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The Nassarawa orphanage home in Kano is a refuge for abandoned children, many of whom have been found on the streets, lost due to the tragic loss of their parents or left behind after accidents. For years, the Kano State Government has played a crucial role in supporting the orphanage by providing food, clothing, and education until these children reach adulthood. As they grow up, the boys often find work in government positions or venture into entrepreneurship, while the girls are generally married off to suitors interested in them. Since the orphanage’s inception, hundreds of girls have entered into marriage, but some women have shared their struggles with DAILY POST, expressing feelings of abandonment after their husbands divorced them. They often endure abuse and mistreatment, facing significant challenges in seeking help or reporting their situations. Hadiza Muhammad, 40, and Halima Muhammad, 45, are among those who have suffered through domestic abuse for over twenty years of mar...

The United States Embassy has introduced updated visa interview requirements specifically for Nigerian applicants, starting April 22. In a statement released on Friday, the US mission specified that all individuals going to interviews in Abuja and Lagos must present a DS-160 visa application form that includes a confirmation barcode. This barcode should start with “AA” followed by two zeros. It's important that the barcode matches the one used when scheduling the interview appointment online. The embassy has highlighted that presenting mismatched barcode information will lead to denial of entry to the consular section and disqualification from the interview. “Starting April 22, 2025, all visa applicants in Abuja and Lagos must bring a DS-160 visa application form with a confirmation/barcode number (starting with AA and followed by 00 – two zeroes) that matches the one used to make their appointment online. You also must make your appointment in the location you selected when fillin...

  The Dangote Group has emphasized the urgent need for significant investments in technology to enhance Nigeria's industrial sector and elevate its global standing. During Dangote’s Special Day on Wednesday, part of the ongoing 36th Enugu International Trade Fair, Mr. Ayirioritse Okerentie, the Deputy Regional Director for the South East at Dangote Cement Plc, stressed the importance of adopting leading global practices to maintain competitiveness. Okerentie encouraged the government to prioritize investment in research and development to foster innovation and improve product quality. He pointed out the impactful contributions the Dangote Group has made to Nigeria’s economic growth, including the creation of millions of direct and indirect jobs across various sectors, a decrease in imports of finished products, and the promotion of local manufacturing. Additionally, the Group has been pivotal in exporting refined petroleum products, fertilizers, and other goods to markets in Africa...

The federal government of Nigeria has announced that a new electronic visa (e-Visa) system will be launched on May 1st, 2025. During a meeting in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja focused on immigration protocols, Tunji Ojo, the Minister of Interior, and Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, shared the details of this development. An e-Visa is a digital visa that allows travelers to apply for travel authorization online, eliminating the need for an embassy or consulate visit. This system aims to simplify the visa application process, enhancing convenience and efficiency. Travelers can complete an online application form, upload necessary documents (such as a passport), pay the visa fee, and receive the e-Visa via email to present upon arrival in their destination country. E-visas, which are widely adopted by various countries, are typically issued for tourism, business, or transit purposes. They aim to streamline travel by minimizing paperwork and reducing w...

Over the weekend, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) presented its report on the delineation of wards and polling units within the Warri Federal Constituency in Delta State to representatives from the Ijaw, Itsekiri, and Urhobo ethnic groups. This recent delineation work was initiated following the Supreme Court’s 2022 ruling, which mandated INEC to undertake this exercise. The report was shared at a stakeholders meeting held in Asaba, the state capital, where it was presented by the INEC State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Sir Etekamba Udo Umoren. Key representatives—Chief Victor Okumagba for the Urhobo, Dr. Andrew Igban for the Itsekiri, and Dr. Joe Bisina for the Ijaw—received their copies of the delineation report. During the meeting, INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmood Yakubu highlighted that this was the fifth interaction with stakeholders since the Supreme Court's ruling on December 2, 2022, which required the Commission to carry out this work across three local...

Mr. Alausa has directed all institutions to publicly disclose a detailed breakdown of their annual budget allocations. This should cover personnel costs, overhead expenses, capital expenditures, and research grant revenues, including funds received from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). Additionally, he requested that these institutions provide their current total student enrollment figures, distinguishing between undergraduate and postgraduate levels. According to Folasade Boriowo, the spokesperson for the ministry, this directive is part of the government's effort to promote transparency, accountability, and good governance in educational institutions. “The Ministry emphasises that this information must be presented in a clear, accessible, and user-friendly format for public visibility. Websites should be structured in a way that allows the public, including parents, students, and stakeholders, to easily locate and understand these data points,” the statement said. “Al...

  First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has reiterated the dedication of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration to improving healthcare access for rural communities, especially in the Niger Delta region. Senator Tinubu made her remarks yesterday in Otuasega, located in the Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.  Her comments came during the launch of health insurance services designed to support impoverished and vulnerable populations, alongside the inauguration of a cottage hospital and community school by the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in partnership with the Renewed Hope Initiative. She emphasized the Federal Government’s commitment to saving lives by ensuring timely medical assistance to help lower health mortality rates across the nation. According to Senator Tinubu, these initiatives showcase a robust effort to tackle the healthcare issues confronting rural communities. She underlined the introduction of a health insurance scheme tailored for thes...

  The operation took place from March 24 to 30, 2025, and involved collaboration with various sister security agencies, as stated by Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, the Acting Deputy Director of 6 Division Army Public Relations. In his statement, Danjuma reported that security forces seized over 60,000 litres of stolen petroleum products and dismantled illegal refining operations. In Rivers State, troops successfully intercepted a customized twin tank containing 18,000 litres of stolen crude on Ochokocho Road in the Etche Local Government Area. They also captured a MAN Diesel truck, registration number LXA 44 XA, which was caught trying to smuggle stolen petroleum concealed in bags of sawdust. The suspects abandoned the truck upon noticing the security forces. Further operations along the Imo River resulted in the dismantling of several illegal refining sites, with over 15,000 litres of stolen products recovered. The efforts extended to Rumuekpe Forest in Ahoada East LGA,...

  Legal troubles are on the horizon for blogger and philanthropist Olufunke Afeh, famously known as Angels Empire. Her forthcoming arraignment at the Federal High Court in Lagos on April 8 has garnered public interest regarding the details of her arrest, extended detention, and eventual release on bail. On February 19, 2025, SaharaReporters brought to light that the police had leveled 11 charges against Afeh, accusing her of various offenses, including cyberstalking and harassment of multiple individuals, notably Mr. Obidi Anthony and his daughters, Nancy Ume and Korra Obidi. The Angels Empire Foundation reported that Afeh was taken into custody on February 6, 2025, in Abuja. She had responded to a deceptive phone call from the Nigerian Police, which involved a false allegation of phone theft.  Once at the police station, Afeh was swiftly detained at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Abuja, where she was denied access to legal representation, and her mobile ...