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A Lagos State Magistrate Court sitting in Ogba, Lagos and presided by Justice L. A. Owolabi has again ordered the remand of Hammed Tajudeen Akanbi, popularly known as Hammed Ajiran, for another 10 days following the failure of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions, DPP to render its legal advice as earlier directed by the court.

DAILY POST recalls that Alhaji Hammed was earlier arraigned before Mr Owolabi of  Court 3, Ogba, Lagos on May 22, 2026 on charges bordering on conspiracy to commit murder, membership of an unlawful society, threat of violence, assault, and other related offenses, charges which Alhaji Hammed pleaded not guilty on all counts.

At the commencement of proceedings, the lead counsel to the defendant, Adedotun Ajulo, Esq. presented a Summons for Bail applied on behalf of his client.

However, the court declined the application, citing the need for supplementary legal advice from the DPP in view of fresh facts and evidence that allegedly emerged from subsequent investigations conducted by the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Panti.

At the last adjourned sitting, the court had directed the DPP to file its legal advice within 10 days.

However, when the matter came up on Thursday, 4 June 2026, it was learnt that the DPP’s Advice was yet to be rendered.

During the proceedings on Thursday, counsel to the Defendant, A. O. Ajulo, Esq. informed the court that he had filed a bail application on behalf of his client, who collapsed after the proceedings of 22 May 2026 and has been receiving medical treatment at a police medical facility.

While addressing the Court, the Police prosecutor, A. O. Nwabuisi, Esq. confirmed that the Police had complied with the earlier Order of Court by dispatching the Defendant’s duplicate case file to the DPP.

MrNwabuisi also confirmed to the Court that the Defendant has been receiving medical treatment at the Police facility and left the bail to the discretion of the Court.

Although Ms. A. Munir who represented the DPP confirmed that the DPP is in receipt of the duplicate case file, she informed the court that the DPP’s advice is not ready but undertook that the said advice will be ready before the next adjourned date.

She also informed the court that the DPP will study the Defendant’s bail application and respond before the next adjourned date.

Mr Ajulo urged the court to allow the suspect remain in police custody pending the short adjournment period.

The court subsequently adjourned the matter for another 10 days and ordered that the defendant remain in custody pending the DPP’s advice and that he be returned to the SCID panti until the next adjourned date.

In a dramatic turn of events, members of the Ajiran community gathered at the court premises in a show of solidarity for Hammed Akanbi.

The supporters displayed banners and placards calling for his release and insisting on his innocence.

According to a viral video clip, the protesters alleged that the prosecution of Hammed is connected to an ongoing land dispute rather than a genuine murder case.

They claimed that certain influential individuals and state actors have vested interests in the community land and are using the criminal process to target the defendant.

Speaking on behalf of the protesters, a community representative, Mr Gbenga Gbenga, alleged that members of the community are aware of those behind what he described as the defendant’s current ordeal.

Protest as court remands Hammed Tajudeen for another 10 days

Hundreds of youths and civil society advocates on Thursday staged a peaceful protest in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, demanding the immediate release of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oriire local government area of Oyo State.

The demonstrators marched through major roads in the city, chanting solidarity songs and calling on security agencies and government authorities to intensify efforts to rescue the pupils and their teachers.

They carried placards with inscriptions condemning insecurity, repeatedly shouting, “Release our children now,” and expressing concern over the fate of the abducted victims.

The protesters described the kidnapped children as the future of the nation and warned that persistent attacks on schools posed a serious threat to education and national development.

Speaking during the demonstration, some of the protest leaders urged the Federal Government, state governments, security agencies, traditional rulers and other stakeholders to collaborate in securing the safe return of the victims.

One of the organisers said, “Release our children now, urgent action is required to ensure the abducted pupils regain their freedom and return safely to their families.”

The protesters maintained that children should be protected and allowed to pursue their education without fear, noting that attacks on schools undermine public confidence in the country’s security architecture.

They also appealed for immediate intervention from relevant authorities, stating that every additional day in captivity could worsen the trauma experienced by the abducted children and their teachers.

DAILY POST had reported that the Osun State council of the Nigerian Union of Teachers, NUT, had earlier in the week embarked on a protest over the kidnapping of school pupils and teachers in Oyo State.

The union, which marched from Ataoja School of Science, Osogbo to the Osun State Secretariat, Abere, had demanded action from the Oyo State and Federal Governments and the immediate rescue of the kidnapped victims to their families.

Youths protest in Osun over abducted Oyo school children, teachers

A former Dire ctor-General of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN), Dr. Olawale Fasanya, has revealed that many people questioned his judgment when he voluntarily left a lucrative position in the oil and gas sector to return to SMEDAN on a salary that was less than a quarter of what he was earning.

Fasanya made the disclosure on Thursday in Abuja during the public presentation of his autobiography, Cradle to Saddle, where he reflected on the career decisions, sacrifices and convictions that shaped his professional journey and eventual emergence as Director-General of SMEDAN.

According to him, he resigned from his position as a General Manager at the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF), where he earned about N1.2m monthly and enjoyed numerous benefits, including international training opportunities and first-class travel privileges, to take up a role at SMEDAN that paid less than N300,000.

Recalling the decision, Fasanya said many people considered the move irrational because of the huge disparity in remuneration and benefits.

“Some people thought I was mad for leaving a job that paid roughly N1.2m and returning to a position that paid less than N300,000 at SMEDAN,” he said.

“At PTDF, apart from the salary, I had several privileges. I could travel anywhere in the world for training several times a year and whenever I travelled, it was on business or first-class tickets. The management wanted me to stay because they found me useful, but I was not in a position where I could make the kind of impact I desired.”

Fasanya explained that despite the attractive compensation package, he was dissatisfied with a role that limited his ability to contribute meaningfully to institutional development.

According to him, personal fulfilment and the opportunity to create impact outweighed financial considerations.

“I could not remain in a place where I felt warehoused. I wanted to be actively involved and make a difference. I chose to go where I could contribute, even if it meant earning less,” he said.

“That decision took me back to SMEDAN, where I travelled economy class and earned far less, without knowing that God had greater plans and that I would eventually become the Director-General.”

The former SMEDAN boss noted that his return to the agency was driven largely by a sense of responsibility and emotional attachment to an institution he helped establish from inception.
He disclosed that he was the agency’s first employee and believed he had a duty to contribute to its growth and legacy.

“If money had been my primary motivation, I would have remained at PTDF and continued enjoying the benefits. But I felt compelled to return because I wanted to be part of SMEDAN’s story and help shape its future,” he said.

“I take pride in the fact that I was the first Director-General appointed from within the system. Previous chief executives were appointed from outside. Having been employee number 001, it was gratifying to lead an agency whose growth I witnessed from the beginning.”

Fasanya added that looking back, he has no regrets about the decision, describing it as one of the most rewarding choices of his career.

Speaking at the event, Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, represented by his deputy, Faruk Lawal, paid tribute to Fasanya’s contributions to SMEDAN and Nigeria’s micro, small and medium enterprises sector.

Radda described him as one of the agency’s pioneering officers whose dedication and institutional knowledge played a significant role in advancing its mandate.

“In every institution, there are individuals who merely occupy offices and there are those who carry the institution in their hearts. Dr. Fasanya belongs to the latter category,” he said.

The governor revealed that he personally recommended Fasanya as his successor when he left SMEDAN to pursue his governorship ambition, citing his competence, integrity and commitment to enterprise development.

“When I left SMEDAN, I recommended Dr. Fasanya to succeed me because I had complete confidence in his abilities and dedication to the MSME sector. I remain grateful to former President Muhammadu Buhari for approving that recommendation. Today, the results have justified that decision,” he stated.

Also speaking, former Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, Gbenga Komolafe, described Fasanya as an outstanding public servant whose leadership helped expand opportunities for entrepreneurs across the country.

Komolafe noted that programmes implemented under SMEDAN had positively impacted millions of Nigerians, underscoring the agency’s critical role in promoting enterprise development and economic inclusion.

“We are celebrating excellence today. I have known Dr. Fasanya for more than three decades and have watched his dedication to public service. The impact SMEDAN has made on millions of Nigerians is a testament to the value of committed leadership,” he said.

The autobiography, Cradle to Saddle, chronicles Fasanya’s journey from humble beginnings to the pinnacle of public service, highlighting the choices, challenges and values that shaped his career in Nigeria’s public sector.

Why I Left N1.2m Job For SMEDAN’s N300,000 Salary – Ex-DG Fasanya is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

The Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund has announced the commencement of entries for the 12th edition of the prestigious Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition, with submissions open from Thursday, June 3, 2026, to Friday, August 7, 2026.

The competition is a nationwide initiative aimed at identifying, recognising and rewarding outstanding secondary school teachers for their invaluable contributions to shaping the nation’s future.

Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, Secretary of the Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund, Uaboi Agbebaku, noted that the competition is a vital platform for celebrating teachers whose dedication, innovation, and commitment continue to transform lives and strengthen the nation’s education system.

Agbebaku disclosed that a few organisations have indicated interest in partnering with the Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund to support the competition this year. According to him, NB-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund is delighted to announce that it is opening up partnership opportunities to reputable and progressive organizations that share the initiative’s vision and mission.

In his welcome remarks, Public Relations Officer, NB-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund, Mr. Uzodinma Odenigbo, disclosed that the overall winner for the 2026 edition would receive a cash prize of ten million naira (N10,000,000.00), including a brand new Honda HR-V, a year’s supply of Maltina, and a capacity development training opportunity overseas. In addition, the winner’s school would receive an infrastructure project valued at 30 million naira (N30,000,000.00).

“The first runner-up will receive a total sum of N5,000,000.00 (five million naira) and a trophy, while the second runner-up will receive a total of N3,000,000 (three million naira) and a trophy. All state champions will be rewarded with recognition plaques and a cash prize of N1,000,000 (one million naira) each,” Odenigbo added.

He reaffirmed the company’s longstanding commitment to supporting education through impactful interventions that strengthen teaching and learning outcomes nationwide.

“The Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition remains one of our flagship interventions in the education sector. Through this initiative, we continue to celebrate teachers who go beyond the classroom to inspire excellence, nurture future leaders, and contribute meaningfully to national development. At Nigerian Breweries, we believe that investing in teachers is an investment in Nigeria’s future,” he said.

He expressed profound appreciation to all the partners, including Honda Automobile West Africa Limited, Union Bank Plc, and Air Peace, for their invaluable support in advancing the initiative.

Delivering the keynote remarks, the guest speaker, Azeez Saheed, underscored the significant role of teachers in shaping the future of young students.

Azeez explained that most teachers in Nigeria do not receive adequate recognition for their efforts, urging the federal government to reverse the narrative.

Speaking during a panel session titled “How Educational Support Can Enhance Learning Outcomes for Teachers and Students” at the occasion, the Lagos State Coordinator, Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Princess Adaobi Ekwuno, emphasized the need for government at all levels to invest and upgrade facilities or infrastructure in public schools.

In his submission during the session, the Secretary, Nigeria Union of Teachers, Lagos Chapter, Gbenga Ayetoba, explained that the teaching profession had suffered neglect from governments both now and in the past, stating that there is a need to change the orientation or mentality around education in Nigeria.

On his part, the President of the All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools(ANCOPPS), Lagos State, Olushola Masheyi, commended NB Plc for the initiative and noted that the teaching profession was no longer attracting the best, stating that this has been responsible for the low quality of education in the country.

Masheyi stated that the challenges confronting teaching cannot be addressed by the government alone, urging stakeholders to explore different support structures to find a lasting solution to the myriad of problems.

In separate submissions, representatives of the partners for the initiative commended Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund for its tireless effort in sustaining the initiative.

The Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition was established in 2015 and funded through the Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund, which was set up in 1994 to facilitate an active contribution to the development of the education sector in Nigeria in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal, SDG No.4.

Eligible teachers interested in participating can visit the dedicated competition website, www.maltinateacheroftheyear.com, to complete the online application form. Applicants may also download the form, complete it, scan it, and email it to maltinateacheroftheyear@heineken.com.

ABOUT MALTINA TEACHER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION

In 2015, Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund introduced the Maltina Teacher of the Year, a national competition, to identify, honour and reward outstanding teachers in Nigeria.

Maltina Teacher of the Year is proudly endorsed by the Federal Ministry of Education and other education stakeholders, including the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPPS), and Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN).

ABOUT NIGERIAN BREWERIES-FELIX OHIWEREI EDUCATION TRUST FUND

The Nigerian Breweries-Felix Ohiwerei Education Trust Fund was set up in 1994 with a startup capital of 100 million Naira to enable sustained quality education through structured intervention in the sector.

The Fund has a footprint across the six geographical zones in Nigeria at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels of education. Through the Fund, NB Plc has constructed and furnished over 400 classrooms, sanitary facilities, and libraries in 74 communities across the country. The Fund has also granted scholarships to deserving students in tertiary institutions

Entries open for the 2026 Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition

Former Presidential Media Aide, Laolu Akande, has called on Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State to liaise with President Bola Tinubu on how to rescue the abducted schoolchildren and teachers in the state.

Akande made this call on Thursday on ‘Sunrise Daily’, a programme on Channels Television.

He was speaking on the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State.

The ex-presidential aide aide said, “I don’t want to sound as if I am underrating what the Oyo State government is doing in this particular instance.

“There is a security vote that the state governors get, and I know how some of the governors manage those resources, especially how to quell problems in the society, in the community.

“So I  don’t have the details, but I imagine that Makinde is doing a lot of that. What has to happen in this instance is that we must show the people, both the state and the Federal Government, that there is synergy.

“Now, ultimately, because of our current security architecture, it is still the Federal Government that has the final say. You still have a federal police, we don’t have a state police, the military resources are under the control of the President.

“Makinde needs to eat the humble pie and go see President Bola Tinubu. The man was in Lagos up until two days ago. Makinde is in Ibadan. Why have the two of them not met?

“The President even has to order him to come up, so that they can present to the people a common unified front on the issue.”

Oyo abduction: Makinde should see Tinubu – Laolu Akande

Kacper Potulski believes Poland deserved more from Wednesday’s 2-2 draw  against the Super Eagles, DAILY POST reports.

Jan Urban’s side twice pegged the  Super Eagles back inside the  58,000-capacity Stadion PGE Narodowy, Warsaw on Wednesday night.

Potulski scored Poland’s first goal late in the first half.

The Red and Whites created more chances than their opponent but were let down by their poor finishing.

Potulski said they were unlucky not to get a win in the game.

“I think  that throughout the entire match, we had more chances. They scored against us when everything was on the line. The first goal – it’s unclear whether it was offside. The second goal was a penalty kick, which we accidentally took. We created more chances,” the Mainz said after the game.

Friendly: Poland defender disappointed with draw against Super Eagles

 

The Osun State Police Command has launched an investigation after the Accord Party chairman in Osogbo Local Government Area, Asimiyu Ajibola, was shot by suspected gunmen.

Ajibola was attacked on Wednesday night in the MDS area of Osogbo and is currently receiving treatment at the Osun State University Teaching Hospital.

Police spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi, said the incident happened around 9:50pm when two armed men on a motorcycle allegedly opened fire on the victim.

According to the police, officers responded to a distress call, evacuated Ajibola to a medical facility and immediately launched a manhunt for the attackers.

The police said medical personnel confirmed that Ajibola is in stable condition and responding positively to treatment.

Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Gotan, has ordered a high-level investigation into the attack and directed relevant units to identify and arrest those responsible.

The Osun State Government also condemned the incident, calling for a thorough and professional investigation, while noting that the attack appears to have elements of political colouration.

Nigerian reality star and comedian, DeeOne, has rebuked popular gospel singer, Yinka Alaseyori, for apologizing to Nigerians over her remarks on insecurity.

DAILY POST reports that the singer had during a live prayer session claimed that the Nigeria government is working on security and urged the public to pray for President Bola Tinubu and the security agencies.

Alaseyori stated this while reacting to ongoing public outcry over the abduction of several school children and teachers in Oyo State.

Reacting to the backlash, the singer in a video on Wednesday tendered a public apology to Nigerians.

In response to the apology, DeeOne, who claimed that Alaseyori made the remarks while in the spirit, blasted her for doubting the spirit of God that is leading her.

While claiming that she apologized under pressure, DeeOne stated that Alaseyori chooses to displease God to please men just because of backslash. “pressure made you apologize. You have to displease God to please men.”

“Mrs Yinka Alaseyori, first of all, I want to thank you and thank God for your ministry. God has used you a lot but what you did today, please don’t ever try it again. There’s a way that seemeth right to man but the end is destruction. You were in the spirit when you were saying those things that you were saying that people should pray. I want to believe that it was God that was speaking through you, but you lost an opportunity to evangelise the world.

“I can bet 100% that you did not seek the face of God before you made that apology video. Na pressure makes you go do that thing (apology), you apologize because people were dragging you. Maybe you are looking at it that they no go call you again for events or people would not like you. The Bible says I would look up to the hills, from where my help comes from. No be all of us wey dey drag go feed you. If you’re in doubt, you would have to go back to God on your knees and ask God. You’re a minister of God and not just an entertainer.

“Is what you said wrong? ‘No, but pressure made you apologize. You have to displease God to please men, and there would be spiritual repercussions. I hope you know that. Please don’t ever under any circumstances do that again. I don’t know who advised you but whoever advised you did not give you good advice. Under no circumstance should you try this again. I’m sure that the host of heaven will be so disappointed but God is a forgiven father.

” I’m not trying to hail anybody here but you see people like Testimony Jaga, they remind some of us of  how the disciples dey follow Jesus. Jesus is not gentle oo, He is rugged.

Watch him speak

‘You displeased God to please men’ – DeeOne rebukes Yinka Alaseyori over apology [VIDEO]

The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) on Thursday frowned at the frequency of overloaded barges carrying shipping containers on

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Activist, Omoyele Sowore, says the military lacks the right to stop protesters from gaining access to the Presidential Villa.

Sowore made the claim on Thursday during a peaceful protest in Abuja. The demonstration was meant to draw the attention of the authorities to the prevailing security crisis in the country.

The activist stated that the protesters were earlier stopped by some military personnel at the entrance of the Presidential Villa, stressing that there was no reason to confront the security operatives since it was a peaceful protest.

He declared, “Aso Rock is Nigerian”, stating that when the citizens are ready, they will take over the Presidential Villa and no military can stop them.

“We had gone to the Villa but they put soldiers in large numbers. It is not as if we cannot push them away but because it is a peaceful protest, we decided not to have any conversation with soldiers or police.

“We are not afraid of soldiers nor police, they should be afraid of us. We are their employers, we pay them.

“Aso Rock is Nigerian House and when the Nigerian people are ready, they will take over. We brought children particularly mothers to come and match with us,” Sowore added.

Soldiers have no right to stop protesters from entering Presidential Villa – Sowore