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11 years ago

February 23, 2015

Bauchi

The Bauchi State Government says it would establish an
agency for Tsangaya Integrated Qur’anic Education system to ensure sustainability of the programme in the state.
Tsangaya is an Islamic education system where pupils were made to live with a scholar for the purpose of learning and memorising the Holy Qur’an.
The Governor of Bauchi State, Malam Isa Yuguda, said in Bauchi that the proposed bill for the establishment of the agency for such an education system had been drafted and would soon be submitted to the state’s House of Assembly for deliberation.
He made the disclosure when the Director-General of the Tsangaya Education System, Saiyadi Dahiru, and other officials visited him in Government House, Bauchi.
Earlier, Dahiru had told the governor that the visit was to thank him for supporting Quar’anic education in the state.
He said the Yuguda-led administration was the only government that addressed the plight of almajiris, as well as the welfare of Qur’anic teachers in the state.

Benue

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives
Congress (APC) in Benue State, Dr Samuel Ortom, said he was ready to face any litigation against him by the ruling PDP.
Our correspondent reports that Ortom decamped to the APC after losing the PDP governorship ticket to Terhemen Tarzoor in December 2014.
Ortom told newsmen at the premises of NKST Church in Makurdi, where he attended the ordination of some pastors, that he had not committed any crime to be scared of anybody.
The APC governorship candidate said as a law-abiding citizen, he was available to be served any court order at any time.
He said he had briefed his lawyers on the matter and was prepared to face the PDP in court.
Ortom wondered why the PDP instituted legal action against him when he had already left the party.

Borno

The Nigeria Union of Fishermen And Sea Food Dealers
(NUFAS), Borno State chapter, has lauded Lake Chad Basin Commission, N’djamena on its fish support programme to the union.
The chairman of the union, Alhaji Abubakar Namandi, gave this commendation in an interview with newsmen in Maiduguri.
He said that the union members had received support under the Chad Republic Sustainable Development Programme to boost their production.
Namandi said the union had received fish farming inputs including 200 units of ‘chorkor’ oven for fish smoking, fish drying trays, water testing kits and containers for storage of fresh fish and about 5,000 fish nets.
He said that the gesture had led to an increase in local fish production from 650, 000 to 1.5 million metric tonnes annually.
Namandi said that the union had successfully registered more than one million members, comprising of local fishermen, fish dealers, producers, marketers and processors across the 27 Local Government Areas.

FCT

Justice Maureen Esowe of the National Industrial Court in
Abuja has fixed March 18 to deliver judgment in a case of replacement without benefit instituted against Julius Berger Nigeria Plc.
Our correspondent reports that 580 former employees of the company filed a suit on forceful replacement on September 24, 2014, against their former employer.
The judge gave the date after the final hearing in the case last Thursday.
The replaced workers members are seeking an order of the court for the payment of their benefits and entitlements, having worked for their employer for many years.
During the hearing, the Claimants’ Counsel, Mr Omar Musa, argued that the workers ought to have been compensated and paid some benefits for the period they had worked for the company.
Musa argued that although their employer had complied with Section 11 of the Labour Act of one month’s notice or payment in lieu as adduced by the defendant’s counsel, the sacked workers still had other claims.
Lagos

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has
postponed indefinitely its election at the Lagos State University (LASU).
The Chairman of LASU chapter of ASUU, Dr Adekunle Idris, made this known in an interview with newsmen in Lagos.
Idris said that the union took the decision at its National Executive Council (NEC) meeting at the Abia State University, Uturu.
“ASUU NEC has resolved that no election will hold in LASU to change the present leadership until all the pending rancours in the chapter are resolved,” Idris said.
The union leader said that the tenure of the present leadership was supposed to elapse in March.
Idris said that the decision of the NEC was to prevent some people from taking advantage of the election to super-impose themselves as leaders of the union in the chapter.
He said that the NEC would send delegates to meet with LASU’s Visitor, Governor Babatunde Fashola, its Governing Council and senate to resolve all issues between the authorities and the union.

Kano

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in
Kano State last Wednesday said it had distributed 3,731,775 permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), representing 75 per cent of the cards delivered to the state.
The Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Alhaji Abdullahi Minkaila, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in Kano.
He said the commission had registered 4,975,701 voters in the state, adding that the turnout of people, especially women was impressive.
“The number of women that turned out to collect their PVCs is encouraging,“ he said.
He called on residents to encourage their wives and daughters to collect the cards before the March 8 deadline.
“With the extension of time for the distribution, the commission is expected to record higher number of collection before the deadline,“ he said.

Katsina

The Police in Katsina State have killed two suspected cattle
rustlers and recovered 533 cows from the hoodlums, from January to date.
The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mr Bala Zamasanchi, disclosed this in Katsina while briefing newsmen on the achievements of the command during the period.
Zamasanchi said the cows were recovered around Funtua and Rugu forest in Safana and Batsari Local Government Areas of the state.
He said the police had also arrested 15 suspected cattle rustlers during the period.
He said 67 sheep were also recovered from the rustlers.
According to him, the police have arrested 30 notorious armed robbery suspects, and that 22 of them have already been charged to court.

Nasarawa

The Emir of Lafia in Nasarawa State, Alhaji Isah Mustapha-
Agwai 1, has honoured the wife of the state governor, Hajiya Salamatu Al-Makura, with the traditional title of Jaruman Mata Jaah Nasarawa’’ for her contribution to the development of women in the state.
Mustapha-Agwai said at a brief ceremony in his palace in Lafia that the emirate council would continue to honour indigenes of the area for their contrubution to the development of the emirate.
According to him, “those that are given traditional title are people of proven integrity and as well as those that showed concern to the development and socio-economic well being of the people of the emirate”.
He said that the gesture would encourage other people to live an exemplary life for the general good of the state.
The monarch appealed to the wealthy individuals to always assist the less-privileged ones in the society.

Oyo

All Farmers Association of Nigeria, (AFAN) Oyo State
branch, has urged the Federal Ministry of Agriculture to assist in curtailing the spread of the bird flu in the state.
Chairman of the association, Mr Olumide Aina, made this call in an interview with our correspondent in Ibadan.
He said that in view of the losses experienced by many poultry farmers recently in the state, the association had approached the ministry for help.
“We don’t know the cause of the disease, but it is really affecting the sales of livestock in the market.
“We are hopeful that the Federal Ministry of Agriculture will respond fast enough in checking the deadly disease,” he said.
Aina, however, appealed to poultry farmers to be calm, saying, “with help on the way, I believe that the disease will soon become a thing of the past.”

Zamfara

The Zamfara State chapter of All Progressives Congress
(APC), has condemned the February 16 attack on APC supporters at the launching of the party’s gubernatorial campaign in Okrika, Rivers.
The Publicity Secretary of the party in the state, Alhaji Sani Gwamna, made the condemnation in Gusau while addressing newsmen.
“It is unfortunate that unidentified gunmen attacked our party supporters who were innocent and armless politicians and in a legitimate campaign,“ he said.
Gwamma described the attack as ‘blessing’ to the people of Rivers who he said, “are in desperate need of change to bring development to the state.’’
The party spokesman urged the people of the state and other APC supporters to remain calm, adding that indications showed that the forthcoming elections in the state would favour the party.

Governor Babatunde Fashola of lagos State, with his Ogun Stated counterpart, Governor Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State and Speaker, House of Representatives, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal, during APC rally in Lagos recently.

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PH based Ibadan indigenes vow commitment To Rules of law

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1 week ago

December 8, 2025

The Tide

Indigenes of Ibadan residing in Port Harcourt under the aegis of Oluyole progressive Union have vowed to remain law-abiding and support government efforts towards the development of the state.

The Association said this during its 30th anniversary in Port Harcourt.

President of the Association , Pastor Oyedeji Emmanuel said members of the Association have never been indicted for any criminal activities in the state, stressing that they are ready to work and support the government towards the development of the state if given the opportunity.

He listed some achievements of the association within the last 30 years to include, promoting unity among its members , encouraging members development efforts , while over 24 plots of land have been acquired by the association in Ibadan Oyo state for onward distribution to members.

Emmanuel said the anniversary was not only to thank God for the continuous existence of the group, but recognize some individuals who have contributed towards its growth and sustenance.

Meanwhile in an address, the Public Relations Officer of the Association Mr Abdulganiyu Abdulwaheed said Oluyole progressive Union was borned out of the need to unite the growing numbers of Ibadan indigenes resident in Port Harcourt city and environs.

“When we saw the growing numbers of Ibadan indigenes residing in Port Harcourt,it was felt that a need existed for this wards to come together and know each other, but more importantly to see if we can collectively and work together as brothers and sisters”

Abdulwaheed use the occasion to pay glowing tributes to the founding fathers of the club, some of who are late and mentioned their names as, late Pa,R. A. Arulogun, late Alhaja Hamzat Olalekan, High Chief Kola Babalola (SAN), late Ismail Onifade Sonbe and Elder Biodun Popoola who is alive.

Also some of the founding members according to him, are,Mr Sikiru Fakunle,Akeem Azeez Oyeranmi who is l and Adedeji Taofeek who is late.

Also are,Mr Mansur Adegoke amongst other

He also listed past and present presidents of the club as ,Mr Fakunle O Sikiru, Oyeranmi Azeez,Adekunle Hakeem,Mr Popoola M Taiwo , Alhaji Rasheed A Olawoore ,Olubadan Rasheed and pastor Oyedeji Emmanuel Kamaru the current president of the club.

Some of those who spoke to newsmen including Alhaji Moshood Ola Ogundijo,Engr Abiodun Popoola, Fakunle Sikiru,Taye Popoola, Alhaji Rasheed Olawore and Deacon Sunday Ezekiel Atoyebi thanked the members for sustaining the club in the last 30 years.

They prayed for the continuous unity of members, while also calling on them to avoid anything that will put the association in disrepute.

High point of the event was the presentation of awards to deserving members of the club as well as others who contributed to the development of the club and the launching of the club’s almanac.

By: John Bibor

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LECAN Plans Free Electrical Installation Training Program in Rivers, Honors Veterans

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1 week ago

December 8, 2025

The Tide

The Licenced Electrical Contractors Association of Nigeria, (LECAN) Rivers State chapter has announced its preparedness to organize free electrical installation training for youths in Rivers State in 2026 as part of its social responsibility policy and commitment to grooming professionals in the electricity industry.

Chairman of LECAN in Rivers State, Engr Lekia Emmanuel who disclosed this during a special end of year event of the association held in Port Harcourt on Thursday, said the move was aimed at improving service delivery and ensuring sanity in the energy sector.

He explained that the training will be conducted under the supervision and certification of, Nigeria Electricity Management Services Agency, NEMSA, the parent and regulatory body of LECAN.

Engr Lekia Emmanuel further hinted that the association will embark on intensive sensitization of the public on safety standards and enforcements through the mass media while strengthening stakeholders collaboration.

He explained that, ” We in LECAN has resolved to promote professionalism in the electricity sector by carrying out free electrical installation training for youths in Rivers State, this will enable young Nigerians to develop great potentials in this important sector of the Nigeria economy.”

“It will also help in checking the infiltration of quacks, we’ll also engage critical stakeholders to enhance safety standards and enforcement in the electricity related activities and contracts.”

The association also used the event to honor veterans and other personalities that have contributed immensely to the development of the association with Excellence Service Awards.

These include; Engr Jamila Yusuf, Area Inspecting Engineer, Port Harcourt Inspectorate Field office, Elder Igwe Worli, Patron, Chief Afuedeli Moses, LECAN Zonal Coordinator, Mr Friday Deetam Kor, Comrade Valentine Nwigwe, Elder Mission Saagbara and Mr Austine Obilor.

In her remarks, the Area Inspecting Engineer Port Harcourt Inspectorate Field office of NEMSA, who was represented by Engr Josephine Ekpo commended LECAN for its commitment to safety standards and professionalism and assured a robust collaboration with the association.

On his part, the Secretary of Rivers State chapter of LECAN, Engr Nornubari Kor expressed gratitude to God for making the association to carry through the 2025 fiscal year with remarkable achievements.

He urged members of the LECAN to key into the activities of the association in 2026 with renewed zeal and deep sense of commitments to achieve desired objectives.

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Alliance Française PH, FIGN, Nexal Move To Eradicate GBV

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1 week ago

December 8, 2025

The Tide

The Alliance Française Port Harcourt in conjunction with the Embassy of France Nigeria over the weekend joined the globe to campaign against the 2025 gender- based violence (GBV) with the theme: “16 Days of Activism Against Gender- Based Voice”

The event which took place at the event Hall of the Alliance Française Port Harcourt was in collaboration with the Female in Gaming Network, ( FIGN) and partnership with Nexal a body that seeks to promote online safety and responsible digital behaviour.

The Tide reports that the project which was aimed at promoting digital safety and girls inclusion in Gaming, with the initiative tagged ‘Gameover Gender- Base Violence’was part of the global campaign against gender- based Violence.

The activity which experienced a flavour of festivity was full of fun and excitements as participants took part in tournaments on popular digital games such as Mario kart and EAFC 25, with an intent to creating safer and more inclusive digital spaces.

The Director of the Alliance Française Port Harcourt, Mrs Marina Lacal said that these activities were designed to encourage inclusion of girls, team work and fair play on online gaming spaces, saying that the gaming world reflects these inequalities, where female players are often under represented.

According to her the main objectives of the initiative was to provide a supportive environment for girls and female in gaming network.

“GameOverGBV” is a project created to reshape this landscape by offering an innovative inclusiveness of girls on online digital Gaming community and digital environments that provide opportunities for creativity, learning and connection, but also fight against Gender-Based Violence Digital Gaming,”she said

She however, explained that the Digital Game, sport competitions, was launched to strengthen social and digital skills through games, workshops, and raise awareness among all young participants about respect, equality and digital citizenship.

The Tide News reports that in Port Harcourt, the competition brought together 100 young participants from three major universities: University of Port Harcourt, ( UNIPORT),Ignatius Ajuru University of Education(IAUE) and Rivers State University (RSU)as well as students from four selected secondary schools, Oginigba comprehensive Secondary.School, Vine lnternational, Virgo predicanda lnternational, and Excellent Montessori Secondary school.

“This is an approach where girls and boys can learn, play and collaborate in a more respectful and safe space for young women, while ensuring a safe, enjoyable and respectful digital environment. It also expose young women to cyberbullying, exclusion, sexist comments and online hate,” Mrs. Lacal said.

Earlier, a game developer Sophia Nei and her. team had engaged participants in an interactive session with the theme: “Can Video Games Be Safe Spaces For Girls?”

However, Mrs Nei and her team educated the girls on the benefits and violence on online digital gaming and urged them ( participants)to learn to say ‘No’ to Online hate, sexist and cyber bullying, while encouraging them(students) to stand up for themselves by reporting such issues to the appropriate authority.

Highlight of the competition was the awarding of prizes to winners by the Director of Alliance Française, Mrs Marina Lacal.