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Adamawa
Ahead of 2012 governorship election in Adamawa, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the education of voters in the state.
The state Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mr Kassim Gaidam, made this known in an interview with newsmen in Yola.
Kassim said that the voter education exercise was necessary as part of requirements of the Electoral Act.
He explained that continuous voter registration would start on Nov. 15 and would last for seven days after which the register would be displayed for claims and objection.
The REC cautioned against multiple registration, pointing out that those eligible to register this time around were those not captured in the last registration and those, who had attained the age of 18 years.
Bauchi
Fulanis in Tafawa Balewa and Bogoro LGAs of Bauchi State say 12 of their members have been illegally arrested by soldiers of the Joint Task Force (JTF) in Jos.
Tafawa Balewa and Bogoro LGAs have been bedevilled by religious and communal crises in recent years.
Several people were recently said to have been ambushed and killed in overnight attacks in villages in the area.
The Spokesman of the community, Alhaji Muhammad Tukur said in Bauchi on Thursday while addressing newsmen that the JTF had allegedly been arresting and intimidating members of the the community in the area.
Tukur, a former member of Bauchi State House of Assembly said the 12 people were arrested on Wednesday at Tandum market in Bogoro LGA..
Borno
Governor Kashim Shettima of Borno has announced the appointment of Chief Kester Ogualili, an Igbo man, as his special adviser on community relations.
Ogualili is the first southerner to have such a political appointment in the state.
A statement signed by Alhaji Usman Chiroma, director of press affairs in the Borno Government House, said 24 other special advisers were also appointed.
They include the former NLC chairman in the state, Comrade Garba Ngamdua.
Shettima described the appointees as credible persons that were carefully chosen to help in the development of the state.
“I quite believe that the calibre of personalities that I appointed as my special advisers will work hard to contribute to the development of the state”, the governor said.
FCT
President of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) Mr Mustapha Bulama has stressed the need for available, modern equipment for quality control of road projects in the country.
He made the appeal on Wednesday at an interactive session with directors of civil engineers/highways in federal and states’ ministries of works on the deplorable state of Nigeria roads.
Bulama said the interactive session was important to discuss the engineering profession in Nigeria, which has been inundated and embarrassed by the rate of failure of engineering projects.
“It has become the order of the day in recent times that no sooner has a road project been commissioned, it begins to fail”.
Gombe
The Gombe State Government has awarded contracts for the construction of 17 township and some rural roads at N11 billion.
The Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Works, Alhaji Abubakar Bappa, told newsmen that 12 of the roads in Gombe metropolis would gulp N3.5 billion, while the remaining five which would cost N7.5 billion, were located in the local government areas.
He said those in the rural areas were Ture-Awak Road in Kaltungo Local Government Area, which would cost N1.8 billion, Billiri-Kamu Road in Billiri Local Government Area, at N2.2 billion and Gona-Tukurma Road in Akko Local Government Area at N1.8 billion.
Jigawa
The Deputy Vice Chancellor (DVC) of Arab Academy of Science Technology and Maritime Transport Studies Alexandria, Egypt, Dr. Alsunosi Balbaa says the academy will collaborate with Jigawa Government to promote education in the State.
Balbaa made the pledge on Friday in Dutse when he paid a courtesy call on the state Commissioner for Education, Prof. Haruna Wakili.
The DVC was in the commissioner’s office to brief him on the progress of 48 students of Jigawa origin studying medicine, engineering and maritime transport in Alexandria.
Balbaa said the academy was impressed with the students’ performances and was ready to admit more students who would want to study in the institution.
In this response, Wakili thanked the DVC for the visit, which he explained, would not only reinforce educational cooperation between Jigawa State Government and Egypt, but would also cement the mutual cooperation between Egypt and Nigeria.
Kaduna
A member of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Muhammad Ali, on Saturday said he empowered 102 people with various skills to be self reliant.
Ali (CPC-Kawo), told newsmen in Kaduna that the beneficiaries included 82 women and 20 male youths.
He said they were trained in paint, detergent, candle, pomade and soap making, among others.
“The beneficiaries were trained under our Human Resource Development and Empowerment Initiative and in line with the manifesto of our great party, the CPC”.
The Tide gathered that the beneficiaries would have graduated under batch ‘B’ of the programme on November 27, at the Arewa House, Kaduna.
The legislator urged his colleagues, other elected and appointed political office holders to reduce unemployment in the country by making the citizenry self reliant.
Kebbi
The Kebbi Government is to plant 3.2 million trees next year as part of efforts to expand the scope of the campaign to combat desert encroachment in the state.
The state’s Acting Director of Forestry, Mr Ibrahim Kegudu, told newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Monday that plant seedlings would be distributed free to people in the state for planting.
He said the government had this year distributed 441,000 seedlings to the public as part of the coordinated attempt to curb the menace of decertification.
Kegudu said the seedlings being distributed include economic tress which were raised from the 15 existing nurseries in the state.
The acting director disclosed that the government had established an eight-kilometre shelter belt along the Dagingari.
Kogi
The National Financial Secretary, All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) Dr Tunde Arosanyin, has advised farmers in Kogi to judiciously utilise the 70 tractors and N1 billion micro-credit facility granted them by the state government.
He told newsmen in Lokoja that the N1 billion micro credit facility had been delayed for almost three years before it was finally released by the government.
Arosanyin said three categories of beneficiaries, including 150 commercial farmers, 500 cooperative groups of 10 members each and some 750 individual farmers were going to benefit from the grant, and advised them to use the facility for the intended purposes.
Lagos
The Fisheries Association of Nigeria (FISON) has urged the Federal Government to properly fund the fishing sector to boost local production.
Dr Aba Abdullah, the National President, FISON, told newsmen on Monday in Lagos that government should fully support the sector to increase local fish production.
Abdullah said that the current national demand for fish products was 2.6 million tonnes per annum but that the country could only produce less than one million tonnes.
He said that climatic changes along with other factors had considerably reduced local fish production.
Oyo
An Ibadan Chief Magistrates’ Court has sentenced an 18-year-old boy, Ayobami Erinfolani, to eight months in jail for stealing and intent to commit felony.
The prosecutor, Foluke Adedosu, had told the court that the accused on Saturday at Alubarika Street, Odinjo Muslim area of Ibadan, entered the premises of one Sadeeq Adebola and Momoh Adesewa.
She said Ayobami committed the offence with the intention of stealing and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under section 412(2) of the criminal code 38 Vol II of Oyo State of Nigeria 2000.
Plateau
The management of Jos University Teaching Hospital Football Club (JUTH FC) has blamed its relegation from the Premier League on the Jos crisis.
Mr Shola Alao, the club’s media officer, told newsmen last Wednesday in Jos that the crisis had adversely affected the club.
Aloa said that there were times the club played its matches without holding training sessions as a result of the security situation in the state.
The Arewa /Northern Community in Rivers state has appointed Alhaji Shuaibu Wada Madawakin Tilda as the Acting Dan Buran Rivers State.
The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Cabinet Council.
The appointment follows the dethronement of the former occupant,
Alhaji Musa Saeedu.
A statement from the Palace of the Sarkin Arewa/Northern Community (Sarkin Hausawan) in Rivers State and signed by His Royal Highness, Alhaji Hussaini Isah said the dethronement is with immediate effect.
The statement further disclosed that the decision follows an allegation of acts of insubordination and conduct considered contrary to the values, discipline, and traditions of the Northern community perpetuated by the Fmr Dan Buran.
The statement advised the public to discontinue to recognising and addressing Alhaji Musa Saeedu as the Dan Buran of the State, adding that he no longer holds the title and remained suspended.
Responding via telephone interview, Alhaji Musa Saeedu said he will not make any comment regarding the matter.
The Alliance Française of Port Harcourt opened its doors to more than sixty French language teachers from Port Harcourt and across Rivers State at the weekend for an afternoon dedicated to celebration, creativity, and community spirit.
The event which was Supported by the Embassy of France in Nigeria, forms part of the global celebrations marking the Journée Internationale du Professeur de Français (French Teachers Day) a day officially set aside to observe worldwide every 20 November.
The Tide Entertainment reports that every year, French teachers around the globe are honoured for the passion and dedication they bring into their classrooms.In 2025, the theme chosen “Chanter, jouer, enseigner: la francophonie en musique” (Sing, Play, Teach: Francophonie in Music) invited the entire community to explore the joy of teaching through song, performance, and artistic expression.
A Day that brings teachers together for the French teaching community in Port Harcourt, this celebration is much more than a ceremony, it is a rare moment to step away from the classroom and reconnect with the simple joy of sharing, learning, and creating together.
The Alliance Française transformed the occasion into a space buzzing with music and entertainment. Teachers from primary schools, secondary schools, universities, and adult learning centers gathered to exchange ideas, reconnected with colleagues, and discover each other’s talents in an atmosphere filled with warmth and friendship.
Honouring Creativity with the theme “Our Teachers Have Talent!”This year, the Embassy of France launched a national contest titled “Nos profs ont du talent!” (“Our Teachers Have Talent !”), participants were invited to either interpret or create a Francophone song.For a month, from 13 October to 13 November 2025, teachers from across the country submitted their performances online, filling the digital space with francophone music.While winners of this nationwide competition were announced.
According to the the Director, Mrs Marina Lacal, Alliance Française Port Harcourt, excitement and anticipation were added to the celebrations, saying that in Port Harcourt, the festivities went even further. Port Harcourt experienced a Unique Celebration that went beyond the online competition, Alliance Française Port Harcourt created something special, an event where teachers met physically, shared moment of joy, and present their musical talents live.On stage, teachers sang the songs they love and those they have created, showcasing the creativity that animates their classrooms every day.
She explained that that off stage, they( participants )shared stories, network with colleagues, laughed together, and celebrated their unique contribution to the promotion of the French language in Rivers State.This gathering is also a moment of recognition. Every day, French teachers open doors for thousands of learners, children discovering their first French words, teenagers preparing for exams, university students shaping their future careers, and adults embracing new opportunities.
“Today, the spotlight shines on them. More Than an Event, A Tribute to Their Dedication The 2025 celebration in Port Harcourt was a heartfelt tribute to the teachers who make French come alive, those who inspire, guide, and encourage learners with unwavering commitment,” Mrs. Lacal said
The Director explained that It recognises their resilience, their creativity, and their essential role in building bridges between cultures.By offering them a moment of relaxation, fun, artistic expression, and professional networking, Alliance Française Port Harcourt reaffirms its mission to support educators, strengthen the teaching community, and celebrate the vibrant energy of the Francophonie in Nigeria.
Climax of the exciting event was the presentation of prizes to winners of the competition.
The Chairman Advisory Committee on Entertainment and Performing Arts, Khana Local Government Area, Hon. Lexy M. Mueka has expressed gratitude to the Chairman of Khana Local Government Area Dr. Thomas Bariere for his support and vision in promoting entertainment as a tool for peacebuilding and youth engagement.
Hon Mueka made this known to the Tide Entertainment during a recently concluded concert tagged “OGONI ARISE CONCERT” held at the No. 6 Field, Old Port Harcourt Township.
According to him, the concert was not just an event but a movement aimed at reawakening the cultural consciousness of the Ogoni people and inspiring the younger generation to use their talents positively.
The Tide Entertainment reports that the event, organized by Triple 3 Entertainment under the auspices of the office of the Chairman Advisory committee on Entertainment and Performing Arts to the Chairman of Khana Local Government Area, was a vibrant celebration of peace, unity, and cultural renaissance among the Ogoni people.
“Conceptualized as a platform to promote social harmony, empower young creatives, and showcase the rich artistic heritage of Ogoniland, the Ogoni Arise Concert succeeded in bringing together community leaders, entertainers, and the general public in a rare show of solidarity. The event featured electrifying performances by indigenous and regional artistes, dance troupes, comedians, and cultural ambassadors, all united under one message — Ogoni is rising again,” Hon. Mueka said.
“The Ogoni Arise Concert was designed to remind us of who we are — a people of strength, creativity, and unity. We wanted to show that entertainment can be a bridge for peace, a voice for our youth, and a celebration of our identity,” he added.
The event also featured a special Award Presentation Ceremony recognizing distinguished Ogoni sons and daughters who have made remarkable contributions in areas such as leadership, humanitarian service, creative excellence, and cultural promotion. The awards added a touch of prestige and purpose, reinforcing the concert’s theme of celebrating excellence while inspiring future generations.
Security at the event venue was top-notch, turnout of attendance impressive, and the atmosphere electric throughout the night.
Meanwhile, guests and participants had described the event as “historic, well-organized, and truly uplifting.”
