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THE STATES

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12 years ago

June 11, 2014

Bauchi

The Parents/Teachers Association (PTA) of Federal
Government Girls College, Bauchi, last Saturday rejected proposals by the school’s management to be sending to them directly, the results of their wards through handset.
Introducing the plan during a meeting of the association, the school’s Examination Officer, Mr. Obu Godpower, explained that such arrangement was necessitated by complaints from some parents that their wards do not present their report cards.
According to him, the sending of reports to parents through SMS, if introduced, will address the problem.
“ If agreed, parents would receive their children’s continuoues assessments score, examination score in all subject every term at just N300.
“As such, whether a student brings his result home or not, parent will receive same directly in their handset via SMS“.
Godpower said that the plan would also provide parents, access to the school website where they could view the detail performance of their children.
He explained that the company that was contacted to provide the service, requested for N500 per student, but after intense negotiations, accepted N300.

Benue

The Medical Director, Federal Medical Centre, Makurdi , Dr
Mathias Oyigeya, last Saturday urged journalists to imbibe the culture of physical exercise to ensure fitness.
Oyigeya gave the advice in Makurdi at the end of a physical fitness programme tagged “Journalists Walk For Health,” was organised by the Benue Chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), to promote physical fitness among journalists.
Represented by Dr Okoh Onojah, Head of Orthopedics at the centre, Oyigeya said physical fitness was necessary for the optimal function of the body.
Speaking earlier, the state Chairman of SWAN, Mr Emmanuel Uja, said the programme was packaged to educate members on the relevance of good health through regular exercise.
In his remarks, Chairman of Benue Council of the NUJ , Mr Kris Atsaka , commended SWAN for the initiative and urged the association to sustain it for the benefit of its members.

Ekiti

Vice President Namadi Sambo last Sunday appealed to
PDP supporters in Ekiti State to work toward ensuring victory for the party in the June 21 gubernatorial election. Sambo made the appeal during a closed-door meeting with the party’s leaders in Ado Ekiti on Sunday.
The PDP Chairman of Ekiti State, Mr Makanjuola Ogundipe, who briefed journalists at the end of the three-hour meeting said the meeting addressed issues relating to the party’s readiness to the June 21 polls.
He said that Sambo also appealed to aggrieved members of the party to sheath their sword and rally support for the party to ensure victory.
Ogundipe said the Vice President assured state chapter of the party of the support of the national headquarters in the area of logistics to enable victory for the party’s candidate in the election.
He said Sambo, who heads the national campaign team for the polls, advised party supporters against being provoked by supporters of other political parties into creating chaos in the state.

FCT

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has
commiserated with the family of Akunyili on the demise of the former Information Minister, Prof. Dora Akunyili.
In a statement signed by CAN President, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, he expressed shock and sadness on the death of the former minister and Director General of NAFDAC.
Oritsejafor described the death of Akunyili as a great loss not only to her family but to the entire nation and humanity at large given her track record in public service.
“ On behalf of the entire Christian community in Nigeria, I condole with the Akunyili family over the demise of one of Nigeria’s finest public officers.
“It is with shock that I receive the news of the demise of Prof. Dora Akunyili; a woman who stood for the peace and unity of Nigeria at all times and fought for the interest of the less privileged in the society.
“The Christian Association of Nigeria mourns with the family of the deceased, her friends and relations and the entire people of Nigeria,’’ Oritsejafor said.
Kano

The late Emir of Kano Alhaji Ado Bayero, has been
described by a former aide as someone that cherished peace and equality during his reign.
The late emir’s personal driver for over 30 years, Alhaji Wada Maimota, told newsmen that “he considered all persons in the palace as his sons and daughters”.
“Whenever a child was born in my house, we would tell him and he was always the one to give them names. “Whenever we were on the road, he always cautioned me to be patient at all times,” he said.
Maimota also said that the late emir was a father to all, including non- Muslims and showed concern on all issues involving all his subjects.

Kwara

Gunmen on Saturday killed Mr Baba Seriki-Sanu, a staff of
the Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara, who was on his way to Ilorin on official duty.
The Treasurer of the Kaiama Emirate Council, Seriki-Sanu, was in a bus with other colleagues when the gunmen struck.
The source stated that the incident happened between Kaiama town and Gwaria, another village in the local government. The deceased died on the spot while other staff who sustained injuries were taken to the hospital.
The staff were on their way to Ilorin to attend a screening by the state Local Government Service Commission.
The Divisonal Police Officer (DPO), Kaiama, Mr Christopher Okun,confirmed the incident, saying that no arrest had been made.
The Chairman of the council, Alhaji Alhassan Bagudu, who also confirmed the development, described it as “shocking and pathetic’’.

Nasarawa
The Minister of Information, Mr Labaran Maku, on
Saturday called on the people of Nasarawa State to embrace peace in order to accelerate the development of the state.
Maku made the call in Lafia at a town hall meeting organised by Eggon Unity Forum, Nasarawa South Senatorial Zone. The minister noted that the state had huge potentials, adding that it could only be harnessed in an atmosphere devoid of rancour and violence.
He also urged the people of the state to support the transformation agenda of President Goodluck Jonathan.
Responding to call by the forum to contest for governorship position in the state in 2015, Maku said he would make his intention known in due course.
The National President of Eggon Youth Movement, Mr Daniel Anyuabuga, said Maku was a tested person and had the credential to chart a new course for the development of the entire state.
Ogun

Ogun State lawmakers last Sunday expressed mixed
reactions to the adoption of the report of the Committee on Public Service at the on-going National Conference on part-time legislature.
The report was on part-time legislature, and the committee had suggested it as one of the ways to reduce the cost of governance.
Some of the lawmakers who expressed their views in separate interviews in Abeokuta said the decision would not allow those in the legislature to perform effectively and optimally.
Chairman, Public Accounts Committee in the Ogun House of Assembly, Mr Abiodun Akovoyan, who is representing Ipokia constituency, cited his committee as an example.
He said the committee had been unable to cover the auditors’ report of over 70 agencies in the state due to the burden of its task.

Osun

Senator Iyiola Omisore, PDP’s candidate in the August 9
gubernatorial election in Osun State, has promised to ensure qualitative education for the state’s citizenry if elected into office.
Omisore made the promise in Osogbo last Sunday in a statement by Mr Diran Odeyemi, his Director of Media and Strategy.
The Osun PDP flagbearer said he would set things right in the area of policy formulation and implementation to ensure a high standard in the education sector.
Omisore said the indefinite strike embarked upon by lecturers in the four state-owned tertiary education institutions was a development which could cause a setback to the state’s education development.

Sokoto

The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has urged
Nigerians to turn to God in finding solutions to some of the recurring problems in the country.
The Sultan made the call in Sokoto last Sunday at a one-day seminar on “The Position of Islam on Begging.’’ organised by the Sokoto State Zakat and Endowment Committee, in collaboration with the state’s Ministry of Religious Affairs.
Abubakar said “we must turn to God and pray fervently for God to intervene in the affairs of Nigeria. Turning to God and living our lives according to religious injunctions are the only ways out of the current quagmire in the nation. We should also have a sense of pity toward our less privileged brothers and sisters.’’

Yobe

Yobe Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC),
Alhaji Maimala Buni, on Saturday described as undemocratic, calls from certain quarters for the dissolution of political structures in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe.
Buni, said in Damaturu that the advocates of such measures were enemies of democracy and not serious-minded people.
He described such calls as not only “inflammatory”, but also “detrimental to the sustenance of the country’s uninterrupted democratic experience.’’
“We have followed with grave concern the consistent vituperation by some politicians on the need to dismantle the political administration of the three states.
“It is apparent that some of them are not well informed, displaying bare ignorance, mixed with political intent to discredit the administrations of the three states.”
“It is most unfortunate that most of them who are beneficiary of democracy, who ought to be contributing to the building of democracy in Nigeria, are helping in destroying it. We appreciate the good effort and the developmental strides attained by the governors of the three states,” he said.

L-R: Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Mrs Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, Vice President Namadi Sambo and Minister of Transport, Senator Idris Umar, at the inauguration of two air-conditioned Diesel Multiple Units (DMUS) and 68-seater air conditioned passenger coaches at the Iddo Rail Terminus in Lagos last Monday

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PH based Ibadan indigenes vow commitment To Rules of law

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7 days 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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7 days 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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7 days 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.