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Adamawa
The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural
Development says it has registered 13,335 farmers for the 2013/2014 dry season farming in Adamawa State.
The Federal Director of Agriculture in the state, Dr Walia Hamman, disclosed this in an interview with newsmen in Yola.
Hamman said that the development followed the successful implementation of the Growth Enhancement Scheme (GES) in the state.
He added that the dry season farming scheme was the first of its kind, introduced by the Federal Government.
Borno
The Borno State Government has
presented certificates to 40 Vesico Vaginal Fistula (VVF) patients, who were trained on various skills.
The State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Inna Galadima, said at a ceremony to present the certificates in Maiduguri that the women had undergone successful corrective surgery.
Galadima said that the women were trained in tailoring and catering services to enable them sustain themselves.
“I am pleased to inform you that the trainees have learnt different income generating skills that will assist them to improve their health conditions and provide support to their families.
Ekiti
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) has
advised unemployed graduates in Ekiti State to make themselves available for the various skill acquisition programmes of the directorate.
The State NDE Coordinator, Mrs Adeola Shafaru, gave the advice, while speaking with newsmen in Ado-Ekiti.
She stressed that jobless graduates would become gainfully employed if they embraced the programmes.
She said that the NDE had put in place a “Graduate Attachment Programme’’, where graduates were recruited and posted to government and private establishments for a six-month training to expose them to practical experiences in various vocations.
FCT
The Minister of Special Duties, Alhaji Kabiru Turaki,
has called on stakeholders in education to take urgent action and show commitment in tackling the problems of the education sector.
Turaki made the call in Abuja at the Pre-AGM Dinner of Unity Schools Old Students Association (USOSA).
“There is no substitute for good and qualitative education and we must all agree that education is the business of all.
“To ensure any transformation, there must be functional and social infrastructure, which education is a larger part,” he said.
Jigawa
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps
(NSCDC) in Jigawa last Saturday said that it had arrested two suspects (names withheld) for allegedly stealing diesel.
The NSCDC Commandant in the state, Mr Muhammad Gidado, told newsmen in Dutse that the suspects were arrested on the Dutse-Huguma road by NSCDC officers who were on patrol of the area.
He explained that the suspects were arrested in a Golf car that was fully loaded with 30 jerry cans, containing 25 litres of diesel each.
Gidado said that the diesel was suspected to be stolen from the yards of Dantata and Sawoe, as well as Setraco construction companies.
Kaduna
A Catholic priest, Rev. James Bako, has urged
Nigerians to ensure equity and justice for all persons, irrespective of their religious affiliations or status in society.
Bako made the call in his homily at the Our Lady of Fatima Chaplaincy, Sabo in Kaduna State.
The cleric called on the populace to be humble, advocate truth and pray for peace, unity and development of the nation.
He also urged the citizenry to be unbiased in their judgments and to imbibe positive attitudes.
Kano
Female members of All Farmers Association of
Nigeria (AFAN), in Kano State, have called on the state government to include them as beneficiaries when distributing fertilisers.
Leader of the women farmers, Hajiya Fatima Kiru, told newsmen in Kano that government should also give them implements for irrigation farming.
“We are calling on the state government to give special consideration to our members in the distribution of fertilisers for this year’s dry season farming’’, Kiru said.
She said the call was necessary because members of the association produced about 500,000 bags of rice during dry season farming in the state.
Kwara
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State has
advised the new local government chairmen in the state, to practise politics of inclusion in their respective council areas.
He gave the advise while speaking with newsmen on the outcome of Saturday’s local government elections in 15 local government areas of the state.
Ahmed urged the winners to see their victory as part of nation building and therefore, be magnanimous in victory so as to collectively move the state forward.
“We are running a true democracy in the state and in an ideal democratic setting, people are free to do things the way they want it.
Lagos
A member of the Lagos State House of Assembly,
Suuru Avoseh has warned Lagos residents to desist from patronising roadside food vendors to prevent the spread of cholera disease in the state.
Avoseh, who is the Chairman of House Committee on Health Services, gave the advice while speaking with newsmen in Lagos State.
“The most important step to prevent the spread of cholera disease is to be conscious of whatever we eat.
“People should stay away from roadside foods; they should also be careful of the water they drink.
Niger
The Niger State Government has approved the sales
of uncompleted 250 housing units opposite Zuma Rock in Suleja in line with the tripartite arrangement for the project in 2003.
The Commissioner for Land and Housing, Dr. Peter Sarki, told newsmen in Minna that the State Executive Council approved the sales in agreement with the two other parties involved.
Sarki said the other two parties involved were Federal Mortgage Bank and Sintax Nigeria Limited.
He recalled that the Federal Mortgage Bank had earlier agreed to provide N639.7 million in three tranches of 40 per cent initial release and 30 per cent each in two subsequent releases.
Plateau
The wife of late Senator Gyang Dantong, Mrs Hanatu
Dantong, has inaugurated four health centres initiated by her husband and completed by his successor, Sen. Gyang Pwajok in Jos.
The widow inaugurated the Plateau North constituency projects at the behest of Pwajok in memory of his late predecessor, who died in a stampede on July 8, 2012, when gunmen attacked mourners in Bachit, Plateau State.
The four health centres, undertaken by the office of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) included a Management Care ward and Primary Health Care (PHC) centre facility at the Christian Hospital, Vom, as well as a PHC centre at Fan-Loh and Bisichi in Barkin-Ladi, Plateau.
Also inaugurated was a block of three classrooms, VIP toilets and boreholes at the Jos Township Primary School.
Taraba
The DSK Foundation, a non-governmental
organisation, has urged the people of Taraba State to eschew violence and embrace peace so as to enhance the socio-economic development of the state.
The foundation’s President, Chief David Kente, gave the advice in Wakari at the end of a two-day workshop on “Peace as a Panacea for Development’’, organised by the foundation.
Kente stressed that the recurrent acts of violence in parts of the state had slowed down economic activities, adding that the development had further aggravated the rate of poverty and hunger in the society.
“We must eschew violence and imbibe the spirit of ‘give and take’, so as to promote peace and development in the state.
L-R: Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III and Governor Aliyu Wamakko of Sokoto State when General Abubakar paid a courtesy call in Sokoto, yesterday.
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.”
