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20/10/2025

Pick Admission Form to start your Undergraduate or Postgraduate Degree Programme with the University of Calabar (UNICAL), through it Affiliate Centre in Bori with Bori Business School for the 2025/2026 academic year.

TAKE NOTE PLEASE:
1. We have Admissions for both Full-time and Part-time academic programmes.
2. Lectures take place in Bori while Graduation takes place in Calabar.
3. All courses and programmes are those of UNICAL and are fully accredited by National University Commission (NUC).
4. Graduating students are mobilized to NYSC for those interested. And students not qualified are issued Exemption Certificate.
5. Statement of Result, Degree Certificate and Result Transcript are issued by UNICAL as deem fit.
6. Bori Business School is incorporated under relevant laws in Nigeria and FULLY affiliated to University of Calabar.
7. Effort to start the Port Harcourt Study Centre is ongoing and if you can help, you are welcome.
8.We have a rich, quality and diverse blend of Faculty.

Finally, we have brought quality and affordable education to your doorstep.

At Bori Business School, we don't just teach BOOKS. We teach VALUES.

Won't you rather study with us?
This is your best choice and chance!

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For Enquiries and Enrollment:
+234 806 476 3255
+234 806 378 8362
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Email: [email protected]

Signed:
Prof. Prince David N. Gbarato,
Programme Coordinator and,
Executive Director/Provost,
Bori Business School.

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19/10/2025

17/10/2025

POLICE SWIFTLY ARREST SUSPECT IN VIRAL CAR SNATCHING CASE IN ALAKAHIA

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a key suspect in the viral car snatching incident that occurred in Alakahia, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, on October 15, 2025.

The suspect, Iruo Young, 42, was captured following a coordinated, intelligence-led operation. CCTV footage of the attack, in which a Toyota Avalon was stolen at gunpoint around 3:00 p.m., had circulated widely on social media.

Police spokesperson SP Grace Iringe-Koko confirmed the arrest in a statement on Thursday, describing it as “a remarkable achievement through swift investigation and intelligence-driven policing.”

Young was apprehended at his hideout in the Ikoku area of Port Harcourt and has reportedly confessed to his role in the crime, providing information about his accomplices.

The Command assured residents that efforts are ongoing to recover the stolen vehicle, apprehend other gang members, and seize the fi****ms used. The operation, the statement added, reflects the Command’s unwavering commitment to public safety and rapid crime response.

©️ Rivers State Television

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17/10/2025

THE SAD TRUTH ABOUT IGBO BUSINESS MINDSET

Awuzie Frankline wrote✍️

Let’s be honest with ourselves, in all the three major zones of Nigeria — North, West, and East, it’s only in Igbo land that the prices of goods are more than double. Even common things like vegetables, palm oil, garri, things we produce by ourselves are so expensive it doesn’t make sense.

Anyone who has lived in the North or West will tell you how hard it is to adjust when they come home to the East. The moment you enter our markets, you’ll literally see greed written on every price tag. And it’s not just the local traders, even the importers and big businessmen are guilty.

Our so-called “rich men” don’t build businesses to make life easier for others. They do it to maintain their luxury lifestyles and to show off in front of hungry youths. It’s no longer about growth or balance — it’s all about status and pride.

If you really want to see how greedy some of our people can be, try buying ₦1,000 worth of onions from one Aboki, then buy the same ₦1,000 worth from an Igbo woman. Both bought from the same source, but the Igbo woman will shock you with how few onions she gives you. Ask her why — you’ll hear plenty excuses. That’s not business, that’s a sickness of conscience.

Let’s stop deceiving ourselves , Igbos are not marginalised in Nigeria. In fact, the average Igbo youth lives far better than most northern youths. Our real problem is the Oliver Twist spirit — we always want more, even when we already have enough. We refuse to fix our own problems, yet we cry “marginalisation” every day.

And for those saying, “Go and import your own goods instead of criticising,” that’s the useless mindset that has crippled our reasoning as a people. If you don’t want to be criticised, then don’t bring goods for us to buy! The moment your business serves the public, you are open to public criticism — that’s how accountability works.

Until we change this mindset from greed to fairness, from pride to purpose — Ala Igbo will keep shouting “we are hated,” while we are the ones doing the real damage to ourselves.

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16/10/2025

Rivers State Executive Council has cancelled the ₦134 billion contract for the reconstruction of the State Secretariat, earlier awarded to CCECC during the period of emergency rule of Abbas

The Council also directed the company to refund the ₦20 billion mobilization fee it received.

It also approved the revalidation of the bidding processes for three contracts.

1. Construction of 4.8km Reinforced Concrete Shoreline Protection and Reclamation of Queens Town and Epellema- Iloma - Minima Communities in Opobo/Nkoro Local Government Area.

2. Construction of 2,5km Shoreline Protection and Reclamation in Ndoni/Oniukwu/Isuikwu/Ase-Azage Communities in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area.

3. Construction of 2.5km Shoreline Protection and Reclamation in Utuechi/Obiofu/Isala/Ani Eze/Oduguri Communities in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area.

The Council also approved a 6-man committee headed by the Deputy Governor of the State, Prof. Ngozi Odu to evaluate and make recommendations for the construction of Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across the state to facilitate the conduct of external examinations.

The Council further directed the flood committee headed by the Deputy Governor to take immediate action to address flooding in the state and cautioned residents against blocking drainage channels.

The State Executive Council has also approved the employment of youth.

©️ Ogonitv

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14/10/2025

King Philip Obele Joins Eminent Monarchs as National Council of Traditional Rulers Holds Executive Meeting in Lagos

The Oneh Eh Eleme XI, His Majesty King Dr. Philip Osaro Obele, JP, DSSRS, was among the distinguished royal fathers who graced the Executive Committee Meeting of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN), held in Lagos on Monday, October 13, 2025.

The meeting, hosted by the Lagos State Government at the Lagos Continental Hotel, was themed “The Traditional Institution: The Imperative of Its Inclusion in Effective and Efficient Governance in Nigeria.”

The high-level gathering drew prominent traditional rulers and political leaders from across the nation. It was chaired by His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, alongside the Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar; the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi; and other state council chairmen, including His Majesty Eze Chike Worlu Wodo, Chairman of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers.

Among the distinguished monarchs in attendance were King Dr. Appolus Chu, OFR (Oneh Eh Nchia X); Alhaji Muhammad Mera, the Emir of Argungu; and several other eminent royal fathers representing diverse kingdoms and emirates across Nigeria.

In his address, the Sultan of Sokoto urged Nigerians to uphold unity, love, and resilience, stressing that “after difficulty comes ease.” He called on traditional leaders to continue serving as symbols of peace and cohesion in their communities.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, in his welcome remarks, described traditional rulers as indispensable partners in governance, noting that their inclusion fosters peace, justice, and social harmony.

Similarly, Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State emphasized the need for constitutional recognition of traditional institutions, citing examples from Ghana, South Africa, and Namibia. He warned against sidelining the custodians of Nigeria’s culture and values, urging them to remain non-partisan while guiding political leaders toward unity and good governance.

The meeting reaffirmed the traditional institution’s crucial role in national stability and development, with King Philip Obele’s participation underscoring Eleme Kingdom’s strong representation in the collective effort to strengthen traditional leadership within Nigeria’s governance framework.

Joseph Osaro
Eleme Newsroom

Photo credits - Hadiza BK

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11/10/2025

𝐀𝐃𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓! 𝐀𝐃𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓!! 𝐀𝐃𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓!!!

The Federal University of Environment and Technology, Koroma/Saakpenwa, Ogoni, Rivers State (FUET) invites applications from suitably qualified UTME candidates who scored 150 and above to apply for admission into any of the
listed Faculties and Departments for the 2025/2026 Academic Session.

𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐂𝐄𝐃𝐔𝐑𝐄

Interested candidates are required to initiate a Change of Institution to the Federal University of Environment and Technology (FUET), Koroma/Saakpenwa, Ogoni, through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) portal via https://www.jamb.gov.ng.

𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

Please note that meeting the minimum UTME score and completing the Change of Institution process does not automatically guarantee admission into the Federal University of Environment and Technology (FUET).

Admission shall be strictly based on merit and is contingent upon the fulfillment of all programme-specific requirements and successful performance in the University’s screening process.

𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐃𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒

1. FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
• BA. Agriculture
• B.Sc. Fisheries and Aquaculture

2. FACULTY OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
• B.OT. Occupational Therapy
• B.Sc. Public Health and Disaster Management
• B.Sc. Environmental Health and Safety
• B.HIM. Health Information Management

3. FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
• B.Eng. Chemical Engineering
• B.Eng. Civil Engineering
• B.Eng. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• B.Eng. Petroleum and Gas Engineering
• B.Eng. Environmental Engineering

4. FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
• B.Sc. Architecture
• B.Sc. Environmental Management & Toxicology
• B.Sc. Surveying and Geoinformatics
• B.Sc. Quantity Surveying

5. FACULTY OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES
• B.Sc. Computer Science
• B.Sc. Software Engineering
• B.Sc. Cybersecurity
• B.Sc. Biochemistry
• B.Sc. Mathematics
• B.Sc. Statistics
• B.Sc. Physics with Electronics
• B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry
• B.Sc. Plant Science & Biotechnology
• B.Sc. Microbiology
• B.Sc Geology

6. FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY
• B.Sc. Accounting
• B.Sc. Economics
• B.Sc. Business Administration
• B.Sc. Tourism and Hospitality Management
• B.Sc. Logistics and Supply Chain Management

𝐒𝐔𝐁𝐉𝐄𝐂𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐆𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐄

BA. Agriculture
• O'Level: 5 credits incl. English, Maths, Chemistry, Biology/Agric Science, & any other Science subject.
• UTME: Use of English, Chemistry, Biology/Agric Science, Maths/Physics.
ii. Direct Entry:
• 2‘A’ levels in Chemistry & Biology/Botany/Zoology/Agric Science/Geography/Maths/Physics/Geology/Economics.
• OND/HND in Agriculture (Upper Credit) may be considered for 200 level.

B.Sc. Fisheries and Aquaculture

• O'Level: 5 credits incl. English, Maths, Chemistry, Biology, & any other Science subject.
• UTME: Use of English, Chemistry, Biology, Maths/Physics.

iii. Direct Entry:
• 2 ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry & Biology/Zoology/Agricultural Science.
• OND/HND in Fisheries, Agriculture, or related (Upper Credit) may be considered for 200 level.

𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐃 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐒𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒

B.OT. Occupational Therapy
• O'Level: 5 credits incl. English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, & Biology.
• UTME: Use of English, Physics, Chemistry, & Biology.
ii. Direct Entry:
‘A’ Level passes in Physics, Chemistry, & Biology.
• HND in relevant Allied Health field will be considered for 200 level.

B.Sc. Public Health and Disaster Management:
• O'Level: 5 credits incl. English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry & Physics/Geography/Economics.
• UTME: Use of English, Biology, Chemistry & Physics/Geography/Mathematics.
• Direct Entry
• 2 ‘A’ Level passes from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography & Mathematics.
• HND in relevant field is acceptable for 200 level.

B.Sc. Environmental Health and Safety:
• O'Level: 5 credits incl. English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry & Physics.
• UTME: Use of English, Biology, Chemistry & Physics.
• Direct Entry:
• 2 ‘A’ Level passes from Biology, Chemistry & Physics.
• HND in relevant field is acceptable for 200 level.

B.HIM. Health Information Management:
• O'Level: 5 credits incl. English, Maths, Biology/Health Science, Physics/Chemistry, & any other subject.
• UTME: Use of English, Biology/Health Science, & any two of Physics, Chemistry, & Mathematics.
• Direct Entry:
• OND/ND in Health Information Management (Upper Credit).
• 'A' Level passes in relevant subjects.

𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐘

Common for all Engineering Programs:

• O'Level: 5 credits incl. English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, & any other Science subject.
• UTME: Use of English, Maths, Physics & Chemistry
• Direct Entry:
• ‘A’ Level passes in Mathematics, Physics & Chemistry.
• OND/HND in relevant Engineering field (Upper Credit).
1. B.Eng. Chemical Engineering
2. B.Eng. Civil Engineering
3. B.Eng. Electrical and Electronics Engineering
4. B. Eng. Environmental Engineering
5. B.Eng. Petroleum and Gas Engineering

𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐄𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒

B.Sc. Architecture:
• O'Level: 5 credits incl. English, Maths, Physics, & any two of Fine Art/Geography/Tech Drawing/Economics/Building Construction/Chemistry/Biology. (Pass in Chemistry required).
• UTME: Use of English, Maths, Physics & any one of Geography/Economics/Fine Art/Technical Drawing.
• Direct Entry:
• ‘A’ Level passes in Maths, Physics & any of Geography, Fine Art, Economics or Technical Drawing.
• OND/HND in Architecture or related field (Upper Credit).

B.Sc. Environmental Management:
• O'Level: 5 credits incl. English, Maths, Biology, Geography & any one of Chemistry/Physics/Agricultural Science/Economics.
• UTME: Use of English, Geography, Biology & any one of Maths/Chemistry/Physics.
• Direct Entry:
• ‘A’ Level passes in Geography, Biology & any one of Chemistry, Physics, Economics or Mathematics.
• OND/HND in related field is acceptable.

B.Sc. Surveying and Geoinformatics:
• O'Level: 5 credits incl. English, Maths, Physics, & any two of Geography/Technical
Drawing/Chemistry/Economics/Biology.
• UTME: Use of English, Maths, Physics & any one of Geography/Chemistry/Economics/Biology.
• Direct Entry:
• ‘A’ Level passes in Maths, Physics & any one of Geography, Technical Drawing, Chemistry or Economics.

• OND/HND in Surveying or related field.
B.Sc. Quantity Surveying:
• O'Level: 5 credits incl. English, Maths, Physics, Economics & any one of Geography/Technical
Drawing/Building Construction/Chemistry.
• UTME: Use of English, Maths, Physics, & any one of Economics/Geography/Technical Drawing/Building Construction/Chemistry.
• Direct Entry:
• ‘A’ Level passes in Maths, Physics & Economics.
• OND/HND in Quantity Surveying or related field.

𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐂𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒

B.Sc. Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity:
• O'Level: 5 credits incl. English, Maths, Physics, & any two of Chemistry/Biology/Further Maths/Tech Drawing/Computer Studies/Data Processing.
• UTME: Use of English, Maths, Physics, & any one of Chemistry/Biology/Computer Studies.
• Direct Entry:
• ‘A’ Level passes in Maths & Physics.
• OND/HND in Computer Science or related field (Upper Credit).

B.Sc. Biochemistry:
• O'Level: 5 credits incl. English, Maths, Chemistry, Biology & Physics.
• UTME: Use of English, Chemistry, Biology & Physics/Mathematics
• Direct Entry:
• ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry, Biology and either Physics or Mathematics.
• OND/HND in Science Laboratory Technology or related field (Upper Credit).

B.Sc. Geology
O'Level: 5 credits incl. English, Maths, Chemistry, Biology & Physics.
• UTME: Use of English, Chemistry, Biology & Physics/Mathematics
• Direct Entry:
• ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry, Biology and either Physics or Mathematics.
• OND/HND in Science Laboratory Technology or related field (Upper Credit).

B.Sc. Mathematics:
• O'Level: 5 credits incl. English, Maths, Physics, & any two of Chemistry/Further Maths/Economics/Geography.

• UTME: Use of English, Maths, Physics & any one of Chemistry/Economics/Geography.
• Direct Entry:
• ‘A’ Level passes in Maths & Physics.
• OND/HND in Mathematics or related field (Upper Credit).

B.Sc. Microbiology
O'Level: 5 credits incl. English, Maths, Chemistry, Biology & Physics.
• UTME: Use of English, Chemistry, Biology & Physics/Mathematics
• Direct Entry:
• ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry, Biology and either Physics or Mathematics.
• OND/HND in Science Laboratory Technology or related field (Upper Credit).

B.Sc. Statistics:
• O'Level: 5 credits incl. English, Maths, & any three of Physics/Chemistry/Economics/Geography/Further Maths/Biology/Agricultural Science.
• UTME: Use of English, Maths & any two of Physics/Chemistry/Economics/Geography/Biology/Agricultural Science.
• Direct Entry:
• ‘A’ Level passes in Maths & any one of Economics/Physics/Geography/Chemistry.
• OND/HND in Statistics or related field (Upper Credit).

B.Sc. Physics with Electronics:
• O'Level: 5 credits incl. English, Maths, Physics, Chemistry and any other Science subject.
• UTME: Use of English, Maths, Physics and Chemistry
• Direct Entry:
• ‘A’ Level passes in Physics and Mathematics.
• OND/HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related field with at least Upper Credit.

B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry:
• O'Level: 5 credits incl. English, Maths, Chemistry, Physics and Biology.
• UTME: Use of English, Chemistry, Physics and Biology or Mathematics
• Direct Entry:
• ‘A’ Level passes in Chemistry and Physics and either Biology or Mathematics.

B.Sc. Plant Science & Biotechnology:
• O'Level: 5 credits incl. English, Maths, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science and Physics
• UTME: Use of English, Chemistry, Biology and Physics or Agricultural Science

• Direct Entry:
• ‘A’ Level passes in Biology and Chemistry.

𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐇𝐍𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐘

B.Sc. Accounting:
• O'Level: 5 credits incl. English, Maths, Economics, & any two of Accounting/Business
Methods/Commerce/Government/Geography/Science subject.
• UTME: Use of English, Maths, Economics, & any one of Government/Geography/Accounting/Business Methods/Commerce.
• Direct Entry:
• ‘A’ Level passes in Economics & any one of Accounting/Business
Management/Government/Geography/Maths.
• OND/HND in Accounting or related field (Upper Credit).

B.Sc. Business Administration:
• O'Level: 5 credits incl. English, Maths, Economics, & any two of Accounting/Business
Methods/Commerce/Government/Geography/Science subject.
• UTME: Use of English, Maths, Economics, & any one of Government/Geography/Accounting/Business Methods/Commerce.
• Direct Entry:
• ‘A’ Level passes in Economics & any one of Accounting/Business
Management/Government/Geography/Maths.
• OND/HND in Business Administration or related field (Upper Credit).

B.Sc. Tourism and Hospitality Management:
• O'Level: 5 credits incl. English, Maths, & any three of Economics/Geography/Government/History/Commerce/Food & Nutrition/Science subject.
• UTME: Use of English, & any three of Geography/Economics/Government/History/Commerce/Food & Nutrition/Science subject.
• Direct Entry:
• ‘A’ Level passes in any two of Geography/Economics/Government/History/Commerce/Food & Nutrition.
• OND/HND in Hotel & Catering Management, Tourism, or related (Upper Credit).

B.Sc. Logistics and Supply Chain Management:
• O'Level: 5 credits including English language, Mathematics Economics, & any two of
Geography/Commerce/Business Methods/Accounting/Science subject.
• UTME: Use of English, Maths, Economics, & any one of Geography/Commerce/Business
Methods/Accounting/Science subject.

• Direct Entry:
• ‘A’ Level passes in Economics & any one of Geography/Commerce/Business Methods/Accounting/Maths.
• OND/HND in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Admin, or related (Upper Credit).

FOR MORE INFORMATION
Visit the University website: www.fuet.edu.ng

Signed:
Dr. Monday D. Mpigi
Registrar

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10/10/2025

COMPLETE THE PROJECT IN ONE MONTH OR GET OUT OF SITE, FUBARA WARNS RAFFOUL

Rivers State Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara on Friday ordered Raffoul Nigeria Limited to complete the 6.5-kilometre Woji–Aleto–Alesa–Refinery Road within one month or face termination.

The warning signaled mounting impatience caused by the protracted delay of the road project that also includes a roughly 200-metre bridge.

Governor Fubara made the demand during an unscheduled inspection of the site, accompanied by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Special Projects, Hebron Wisdom.

“This project was awarded about June 2020 by my predecessor,” Governor Fubara said. “I even went as far as giving them two variations to enable them achieve a good proportion of this job. But to my greatest surprise, there is no progress to show for it.”

Governor Fubara noted that the project was evaluated and cancelled under an earlier emergency administration, but said he had given Raffoul “another opportunity” to deliver. He warned that the state would revert to the previous administration’s decision if there was no substantial completion within 30 days.

“If they can’t complete this job in the next one month, I will stick to that position of the administrator as at when the emergency rule was on in the state,” he said.

The governor also sharply criticized dredging activity taking place near the bridge, describing it as unsafe and unacceptable. “How could a normal human being be dredging very close to a bridge? Is it proper?” Fubara asked.

“If I come here any other time or get any information that dredging activity is being conducted around this area, I will personally supervise and destroy the dredger myself.”

During the visit, Governor Fubara inspected the bridgeworks and surrounding site conditions and the road.

The governor’s rebuke of nearby dredging activity signaled a zero-tolerance approach to what he characterized as unsafe ancillary operations.

©️ Rivers State Television

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09/10/2025

TINUBU PARDONS MACAULAY, VATSA, SARO-WIWA, LAWAN, GRANTS CLEMENCY TO 82 INMATES

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a wave of presidential pardons and clemencies for several prominent Nigerians.

The decision followed the recommendations of the Presidential Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy (PACPM) and the endorsement of the National Council of State, which met in Abuja on Thursday.

A statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, the
Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy on October 9, 2025 said one of those granted posthumous pardon is Major General Mamman Vatsa, a soldier, poet, and writer who was executed in 1986 after being convicted of treason under the military regime of General Ibrahim Babangida. His pardon marks a symbolic act of national reconciliation, almost four decades after his death.

Also pardoned is Herbert Macaulay, often regarded as the father of Nigerian nationalism and co-founder, with Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, of the National Council of Nigeria and the Cameroons (NCNC). Macaulay, who served as the NCNC’s first president, was convicted by British colonial authorities in 1913 and barred from public service in what historians have long described as an unjust trial. Although he died in 1946, his name has now been formally cleared by the Tinubu administration.

President Tinubu also extended clemency to several living individuals, including Farouk Lawan, a former member of the House of Representatives; Mrs. Anastasia Daniel Nwaobia; Barrister Hussaini Umar; and Ayinla Saadu Alanamu. They were pardoned after showing genuine remorse and readiness to reintegrate into society.

Other beneficiaries include Nweke Francis Chibueze, serving a life sentence for cocaine-related offences, and Dr. Nwogu Peters, who has served 12 of his 17-year prison term for fraud.

In one of the most significant gestures of the day, the President granted posthumous pardons to the Ogoni Nine — environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa and eight others executed in 1995 under General Sani Abacha’s regime. In addition, Tinubu conferred national honours on the Ogoni Four: Chief Albert Badey, Chief Edward Kobani, Chief Samuel Orage, and Theophilus Orage.

Exercising his constitutional powers of mercy, the President approved clemency for 82 inmates across various correctional facilities, reduced the prison terms of 65 others, and commuted the death sentences of seven inmates to life imprisonment. The move reflects what officials describe as a broader effort to promote rehabilitation, justice, and human rights within the Nigerian correctional system.

The Presidential Advisory Committee on the Prerogative of Mercy, chaired by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), includes prominent Nigerians such as Chief Akinlolu Olujinmi (CON), Professor Alkasum Abba, Professor (Mrs.) Nike Y. Sidikat Ijaiya, Justice Augustine B. Utsaha, and Dr. Onwusoro Maduka, who serves as secretary. Institutional representatives from the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Correctional Service, the National Human Rights Commission, the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, and the Christian Association of Nigeria are also members.

The committee reviewed 175 inmate interviews and 62 applications covering 119 inmates, bringing the total to 294 cases. Of these, 175 were approved for various forms of clemency, including full pardons, sentence reductions, and commutations. The committee based its decisions on humanitarian criteria such as old age, terminal illness, youth, long-term good conduct, and evidence of remorse or vocational rehabilitation.

The PACPM was inaugurated by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, on January 15, 2025, as part of President Tinubu’s broader commitment to justice, fairness, and social reintegration for deserving Nigerians.

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NATIONAL COUNCIL OF STATE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES APPOINTMENT OF PROFESSOR AMUPITAN AS INEC CHAIRMAN

The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from the North-Central as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented Amupitan as the nominee to fill the vacant position, following Professor Mahmood Yakubu's exit. Yakubu served from 2015 till October 2025.

President Tinubu told the council that Amupitan is the first person from Kogi, North-Central state, nominated to occupy the position and is apolitical.

Council members unanimously supported the nomination, with Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo describing Amupitan as a man of integrity.

In compliance with the constitution, President Tinubu will now send Amupitan’s name to the Senate for screening.

Amupitan, 58, from Ayetoro Gbede, Ijumu LGA in Kogi State, is a Professor of Law at the University of Jos, Plateau. He is also an alumnus of the university.

He specialises in Company Law, Law of Evidence, Corporate Governance and Privatisation Law. He became a Senior Advocate of Nigeria in September 2014.

Amupitan was born on April 25, 1967.

After completing primary and secondary education, he attended Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, from 1982 to 1984, and the University of Jos from 1984 to 1987. He was called to the bar in 1988.

He earned an LLM at UNIJOS in 1993 and a PhD in 2007, amid an academic career that began in 1989, following his National Youth Service at the Bauchi State Publishing Corporation in Bauchi from 1988 to 1989.

Currently, he serves as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) at the University of Jos, a position he holds in conjunction with being the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Joseph Ayo Babalola University in Osun State.

Among the academic positions he has held at UNIJOS are: Chairman of the Committee of Deans and Directors (2012-2014); Dean of the Faculty of Law (2008-2014); and Head of Public Law (2006-2008).

Outside of academics, Amupitan serves as a board member of Integrated Dairies Limited in Vom, a member of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies Governing Council, and a member of the Council of Legal Education (2008-2014), among other roles. He was a board member of Riss Oil Limited, Abuja(1996-2004).

Amupitan is the author of many books on law, such as Corporate Governance: Models and Principles(2008); Documentary Evidence in Nigeria (2008); Evidence Law: Theory and Practice in Nigeria(2013), Principles of Company Law(2013) and an Introduction to the Law of Trust in Nigeria (2014).

He is married and has four children.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President

(Information and Strategy)

October 9, 2025

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False Use of My Name for Online Promotions

My attention has been drawn once again to the activities of individuals and groups who persist in using my name to promote or endorse various online businesses and ventures. Despite earlier clarifications issued by my aides, some persons have continued to exploit my identity for personal and commercial gain, thereby misleading unsuspecting members of the public.

I wish to state categorically that I have no connection whatsoever with any of these endorsements or promotional activities. At no time have I authorised any individual, business, or online platform to use my name, image, or identity for commercial purposes or profit-making ventures. Such acts are fraudulent, deceptive, and aimed solely at exploiting public trust.

The general public is therefore strongly advised to disregard these false claims and exercise utmost caution when encountering any online content that purports to represent or involve me in business dealings. Genuine information concerning me or my engagements will continue to be communicated through officially verified channels.

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