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Bauchi
The Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Sulemanu Adamu, has cautioned politicians against violence and thuggery before, during and after the April general elections.
Adamu gave the warning when the First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan, paid him a courtesy visit in his palace in Bauchi recently.
The emir said that politicians should play the game according to the rules, adding that no meaningful development could be achieved in an atmosphere of chaos.
He thanked President Goodluck Jonathan for approving the execution of the Mambilla hydroelectricity project in Taraba.
He said the project would engender socio-economic development of the North-East zone in particular and the nation in general.
Earlier, the First Lady solicited the support of the emir for the PDP to succeed.
She told the emir that the Federal Government had initiated many projects for the North-East zone and called on the emir to assist in ensuring that they were completed.
Ekiti
The Management of the University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti has fixed March 2, for the mass burial of unclaimed corpses in the hospital’s mortuary.
Mr Anthony Awolusi, the hospital’s Public Relations Officers, stated this in a statement in Ado-Ekiti last Thursday.
Awolusi said that the measure became necessary in order to decongest the mortuary.
He said that there were many unclaimed corpses in the mortuary, and that some had stayed for more than four years without any form of identifications.
“The management of the University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti once again appeals to the public to collect the corpses of their relations in the hospital’s mortuary within a week.
“These bodies have been lying in the mortuary without any form of identification for years and are now causing congestion and health hazards in the hospital.
“The hospital mortuary is going to be decongested and the management will proceed on mass burial of the corpses any time from March 2,” Awolusi said.
FCT
The Abuja Environmental Protection Board (AEPB) says it will prosecute anyone who uses residential areas for rearing animals or pets.
Mr Ahmed Abubakar, the Head, Environmental Health Department at the board, said this while speaking with newsmen in Abuja.
He said that with the structure of residential houses in the territory, the activity of a resident might affect neighbours negatively.
He also warned that residents who use residential premises as business centres and those who pollute the environment with excessive noise would face the law.
“Conversion of premises into commercial use is not allowed; some people even renovate and change wardrobes to toilets; the sippage goes into the next person’s wardrobe.
Gombe
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Gombe State Chapter, has appealed to the state government to distribute fertilisers on time to enable farmers to plan ahead.
Alhaji Gambo Sarkinnoma, the Secretary of the association, made the appeal last Thursday in Gombe in an interview with newsmen.
“We are appealing to the state government to distribute fertilisers on time at least during the first or second week of March,” he pleaded.
He said that early distribution of the commodity would enable farmers to estimate their yield during harvest.
“If a farmer gets his allocation on time, he will be able to know the size of the land to cultivate.
Kaduna
Governor Patrick Yakowa of Kaduna State on Wednesday unveiled his development plans if elected in the April gubernatorial election.
Yakowa made the disclosure while fielding questions at an interactive forum organised by the state council of the NUJ in Kaduna.
He said that agriculture would form the cornerstone of his administration to achieve food security, gainful employment and self reliance.
He added that security would be given priority attention along with the peaceful co-existence among the diverse people of the state.
The governor pledged to eradicate poverty and improve transportation, education, health, water supply, infrastructure, housing and electricity.
Yakowa said he would adopt a “deliberate and pragmatic strategy’’ to implement the programmes if given the mandate.
Meanwhile, Kaduna State Government plans to introduce improved firewood stoves to reduce the quantity of firewood used for domestic cooking.
The Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Alhaji Zakariya Shamaki, disclosed this last Thursday in an interview with newsmen in Kaduna.
Lagos
An Ebute Meta Magistrates Court, Lagos on Wednesday granted a N200,000 bail to a septuagenarian landlord, Adesomoju Odoro who was docked for alleged defilement of a nine-year-old girl.
Odoro, 79, is standing trial before Mrs Folashade Kayode on the charge of defiling a primary two pupil (names withheld).
The Prosecutor, Sgt. Paul Inedu told the court that the landlord unlawfully had carnal knowledge of the minor, whose parents’ were tenants in his house at No 3, Aiyetoro St., Ebute Meta, Lagos.
Inedu said that the offence was allegedly committed on February 12.
According to the prosecutor, the minor came to meet the septuagenarian in the communal kitchen where he was preparing lunch and told him she wanted to defecate.
“After taking the girl to the toilet, the accused took her into his bedroom and forcefully had carnal knowledge of her,’’ he said.
The prosecutor said that the accused had been previously arrested over similar allegations of having carnal knowledge of three other minors but was let go by the police.
Niger
President Goodluck Jonathan in Minna commended former Head of State retired Gen . Abdulsalami Abubakar for entrenching democracy in the country.
Jonathan made the commendation in Minna at a presidential campaign.
He held that the former head of state had the opportunity of perpetuating himself in office without any opposition but decided to hand over to democratic government.
“If he had wanted to stay in power for four years, he could have done so without any opposition, but he said one year was more than enough to transit from military to democratic rule.
He, therefore, said politicians must show gratitude to the man for allowing democratic tenets to flourish in the country “We are grateful to him for giving us democracy.’’, adding that the country must learn to show gratitude to those who meant very well for the country.
Ondo
The police in Irele town, Ondo State, have arrested seven suspects in connection with a recent robbery incident in the area.A reliable police source told newsmen on Thursday that the suspects were arrested following a tip-off.He said the police were still on the trail of other key actors in the robbery in which a victim was killed at Legbogbo Village in Irele Local Government Area.The source said an undisclosed amount of money and some dangerous weapons, including a pistol, ammunition and charms were recovered from the suspects.The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) at Irele, CSP Lasisi Titilola, told newsmen that the case had been transferred to the state CID, Akure for further investigation.The Chairman of Irele Local Government Area, Mr Shedrack Olowojuni, said the suspects should be made to face the full wrath of the law.
Sokoto
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has stressed the need for Nigerians to be united in spite of their cultural , religious and ethnic differences.
Obasanjo, who spoke last Tuesday in Sokoto at the flag off of the second term re-election bid of Governor Aliyu Wamakko, said the nation must manage its diversity well.
The former president urged Nigerians to elect a leader who would be able to provide stability and visionary leadership.
“We should not vote on the basis of religion or sectionalism but on the basis of the present need of the country,’’ he said.
Obasanjo expressed delight that the country had continued to remain united , adding: “I thank God that we still have a country we can call Nigeria undiminished .’’
Yobe
Governor Ibrahim Gaidam last Yobe State has assured the people of the state of equal opportunities, irrespectiove of their political leanings.
He gave the assurance on Thursday at a political rally in Tarmuwa, Tarmuwa Local Government Area of the state.
Gaidam said his administration was determined to provide equal opportunities to every part of the state to bring development to the grassroots.
He said government had since 2007 invested heavily in the construction of urban and rural roads, education and manpower development in most parts of the state.
“We are committed to providing more roads, health care delivery and improving the quality of education in all parts of the state in the next dispensation,” he added.
Gaidam promised that his administration would continue to promote religious harmony and peaceful coexistence among the various communities in the state.
The Rivers State Commissioner for Education, Dr. Peters Nwagor, has commended the orderly conduct of the ongoing 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination in the state and urged schools to sustain the standard.
Dr. Nwagor gave the commendation on Tuesday during a monitoring tour of selected secondary schools in Port Harcourt and environs where the WAEC exam is ongoing.
The commissioner, who was accompanied by directors and monitors from the Ministry of Education, said he was impressed with the peaceful atmosphere at the centres visited.
“The students conducted themselves properly and wrote their papers under conducive conditions. Invigilators and supervisors also performed their duties professionally,” he stated.
Nwagor noted that the Rivers State Government had invested heavily to ensure the smooth and credible conduct of the examination across the state
He urged candidates to reciprocate government’s effort by shunning all forms of examination malpractice and focusing on their studies.
“Government has done so much to ensure successful examinations in our schools. Students should take advantage of it by remaining focused,” the commissioner said.
While no case of malpractice was recorded in the centres inspected, Dr. Nwagor warned that any principal, teacher, invigilator, or official caught aiding malpractice would face strict sanctions in line with regulations.
He also commended school administrators, teachers, WAEC officials, and security personnel for upholding the integrity of the process.
Centres visited included County Grammar School, Ikwerre/Etche; Government Comprehensive Secondary School, Borokiri; Government Secondary School, Borokiri; and Pabod Model Secondary School.
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.
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