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Bauchi
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bauchi State
has screened 17 governorship aspirants from Bauchi, Yobe, Taraba and Adamawa States seeking to contest on the platform of the party in the 2015 general election.
Our correspondent reports that the aspirants had appeared before the screening panel chaired by a former governor, Achike Udenwa, who assured them of fairness.
The four governorship aspirants that appeared before the panel from Taraba include immediate former acting governor, Garba Umar, former Minister for Niger Delta, Darius Isiaku, Mr David Kente and Amb Musa John.
Former Minister of State for Finance, Dr Yarima Ngama and a PDP youth leader, Hassan Kapayos, were the only governorship aspirants from Yobe at the screening.
In troubled Adamawa, Governor Bala Ngilari, former EFCC chairman, Nuhu Ribadu, Auwal Tukur, the son of former PDP national chairman, Bamanga Tukur, Sen. Abubakar Girei, Markus Gindiri, Aliyu Modibbo and Brig. Gen Aliyu Kama (rtd) appeared before the panel.
FCT
The Nigerian Army has announced the promotion of three Captains to the rank of Major in recognition of their exceptional gallantry in the fight against terrorism in the North-East.
Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen.Olajide Laleye, announced this in Abuja while briefing newsmen on the activities lined up for the 2014 Chief of Army Staff Annual Conference to be held next month in Uyo, Akwa Ibom.
Laleye gave the names of the officers as Captains IA Manga, AH Ali and Y Micah.
“It is my pleasure to announce the elevation from the rank of Captain to Major of three brave officers who have shown aggressive posture and uncommon gallantry in the face of the enemy particularly in the counter-insurgency operations in the North-East,” He said.
Jigawa
Alhaji Aminu Ringim, one of the four gubernatorial
aspirants on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa State, said last Sunday, that he was not annointed by Governor Sule Lamido as insinuated in some quarters.
He spoke in an interview with newsmen in Dutse shortly after his arrival from Kaduna where he attended the PDP North West zonal screening.
“I think, as someone who served as Chief of Staff to former Governor Saminu Turaki for five years and served in similar capacity to Governor Sule Lamido for about eight years, it is an experience enough to enable me consolidate on such gains and to continue from where my principals stopped.
“After all, there are four of us contesting, I don’t think there is any one of us that was anointed by the Governor.
“If you say anointment, you can go and ask the people because they are the ones that anointed candidates not the governor.”
Kano
The National Environmental Standards and Regula
tions Enforcement Agency (NESREA), says it is willing to partner corps members to promote awareness on clean environment in Nigeria.
The agency’s North West Zonal Director, Dr Ahmed Kasim, dropped the hint at a lecture delivered at the 2014 Batch “C” NYSC Orientation Course in Karaye, Kano State recently.
He said: “In pursuit of its statutory responsibility to resuscitate the integrity of the Nigerian environment, NESREA collaborates and partners with relevant government ministries and agencies as well as the private sector among others.
“It is this cooperation, collaboration and partnership that NESREA earnestly seeks to establish with the corps members in Kano State and other states across the country.
Kebbi
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) in Kebbi
State, has commenced voters’ education campaign as part of efforts to ensure that registered voters would elect credible leaders in the 2015 general elections.
The state Commissioner for Information, Alhaji Shehu Sambawa, who represented Governor Saidu Dakingari, at the event, directed state owned media stations to ensure equal coverage of activities of all the political parties.
Sambawa urged media stations to be fair and neutral in their coverage of political campaigns, stressing that state owned media stations had been so directed on the issue.
He advised the media organisations to shun inflammatory messages for sustenance of peace and unity in the country.
Lagos
Former President, Association of National Accoun
tants of Nigeria (ANAN), last Sunday urged the Federal Government to diversify the economy to meet the challenges of prevailing slump in oil prices.
Nzekwe told newsmen in Lagos that the federal government must improve the performance of the non-oil sector, particularly the agricultural sector, in order to mitigate the effect of the slump on the economy.
“Everybody was talking about diversifying the economy. Oil could finish and we were being warned everyday that one day oil would finish.
“Most countries use oil windfall to develop infrastructure and create enabling environment for their economies to thrive.
“It is unfortunate that we waited so long until now when the price of oil in the international market came down and we started planning,’’ Nzekwe said.
Ogun
The police in Ogun State have arraigned a 40-year-old
woman, Beatrice Bello, at an Ota Magistrates’ Court for stealing N485,000.
Bello, who lives at No. 25 Oshinleye Str., Ilogbo-Awela in Ota, is facing a two-count charge of stealing and conspiracy.
The Police Prosecutor, Cpl. Mustapha Abdulkareem, told the court that the accused and others at large, committed the offence on March 24 at about 2 00 p.m. at Iyana Iyesi, in Ota.
He alleged that the accused and others at large fraudulently stole the sum of N485, 000 belonging to one Rukayat Akinlade.
Abdulkareem said that the offences contravened Section 390(9) of the Criminal Code Revised Law of Ogun State, 2006.
The accused, however, pleaded not guilty.
Ondo
A 33-year-old driver, Dayo Farodoye, has been
araigned before an Okitipupa Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State for causing the death of one Mrs Busayo Adetoye.
The accused of no fixed address is facing a three-count charge of manslaughter, dangerous driving and driving without driver’s licence.
The Prosecutor, Insp. Zedekiah Orogbemi, told the court that the accused on September. 2, at about 3:00 p.m. along the Okitipupa-Ore road, drove a Bedford lorry marked Lagos XS 288-AKD dangerously on the public highway.
Orogbemi said that the accused, who had no drivers licence coupled with the dangerous driving caused the death of Adetoye on her way from Ore.
He said the offences contravened Sections 5, 6 and 10(6) of the Federal Highway Act, Cap.F13, Vol.VI, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.
The accused, however, pleaded not guilty.
Osun
The Modakeke Chief Magistrates’ Court in Osun has
ordered that one Tunde Adeyemi, 20, should be remanded in the Ile-Ife Prison custody for alleged manslaughter.
The Police Prosecutor, Sgt. Christian Olajide, told the court that the accused committed the offence on June 30, 2014 around 6:30 p.m. at Modakeke, in the Ife East local government area of Osun.
Olajide alleged that the accused intentionally killed one Sakin Olayioye by hitting him with stick in his head, which led to his death.
He said that the offence was contrary to and punishable under Section 319 of the Criminal Code cap 34 Vol 11, Laws of Osun State, 2003.
The Chief Magistrate, Mr Olusegun Ayilara, did not take the plea of the accused but ordered that he should be remanded in prison.
Zamfara
A Gusau Chief Magistrates’ Court has remanded two
men, Nabangi Umma-Oro and Abubakar Danbanga, for allegedly killing one Isah Muhammad.
Umma-Oro and Danbanga, who are residents of Natsira Village in the Adapka District of Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara, are facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and culpable homicide.
The Chief Magistrate, Alhaji Bello Kucheri, ordered the remand of the accused persons and adjourned hearing to December 4.
Earlier, the Prosecutor, Insp. Yakubu Abuga, told the court that on October 18, the accused invited Muhammad to a meeting and thereafter attacked him with a machete.
Abuga said that the two accused also slit the throat of Muhammad with the machete, which resulted to his death.
Governor Sule Lamido of Jigawa State (right), receiving the Chairman, Governing Council of Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, Alhaji Mustapha Jumare in Dutse, recently.
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.”
