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New NASS To Treat Confab Report …As Jonathan Flags-Off Campaign

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President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday said that the report of the National Conference would be presented to the next National Assembly.
Jonathan gave the assurance at the flag-off the PDP presidential election campaign at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, ahead of the February election.
He said that the executive arm of the government did not want to present the report to the current assembly because of some issues in the assembly.
The President said that his administration approved the conference with the aim of moving Nigeria forward and would want the report to be well applied.
He said that the general elections were about the young people, adding; we have just introduced our governorship candidates, and you see their age brackets. I directed INEC yesterday to ensure that every eligible voter must vote, and I mean it. We put voter’s card in place. This administration is relevant to Nigerians.’’
The President said that Nigeria was for the youth, and urged the youth to defend the country.
On security, Jonathan faulted those saying that the military was ill-equipped.
According to him, no country equips its military overnight.
He said, “They refused to build the capacity over the years before we even came into power, and instigated crisis. Now, they try to blame it on this administration.
“On corruption, I told the anti -corruption agencies to tell Nigerians what we have been able to achieve,” he told the gathering.
Jonathan apologised to federal civil servants for the delay in payment of their December salary, and  blamed the delay on an attempt by some ministries and parastatals to divert funds for salaries to pay allowances.
He said that the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System (IPPIS), through which salaries were paid, had to reject the irregularity in an effort to check corruption.
Jonathan said that the only way to stop corruption was to set up institutions and strengthen them.
He said that his administration had done much in the areas of upholding the rule of law, due process, improving rail transport, power sector and education development.
“I set up 12 universities in the remaining 12 states where there are no universities and came up with schools for the Almajiri and out of school children,” he said.
Jonathan said that the administration also set a Presidential Job Creation Board which would make sure that at least two million jobs would be created in Nigeria annually, and urged Nigerians to vote for the PDP for the empowerment of Nigerian women, youth and progress of the country.
Earlier, the PDP National Chairman, Alhaji Adamu Mu’azu, commended the party members for their commitment and dedication.
He expressed satisfaction at the turnout of the members and the party supporters for the rally.
Muazu promised continued internal democracy in the party.
“Whatever your tribe, ethnic group or religion, you can be whatever you want to be in the PDP and Nigeria,” he said.
Senate President, David Mark expressed gratitude to Nigerians for supporting Jonathan’s administration, stating that the Jonathan administration’s transformation agenda had impacted positively on the lives of Nigerians.

United States Consul General, Jeffrey Hawkins, Chief of Naval Staff, U. O. Jubrin, and Nigerian Officials and members of Naval Officers’ Wives Association at the reception of NNS Okpabana in Lagos, recently.

United States Consul General, Jeffrey Hawkins, Chief of Naval Staff, U. O. Jubrin, and Nigerian Officials and members of Naval Officers’ Wives Association at the reception of NNS Okpabana in Lagos, recently.

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198 UNIBEN Students Bag First Class

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A total of 198 students of the University of Benin (UNIBEN ) Edo State, bagged a First Class degree out of 14,083 students to be awarded first degree at the institution’s 51st Convocation and Founder’s Day ceremony.
Vice Chancellor of UNIBEN, Prof. Edoba Omoregie, disclosed this on Monday in Benin at a pre-convocation press briefing.
He said 4,217 students bagged a Second Class Upper,  7, 928 got a Second Class Lower, while 578 bagged a Third Class degree.
He said 15 new approved programmes by the National Universities Commission (NUC) would commence in the 2025/2026 academic session.
According to him, “The wheel of progress is on course and moving steadily in the University of Benin.  This administration is poised to deliver on its mandate of effective, practical teaching, sound learning, result-oriented research and impactful community service.
“We must applaud the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for establishing NELFUND, and by so doing significantly reducing the financial stress of students in the process of acquiring tertiary education.   We enjoin students and their parents to take full advantage of the federal government’s benevolence in instituting the fund.”
Prof. Omoregie disclosed that Nigeria’s Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, would deliver the Founders’ Day lecture with the topic,  “Reforms for a Shared Prosperity”.
The UNIBEN VC said Director General of the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs and Former Vice Chancellor of Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State, Professor Eghosa Osaghae, would deliver the Convocation Lecture on the theme, “Making Our Universities Great”.
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Bayelsa Education Fund, British Council  trains tra 1,000 teachers

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The last batch of 400 public school teachers in Bayelsa State on Monday commenced training under the sponsorship of Bayelsa Education Development Trust Fund (EDTF) and the British Council.
This batch will bring to 1000 the number of public school teachers in the state who have benefited in the partnership arrangement.School supplies
The EDTF, British Council and Teachers Training, Registration and Certification Board collaborated in the capacity development programme.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the five day capacity building program, Commissioner for Education Dr Gentle Emelah reiterated the commitment of the Bayelsa government to training and capacity of teachers in the state.
He noted that the improved teaching methodology in the state was responsible for the state producing the best student in the 2025 West African School Certificate Examinations.
Prof Ebimiowei, Executive Secretary at EDTF, noted that the collaboration is aimed at improving learning outcomes for pupils and students of public primary and secondary schools in Bayelsa.
“You will agree with me that until the cutlass is sharpened, it will have no impact on the hands of the farmer and so it is with our teachers., you need to be sharpened very well to give good delivery in your various classes and schools.
“Let me at this juncture appreciate the British Council for accepting to train 1,000 teachers, 50 education managers and 60 trainers for Bayelsa,” he said.
On his part, Chairman of the EDTF board, High Chief Fidelis Agbiki expressed appreciation to the Commissioner for Education Dr Gentle Emelah for his supportive role to the fund.
Agbiki urged the beneficiaries to justify the enormous resources invested by the government of Bayelsa by being dedicated within the five days the exercise would last.
He said; “This board will not operate on business as usual but on business unusual as we will push the frontiers outside the box to ensure that we get value for money,” Agbiki said.
 Chairman of Development Partners Committee of the EDTF applauded the commitment of the partners for the successful completion of the programme, urging them to sustain the tempo
Speaking on the programme, Mr Fwanshishak Daniel, Head, English and Schools, British Council noted that the Bayelsa government had shown exemplary commitment to educational development.
He explained that the commitment has enabled the British Council and Bayelsa government to achieve within one year greater milestones that took other states three years to achieve.
He explained that the resources of the British Council have been made available to Bayelsa with the training of 60 resource persons from the state who will in turn train other teachers to improve education.
According to Daniel, the training will lay emphasis on new teaching methods, use of digital tools for self development and access to school amongst others.
Dr Peremoboere Ogola, Acting Chairman of TTRC, which facilitated training, thanked the EDTF for supporting training of teachers in Bayelsa with world class resources of the British Council.
She noted that another batch of newly recruited teachers are currently undergoing training at State government owned University of Africa, Toru Orua, Sagbama LGA in Bayelsa
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RSG INAUGURATES ARMED FORCES REMEMBRANCE DAY COMMITTEE

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The Rivers State Government has inaugurated a Central Planning Committee to organize the celebration of the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day (AFRD) in the State.

The committee was formally inaugurated by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Benibo Anabraba in Port Harcourt, last Thursday.

Dr Anabraba who also serves as Chairman of the Committee

highlighted the State Government’s deep appreciation for the sacrifices of Nigeria’s fallen heroes who laid down their lives for the nation’s peace and unity.

“These heroes have given their lives for the security and peace of our nation and deserve to be celebrated. The Armed Forces Remembrance Day is an opportunity to show our gratitude for their sacrifice,” he said.

Dr. Anabraba further extended recognition to all Security Agencies in the State, emphasizing the importance of the event in appreciating their contributions to national security and sovereignty.

The annual Armed Forces Remembrance Day, observed on January 15 across the country is dedicated to remember Nigeria’s departed soldiers and honouring the nation’s veterans.

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