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Children’s Day: Okpebholo Urges Parents to Keep Their Children Away from Cultism
As children across Nigeria mark World Children’s Day, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has called on parents and guardians to steer their children away from cultism and other harmful influences. In his message to celebrate the day, Governor Okpebholo congratulated children in Edo and beyond, recognizing the day as a special moment to honour their energy, innocence, and promise as future leaders.
He restated his government’s strong commitment to their well-being, highlighting plans to give every child access to quality education and an environment that helps them grow and succeed. “Our children are our greatest treasure,” he said. “Their dreams hold the key to a brighter tomorrow for our state. We are fully invested in protecting their rights, supporting their talents, and giving them the tools to thrive.”
He listed several efforts aimed at uplifting children in Edo, especially in education.
The Governor emphasized the ongoing reconstruction and renovation of public schools and reminded the public about his administration’s earlier declaration of a state of emergency in the education sector. Okpebholo also stressed the need to protect children from abuse and exploitation, saying the state is actively working to enforce child protection laws and improve access to learning.
Also, he warned against the dangers of cultism and violence, promising that his government would continue to create safe and empowering opportunities for young people. The Governor added that every child, no matter their background, deserves a fair shot at success and pledged to keep investing in resources that help them grow academically, build skills, and play positive roles in society. He encouraged parents, teachers, and caregivers to keep guiding children with good values, encouraging them to dream big and aim high.
Governor Okpebholo ended his message by urging children across Edo to stay focused on education and to believe in their ability to achieve greatness, promising continued support from his administration every step of the way.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid tribute to late Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs, recalling his contributions to the creative industry and his impact on Nigeria’s cultural identity.
In his tribute, Tinubu described Jacobs as a giant of the Nigerian creative industry and said “He was a giant of the Nigerian creative industry. His passing is a great loss to Nigeria, the African film industry and the global community of lovers of the performing arts. His remarkable body of work will continue to speak to generations yet unborn.
“The nation recognises the enormous contributions of Nigeria’s creative practitioners to the country’s cultural identity, global image and economic development. Olu Jacobs played a big role in creating this identity.”
Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to declare a state of emergency over the proliferation of counterfeit and substandard drugs and consumer products in Nigeria.
Adeyanju also called for the removal of the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Professor Mojisola Adeyeye, as well as the heads of other regulatory agencies, including the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON).
“Nigerians are being exposed to dangerous products daily, from fake and substandard medicines to unsafe consumer goods, with reports of drugs being sold wholesale in the open under the hot sun. No responsible government should expose its citizens to such risks and expect mortality rates not to rise.”
Adeyanju also called out NAFDAC over what he described as failures in regulating the circulation of counterfeit and substandard products in the country.
It can be noted that various counterfeit products continue to circulate in Nigerian markets, while NAFDAC has also reported seizures and destruction of counterfeit, expired and substandard products.
Lagosians have lamented heavy traffic caused by ongoing construction work at Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
The Federal Government announced that repairs on the damaged expansion joints at Kara Bridge would begin on September 8, 2026. The project, initially scheduled to begin in August, was delayed to allow further traffic management planning due to concerns over its impact on motorists.
Since work began, traffic around the Kara area has become heavy, with Lagosians sharing updates on social media about spending two hours or more on the road.
Some commuters say the delays have made their 9-to-5 routines difficult, with several hours spent travelling to and from work.
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