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Khana Names School After Nyesom Wike …Unveils Six Projects In One Year
As part of efforts to reciprocate the good gesture and recognise the impact of the present administration led by Governor Nyesom Wike on massive infrastructure development projects across Khana Local Government Area of Rivers State,the authorities of the council have named the newly constructed Baen Community Modern Primary School’s eight classroom blocks after the state governor.
The school is now to be called ‘Nyesom Wike Modern Primary School, Bean’.
The project was among the six cardinal projects commissioned over the weekend to mark the one year in office of Khana Local Government Chairman, Dr Bariere Thomas’ administration in the area.
Speaking while commissioning the newly built ‘Nyesom Wike Modern Primary School, Baen’, the state Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Amb Desmond Akawor, commended Bariere for the choice of the school project,saying that the council chairman has replicated what the governor has done in the education sector in the state.
Akawor said that for any society to turn around the fortunes of the people, it must start with the development of the education sector, adding that Ogoni people were noted for their exploits in education.
According to him,the chairman has, through the school project, invested hugely on human capital development,adding that great men and women would be churned out from the school.
“Great men and women will pass out of this school. You are replicating what Governor Nyesom Wike is doing at the education sector in this state.We commend your vision and choice to build the school project”, he stated.
The PDP chairman said that the performance of the Khana council boss has justified the essence for which the party gave the youth more opportunity as council chairmen.
He said that many youths were distinguished in their various professions, and urged the youths to give peace a chance in the area.
Also speaking, the Chairman of Khana Local Government Area, Dr Bariere Thomas, disclosed that the school was named after the state Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, to reciprocate his good gestures to the people of the area,adding that the present administration under Wike has done more projects in the area than other past administrations in the state.
Bariere disclosed that the Khana Legislative Assembly had passed a resolution to name the school after Governor Nyesom Wike, adding that the school was built to end the suffering beingencountered by children from the community in search of primary education as well as fulfill his electioneering campaign promise to the people.
According to him,there was no other achievement for his administration better than to give the children access to free education,adding that the school has been equippedwith ICT laboratory and teachers’ quarters.
He used the opportunity to call on the state Ministry of Education, through the Universal Basic Education Board (RSUBEB),to immediately take over the school and ensure teachers were posted.
In their various speeches, the member representing Khana/GokanaFederal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon Dumnamene Dekor, and KAGOTE President, Hon Emmanuel Deeyaa, lauded Bariere for completing the project on schedule.
Other projects commissioned include Information and Communication Technology (ICT) centre,Industrial Training Unit, resurfaced Kaani Road, Khana Local Government Council Entrance Gate, all in Bori, as well as foundation stone laying of Bori market.
By: Amadi Akujobi
The Organised Labour yesterday, called on the Federal Government to ensure inclusiveness in policy making and guide against erosion of rights, such as free speech and association.
The President, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Mr Joe Ajaero made the call at the 2025 Workers’ Day celebration held at the Eagle’s Square, Abuja.
The Tide source reports Ajaero and the President, Trade Union Congress, Mr Festus Osifo delivered a joint statement on behalf of the organised labour at the event.
Ajaero described May Day as, not only a moment to honour workers’ sacrifices, but also a platform to demand justice and accountability from those in public office.
He frowned at the alleged suppression of protests, and the erosion of rights of workers by some agents
According to him, workers have a duty to resist economic injustice, insecurity, and policies that undermine their dignity.
Speaking on the theme of the day, the NLC President underscored the need for Nigerian workers to reclaim the civic space and resist policies that contribute to worsening economic conditions.
“Our theme this year – “Reclaiming the Civic Space in the midst of Economic Hardship – reflects the urgent need for citizens to protect democracy and push back against repression.
“The civic space, where Nigerians express their concerns and challenge injustices is shrinking.
“If we fail to reclaim this space, the foundation of our democracy risks collapse,” he said
Ajaero, therefore, urged workers to unite and resist division, fear, and despair.
He also urged them to mobilise and organise for change, declaring that the right to demand better conditions is non-negotiable.
“Without workers, there is no society; without labour, there is no development. We must take our place in the fight for economic justice and democratic governance.”
Speaking in the same veins, Osifo said workers are the backbone of the nation—the educators, healthcare providers, builders, farmers, and innovators who sustain its economy -.
He stressed the need for the labour to reclaim the civic space even in the midst of economic hardship.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has disassociated itself from a fraudulent site requesting payments from candidates who missed the ongoing 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
The board said that the site, “Copyrightwriter Personal J Rescheduling Flw” and account number 8520641017 at Sterling Bank, associated with it, are scam.
The disclaimer is contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Thursday by the Board’s Public Communication Advisor, Dr Fabian Benjamin.
Benjamin said the account is being exploited to defraud unsuspecting candidates who missed their UTME.
“We issue this urgent notice to inform the public about this nefarious scheme targeting candidates who were unable to participate in the UTME.
“Some unscrupulous individuals are deceitfully soliciting payments of N15,700 under the false pretence of offering rescheduling services for the examination.
“Let us be unequivocal: this, it is a blatant scam, and we are confident that the public will not fall prey to such cheap and regressive tactics.
” The individuals behind this scam have no affiliation with JAMB or any legitimate government agency.
“The account details provided in these communications are entirely fictitious and bear no connection to any official processes; they exist solely for the purpose of perpetrating fraud,” he said.
Benjamin called on Sterling bank to take immediate and decisive action against this criminal activity.
According to him, JAMB has reported the matter to the relevant security agencies and actively pursuing those responsible for this deceitful act.
He further said that “JAMB does not reschedule examinations for candidates who miss their scheduled tests due to reasons unrelated to the Board’s actions”.
He, however, said that the Board is conducting a thorough investigation for candidates whose biometrics failed during verification and were thus unable to sit for the examination.
He said those without discrepancies would be invited to retake the examination at no cost , stressing that “no cost is required”
“It is imperative to understand that JAMB does not charge any fees for examinations after a candidate has completed their registration.
“We strongly urge all candidates to remain vigilant and not to succumb to these fraudulent schemes.
“Protect yourselves and report any suspicious activity immediately,” he explained.
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has expressed its willingness to partner with the United Nations (UN) to accelerate the development of the Niger Delta region.
Dr Samual Ogbuku, Managing Director of the NDDC, made the appeal in a statement issued by the commission’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mrs Seledi Thompson-Wakama, in Port Harcourt on yesterday.
According to the statement, Ogbuku sought the UN’s support during his visit to the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator (UNRHC), Mr Mohammed Fall, at the UN regional office in Abuja.
He called on the global body to provide the NDDC with technical assistance and expert services to support the region’s development.
“We are eager to collaborate with the UN, recognising that the state governments in the region and the NDDC alone cannot achieve the level of regional development required,” he said.
Ogbuku identified key areas where support would be needed, including the provision of portable and affordable drinking water powered by high-tech solar energy sources.
He also highlighted the importance of reforesting the mangrove swamps, which have been severely damaged by decades of environmental degradation caused by oil exploration in the Niger Delta.
“Although the NDDC has made progress in providing solar-powered streetlights across the region, we still require UN support in delivering solar energy solutions for residential buildings.
“We also wish to explore the possibility of installing solar mini-grids in homes across communities, which would boost local commerce and trade,” he added.
The NDDC managing director further appealed for increased UN involvement in areas such as healthcare, education, youth training, gender development, and food security.
Ogunku stated that such interventions would significantly enhance the standard of living in the region.
In response, Fall affirmed the UN’s readiness to collaborate with the NDDC to fast track development in the Niger Delta.
He assured that the UN would support initiatives in food security, job creation, education, and renewable energy, among other areas.
“We aim to approach development in the Niger Delta holistically, rather than focusing solely on environmental pollution.
“This is merely an entry point; however, the UN’s development vision aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are designed to positively impact various aspects of people’s lives,” Fall stated.
He assured the NDDC of continued and fruitful engagements to drive the region’s development.