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Bauchi
The Bauchi State Government and a firm, Mikapi Nigeria Ltd, have concluded arrangement to construct an international amusement park worth about N800 million to attract tourists to the state and boost its revenue base.
The General Manager of the Bauchi State Tourism Development Board, Alhaji Muazu Adamu, announced the plan in Bauchi.
He said the park would be constructed through a public-private partnership, with the state government providing land and paying compensation for the land while the firm would provide the funds.
Adamu said the government had already secured 16 hectares on the Bauchi-Gombe road in the metropolis and added that payment of compensation would soon begin at the site.
FCT
Take care of your back before it becomes problematic, an orthopaedic surgeon has advised.
Dr Kingsley Ekwe of the National Hospital, Abuja, says excessive back pain is caused by wear and tear on the vertebrae and cartilage of the spine, and many factors are associated with back problems, the commonest being spondylosis.
“Spondylosis is a disease that has many contributing factors including aging, genetics and activity,” he said.
Ekwe explained that when people sleep, sit and carry heavy objects improperly, they inevitably put stress on their back and this causes wear and tear.
According to Ekwe, many Nigerians do not think about their back until it starts developing problems.
Kaduna
The Kaduna State House of Assembly has began the screening of cabinet nominees sent to it for confirmation by Gov. Patrick Yakowa.
Yakowa submitted 24 names for confirmation as members of the State Executive Council.
The nominees included three members of the immediate past state legislature, Messrs Jonathan Kish, Nazifi Mohammed and Suleiman Ibrahim.
The list also contained some returnee commissioners, including Alhaji Sa’idu Adamu, Hajiya Halima Labo, Dr Ramalan Ibrahim, Mrs Maria Dogo, Malam Magaji Sadiq, Mr Zakariya Shamaki, Alhaji Sani Mohammed, Mr Felix Gimba, Mr Sunday Katung, Malam Abubakar Haruna and Dr Mohammed Usman.
Katsina
The Kafur Local Government Council of Katsina State has challenged youths in the area, to actively participate in environmental sanitation as their contribution toward the promotion of public health.
Alhaji Abdullahi Sa’idu, the Acting Chairman, made the call during the cleaning of Kafur Abattoir to mark the end of the 30-day environmental sanitation embarked upon by the council.
He commended Gov Ibrahim Shema for the supply of three waste disposal vehicles used in the programme, and hailed the workers for their cooperation toward the success of the exercise.
Kwara
A 25-year-old man, Aliyu Musa, suspected to be a professional bag snatcher, has been remanded in prison by an Ilorin Magistrate’s Court for alleged theft.
The accused was arraigned before Magistrate Sarafa Hanafi on a one-count charge of theft contrary to the Penal Code Law.
Abdulkadir Jimoh, the police prosecutor, told the court that the accused was allegedly a ‘professional bag snatcher’ within Ilorin metropolis with prior records.
The magistrate ordered the remand of the accused in prison, while the case was adjourned till today for hearing.
Kebbi
The Kebbi State House of Assembly has resolved to amend, update and compile its standing rules in a book form.
The motion was moved by the Chairman of the Assembly Standing Rules Committee, who is also the Deputy Speaker, Garba Mohammed, representing Bena Constituency.
Kogi
The Bishop of Lokoja Diocese of the Anglican Communion, Archbishop Emmanuel Egbunu, has urged leaders to initiate policies and programmes that would tackle poverty in Nigeria.
Egbunu made the call on Wednesday at Adimu in Bassa Local Government Area at the inauguration of “Diche Foundation” and first anniversary memorial service for the late Mama Lami Diche, the Mother of former chairman of the council, Mr Tim Diche.
He said that Nigeria would develop, only if leaders allocated the commonwealth of the nation with the fear of God to tackle poverty.
He expressed regret that many families lacked food to eat and shelter in spite of the availability of resources.
Lagos
A 22-year-old man, who allegedly assaulted a police corporal, has been charged before an Apapa Chief Magistrate’s Court, Lagos.
Segun Oladotun, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The prosecution alleged that the accused had on June 24 conspired with another man now at large to assault Cpl. Stanley Aideloje.
Cpl. John Iberedem told the court that the accused allegedly used stones and broken bottles to attack the officer who was performing his official duty.
The Chief Magistrate, Mr E. O. Ogundare admitted the accused to a bail of N40,000 with one surety in like sum and adjourned the case till August 5 for further hearing.
Ogun
A medical practitioner, Dr Isiaq Sotannde has advised patients going for surgery to be emotionally and psychologically prepared and put their trust in God.
Sotannde, a surgeon with the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Abeokuta, gave the advice in Abeokuta.
He said that going through surgery was a thing of the mind, and patients must be fully prepared for any eventuality.
According to him, getting emotionally and psychologically prepared will help check issues like high blood pressure which may compel the postponement of the already slated surgery.
Ondo
The Ondo State Government has formally reported the Joint Negotiating Council (JNC) of labour unions in the state to the Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity.
This follows an indefinite industrial action embarked upon by the workers in the state public service on July 11, and which the government described as an‘illegal indefinite strike.
The Commissioner for Information, Mr Ranti Akerele, in a statement in Akure, said the Head of Service, Mr Ajose Kudehinbu, had in a letter dated July 13, reported the union to the Federal Ministry of Labour.
According to him, labour has failed to follow the due process after reaching an agreement with the government on the payment of the N18,000 National Minimum Wage.
Osun
An Osogbo High Court has dissolved a four-year-old marriage between one Emmanuel Ayoola and his wife, Celestina Ayoola.
The petitioner, Ayoola, had filed a divorce suit against his wife on grounds that she was quarrelsome and never satisfied with whatever he did for her.
The petitioner’s counsel, Mr Soji Oyetayo, told the court that the respondent initially filed similar petition against her husband, which was later withdrawn and the matter settled amicably.
According to Oyetayo, the respondent refused to move back to her matrimonial home after the matter was settled.
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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