Borno State chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has condemned the arrest of five youths in Maiduguri over T-shirts bearing the inscription, “Tinubu Must Go.”

The party’s Publicity Secretary, Baba Ahmed Mustapha, made the position known in a statement on Tuesday night.

Mustapha said the party was informed that the five youths were arrested and detained by security operatives over the T-shirts, which expressed opposition to President Bola Tinubu.

He described the arrests as an infringement on the youths’ right to freedom of expression and called for their immediate release.

According to him, wearing a T-shirt bearing a political message constitutes an expression of political opinion and should not be treated as a criminal act.

The ADC also called on the Borno State Commissioner of Police to ensure that security agencies operate professionally and in accordance with the law.

The party urged civil society organisations and other stakeholders to condemn what it described as the use of security agencies to intimidate people over their political views.

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has called for increased public and private sector investment in telecommunications infrastructure to accelerate broadband expansion, improve service quality, and support Nigeria’s growing digital economy.

The Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NCC, Dr. Aminu Maida, made the call at the opening of the maiden Nigeria Digital Connectivity Investment Forum organised by the Commission in collaboration with Swedfund and Ookla in Abuja.

Speaking during the opening ceremony, the NCC Chief Executive said the forum was designed to provide a strategic platform for fostering dialogue between regulators, investors, infrastructure providers, and development partners to examine the investment requirements needed to expand connectivity, identify barriers to infrastructure deployment, and explore partnerships capable of accelerating digital transformation and economic development with the overarching objective of mobilising investments that will improve connectivity, stimulate economic growth, and enhance the quality of life of Nigerians.

Dr. Maida said that Nigeria’s telecommunications success story over the last twenty-five years demonstrates the transformative impact of sound policy, transparent regulation and investor confidence while noting that the liberalisation of the telecommunications sector and the introduction of transparent licensing processes encouraged private sector participation, leading to unprecedented growth in connectivity and communications services across the country.

Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle has vowed that his team would put the Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau in the same condition that the Nigerian side found themselves in at the Estádio Nacional 24 de Setembro in Bissau on Tuesday when both sides meet again in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

The Super Eagles suffered a 3-0 defeat against the Djurtus, a result that consolidated Guinea-Bissau’s position at the top of Group L and enhanced their chances of securing the sole qualification spot for the biennial tournament.

Chelle maintained that the Super Eagles still have an opportunity to qualify, emphasising that the team must secure victories against Tanzania in both fixtures to sustain their qualification prospects.

He told reporters after the game: “To be very objective about this game, this is not the end. We have many games to play.

“We have two fixtures against Tanzania in November. We must secure victories in both matches. Subsequently, Guinea-Bissau will travel to Uyo, and we have to put them in the same condition that we are in here.

“I maintain considerable confidence in my team. Today was not a favourable occasion for us. This is the first time that I have seen my team like that, so we will have to go forward. Both games against Tanzania are very important.

“Subsequently, there is the concluding match against Madagascar and thereafter Guinea-Bissau. Numerous possibilities can materialise.”

The Super Eagles presently occupy second position in the group with three points, whereas Guinea-Bissau lead the group with six points and a favourable goal difference.

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday held a meeting with security chiefs in the state to assess ongoing operations and strengthen security arrangements ahead of the end-of-year festivities and other major events expected in Lagos.

The meeting, which took place at the State House, Marina, centred on the state’s current security situation and plans to further strengthen its security architecture ahead of the anticipated influx of visitors during the Yuletide.

Sanwo-Olu assured Lagos residents and visitors that his administration remained committed to protecting lives and property and preventing criminal activities across the state.

“We will not relent on our efforts to ensure that criminals don’t find a place for their evil activities in our state,” the governor said.

The security chiefs briefed the governor on ongoing operations across Lagos and measures being considered to enhance public safety in the coming months.

Those present at the meeting included the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Tijani Fatai; Commander, 9 Brigade, Ikeja, Brig.-Gen. A.O. Owolabi; Commander, Nigerian Navy Ship Beecroft, Commodore A. Adams-Aliu; Commander, 651 Base Services Group, Ikeja, Air Commodore M.A. Imam; and Executive Secretary, Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Dr Ayodele Ogunsan.

Also in attendance were the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Tayo Ayinde; Secretary to the State Government, Abimbola Hundeyin; and the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro.

The meeting was held as Lagos prepared to receive President Bola Tinubu from Tuesday, with the President expected to participate in several official engagements during his stay in the state.

The state is also making preparations for increased movement and activities during the Yuletide, with a significant number of visitors expected to travel to Lagos for the festivities.

In addition to the festive period, the government is anticipating heightened religious, cultural and political activities following the Independent National Electoral Commission’s announcement on the commencement of campaigns for the 2027 general elections.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has rejected claims by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that some of its candidates from Jigawa, Plateau, Taraba and Zamfara states have defected to the ruling party.

The ADC described the people recently presented by the APC as alleged defectors as individuals who do not hold any recognised position in the opposition party.

In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said the APC had wrongly attached the party’s name and identities to people who were neither its candidates nor leaders.

“These people are not our candidates,” the party said.

“The APC should tell Nigerians which ADC positions these individuals held, the constituencies they represented and when they occupied those positions,” the ADC challenged.

The party also criticised the manner in which the APC announced the alleged defections, saying the ruling party could receive anyone at its secretariat but should not present such individuals to Nigerians as ADC candidates without evidence.

“The APC cannot assemble random individuals at its secretariat, confer imaginary ADC credentials on them and then announce their defection,” Abdullahi said.

The ADC further dismissed the APC’s explanation that the alleged defectors were attracted by what it described as the administration’s transformation of Northern Nigeria.

It questioned the claim against the backdrop of rising food prices, insecurity and increasing pressure on household incomes.

The party said Nigerians were more interested in seeing concrete improvements in their living conditions than political events and photographs of alleged defectors.

“Nigerians are asking for evidence of better lives; the APC is manufacturing photographs and congratulating itself,” the ADC said.

The opposition party maintained that political claims should be supported by verifiable records.

It insisted that the APC should provide evidence to show that the people it presented were actually ADC candidates or officials before claiming they had defected.

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Babachir Lawal, says he dragged former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi into the African Democratic Congress, ADC.

Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Monday, Lawal stated that he also convinced former Kano State governor, Rabi’u Kwankwaso to join the ADC.

He noted that he was among the founding fathers of the ADC coalition on July 2, 2025, which produced former Senate President David Mark as national chairman.

The former SGF said, “I attended every meeting of the ADC, and at one time, Peter Obi was playing in and out. I was the one who finally dragged Peter into the ADC and committed him to joining the ADC.”

“We also convinced Kwankwaso to join the ADC, but he was always afraid that with Atiku Abubakar there, nothing good would ever come out of the ADC,” he said.

Recall that the Adamawa-born politician, who was a strong ally of Atiku, dumped the ADC after the party’s primary election.

He alleged that the primary election that produced Atiku as the ADC’s presidential candidate was massively rigged.

DAILY POST reports that Lawal last week joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, to support Peter Obi and Rabi’u Kwankwaso, the presidential and vice-presidential candidates, respectively.

The National Orientation Agency, NOA, Osun State Directorate, has urged Nigerians to prioritise heart health and adopt healthier lifestyles to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

The agency made the call in a statement by its spokesperson, Bunmi Olaseinde, on behalf of the State Director, Adebiyi Adefarasin Stephen on Tuesday, as the world marked World Heart Day 2026, with a focus on raising awareness about heart disease and stroke.

The theme of the 2026 edition is “Don’t Miss a Beat.”

Adefarasin, in the statement, said greater awareness and preventive measures were essential to reducing the burden of cardiovascular diseases among Nigerians.

“High blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, tobacco use, unhealthy diets, physical inactivity and excessive alcohol consumption are major risk factors for cardiovascular diseases,” he said.

Adefarasin urged citizens to regularly check their blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol levels, saying early detection could help people take appropriate steps to protect their health.

He also advised Nigerians to reduce their consumption of salt, sugar and fried foods while eating more fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

The NOA director encouraged citizens to exercise regularly, avoid tobacco, limit alcohol consumption, manage stress and ensure adequate rest as part of efforts to maintain a healthy heart.

He warned Nigerians against ignoring symptoms, including chest pain, difficulty breathing, sudden weakness, facial drooping and speech difficulties, stressing the importance of seeking prompt medical attention.

“Know your numbers, make healthy choices, stay active and don’t ignore warning signs. Don’t miss the beat — your heart matters,” Adefarasin said.

He called on families, community leaders, schools, workplaces and health institutions to promote heart-healthy habits, noting that daily lifestyle choices could contribute to the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.

Lagos State University, LASU, has dismissed claims that some of its law graduates were left out of the mobilisation process for the Nigerian Law School.

The university, in a statement shared on X, said its records showed that every graduate who had completed the required programme and met the eligibility criteria for mobilisation had been duly processed.

“The attention of the University Management has been drawn to an allegation concerning the non-mobilisation of some Law graduates to the Nigerian Law School,” LASU said.

According to the institution, records maintained by its Faculty of Law confirmed that all eligible graduates who had completed their studies had been mobilised.

“Records available at the Faculty of Law show that all students who have graduated and are eligible for mobilisation have been duly mobilised,” it stated.

LASU also said its Registry had documented evidence that the Registrar had forwarded the names of the mobilised graduates to the Nigerian Law School.

“Records at the University Registry also confirm that the University Registrar has forwarded the list of mobilised graduates to the Nigerian Law School,” the statement added.

The university urged graduates who may still have concerns about their mobilisation to visit the Office of the Registrar to verify their status and seek clarification where necessary.

“Accordingly, all concerned graduates may proceed to the Office of the Registrar to confirm their mobilisation status and obtain any necessary clarification,” LASU said.

The institution assured graduates that it remained committed to ensuring that qualified students were not subjected to unnecessary delays in progressing to the next phase of their professional training.

“The University remains committed to ensuring that eligible graduates are not unduly delayed in proceeding to the next stage of their professional training,” it stated.

The Nigerian Consulate General in Johannesburg has called for justice over the deaths of three Nigerian nationals in separate incidents across South Africa between September 18 and 21, 2026.

The Consul-General, Amb. Ninikanwa Okey-Uche, urged South African authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths and ensure that anyone found responsible is dealt with according to the law.

The first case involved Kenechukwu Christopher Igwemmadu, who died on September 18 after allegedly jumping from a building at Kenlin Court on Douglas Street, Bloemfontein.

According to the Consulate, Igwemmadu was trying to escape alleged police harassment and brutality when he fell from the building.

Two days later, Olaniyi Olaleye Olatunde, a Nigerian security guard, was allegedly shot at Spanata Bar and Grills Night Club in Mamelodi East, Pretoria, following an argument over a cup belonging to the club.

The Consulate said Olatunde sustained a gunshot wound and was taken to Mamelodi Hospital, where he died on September 21.

“The alleged shooter later returned to the club, where he threatened witnesses before leaving the scene,” the Consulate said.

The third case involved Christian Hillary Nnaemeka, who died on September 21 following an alleged encounter with South African politician and investigative content creator, Xolani Khumalo, and members of his Sizok’thola team in Primrose, Ekurhuleni.

The Consulate alleged that Nnaemeka was assaulted during the encounter before attempting to escape. It said he later collapsed from his injuries and exhaustion and was pronounced dead after being taken to hospital.

The allegations have not been established in court, and the Consulate is calling for the circumstances of the deaths to be properly investigated.

Okey-Uche also recalled the February 9 death of another Nigerian, Emeka Clement Uzor, who the Consulate said was shot during an encounter involving Khumalo’s reality television crew in Windsor East, Randburg.

“No arrests have been made in connection with the case,” the Consulate said.

Okey-Uche said the latest incidents had raised fresh concerns over the safety and treatment of Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa.

“Nigerian and all lives matter,” the Consul-General said.

The Consulate stressed that the allegations should be handled through due process and that suspects must be presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

“We urge Nigerians in South Africa to remain calm, law-abiding and security-conscious as we continue to work for their welfare and fair treatment,” the Consulate said.

It also called on the relevant authorities to establish the facts in each case and ensure that anyone found to have violated the law faces justice.”