By Onilede Titi Faith

Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has called for greater collaboration between the government and private investors to tackle accommodation challenges in the state’s tertiary institutions.

Speaking during a meeting with student representatives of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA), in Akure, the governor said government alone cannot meet all institutional needs, urging investors to build hostels on or near campuses to enhance security and comfort.

He commended the students for maintaining peace and discipline, noting the absence of unrest since his assumption of office.

Aiyedatiwa also restated his administration’s commitment to technical and vocational education to drive industrial growth and job creation.

The governor announced the approval of five new buses for student unions across tertiary institutions and pledged continued investment in student welfare through scholarships and grants.

By Onilede Titi Faith

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has graduated 10,000 newly trained constables to boost manpower and enhance security operations across the country.

According to a statement by Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the passing-out parade held simultaneously on September 7, 2025, at various Police Colleges and Training Institutions nationwide.

Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, commended the recruits for their discipline and perseverance, urging them to uphold the values of honour, diligence, and patriotism in service to the nation.

The constables received training in community partnership, intelligence-led policing, human rights, and responsible use of authority to strengthen professionalism and public trust.

The exercise, the second in 2025, aligns with the Police’s strategic manpower development plan under President Bola Tinubu’s directive to recruit 30,000 officers annually.

Egbetokun reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to continuous training and reform to ensure professionalism, accountability, and effective service delivery.

By Ade Iyamoye 

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has expressed deep concern over the continued killings and destruction of Christian communities in parts of the country, particularly in northern Nigeria, urging the government to act decisively to protect all citizens regardless of faith or region.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, October 8, and signed by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, the association clarified its position on what it described as a “Christian genocide,” emphasizing that its stance is rooted in truth, compassion, and the urgent call for justice.

CAN acknowledged that many Christian communities have suffered severe attacks, loss of life, and the destruction of places of worship, describing the situation as a painful reminder of the failure to ensure equitable security across the country.

The statement noted that the association has consistently drawn national and international attention to the persecution of Christians in Nigeria through documented reports, petitions to the International Criminal Court, and engagements with global Christian bodies such as the World Evangelical Alliance and the Lausanne Movement.

“Over the years, CAN and the wider Christian community have worked tirelessly to draw attention, both nationally and internationally, to the persecution of Christians in Nigeria,” the statement read. “Our concern remains that these cries for justice and protection are too often met with delay or denial.”

The association called on the Federal Government and security agencies to take urgent and transparent steps to end the killings, protect vulnerable communities from displacement, and ensure that perpetrators face justice.

While acknowledging efforts by government and security forces, CAN urged them to intensify their operations toward equitable protection for all Nigerians.

It also appealed to Christian leaders nationwide to continue to speak and act with wisdom and unity in promoting peace.

“Nigeria’s healing will not come from denial or blame, but from courage, the courage to face our collective failures, to grieve together, and to rebuild trust within our communities,” Archbishop Okoh said. “Only then can our nation rise from its wounds and embrace a future of genuine peace.”