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9 years ago

January 25, 2017

Borno
The police in Borno State have denied media report on alleged abduction of the Caretaker Chairman of Bama Local Government Area, Alhaji Modu Ali, by suspected gunmen.
The spokesman of the command, Mr Victor Isuku dismissed the report while fielding questions from newsmen in Maiduguri.
Isuku explained that Ali was arrested by court orderlies using private tricycle.
“Modu Ali was not kidnapped or abducted by gunmen as reported in the media. He was arrested by court orderlies based on an order of a court in Maiduguri,” he said.
Isuku however said that Ali had been reunited with his family after he was released by the court.

Gombe
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has deployed 3,000 prospective corps members of 2016 Batch B Stream II to Gombe State.
The Chief Information Officer, Miss Magrate Dakama, stated this in a statement issued in Gombe.
“About 3, 000 prospective Corps members are expected to report at the NYSC temporary orientation camp, Science Technical College, Amanda 12 KL Gombe-Bauchi road’’, the statement said.
According to the statement, registration and verification will commence on January 24, while closing ceremony will be on February 13th.

Kaduna
Governor Nasiru El-Rufai of Kaduna State has said that all those found culpable in the killing of innocent people in the recent crisis in Southern Kaduna will be prosecuted.
He described the incident as unfortunate and condemnable.
He said this when the Council of Traditional Chiefs and Emirs, led by Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris, paid him a solidarity visit.
“This is not something to talk about because I am not the first governor to receive this kind of treatment, every governor in the last 15 years in this state has been treated this way, and it is part of the challenges and burden of leadership. So, I am not disturbed.

Kano
The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), says it empowered 60 victims of trafficking in the North-West Zone in 2016.
The NAPTIP Zonal Commander, Mr Shehu Umar, made this known in an interview with newsmen in Kano.
Umar said that the victims were trained in various skills including tailoring, interior decoration, catering, among others.
He said that the agency with support of a non-governmental organisation would soon provide working tools to the empowered victims.

Kebbi
The Association for the Promotion of Livestock Production in the African Sahel and Savannah regions says it will enlighten livestock breeders on modern livestock production.
The President of the association, Dr Buba Jalo, who led a delegation to Kebbi State, disclosed this in Birnin Kebbi after a closed door meeting with Governor Atiku Bagudu.
He told newsmen after the meeting that the training would end the incessant clashes between farmers and livestock producers.
Jalo said the association would ensure that farmers and livestock breeders embraced dialogue in dispute resolution and peaceful coexistence.

Kwara
Agbeyangi Community in Ilorin East local government Area of Kwara State has denied a reported influx of Boko Haram members into the area.
The Alagua of Agbeyangi, Alhaji Aliyu Baba, said in statement in Ilorin that a media report to that effect was not true.
A national daily had reported that some items, belonging to suspected Boko Haram insurgents, were found in the community.
But Baba, the community head, stated that the purported items belong to some Fulani herdsmen migrating from the North and awaiting screening before they could be allowed into the community.

Nasarawa
The Niger State Sanitary Industry Limited, Ikeja, Lagos State has distributed relief materials worth N500,000 to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), at their Kuta village camp in Karu local government of Nasarawa State.
The firm’s Marketing Manager, Mr Akuta Chinedu, who supervised the distribution, said that the company was moved to assist the IDPs because they found their conditions “very critical”.
Chinedu decried the living conditions of the IDPs and urged the Federal Government to intervene in the areas of education and healthcare.
He said that the Kuta camp was the first beneficiary of the gesture because it was the closest to the Abuja office of the company.

Niger
The Special Adviser to the Governor of Niger State on Empowerment and Social Protection, Mrs Afiniki Dauda, says the state government has so far trained and deployed 4,149 to the programme.
In a statement made available to newsmen in Minna, Dauda said 2, 883 have been deployed to teach, 611 to the agricultural sector , 355 were posted to health sector and 299 others were to serve under N-Community.
She said other candidates were being trained and on completion will be deployed to the programme.
“We have opted to use our discretion in terms of posting based on the state’s personnel needs. The review of the posting of N – Power beneficiaries is ongoing and zero posting issues will be addressed”, he said.

Osun
Students of the Osun State University, Osogbo, last Saturday protested the shooting of two of their colleagues by some policemen.
The protesting students lit bon fires on major streets and impeded human and vehicular traffic within Osogbo metropolis.
The shot students, Kazeem Adesola and Ibrahim Ajao, were playing football on a pitch at Oke-Baale area of the metropolis when the incident occurred.
The policemen, who came in plain clothes, had accused some students on the pitch of being involved in internet fraud.

Ondo
Olori, the wife of Oba Babatunde Faduyile, the Abodi of Ikaleland in Ondo State, Grace Faduyile, has appealed to government at all levels to provide jobs for the youth in the country.
She made the appeal while speaking with newsmen shortly after a thanksgiving ceremony at the Gospel Faith Mission Internatonal (GOFAMINT) in Okitipupa.
Olori Faduyile was rescued from the hands of a five-man gang of kidnappers in a foiled abduction saga on January 15 in Ikoya, Okitipupa local government area.
She said that unemployment was responsible for youths getting more involved in social vices.
Recounting her ordeal, she said the kidnappers took her and one of her aides through the waterways for over two hours to an unknown destination before they were rescued by local hunters and security agencies.

Oyo
A chieftain of the Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, Dr Kunle Olajide, says regional integration is the key to the economic prosperity of the Yoruba nation.
Olajide stated this at a colloquium organised by the Yoruba Patriotic Movement (YPM) in Ibadan last Saturday.
The theme of the colloquium chaired by a former governor of Osun State, Chief Bisi Akande, was” Resetting the Yoruba Nation’s Agenda for Rapid, Systematic and Sustainable Development.”

Plateau
A PDP chieftain in Plateau State, Chief Alexander Mwolwus,
has urged Governor Simon Lalong to tackle corruption, especially in the conduct of election at the local government council level.
Mwolwus who made the call in an interview with newsmen in Pankshin, said the recently suspended some local government staff, including DPMs, DFSs and Directors for alleged shady financial deals, was commendable.
“We have not heard of anything about the Local Government Management committee Chairmen.
“In December 2016, the governor gave these chairmen another six months to keep managing the affairs of the 17 LGAs instead of conducting local government poll to right the wrong,” he said.

Sokoto
The Chairman, Sokoto State House of Assembly Committee on Commerce and Industry, Alhaji Tanimu Kyadawa, has urged Nigerians to patronise made- in-Nigeria products.
Kyadawa (APC-Gada West), who gave the advice in an interview with newsmen in Sokoto, said doing so would boost the country’s economy.
The legislator called on government to mobilise more support for Nigerian industries in order to improve the standard of all products.
He also urged indigenous manufacturers to be ingenious for the benefit of the citizens.

Taraba
The police in Jalingo, Taraba State, have confirmed the arrest of an armed immigration personnel by a local vigilance group.
The spokesman of the police command, Mr David Misal, said that the suspect, Mahmood Idris, broke into a place of worship and destroyed some properties.
Misal explained that Idris, who sustained injuries during the incident, was receiving treatment at the Federal Medical Centre, Jalingo.
According to him, police preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect signed and collected the rifle on Saturday while on duty, only for him to engage in the dastardly act.

Zamfara
The police in Zamfara State have embarked on state-wide familiarisation campaign as part of efforts to improve police community relationship in the state.
The Commissioner of Police in Zamfara, Mr Shaba Alkali, said in Gusau on Sunday that the tour was designed to bridge the gap between the force and residents.
Alkali explained that the police would interact with various stakeholders across the state, including local government councils, traditional rulers, religious leaders and other security agencies, to get closer to people at the grassroots.

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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.