The Independent Electoral Commission, INEC, has removed the names of Ahmed Yayari and Daniel Woyengikuro from its portal as Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Treasurer and National Financial Secretary, respectively.

A check by DAILY POST shows that both names have also been replaced with Odeyemi Mackson Oladiran and Eyim Donatus Henry as the new executives.

Yayari and Woyengikuro who are part of the Makinde-backed Turaki faction while Odeyemi and Eyim are members of the FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s faction, which is also the recognised faction of the PDP.

INEC had earlier recognised Wike’s faction by putting the names of Abdulrahman Mohammed as the National Chairman and Samuel Anyanwu as the National Secretary, but had left the names of Yayari and Woyengikuro as part of the executives.

With the recent update on its portal, all executives of the PDP on INEC’s portal are now aligned with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.

PDP crisis: INEC updates portal, names new treasurer, financial secretary

Health stakeholders and experts have raised concerns over the deployment and consumption of Genetically Modified Organism, GMO, foods in Nigeria, alleging that they could contribute to the spread of cancer and other terminal illnesses in Africa’s most populous country.

The concerns were expressed on Tuesday during a one-day media training on biosafety and agroecology in Nigeria attended by journalists, including DAILY POST.

The training focused on Nigeria’s food future, biosafety regulations, and the perceived negative impacts of GMO crops on health, biodiversity, and food security.

Recall that in March 2026, the National Committee on Naming, Registration, and Release of Crop Varieties, Livestock Breeds, and Fisheries approved and registered four new transgenic cotton varieties without requisite clearance from the National Biosafety Management Agency, NBMA.

The development came amid growing national debate over the deployment of GMO crops in Nigeria. The House of Representatives had also conducted an investigative hearing on the introduction of GMOs into the country’s agricultural system.

DAILY POST reports that the adoption of GMO crops has continued to generate mixed reactions among scientists, policymakers, farmers, and civil society groups.

Speaking at the event, Dr. Ifeanyi Casmir, a health expert, cautioned Nigerians against embracing GMO foods, warning that the country’s major staple crops could become controlled by proprietary interests.

“Now, the worry we have is the quest to take our staple foods, cassava, maize, beans, and cowpea, which Nigeria is one of the leading producers of globally, and to now modify them and make them proprietary. And our farmers, smallholder farmers, which globally is being agreed upon by the FAO and other agencies, are the feeders—those who produce the food that feeds the world.

“Over 80 percent of GMO crops in Nigeria and in other parts of Africa and the world depend on the use of herbicides and pesticides.

“Are you aware that 7 out of every 13 herbicides used currently in our country, including with the ban on it, have been known to cause cancer and are considered highly hazardous pesticides?” he said.

Also speaking, Programme Director at Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), Nnimmo Bassey, said concerns over biodiversity loss and food security continue to drive opposition to GMO crops.

“So key issues, key reasons why we are still on this campaign, are the fact that GMOs can contaminate Nigeria’s genetic resources and can bring about loss of biodiversity, which will then critically impact Nigeria’s food security, right?

“And we’ve had the Cotton Farmers Association of Nigeria come out to say that the GMOs do not have a substantial or significant advantage over the conventional varieties. But at the same time, these GMOs are causing soil degradation, right? So after planting the crops, farmers have reported that the soils are no longer supporting the local varieties. So this is a situation that we don’t want to become mainstream in Nigeria,” Bassey stated.

Similarly, the executive director of Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA), Akinbode Oluwafemi, urged the federal government to exercise caution in its approach to GMO adoption.

“There are global concerns over the health implications of GMOs. And so many countries have taken precautionary principles against GMOs.

“We don’t want the Nigerian government to open again our food system to an unproven science. There is an attempt to takeover our food environment by big corporations outside our chores,” he said.

According to available data, cancer cases have continued to rise in Nigeria, with about 128,000 new cases reported annually.

The stakeholders collectively urged the Nigerian government to urgently review its GMOs policy and stronger support for biodiversity, agroecology, and indigenous seed systems as better alternatives to GMOs.

GMO foods spread cancer, other diseases in Nigeria – Stakeholders send message FG

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has dismissed reports of the exclusion of of its members as candidates for the 2027 election by the Kano State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC.

Spokesperson for the group, Habibu Mohammed, made this rebuttal on Tuesday in an interview on Trust TV.

Mohammed said no candidates, including those from the Kwankwasiyya Movement and other groups, complained of exclusion.

“When there is contestation, naturally there are going to be a lot of issues with certain people that might not actually find their ways, but I believe that a process was built where consensus candidate emerged across the state, and within that particular process, there were never a candidate from anywhere that have complained of any kind of exclusion.

“All candidates, including those from the Kwankwasiyya Movement, and those who recently come from other political parties, partook into that process.

“We are seeing how other candidates that recently joined the party were part of the consensus, and the real aim is to actually ensure that candidates that have the capacity to win election, bring in votes and help the party develop are the ones that have emerged through that particular process.

“Until the end of the process, there were never any complaint from anybody, and to us, we believe that we have complied both with the party guidelines and at the same time with that of the INEC,” he said.

NDC: Kwankwasiyya Movement dismisses exclusion reports

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday said 80 percent of the projects completed by President Bola Tinubu’s administration in the capital city were initiated by previous administrations.

Wike spoke during Tinubu’s commissioning of the newly constructed two main carriageways of Outer Southern Expressway, OSEX, from Ring Road 1 Junction, Gudu Cemetery to Ring Road II Junction, Kabusha Junction and Gudu Cemetery To Kabusha Junction’s two Main Carriageways by Tinubu.

He said: “Your Excellency I have come to this road inspection At least not less than 10 times to see if they will keep to the promise that they have made and they have kept to the promise.

“I want to sincerely thank CGC, this means that nothing is impossible if we are determined , committed to achieve results.

“Your Excellency, it may interest you to know that this is where we have Apo mechanics village, so many governments have made promises to the informal sector that they would move them out to a more comfortable area in order to decongest this road.

“All those have been empty promises and I’m sure that those who carry out business in that village will today confirm that the promise Mr President made to them when he started inaugurating projects in his first tenure, if we want to be conservative, at least 80% of projects that we have completed are projects initiated by various administrations. That is leadership.

“Some people would have said there is no need for that, let us start our own but Mr President understands that these projects.”

80% of projects completed by Tinubu started by previous govts – Wike

Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, says nobody has what it takes to prevent him from visiting Oyo State or any part of Nigeria.

Gumi said this on Tuesday in a post on his Facebook page, noting that his visit to Ibadan had been wrongly linked to what he described as “dirty local politics” in the South-West.

The cleric has faced criticism amid  allegations that his visit was part of an attempt to promote northern Islamic ideologies and Islamise Oyo State.

Responding, Gumi stated that he was not invited to Ibadan by any Muslim individual or group in the South-West.

According to the Islamic cleric, he attended an event in the city as a representative of northern Islamic scholars.

He said, “I quite understand now how Islamophobia is shaping politics in (South-West) and why I was unnecessarily dragged into their dirty local politics.

“I was in Ibadan, not by the invitation of any South-West Muslim individual or group, but as a representative of the Coalition of Northern Muslim Ulama.

“Can anybody stop me from going anywhere in Nigeria?”

His reaction followed controversy over claims that abductors of some victims in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State demanded the introduction of Sharia law in the state as part of the conditions for their release.

Oyo abduction: Nobody can stop me from visiting Ibadan – Gumi fires back at critics

Spanish Segunda Division club Real Zaragoza have announced the signing of Nigerian midfielder Peter Ademo.

Ademo , who joined Real Zaragoza from Moldovan club Sheriff Tiraspol signed a four-year contract.

The 23-year-old started his professional career in Lithuania in 2022 with Dainava.

The powerful midfielder impressed in his second season with Dainava, scoring one goal and providing two assists in 19 appearances.

Ademo later earned a move to Moldovan giants Sheriff Tiraspol in 2023.

He struggled for regular playing time in his first two seasons at the club , and was later sent out on loan to Romanian outfit Dinamo Bucharest.

Ademo returned to Sheriff Tiraspol at the start of last season, contributing four goals and three assists in 40 appearances.

Transfer: Nigerian midfielder seals move to Spanish club Real Zaragoza

In commemoration of the 2026 World Environment Day, the Ogun State government has distributed 3,500 clean cooking stoves to women in the state.

The government also announced the development and utilization of Refuse Derived Fuel, RDF, as a sustainable waste-to-energy solution.

According to the government, the stoves reduce indoor air pollution, cut greenhouse gas emissions and offer safer, healthier, and more sustainable cooking to improve the well being of women and children.

DAILY POST reports that the clean cooking stoves were provided through a collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Environment and the Ogun State Government.

Speaking at this year’s celebration themed, ‘Inspired By Nature. For Climate. For Our Future’, held in  Abeokuta on Tuesday, Dr Iniobong Abiola-Awe, Director, Department of Climate Change, Federal Ministry of Environment, said globally, climate change remains a serious concern, arguing that traditional cooking methods cause indoor air pollution, health risks, deforestation and climate change.

Abiola-Awe who was represented by Mrs Dolapo John-Akhigbe, a principal officer in the ministry, added that the Federal Executive Council approved the National Clean Cooking Policy on March 25, 2024, and launched it at the 17th National Council on Environment, with the aim to give all Nigerian households and institutions access to clean cooking energy by 2030.

In her welcome address, the First Lady of Ogun State, Mrs Bamidele Abiodun, described the initiative as a practical demonstration of climate resilience, public health improvement and women’s empowerment.

Mrs Abiodun noted that millions of Nigerians still depend on firewood, charcoal and other traditional biomass fuels for cooking, stressing that while they serve many families, they also come with significant consequences.

The First Lady also applauded the state government for embracing the RDF, stressing that as the state continues to industrialize, innovations as such will help achieve effective waste management and cleaner energy generation while supporting sustainable economic growth.

“Instead of allowing large volumes of combustible waste to accumulate in dumpsites where they contribute to environmental pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, such waste can be processed into alternative fuel for industrial and energy applications,” she stated.

In his keynote address, the Commissioner for Environment, Dr Ola Oresanya, argued that despite the progress made, challenges such as climate change, urbanization, industrial pollution, deforestation and ecosystem degradation still require stronger collaboration, innovation and sustained commitment.

Oresanya noted that the ministry is advancing initiatives to strengthen climate governance, expand environmental data systems, improve monitoring technologies, promote sustainable industrial practices, and deepen public-private partnerships.

He maintained that environmental sustainability cannot be achieved by government alone, and called for collaboration and collective responsibility.

“A major component of our climate strategy is the promotion of Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) as a sustainable waste-to-energy solution. RDF converts combustible municipal solid waste into alternative fuel for domestic and industrial use, thereby reducing landfill pressure, cutting greenhouse gas emissions, and reducing dependence on fossil fuels,” Oresanya added.

He, however, assured that the ministry would continue to equip young people with knowledge and skills in environmental stewardship, waste reduction, biodiversity conservation, and climate action, to ensure sustainability for future generations.

Also speaking, the Head of Service, Mr. Olanrewaju Saka, asserted that the year’s theme is a call for all to learn from nature and adopt sustainable practices that will secure a better future for generations yet unborn.

He charged staff of the Ogun State Ministry of Environment and its agencies to remain dedicated, innovative, and proactive in the discharge of their duties, stating that environmental future of the state depends significantly on their commitment, professionalism, and integrity.

The head of service also urged the beneficiaries of the clean cooking stoves to make effective use of the appliances and become advocates of cleaner and healthier cooking practices within their communities.

World Environment Day: Ogun distributes 3,500 stoves to residents to combat climate change

The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has clarified that official results of the party’s recently concluded primary elections are yet to be released nationwide.

The party made the clarification in a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, while reacting to reports of removal of some candidates from the list of winners in Kano State.

Reports had emerged on Monday purporting that some candidates loyal to the NDC vice presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, were removed.

Clearing the air, NDC said it has not “released any official results of primary elections in any state”, urging the public and party members to “disregard any such list in circulation”.

The statement also confirmed that a “delegation of the national leadership of the Kwankwasiya Movement last night met with the national leader, His Excellency Senator Henry Seriake Dickson and the leadership of the NDC.

“The close door meeting was aimed at resolving the issues between the Kwankwasiya Movement and the legacy officials of NDC in Kano State.

“Senator Dickson and the NDC leadership are mediating in the process in order to enhance inclusion and participation by every party member.

“The NDC leadership will not impose candidates in Kano State, and indeed across the nation as the party cherishes the virtues of internal democracy.

“The meeting which lasted several hours was productive,” the statement added.

NDC yet to officially release results of primary elections – Party disowns Kano list

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, Kayode Opeifa, says the death toll from the Warri–Itakpe train derailment has risen to five.

Opeifa, while confirming this on Tuesday, said emergency responders were swiftly deployed to the scene, with injured passengers evacuated to nearby medical facilities for treatment, while investigations into the cause of the derailment are ongoing.

He assured that safety assessments were being intensified across the rail network to prevent a recurrence.

According to him, relevant technical teams had been mobilised to determine the factors that led to the accident.

The NRC boss stressed that authorities were also working to support affected families, while efforts continue to restore normal operations along the corridor.

DAILY POST reports that the Warri–Itakpe rail line remains one of Nigeria’s major standard gauge routes, serving both passenger and freight movement across multiple states.

The derailment of the rail line occurred on Monday.

Warri–Itakpe train derailment: Death toll rises to five