Six of the ten student leaders who participated in the election of new executives for the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Joint Campus Council, JCC, Lagos Axis, have rejected what they described as an attempt to alter the outcome of the poll.

The group, operating under the banner of Concerned Senators of NANS JCC, Lagos Axis, made their position known in a statement issued on Sunday, accusing the convention chairman of trying to override the result declared by the voting delegates.

The dissenting senators include Adikaibe Emmanuel Chimezim of St. Augustine College of Education; Omogunle Monday Igbekele of Yaba College of Technology; David Gabriel of Lagos State University of Science and Technology; Oladokun Sodiq Olaide of Lagos State College of Nursing; Adebayo Korede Peter of Lagos State University; and Bolaji Olatubosun Akinpelu of the University of Lagos.

The election, which held on Saturday, brought together ten student leaders representing tertiary institutions across Lagos State, who served as senators tasked with electing a new chairman for the council.

According to the statement, the convention took place at the Federal College of Education, Akoka, in the presence of security agencies, including operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS, and the Nigeria Police, to ensure a transparent and credible process.

The senators explained that the chairmanship contest featured two candidates; Comrade Odewunmi Quadri and Comrade Rilwan Ajayi, with Quadri reportedly securing six votes, while Ajayi garnered four.

They, however, alleged that the convention chairman announced a different outcome, declaring the result a 5-5 tie and indicating his intention to exercise a veto to determine the winner.

The group described the move as a violation of both the electoral process and the constitution governing NANS, insisting that the votes cast clearly produced a winner.

“There was no tie in the election. The result was clear, and the majority had already spoken. There is no provision in the NANS constitution that empowers a convention chairman to override the decision of duly accredited voters,” the senators stated.

They further warned that any attempt to tamper with the outcome of the election would be considered invalid and unacceptable.

“Any manipulation of the process amounts to a nullity. The will of the majority must be respected at all times,” the statement added.

The Federal Government on Sunday disbursed N2.25bn to 45 students across the nation’s tertiary institutions.

The beneficiaries are among 65 student innovators shortlisted for the Student Venture Capital Grant initiative of the government.

Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, accompanied by the Minister of State for Education, Prof Suwaiba Ahmad, presented the cheques to the select 45 at the event held at the UNDP Innovation Hub, Ikoyi, Lagos.

The SVCG is an initiative of the Federal Government aimed at supporting student-led businesses and innovations, with students able to access up to N50m in equity-free funding.

The University of Lagos led the awards, with eight of its students each receiving N50m in equity-free funding for their groundbreaking projects.

Some of the institutions that produced winners were the University of Ilorin, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Lagos State University, and Bayero University, Kano.

Most of the solutions focused on leveraging Artificial Intelligence and technology to address societal challenges.

Speaking, Alausa charged tertiary institutions to refocus their outlook towards innovation and move away from teaching theory.

Alausa enjoined governing councils to focus on ensuring the emergence of vice-chancellors and rectors with innovative mindsets.

He said, “For too long, our tertiary institutions have been seen primarily as centres for certification. But under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, we are redefining that narrative.

“Our institutions must now become centres of innovation, engines of enterprise and launchpads for global solutions.”

He stressed that the initiative was targeted at unlocking the innate innovative potential of Nigerian students so that it does not die in the lecture rooms.

Alausa said, “Now, our students will not only learn, but they will create knowledge. Now, students will not only acquire theoretical understanding, but they will also operate at the highest levels of Bloom’s taxonomy, applying transformative critical thinking and research skills to advance the frontiers of knowledge and solve real societal problems.

“Not only will they create new solutions, but through upscaling and commercialisation, they will transform these innovations into vehicles for sustainable growth and economic development, with catalytic impact on improving the health and wealth of Nigerians.

The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has elected its new members of the National Working Committee, NWC, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The exercise was carried out in the ongoing 8th national convention of the party at the Eagles Square in Abuja, the nation’s capital city.

The elected National Working Committee, NWC, include:

• National Chairman – Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda

• Deputy National Chairman (North) – Ali Bukar Dalori

• Deputy National Chairman (South) – Dr. Benjamin Obi Nwoye

• National Secretary – Sen. Surajudeen Ajibola Basiru

• Deputy National Secretary – Prof. AbdulKarim Abubakar Kana

• National Legal Adviser – Murtala Aliyu Kankia

• National Treasurer – Uguru Mathew Ofoke

• National Financial Secretary – Amb. Haruna Ginsau

• National Organising Secretary – Muhammad Sulaiman Argungu

• National Welfare Secretary – Donatus Enyinnah Nwankpa

• National Publicity Secretary – Felix Morka
National Auditor – Sen. Abubakar Maikafi
• National Women Leader – Dr. Mary A. Idele

• National Youth Leader – Dayo Israel

• National Leader (Persons with Disabilities) – Aare Durotolu Oyebode Bankole

• Deputy National Financial Secretary – Hammam Adamu Ali Kumo

• Deputy National Organising Secretary – Barr. Emeka Okafor

• Deputy National Women Leader – Zainab Abubakar Ibrahim

• Deputy National Publicity Secretary – Hon. Meseko Durosinmi Josiah

• Deputy National Welfare Secretary – Dr. Christopher Michael Akpan

• Deputy National Auditor – Mr. Olugbenga Olayemi

• Deputy National Legal Adviser – Barr. Ibrahim Salawu

• Deputy National Treasurer – Engr. Ben Akak

• Deputy National Youth Leader – Jamaludeen Kabiru

• National Ex-Officio (North Central) – Dr. Opawoye Oluwatoyin Bunmi

• National Ex-Officio (North East) – Adamu Jallah

• National Ex-Officio (North West) – Kano Muhammed Jamu Yusuf

• National Ex-Officio (South East) – Hon. Ikechukwu Umeh

• National Ex-Officio (South South) – Mr. Francis Kolokolo

• National Ex-Officio (South West) – Hon. Bunmi Orinowo

The Action Peoples Party, APP, has taken legal action against the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, over alleged discrepancies in documents submitted for the forthcoming election.

The case, filed at the Federal High Court in Osogbo, listed the Independent National Electoral Commission and the APC as defendants, alongside Oyebamiji.

Court filings submitted by the APP through its representative, Abdulateef R., asked the court to examine whether the documents provided by Oyebamiji met constitutional requirements for participation in the governorship poll.

According to the originating summons dated March 16, the plaintiff urged the court to determine if the candidate’s nomination aligns with provisions of Section 182(1)(j) of the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria as amended.

The APP requested the court to nullify the publication of Oyebamiji’s name as the APC candidate for the election scheduled for August 15, 2026.

The party also sought a perpetual injunction restraining INEC from recognising or dealing with Oyebamiji as a candidate in the election process.

The suit also asked the court to compel INEC to remove the APC candidate’s name from the official list of contestants already released for the poll.

Reacting to the development, the APC in Osun rejected the claims, describing the suit as baseless and politically motivated.

Speaking on behalf of the party, its spokesperson, Kola Olabisi, said, “We were not surprised that such a frivolous suit has been filed against our candidate’s eligibility.”

Olabisi added that the party believed the action was orchestrated to distract from the strength of its candidate ahead of the election.

“We state unequivocally that our governorship candidate is eminently qualified, having satisfied all statutory requirements necessary for contesting the election,” he said.

He alleged that the lawsuit reflected anxiety among political opponents, insisting that no legal challenge would prevent the APC from participating fully in the forthcoming governorship election.

Lagos State Government has announced a temporary traffic diversion around key flyovers in the metropolis to facilitate the installation of truck barriers.

According to the Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the diversion will affect both inward and outward traffic at the Stadium Flyover Bridge and the Ojuelegba Flyover Bridge, near the Fire Station.

The traffic adjustment is scheduled to take place overnight from 12:00 midnight to 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 28 to Sunday, March 29, 2026, and again on Saturday, April 4 to Sunday, April 5, 2026.

In a statement released on Friday, Osiyemi advised motorists to adhere strictly to the designated alternative routes during the exercise.

He explained that vehicles travelling from Eko Bridge, Costain, and Iponri towards Ojuelegba and Alhaji Masha Road would be redirected through the service lane from Alaka, passing the National Stadium gate to link the Barracks area or continue towards Alhaji Masha Road.

Similarly, motorists approaching from Eko Bridge via Costain, as well as those coming from Apapa Road through Iponri, have been advised to divert through Iponri Estate Road, connecting to Bode Thomas via Adeniran Ogunsanya and Shitta Roundabout to reach their destinations.

The commissioner appealed to road users to remain patient and cooperative, noting that the overnight schedule was designed to minimise inconvenience while ensuring the safe and efficient installation of the truck barriers as part of the state’s broader traffic management efforts.

Former Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has explained why he stepped down from his position.

In a resignation letter addressed to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Gwarzo said he chose to leave office voluntarily so the government could continue its work without distractions.

“I hereby tender my voluntary resignation from office, with effect from 27th March 2026. This decision has been reached after careful consultations and deep reflection,” he said.

He explained that his action was guided by his commitment to peace, stability, and the overall interest of the people of the state.

Gwarzo stressed that his resignation should not be misunderstood as an admission of guilt.

“In view of the prevailing circumstances, I have taken this step in the spirit of responsibility and statesmanship, to allow the government and the State to move forward without undue distractions,” he added.

“This resignation is made voluntarily and in good faith. It should not be construed as an admission of any wrongdoing, but rather as a conscious decision in the interest of institutional integrity, democratic values, and public service.”

The former deputy governor said his priority remains the progress of Kano State, noting that stepping aside at this time would help maintain focus on governance.

Imran U. Wakili, a popular social media commentator has claimed that the sudden release of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai from the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC means he was unfairly detained.

DAILY POST reports that shortly after reports of the death of El-Rufai’s mother, Hajiya Umma on Friday, ICPC released the former governor.

Reacting, Wakili in a post shared on X, claimed that the prolonged detention of the firmer governor was not based on any proven wrongdoing, stating that the authorities only wanted to humiliate him.

According to the social media influencer, the timing of the release shows that there were ulterior motives behind the arrest and detention.

“The sudden release of Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai shows that they were only keeping him to humiliate him, not because he committed any crime,” Wakili wrote.

He added that though the release may indicate “a little conscience,” it also underscores what he described as unjust treatment.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has suspended Fubara Dagogo, a prominent member from Bonny Local Government Area.

The decision was taken by the Ward 4 Executive Committee after allegations of anti-party activities and gross misconduct were levelled against the party chieftain.

The crisis arose after Dagogo took legal action against the APC over its upcoming national convention.

He approached a Federal High Court in Abuja, requesting an order to halt the party’s planned event.

In his suit, Dagogo alleged that he was unjustly prevented from contesting for the position of National Vice-Chairman (South-South).

Although Dagogo reportedly paid N5.1 million for the nomination form, he claimed the party refused to provide the required documents to formalize his candidacy.

He subsequently petitioned the court to suspend the South-South zonal congress and recognize his eligibility for the position.

Additionally, he sought the nullification of any election conducted without his participation and demanded N100 million in damages for what he described as marginalization.

However, the leadership of his ward in Bonny viewed this legal move as a direct violation of the party’s internal discipline.

The Ward Chairman, Richard Ibani, announced the suspension, stating that the resolution was passed during a committee meeting held on March 16.

The document confirming his removal was signed by the Ward Secretary, Donald Jumbo, and 21 other executive members.

The ward leaders maintained that Dagogo’s actions were an embarrassment to the party and a breach of the APC Constitution 2022 as amended. Specifically, they cited Article 21.2 (I), (II), and (VII), which deal with party discipline and the conduct of members.

In a strongly worded statement, the committee noted that they had previously cautioned members against acts that could ridicule the party.

​They stated: “The ward exco has always advised its members to desist from actions capable of ridiculing our party, but your recent actions have shown that you are not willing to respect and abide by the constitution and actions of our great party.”

The suspension is indefinite and took effect immediately.

The ward leadership has also called on the state secretariat to uphold the resolution and apply further necessary actions.