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Bye-election: Kano NDC fires back at Gov Yusuf over comment against party

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June 22, 2026

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The Kano State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has responded to recent comments made by the state governor Abba Yusuf, regarding the party’s decision not to field a candidate in the just concluded Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency bye-election.

DAILY POST earlier reported that the governor had, in a statement by his spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, claimed that NDC’s absence from the by-election was a sign that the All Progressives Congress, APC’s would emerge victorious in 2027.

Reacting, the NDC Chairman in Kano State, Hussaini Isa Mai Riga, said the NDC is not distracted by political statements aimed at scoring cheap points.

According to him, the party’s energy is currently directed at building a solid, people-centred structure across all 44 local government areas of Kano State ahead of the 2027 general elections.

“NDC is a party of strategy and discipline. Skipping one bye-election does not mean we are weak. It means we are focused on the bigger picture. Our priority is to consolidate our grassroots base, unite our members, and present credible candidates that Kano people can trust in 2027,” he said in a statement by his media aide, Adam Said Adam.

The Chairman emphasised that the party has learned from the political history of Kano and Nigeria at large, and will not waste resources on contests that do not align with its long-term vision. Instead, NDC will invest in mobilisation, political education, and policy development that addresses unemployment, insecurity, and economic hardship facing ordinary citizens.

Mai Riga expressed confidence that with the support of Kano residents and the strength of the Kwankwasiyya movement within the party, NDC will emerge victorious in the next governorship election.

He urged NDC members across Kano to remain calm, avoid provocation, and continue lawful political engagement. He also called on security agencies to remain neutral and ensure a level playing field as political activities intensify.

The NDC Kano Chapter reaffirms its commitment to democratic values, issue-based politics, and delivering good governance to the people of Kano State.

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Raptors Strike First! Taiwo Inspires 21-12 Victory As Ibom Launch Season XV With Statement Win

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September 21, 2026

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Ibom Raptors made an impressive start to SHOWTIME Bowl Series XV, defeating Lagos Greenbacks 21-12 at Showtime Arena on Sunday as another competitive chapter of Nigeria’s professional flag football league got underway.

The final score tells only part of the story. The contest produced momentum swings, defensive stops and several opportunities for both teams, but the Raptors ultimately found the execution required to secure their opening victory.

Quarterback Taiwo Oluwalanu was at the heart of the Raptors’ performance and finished with the team’s highest player rating of 7.5. He consistently moved the offence downfield and connected with his receivers in serious situations, including touchdown combinations with Titilayo Happiness Abanikanda as Ibom turned pressure into points.

The player ratings also highlighted contributions beyond the quarterback position. Aisha Raji Oluwatosin earned 7.0, Moyosore Adolphus recorded 6.6, while Billie Oyebanji Anuoluwapo finished on 6.3, reflecting the collective effort behind the victory.

Lagos Greenbacks had their own standout performer in Precious George, whose 7.6 rating was the highest displayed across the two teams. Her defensive influence included several pass break-ups as Greenbacks battled to stay in the contest. Emmanuel Ojirinnaka also impressed with a 7.0 rating, while Philip Osakwe and Divine Chidera both recorded 6.6.

For SHOWTIME, the growing emphasis on detailed player ratings adds another dimension to Series XV. Fans are no longer following only wins and losses; individual performances can now be tracked, compared and discussed throughout the season, giving emerging athletes greater visibility and creating additional storytelling opportunities for commercial partners.

That visibility matters as SHOWTIME continues building a professional sporting product around its players. Every touchdown, interception, defensive play and standout rating can help transform previously unfamiliar names into recognisable sporting personalities.

For the Raptors, however, the immediate prize is the result. They have opened Series XV with a victory and valuable early momentum.

Ibom Raptors have landed the first blow — and Taiwo Oluwalanu has given SHOWTIME fans another name to watch.

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NCC Empowers Persons With Disabilities Through Digital Citizenship Training in Lagos

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September 21, 2026

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Over 100 people living with disabilities in Lagos State have completed a two-day workshop organized by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), focused on building digital literacy, online safety awareness, and familiarity with assistive tools.

The session, held on September 9 and 10, 2026, carried the theme “Empowering Persons with Disabilities Through Digital Citizenship for an Inclusive Digital Economy.”

Participates covered topics including basic digital literacy, internet usage, online safety practices, privacy protection, adaptive technology, and responsible online conduct. Rather than simply teaching device operation, organizers emphasized how digital tools could enhance participants’ independence, personal safety, and access to broader opportunities — including recognizing fraudulent schemes and safeguarding personal data online.

They also explored adaptive tools such as voice-to-text software, designed to simplify device interaction for people with certain disabilities. Organizers additionally addressed the stigma and exclusion that many disabled Nigerians continue to face, noting how such attitudes restrict full participation in society.

NCC Executive Vice Chairman Dr. Aminu Maida — represented at the event by Helen Obi, Director of the Commission’s Digital Economy Department — described the program as evidence of the regulator’s dedication to removing disability-related obstacles to involvement in Nigeria’s expanding digital economy.

Maida noted that genuine digital inclusion requires more than simply expanding internet access. He explained that being digitally literate means understanding how to engage online safely, guard personal information, spot deception and false information, and grasp one’s rights and obligations in digital spaces. He added that technology could help disabled individuals overcome obstacles in schooling and employment while opening doors in business ownership, remote work, and access to public resources.

The Lagos workshop forms part of a broader NCC effort to extend digital training to disabled Nigerians nationwide. Maida pointed to other accessibility initiatives, including the Commission’s E-Accessibility Project, research into adaptive devices such as an assistive cane prototype for visually impaired persons, and the fourth annual Hackathon themed “Technology Without Barriers,” which invited developers to build accessibility-focused solutions.

According to the NCC, expanding internet access alone won’t achieve meaningful inclusion unless people also gain the confidence and skills to use technology effectively and securely. Maida called for closer cooperation among government bodies, regulators, tech firms, service providers, international partners, civil society groups, and disability advocacy organizations, arguing that accessibility should be built into digital products from the design stage onward.

The Commission credited the Lagos State Government, the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs, and other partners for supporting the program. For participants, the training offered tools they can put to immediate use — from spotting scams and securing personal data to navigating assistive technology with greater confidence.

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