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Adamawa
Adamawa State Police Command has confirmed that a
policeman and three civilians lost their lives during Saturday night attack in Fotta village of Gombi Local Government .
This is contained in a statement signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Mohammed Ibrahim, in Yola.
It said contrary to media reports that seven policemen were killed, it was four people that lost their lives including a policeman..
“ The fact of the issue is that, unknown gunmen armed with sophisticated weapons attacked Fotta village in Gombi local government.
“As a result, three civilian and one policeman were killed the statement said.
It added that the policeman, a Corporal, was attached to Delta Police command and was on a visit to Fotta, to see his family.
Ekiti
Ahead of the June 21 governorship election in Ekiti,
the police have warned political thugs to leave the state or risk imprisonment.
The new Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Felix Nyanna,gave the warning in Ado-Ekiti at a stakeholders’ meeting.
Nyanna, who said that the command was battle ready to combat any act of violence, added that the warning was also directed at sponsors of thugs.
The police boss said leaders of political parties in the state might soon be compelled to sign an undertaking not to promote violence or thuggery.
FCT
The Minister of Interior, Mr Abba Moro, has directed
the Comptroller-General, Nigeria Immigration Service, Mr David Parradang, to work out modalities for resuscitating the air border patrol unit of the service.
Moro gave the directive when Mr Mark Snoxell, the Managing Director, Dornier Aviation Nigeria (DANA) Ltd, visited him in Abuja. He said the resuscitation of the unit was necessary in order to intensify efforts being made by the service to patrol the country’s borders to address the current security challenges.
“We have taken steps to resuscitate our border patrol by setting up a committee to examine our preparations for air border patrol against the existence and operations of our aircraft patrol units.
Gombe
No fewer than 62,125 domestic animals had
been vaccinated against rabies, contagious bovine pleura pneumonia and rinderpest in Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State. Head of Department of Agriculture in the council, Alhaji Sale Ababi, made this known to newsmen in Kumo, headquarters of Akko recently.
Ababi said 320 dogs were vaccinated against rabies; 29,300 cattle against contagious bovine pleura pneumonia and 32,555 sheep and goats against rinderpest.
He also said the three emirates in the local government namely Akko, Gwana and Pindiga were covered during the exercise.
Jigawa
The Malammadori Local Government Council, Jigawa
State, said it had earmarked N500,000 for the procurement of environmental sanitation kits to enhance sanitation services in the area.
The Chairman of the Council, Alhaji Lawan Abdu, said this at the inauguration of waste clearing and sanitation exercise in Malammadori.
Abdu, represented by the Director, Social Welfare in the council, Yusuf Isma’il, said the clearing tools would be distributed to community and organisations to mobilise participation in the sanitation exercise.
He said the council had introduced routine environmental exercise to clear waste and improve the sanitary condition of the town.
Kadana
Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris, has called on the
federal government to resuscitate the Nigerian Inter-religious Council (NIREC) to promote inter-faith harmony and unity in the country.
The Emir made the call when he led a team of traditional rulers from the North-West Zone to receive President Goodluck Jonathan at the Hassan Katsina House in Kaduna.
Our correspondent reports that the President was in Kaduna for the PDP North West Zone unity rally.
The Emir noted that the unity of the country could best be promoted if more attention was given to the security of lives and property, of which NIREC could play significant roles.
Kwara
The Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, Mr
Ambrose Aisebo, has warned politicians against political campaign, saying the ban was still in force in the state.
Aisabor gave the warning at a meeting he held with leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ilorin.
He reminded them that Section 10 of the Electoral Act of 2010 provides that political campaign should commence three months to election, adding that campaign could not commence until November 16.
“You can hold your meetings, rallies and processions, but you cannot campaign for now,” he added, and stressed that political campaign was not the same thing as political rally, meeting or procession.
Kano
The Kano State Emergency Relief and Rehabilitation
Agency said it had evacuated about 235 lunatics from the streets in 14 local government areas in the state.
The Executive Secretary of the agency, Alhaji Ali Bashir, said this in an interview with newsmen in Kano recently.
He said 49 of them were females, while the 186 were males.
Bashir said the exercise was necessary in order to ensure that lunatics were not allowed to roam the streets.
Ondo
The Chairman, Ondo State Universal Basic Education
Board (SUBEB), Mr Ade Adeniyi, has commended the various contractors and developers handling various primary school projects in the state.
Adeniyi made the commendation at Owo in Owo Local Government Area of the state after an inspection visit to some school building projects in Ondo North District of the state. “My assessment is that we are making progress because we have some very good developments,’’ he remarked.
Adeniyi said that the contractors and developers were on their toes to deliver the mega schools, “because we have made it clear to them that we will not take excuses anymore.’’
Oyo
The Federal Government has been urged to ensure the
promulgation of a legislation on Cancer Control Plan (CCP) for the country.
The call was made in Ibadan Director, Ibadan Cancer Registry, by Prof. Femi Ogunbiyi, in an interview with newsmen. Ogunbiyi, who is also the Vice President, African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer, said if CCP was passed into law, it would ensure compulsory registration of all cancer cases in the country.
He said that CCP was a document developed by the African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer, for African countries.
Ogun
The Freelance and Independent Broadcasters Associa
tion of Nigeria (FIBAN), has sought for appropriate legislation to regulate unguarded messages on the nation’s airwaves.
FIBAN’s National President, Mr Yemi Sonde, stated this in Abeokuta during a visit to the Ogun State House of Assembly.
Sonde described as unfortunate the proliferation of non-professionals in the broadcast industry, saying this had adversely affected the society through unguarded messages. The FIBAN boss explained that the legislation would go a long way in controlling and sanitizing the broadcast industry.
Plateau
The Plateau Commissioner for Works, Mr Chris Hassan,
last Tuesday said N800 million would be paid as compensation to residents whose property were affected by ongoing roads projects in the state.
Hassan made this known in Jos, while speaking with journalists after inspecting some of the projects across the state. The commissioner noted that non payment of the compensation had slowed down the pace of work in some areas, and assured those affected that the payment would commence “in a few days”.
Speaker, House of Representatives, Aminu Tambuwal (left), discussing with the president general, Unity Schools Old Students Association (usosa), Mr Kabiru Koko, during the visit of the members to the Speaker in Abuja, yesterday. With them is Rep. Stella Ngwu. Photo: NAN
Rivers State University and the Otonti Nduka Foundation for Values Education jointly hosted a two-day National Conference on 8 and 9 May 2026 to examine the state of values in Nigeria.
The two days conference held at Rivers State University convocation arena brought together academics, policymakers, legal experts and education leaders under the theme _“Trends and Challenges in Upholding Values in Nigeria.”_
The gathering focused on policy gaps, curriculum reform, and the role of ethics in public service and education.
The event opened on Friday with remarks from Vice Chancellor Prof. Chief Isaac Zeb-Obipi, who stressed the need to address declining moral and civic values across Nigeria’s education and public sectors. A book of abstracts for the plenary sessions was also presented to participants.
Key speakers included former Attorney General Chief Dr Kanu Agabi, SAN; NERDC Executive Secretary Prof. Shehu Salisu; Prof. Hauwa Imam, FNAE, of the University of Abuja; former Rivers SUBEB Chairman Ven Dr Fyneface Akah, ; former NIMASA DG Dr Hon. Dakuku Adol-Peterside; and RSU Director of ICT Prof. Sunny Orike.
Discussions centered on integrating values education into schools, tertiary institutions and public institutions, alongside the impact of technology on moral development among young Nigerians. Panel and plenary sessions produced practical recommendations for curriculum and policy reform.
On Saturday, the foundation marked its centenary with the unveiling of the book _Otonti Nduka in History_, launched by Chief Engr. Grant Offor, FNSE. The Nigerian Academy of Education held a ceremonial procession led by its President Prof. Olu Jegede and the Ikwerre Professors Forum.
In a communiqué, participants called for stronger collaboration between government, civil society and academia to mainstream values education nationwide. They recommended reviewing teacher training curricula and expanding digital platforms to promote ethical civic engagement, with the foundation pledging to share the outcomes with education authorities for implementation.
Dignitaries present included Ogbakor Ikwerre Worldwide as Chief Host, Prof. Emeritus Chief T. Uzodimma Nwala, the Ikenga 1 of Mbaise and first philosophy student of Prof. Otonti Nduka, alongside scholars and community leaders.
Amadi Akujobi
The Shell Nigeria Gas Limited, in partnership with the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, has reaffirmed support for efforts to expand gas distribution infrastructure in Rivers State as part of initiatives aimed at improving access to affordable, cleaner and more reliable energy for industries across the South-South region.
The commitment was highlighted during the SNG–MAN Business Forum held in Port Harcourt, where stakeholders from the industrial and public sectors examined the role of natural gas in driving industrialisation, boosting local production and strengthening energy security.
Speaking at the forum on behalf of the Managing Director of Shell Nigeria Gas Limited, the company’s Head of Gas Distribution, Mr. Chukwuka Amos Ejesi, described natural gas as a critical component of Nigeria’s energy mix and a key driver of sustainable industrial growth.
According to him, Nigeria’s gas development agenda has reached a stage where policy direction must be matched with practical implementation capable of addressing the energy challenges confronting manufacturers.
He noted that pipeline gas offers industries a cleaner, more dependable and cost-effective energy alternative capable of supporting uninterrupted operations, reducing emissions and improving production efficiency.
“Gas is the backbone of manufacturing, and we are encouraged by the growing recognition among stakeholders of the need for cleaner and more reliable energy solutions,” he said.
Ejesi stressed the need for sustained collaboration among energy providers, government institutions and industrial stakeholders to maximise the country’s gas resources for economic development.
He added that improved gas infrastructure would strengthen manufacturing value chains, enhance productivity and promote more competitive industrial operations across Rivers State and the wider South-South region.
Participants at the forum also emphasised the importance of expanding energy infrastructure as a pathway to unlocking industrial capacity, reducing operating costs and promoting sustainable industrial development.
Representing Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the Director-General of the Rivers State Investment Promotion Agency, Dr. Chamberlain Peterside, reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to partnering with private sector investors to revitalise industrial activities in the state.
He identified key projects targeted under the initiative to include the revival of the Ahoada Industrial Park, the New Port City project and the proposed Bonny Industrial Park, all aimed at stimulating economic growth and expanding industrial opportunities along the Bonny corridor.
According to the governor, the long-term vision is to position Rivers State as a leading manufacturing hub in Southern Nigeria through strategic public-private partnerships.
Governor Fubara also commended Shell Nigeria Gas and MAN for sustaining engagements geared towards improving industrial energy access, noting that gas infrastructure development remains central to the state’s economic recovery plans.
He further observed that the gas sector presents enormous opportunities for economic growth, especially as global energy systems continue to shift towards cleaner energy sources.
The governor called on stakeholders to work collectively towards developing a practical and sustainable gas framework capable of supporting the state’s industrial and energy development objectives.
Chairman of MAN, Rivers and Bayelsa Branch, Elder Vincent Okuku, described gas as indispensable to industrial operations, noting that many manufacturers continue to struggle with the high cost of alternative energy sources.
Similarly, President of the Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture, Dr. Chinyere Ngozi Nwoga, said the transition to natural gas had become increasingly necessary for businesses seeking stable and cost-efficient operations.
“Pipeline natural gas provides a more cost-effective and reliable source of energy for industries,” she stated.
Also speaking, former Chairman of MAN in Rivers and Bayelsa States, Mrs. Emilia Akpan, stressed the need to align energy infrastructure development with investment in human capacity.
She maintained that rebuilding the state’s economy would require not only reliable energy supply but also the development of technical skills needed to support long-term industrial growth.
By Kevin Nengia
The City Boy Movement in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers state has commended Senator Allwell Onyesoh on his victory in the APC primary election for Rivers East Senatorial District.
Chairman of the group in Etche, Dr. Fortune Uchenna Obi, spoke to journalists in Okehi Ward after participating in Monday’s direct primary. He described Onyesoh’s emergence as the party’s candidate for the 2027 senatorial election as a reflection of the people’s will.
Dr. Obi said the senator has performed well during his first term and deserves re-election. He also thanked FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, leader of the Renewed Hope Agenda and Rainbow Coalition in Rivers State, for supporting Onyesoh’s candidacy. According to him, Wike’s backing was instrumental to the senator’s nomination, clearance, and victory at the primary.
He further praised voters in Etche and across Rivers East for turning out in large numbers at ward centers and urged them to sustain the support to ensure Onyesoh’s success in the January 2027 general election.