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Ambassador Olufemi, Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over the worsening security situation in

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Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Monday took a swipe at the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, describing him as a “food is ready” politician who lacks the capacity to confront the challenges of leadership.

Wike spoke on Monday during his monthly media parley in Abuja, insisting that leadership requires resilience, courage and the ability to withstand pressure, not merely criticizing others or seeking easy paths to power.

According to him, Nigeria’s challenges demand leaders who can confront difficulties head-on rather than retreat when confronted with obstacles.

“Peter Obi is like food is ready, ‘mama put’. I don’t want struggling in this country. There are challenges. You must have the capacity to face those challenges,” Wike said.

The FCT minister argued that true leadership is tested in difficult times, insisting that leaders must remain steadfast even when faced with opposition and criticism.

Drawing from his experience in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Wike recalled how he resisted pressure to leave the party despite internal crises and the influence of political opponents.

“You saw in PDP, all the governors, I said I will not leave this party. They had money, yes, but it’s not money. I said I was not going to leave, rather you will leave. Have I left? Have you not left?” he stated.

Wike also recalled the criticism he faced upon assuming office as FCT minister, saying he endured intense public attacks but remained focused on his responsibilities.

“That’s what makes you a leader. That’s what makes you a man. Leadership is not bashing you. That’s not leadership. You remember when I came here as a minister, there was nothing I did not, no abuse I did not get,” he added.

Peter Obi doesn’t like struggling, he’s food is ready politician — Wike

The United States and the Iranian Islamic regime have resumed a new wave of attacks after weeks of failed attempts to reach a peace deal in

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Many drivers buy tyres without understanding the meaning of the letters and numbers printed on the sidewall,

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Heavy security presence was observed in parts of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital on Monday as civil society organizations, CSOs, staged a protest over the recent abduction of students and teachers in the state.

DAILY POST reports that 39 students and seven teachers were abducted on Friday, 15th May 2026, in some communities in Oriire Local Government Area of the state.

The CSOs took to the streets of Ibadan to protest against the pupils and teachers’ continued stay in captivity.

DAILY POST observed the presence of operatives of security agencies such as the police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, and others at strategic locations in Ibadan on Monday.

The security agents were seen at the entrance of Oyo State Government Secretariat in Agodi, Idi Ape and Iwo Road, as well as in Sango, Dugbe, Total Garden and Dugbe and Mokola Roundabout.

Our correspondent gathered that the presence of the security agents was due to the protest embarked on by the CSOs over the abduction.

Our correspondent who visited Mokola Roundabout around 8.30 am observed that members of Take-It-Back Movement led the protest.

The protesters called on the government and security agencies to intensify efforts in order to secure the release of the victims.

The protesters carried placards with various inscriptions to express their displeasure.

Some of the placards read, “Security for all, not for a few,” “Government must end kidnapping in Oyo State,” “We demand safer roads and communities,” “Protect farmers, traders and students,” and “Peace, security and justice.”

One of the protesters, identified as Kunle, said Nigerians are becoming increasingly frustrated by the persistent security challenges in the country.

He said, “Let them know that the people of Nigeria are not at peace. Let them know that the people of Oyo State are not smiling. Let them know that the Nigerian people are fed up with insecurity.”

Security beefed up in Ibadan as protesters demand rescue of abducted students, teachers

The Oyo State Wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, has embarked on an indefinite strike beginning from Monday, June 1, 2026, till further notice.

The State NUT Chairman, Comrade Hassan Fatai, gave the directive in a statement on Monday.

Fatai said the industrial action is in protest against the continued stay in captivity of abducted teachers and pupils in the state. .

According to the union, the prolonged detention of the victims has created fear and anxiety among teachers, discouraged parents from sending their children to school, and heightened tension across communities in the state.

This comes after a directive by President Bola Tinubu on Sunday for the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards to secure the release of the abducted teachers and students.

DAILY POST reports that Tinubu on Sunday approved the recruitment of at least 1,000 forest guards and the deployment of a special rescue to the state.

However, the NUT said the industrial action is aimed at drawing the attention of government to the urgent need to intensify efforts toward securing the safe release of the abductees without further delay.

The union called on all teachers to comply fully with the directive, remain law-abiding, and stay safe in their respective homes throughout the period of the strike.

“The action is intended to draw the attention of government and security agencies to the urgent need to intensify efforts towards the safe rescue of our colleagues and the pupils still in captivity,” the statement said.

Oyo teachers begin indefinite strike over abducted colleagues, pupils

Hundreds of youths in the Kenyan town of Nanyuki marched to the gates of Laikipia Air Base on Monday, chanting anti-Ebola slogans in protest against the establishment of a quarantine facility intended to house American citizens exposed to the Ebola virus during the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

The demonstration came two days after Kenya’s High Court suspended the facility’s establishment and barred the arrival of any foreign patients pending the hearing of a legal challenge filed by the Law Society of Kenya and a constitutional watchdog group.

Laikipia Governor Joshua Irungu told journalists that he was opposed to the establishment of the facility, saying “this will expose our people to Ebola,” as local leaders joined the chorus of opposition to a plan that has drawn fierce criticism from doctors, lawyers and civil society groups since it was announced.

Kenya’s Health Minister Aden Duale sought to ease public concerns on Sunday, saying the quarantine centre was for “everyone” and not exclusively for U.S. nationals, though critics argued the facility had been designed and funded specifically to serve Americans evacuated from the DRC.

Despite the court order, Kenya’s government has continued pushing ahead with the facility, which Trump administration officials described as “state-of-the-art” and designed to provide Americans with high-quality care without the risks of a lengthy transatlantic flight while infected or exposed.

The U.S. government has committed $13.5m towards Kenya’s Ebola preparedness efforts as part of the arrangement, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement, with the case set to return to court on June 2 for further hearing.

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Nigeria’s Flamingos will battle neighbours Benin Republic for a place at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, DAILY POST reports.

The two countries booked their place in the final qualifying round last weekend.

The Flamingos thrashed Guinea 6-0 at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne on Sunday.

Akeem Busari’s side qualified 11-0 on aggregate.

Benin Republic overpowered Sierra Leone 5-1 on aggregate.

The Amazons won 3-0 in the first leg, before claiming a 2-1 victory in the reverse fixture.

Nigeria will host the first leg in Ikenne between July 3-5, while the second leg will be decided 10-12 July.

U-17 WWCQ: Flamingos, Amazons to clash in final round

The long-term ceasefire initiated by President Donald Trump has failed to stop Israeli attacks in Gaza….

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The West African Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, WASPEN, has declared that malnutrition remains the major obstacle hindering quick recovery of patients in Nigeria.

WASPEN President, Dr. Teresa Pounds, stated this during a virtual press conference to herald the 5th annual conference of the organisation on Monday.

Pounds explained that malnutrition is the most unrecognised threat to patient safety and recovery in Nigeria.

She lamented that despite the huge human and material resources in Nigeria, 30-45 per cent of patients in tertiary hospitals are malnourished on admission.

Pounds also disclosed that available evidence shows that malnutrition is associated with longer hospital stays and increased infections.

While calling on governments at all levels to rise up and do the needful, Pounds regretted that malnutrition has increased readmission and mortality rates in the country.

Describing malnutrition as a silent epidemic in Nigeria, she called on stakeholders to do whatever they could to address the problem.

Pounds said, “Malnutrition remains one of the most under-recognized threats to patient safety and recovery.

“It affects patients across all stages of life from premature newborns in neonatal intensive care units, to children battling severe illness, to adults living with chronic diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis, cancer, and surgical conditions.

“Evidence shows that hospital malnutrition is associated with longer hospital stays, increased infections, delayed wound healing, higher treatment costs, and increased readmission and mortality rates.

“Hospital malnutrition is a silent epidemic in Nigeria. 30-45% of patients in tertiary hospitals are malnourished on admission.”

Malnutrition hindering patient recovery in Nigeria – WASPEN