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By Ishaka Mohammed

A man serving under the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has come under fire for publicly threatening to sleep with his female secondary school students, whom he considered voluptuous.

According to a Nigerian Army officer and Facebook user, Kolawole Oludare Stephen, the Corps member, Oyaje Daniel (KD/25A/0494), currently serves at Judeen International School, Mando, Igabi Local Government Area, Kaduna State. The officer tagged the NYSC in a Facebook post for urgent action.

Another Facebook user, Ọluchi Eze, who tagged the NYSC in a post, mentioned Oyaje Daniel as a Corps member in a secondary school in Kaduna State.

Reacting to Ọluchi Ezeʼs post, the Corps member, with the Facebook name Comr Oyaje Daniel, confirmed his local government of national service and tendered an apology, but expressed shock at people’s judgment of his character.  “I am shocked by the news surrounding my character, and I want to assure everyone that I am not a rapist or a perpetrator of any form of abuse,” part of the post reads.

While some Facebook users considered him remorseful and deserving of forgiveness, others called for penalties. 

The Daily Reality gathered that Comr Oyaje Daniel had earlier commented on a Facebook post in which he had threatened to sleep with any SSS 3 female students who failed to “coordinate” themselves, stressing how their bodies were more voluptuous than those of 400 level undergraduates.

At the time of filing this report, the National Youth Service Corps has yet to comment on the matter.

By Ibrahim Yunusa

One day before the elective convention of People’s Democratic Party, PDP, a Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the party to stop it is planned convention preparations and sell the form of the chairman to the former governor of Jigawa state, Alhaji Sule Lamido, and screen him.‎‎

The seating was presided by Justice Peter Life by 2:12 pm and the judgement added that the tomorrow’s convention of the party will be null and voided if the party failed to adhere with the court judgement and the judge asked INEC to distance itself with the convention.

‎‎Sule Lamido who is a former governor of Jigawa and former minister of Foreign Affairs during Obasanjo’s democratic regime and one of the founding fathers of the party has disagreed with the consensus of Northwest Caucus of the party under Zamfara state governor, Lawal Dare in which the caucus unanimously agreed that Tanimu Turaki is the consensus candidate of the chairman of the party that is zoned to northwest, the agreement that resulted in denying to sell the chairmanship form to Lamido.‎‎

By Sabiu Abdullahi

A court in Moscow has delivered a posthumous conviction against an LGBTQ travel agent who died in custody one year ago, intensifying concerns about Russia’s clampdown on people it claims oppose “traditional” values.

The ruling, issued on Friday, declared 48-year-old Andrei Kotov guilty of extremism. His death was reported in November 2024 after he was found lifeless inside his cell at a Moscow pre-trial detention facility.

Kotov, who operated a travel company named Men Travel, had previously told the court that officers assaulted him on the night of his arrest in November 2024, stating: “Fifteen people came to me at night, beat me, were punching me in the face.”

Despite his death, authorities continued prosecuting the case.

Rights groups said this decision was intended to instil fear within the LGBTQ community, which has faced escalating pressure under President Vladimir Putin.

Reports from Mediazona indicated that the Moscow Golovinsky Court found Kotov guilty of engaging in “extremist activity” and of allegedly involving minors in pornography.

His lawyer said in December 2024 that investigators informed her the cause of death was suicide.

Human rights advocates argued that the government used the case to send a message. Russia has intensified legal and social restrictions against LGBTQ individuals, especially since its military campaign in Ukraine, which pushed the country further into strict conservative policies.

Putin has long criticised anything he believes contradicts “traditional family values,” describing such influences as foreign and un-Russian. In 2023, the Supreme Court outlawed what it referred to as the “international social LGBT movement” and labelled it an “extremist organisation.”

Human Rights Watch said that decision “opened the floodgates for arbitrary prosecutions of individuals who are LGBT or perceived to be, along with anyone who defends their rights or expresses solidarity with them.”

Although LGBTQ people have never experienced broad public acceptance in Russia, activists say conditions have worsened sharply in recent years, with increased risk and intensified state hostility.

By Maryam Ahmad

Thousands of doctors across England began a five-day strike on Friday, marking the 13th walkout in three years by resident doctors. The unprecedented action threatens to intensify pressure on the British government as it struggles to reduce long hospital waiting lists.

Resident doctors — qualified medical professionals still in specialist training — are demanding pay restoration, arguing that their earnings have declined by approximately 20% in real terms since 2008. The British Medical Association (BMA), which represents doctors, insists that the strike is necessary to address long-standing pay erosion and poor working conditions.

Health Secretary Wes Streeting condemned the action, accusing the BMA of behaving “like a cartel” and holding the government to ransom. Despite the government’s claims of financial constraints, official figures show that resident doctors’ salaries have increased by 29% over the past three years.

The walkout, which comes just weeks before the busy winter season for the National Health Service (NHS), is expected to cause the cancellation of tens of thousands of appointments and procedures. With patient backlogs already high, public frustration is likely to mount as the dispute drags on.

By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgaini

The Federal Government has raised an alarm that the widespread consumption of animal hides and skins, popularly known as ponmo, is endangering Nigeria’s leather industry, valued at approximately $5 billion.

Speaking at the National Campaign Against the Consumption of Ponmo in Abuja on Thursday, Professor Nnanyelugo Ikemounso, Director-General of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC), stated that the practice strips local industries of the vital raw materials required for leather production and export.

Ikemounso revealed that the Nigerian leather goods market, valued at $2.79 billion in 2024, is projected to grow to $4.96 billion by 2033.

He warned that this projected growth is at risk if the diversion of hides for food continues.“From an economic and industrial standpoint, cowhides are one of Nigeria’s most valuable raw materials,” Ikemounso said.

“Sadly, the continuous diversion of hides for ponmo consumption denies our industries access to quality raw materials, weakens our tanning and leather manufacturing sector, and diminishes Nigeria’s competitiveness in the global leather market.”

He emphasized that the campaign, tagged “Wear, Not Eat Your Leather,” is a strategic move to channel hides and skins into industrial use for national economic benefit, not an attack on cultural or dietary preferences.

Beyond the economic argument, the DG raised significant health concerns, describing ponmo as a food item with little to no nutritional value. He cautioned that many hides processed for consumption are treated with toxic substances like formalin and diesel.

“These pose serious health risks ranging from organ damage to increased risk of cancer,” Ikemounso warned.

The leather industry is considered one of Nigeria’s most promising non-oil sectors, with the potential to be a major source of export revenue and job creation, but the government fears the popularity of ponmo is stifling its full potential.

By Anas Abbas

A man identified as Isma’il Dahiru Ajingi has been re-arraigned before the State High Court at the Audu Bako Secretariat in Kano State on allegations of killing his father.

The arraignment follows investigations by the Kano State Government into the incident.

Although details of the alleged motive and the exact date of the offence were not publicly disclosed at the time of filing, the prosecution has brought forward the charge of homicide under the applicable provisions of the Penal Code.

The court hearing is now underway, with the accused remanded in custody pending further legal proceedings.

The case highlights serious concerns over domestic violence and filial conflict, prompting calls from stakeholders for heightened public awareness and stronger preventive measures.

By Anwar Usman

The Kaduna State Police Command has announced the rescue of 17 trafficked children and arrested three suspected child traffickers.

This was revealed by DSP Mansir Hassan, the spokesperson of the command, in a statement on November 12, 2025, following credible intelligence on suspicious movements of children under the Danmagaji Flyover in Zaria, detectives from Danmagaji Division swiftly swung into action, leading to the rescue of the children.

The rescued children were allegedly being prepared for trafficking to Abuja and other parts of the country and beyond.

Three suspects apprehended in connection with the incident include Musa Shuaibu, 21, a native of Funtua, Katsina; Sani Mamman, 23, from Ingawa, Katsina State; and Mubarak Ismail, 20, from Unguwa Uku, Kano State.

During interrogation, the suspects confessed to having brought the children from different locations and were in the process of transporting them to Abuja before their arrest.

All the rescued children are underage and were found in good health, who are currently under the care and protection of the police command, as efforts continue to locate and reunite them with their parents or guardians.

By Sabiu Abdullahi

The Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC) has called for stronger collaboration with social media influencers and content creators to improve the dissemination of health information during disease outbreaks and public health emergencies.

This was made known by the Director General of the KNCDC, Professor Muhammad Abbas, during the second day of a three-day workshop on developing an Outbreak Communication Framework and Media Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).

Professor Abbas explained that influencers and digital content creators have the capacity to make health messages spread rapidly across different audiences through social media platforms. He added that this strategy aligns with modern audience segmentation, noting that Generation Z are more exposed to digital media than their parents, and can help convey accurate information to older populations who mainly rely on traditional media such as radio.

“The impact of influencers and content creators on social media should not be underrated. They can help amplify health messages and bridge communication gaps between institutions and communities. However, when choosing the influencers, we should consider those who value our norms, culture and religion and the message too should be culturally sensitive,” he said.

Also speaking, a media expert and editor of The Daily Reality newspaper, Aisar Fagge, backed the idea, emphasizing the need for a multi-dimensional communication strategy in public health campaigns, especially during emergencies.

Fagge pointed out that while the content of a message is vital, the identity of the messenger greatly influences public acceptance. He recalled past experiences where mistrust toward government-led health programs affected public response.

“People sometimes react negatively to health campaigns not because of the message itself, but because of who delivers it. Remember what happens during polio immunization and COVID-19. Therefore, engaging trusted influencers and content creators will make the communication more relatable and credible,” he stated.

The workshop, which gathered communication specialists, journalists, and health officials, was designed to strengthen Kano State’s capacity for effective risk communication and community engagement during health emergencies.

By Maryam Ahmad

Bundesliga club Mainz 05 have lost their appeal against the unfair dismissal ruling in favour of Dutch winger Anwar El Ghazi, who has been awarded €1.7 million in compensation.

A German labour court had earlier found that the club acted unlawfully when it terminated El Ghazi’s contract in November 2023 following social-media posts he made during the Gaza–Israel crisis. The arbitration panel upheld that decision, rejecting Mainz’s argument that the posts constituted grounds for immediate dismissal.

In a statement, Mainz said it accepted the ruling but stressed its commitment to maintaining its internal code of conduct. El Ghazi welcomed the outcome, describing it as a vindication of his right to express his views.

By Uzair Adam

Landowners in Dangoro community of Kumbotso Local Government Area, Kano State, have expressed disappointment over what they described as poor representation and lack of transparency during a meeting between government officials and community leaders on the ongoing land dispute in the area.

The meeting, which took place at the Kumbotso Secretariat, was attended by representatives of the police, the Department of State Services (DSS), officials from the Ministry of Land and Physical Planning, and traditional rulers from the area.

The landowners alleged that they were deliberately left out of the meeting by their district head, Ishaq Yusuf Ishaq, despite prior attempts to engage him on the matter. They accused him of siding with the government instead of protecting the interests of his subjects.

Speaking on behalf of the landowners, Vice Chairman of the group, Sunusi Haruna, said they only learned about the meeting through unofficial sources after it had already begun.

He stated that, “When he was informed about the meeting, he kept mute. He thinks what we are doing for our lands is wrong and sees us as his enemies. When we heard about the meeting, we rushed to the disputed land, only to be told it was at the village head’s palace.

“By the time we got there and later moved to the secretariat, the meeting was already over, and we didn’t know what was discussed,” Haruna added.

The landowners described the situation as a calculated attempt to exclude them from crucial discussions that could determine the fate of their farmlands and plots. They maintained that the district head’s decision not to inform them was unfair and contrary to his duty as a community leader.

They further argued that showing empathy and ensuring fair representation for his people would not amount to defying the government but rather demonstrate good leadership.

It will be recalled that residents of Dangoro community recently held a special prayer session, seeking divine intervention over what they described as the continuous takeover of their farmlands and plots by the state government.

The residents said they were thrown into panic following the government’s plan to relocate the Yan Lemo Fruit Market and Yankaba Vegetables Market to their area — an action they fear could result in another round of land seizures and displacement.

Also Speaking during the latest meeting, another landowner, Haruna Muhammad, who represented a group of individuals with inherited lands in the area, warned that the planned relocation could cause serious hardship.

He stated that, “There are many people whose plots are under my care. Some of them inherited these lands from their parents. It will be a great problem if the government takes them away.”

Also speaking, a respected community elder, Alhaji Gambo Saminu Adamu, appealed to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to personally intervene in the matter.

“We are pleading for your intervention. We know you are just and compassionate. We want you to come to our rescue and choose what is best for us, and we will accept it,” he said.

When contacted, the Secretary of Kumbotso Local Government, Abubakar Bala Sheka, urged residents to remain calm, assuring them that the government had no intention of forcefully taking over their lands.

He expressed surprise that the district head failed to inform the landowners about the meeting but noted that the government’s plan was purely developmental.

She added that, “There is a need for understanding. Governor Yusuf bears no ill will. The market is going to be modern and standard. As explained by the Chief Surveyor, if there are ten shops on your land, the government will take five and you will retain five.”

Despite the assurances, the landowners vowed to continue advocating for fair treatment and transparent engagement, insisting that their voices must be heard in any discussion affecting their lands and livelihoods.