globally. An…
The first batch of intending pilgrims from Kebbi State to perform the 2026 Hajj rites has departed for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. At a farewell ceremony held at the Permanent Hajj Camp in Birnin Kebbi, the pilgrims, drawn from Aliero, Koko/Besse, Bunza, and Kalgo local government areas, alongside officials of the Kebbi State Pilgrims…
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has described as fake reports of a change in its leadership. The forum said, “The attention of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has been drawn to an announcement of a change in the leadership of the organisation. The news is totally false, and the purported action from which the announcement…
The National Institute for Security Studies(NISS) has commended Governor Uba Sani for the remarkable progress that has been achieved using the coordinated framework of the Kaduna Peace. The Team Lead of the Executive Intelligence Management Course 19, Syndicate 4, Uduak Uduak Ituen, who made the remark during a courtesy call at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House…
The Nigerian Police Force has provided an update on the killing of a suspect by a police officer in Effurun, Delta State. DAILY POST reported that on 26th April 2026 in Effurun, Delta State, a 28-year-old man, Mene Ogidi received a parcel from a friend in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, delivered to him by a driver.…
The Rebuild lmo movement (RIM), has dismissed speculations in some quarters alleging that former governor of the state, Emeka Ihedioha, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and is set to join another political party. The group said the claim did not originate from Ihedioha, stressing that neither the leadership of the Rebuild Imo…
Former Anambra governor, Peter Obi, and ex-governor of Kano State, Rabi’u Kwankwaso, alongside Anambra Central senator, Victor Umeh, are currently at the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, office in Abuja. DAILY POST gathered that the politicians are expected to officially declare their decision to join the party. This comes hours after Obi officially resigned from…
Electricity supply in Lagos has been significantly disrupted following a major shutdown at the Egbin Power Station and a simultaneous fault on a key transmission route feeding the state, according to the Nigerian Independent System Operator. In a statement issued on Thursday, the operator warned that the combined incidents could lead to prolonged power shortages…
The Joint Action Committee of the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) and the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) has confirmed the commencement of a nationwide strike beginning from Friday. In a letter dated April 30, 2026 and addressed to the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, the unions cited the…
The Ogun State Government has unveiled a circular economy strategy to convert electronic waste into economic value, prioritizing job creation, environmental protection, and industrial sustainability. Governor Abiodun, while stating that the lives and safety of chemical handlers and users are non-negotiable, noted that industrial growth must be matched with environmental responsibility. Abiodun spoke at the…
