The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Borno State chapter, has called for the immediate rescue of 78 schoolchildren and others who have spent more than 100 days in captivity across the state.

The CAN Chairman in the state, John Bakeni, made the call on Sunday during a prayer session organised to mark the association’s 50th anniversary in Maiduguri.

Bakeni said the abductions and persistent insecurity had made the celebration a sober one for the association, with many residents facing the combined challenges of insecurity and economic hardship.

“CAN is 50. There are lots of events and activities that have been lined up. Sadly, at the state level, our celebration is a sober one,” he said.

He said the association had been using advocacy to draw the attention of the authorities to the plight of people held in captivity.

“These kids have spent over 100 days in captivity. You can imagine the pain, agony and trauma their parents are going through,” Bakeni said.

He urged the Federal Government, Borno State Government, security agencies and other stakeholders involved in the rescue efforts to intensify their efforts to secure the release of the abducted persons.

“It is a responsibility that rests on their shoulders. We urge them to do something to rescue the abducted persons because it is long overdue,” he said.

Bakeni also said CAN would continue to pray for the return of peace and the safe release of those in captivity despite the security challenges confronting the state.

DAILY POST reports that 42 students and pupils were abducted on May 16 after suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School in Askira-Uba Local Government Area.

On June 29, suspected Boko Haram terrorists invaded Government Day Secondary School, Lassa, in the same local government area and abducted 36 students and one teacher.

The two incidents brought the number of schoolchildren reported missing in the two attacks to 78.

The National Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, has given the Federal Government 14 days to address their welfare and other demands or risk a strike.

The doctors issued the ultimatum after their 46th Annual General Meeting held in Calabar, Cross River State.

NARD President, Dr Emmanuel Ogar, who read out the resolutions, said the government had been slow in implementing agreements already reached with the association.

The doctors said that despite several meetings and assurances, many of the issues affecting their work had remained unresolved.

They warned that if nothing was done within two weeks, peace in the health sector could be disrupted.

The unresolved issues, according to them, include salaries, promotions, allowances, heavy workload, shortage of personnel and general welfare.

“The government concluded the review of existing remuneration and professional salary structures for doctors, saying the current framework no longer adequately reflected prevailing economic realities,” the resolution reads.

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has impounded 84 commercial and private vehicles for various traffic violations during a major enforcement operation carried out at key traffic-prone locations across the state.

The weekend operation covered Idumota, Iddo, Ijora-Olopa, Costain and Onipanu, with the agency targeting areas where repeated violations by motorists and commercial bus operators have continued to disrupt the smooth movement of traffic.

LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said the agency was particularly concerned about commercial buses driving against traffic and reversing unlawfully along the one-way section between Iddo and Idumota through Cater Bridge.

He warned that the practice posed significant danger to motorists, commuters and pedestrians using the route.

“Motorists and other legitimate road users approaching the bridge may have little or no forewarning that a commercial vehicle is unlawfully reversing against the prescribed direction of traffic, thereby creating an extremely hazardous situation with the potential to precipitate devastating collisions, injuries and fatalities,” he said.

The enforcement operation was met with resistance in some locations, with some LASTMA officers reportedly assaulted and injured while carrying out their duties.

Bakare-Oki confirmed that suspected miscreants who allegedly attacked the officers and damaged operational vehicles belonging to the agency were arrested during the exercise.

He said the continued enforcement was necessary to address what he described as a growing disregard for traffic regulations and restore order along major traffic corridors.

The LASTMA general manager also said the agency had repeatedly warned transport operators, commercial bus drivers and other road users against converting under-bridge areas, road setbacks and other unauthorised spaces into illegal garages.

“We have repeatedly cautioned transport operators, commercial bus drivers and other road users against occupying under-bridge spaces, road setbacks and unauthorised locations as illegal garages as such practices constitute serious impediments to effective traffic management and pose considerable risks to public safety,” he said.

Bakare-Oki assured that LASTMA would continue its enforcement operations to improve compliance with traffic regulations, discourage dangerous driving practices and safeguard motorists, commuters, pedestrians and other road users.

He stressed that public roads, bridges and spaces beneath bridges would not be allowed to be used for illegal loading, parking, vehicle repairs or garage operations.

The LASTMA boss consequently advised commercial bus operators, motorists, transport unions and other stakeholders to avoid driving against traffic, dangerous reversing, illegal parking, indiscriminate loading and the use of unauthorised areas as garages or loading points.

He warned that offenders would face appropriate sanctions in line with existing Lagos State traffic laws.

Bakare-Oki also called on residents to report dangerous driving, traffic obstructions, reckless motorists and other violations through LASTMA’s toll-free short code, 3367, to facilitate swift intervention and help prevent avoidable incidents on the state’s road network.

The national youth leader of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Sultan Bello, has resigned from the party with immediate effect.

Bello announced his resignation in a letter dated September 24, 2026, addressed to the Chairman of the Ja’oji Gyadi Gyadi Arewa Ward in Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano State.

In the letter, Bello said his decision followed extensive consultations, careful consideration, and deep personal reflection.

The letter read, “After extensive consultations, careful consideration, and deep personal reflection, I write to formally tender my resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), with immediate effect.

“This decision has not been taken lightly. I am grateful for the opportunity to have served and contributed to the growth and activities of the party during my time as a member. I sincerely appreciate the relationships, experiences, and lessons gained throughout my journey within the ADC.

“I would like to express my profound appreciation to my principal, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, CON, for his guidance, trust, support, and the opportunity to work alongside him. I remain grateful for his confidence in me and wish him continued success in all his future endeavours.

“I also extend my appreciation to the leadership, stakeholders, members, and supporters of the African Democratic Congress for the opportunity to serve and contribute to the party.

“I respectfully request that my resignation be accepted and that my name be removed from the membership records of the party with immediate effect.

“Please accept, Sir, the assurances of my highest esteem and regards.”

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has confirmed his opposition to the activities of the Rainbow Coalition led by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike.

governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, under the aegis of the Progressive Governors Forum, had distanced themselves from the coalition, arguing that its activities could jeopardise the political ambitions of some members of the party.

Wike subsequently hit back at the governors, led by Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma, accusing them of being politically lazy.

Speaking in an interview with Channels Television on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, Lawal said Wike must clarify where his political allegiance lies.

The governor said the issue would be brought to the attention of President Bola Tinubu upon his return from his working vacation in France.

“I’m part of that mission, and our message is very, very clear: be on one side. You can’t be on two sides,” the governor stated.

According to him, it is unacceptable for the minister to be on the side of the ruling party while still supporting candidates from other parties.

“You can’t be supporting the APC here and still be supporting some other political parties somewhere else.

“It doesn’t make sense. It’s not done anywhere,” the Zamfara State governor added, insisting that he is always in support of the decision of the forum.