The Teachers’ Registration Council of nigeria (TRCN) says it has remedied over 7,000 quack teachers in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States.

Registrar/Chief Executive, TRCN, Prof. Josiah Ajiboye, said this in Abuja on Thursday at a workshop organised by the council for journalists, tagged ‘Strengthening Teachers Education: Challenges and Opportunities in Basic Sub-Sector in nigeria’.

He said the challenge with Nigerian education was largely attributed to poor teaching in which experienced, dedicated, committed and professional teachers were difficult to find in schools.

He said the council, in order to upscale the dignity, rewards and recognition of the teaching profession, had developed a career path policy for the teaching profession.

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The Companion, an association of Muslim men in business and the professions, has charged  Muslims to replicate the virtues of Ramadan in their daily lives.

Lifestyle Nigeria reports that the association stressed the need for this in a congratulatory message signed by its National Amir, Engr. Kamil Olalekan on the occasion of Id-el-Fitr to mark the end of this year’s Ramadan fast.

The Companion, while describing Ramadan as a month-long spiritual rebirth, called for a reflection on the significance of the season which it regarded as the month of mercy and blessings, by upholding its kernel at the personal and corporate levels at all times.

The group noted the high level of piety often exhibited overtly and covertly by Muslims during the holy month, adding that “Nigeria will be a better place if the leaders and the led could replicate such piety in their public and private lives at all times.”

The statement charged “Muslims, in particular, to always follow the injunctions of Allaah and the example of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, in all situations to enable them to provide the requisite illumination for society to thrive.

“While lauding the upscale in spiritual activities and virtues that characterise the Ramadan season, the Companion states that activities such as regular recitation of the Holy Qur’an, supererogatory prayers, renewed brotherhood, and care for the less privileged in the society remain vital components of Islamic practice during the remaining eleven months of the Muslim calendar.”

The association, while describing Islam as a complete way of life for humanity, posited that it is the divine religion that establishes the clearest essence of creation and defines the attributes of Allaah, the inimitable Creator of the heaven and earth.”

Referring to the recent general elections in Nigeria, The Companion, through its National Public Affairs Secretary, Muideen Adeleke cautioned against the brazen attempt to cause the polarisation of Nigeria along ethnic and religious lines by some desperate politicians during and after the polls.

Adeleke added that the watchword of everyone after the elections is to jointly work out a stable country that would serve the yearnings of all Nigerians.

The statement read, “The Companion charges Muslims to remain steadfast and unrelenting in prayers, for the peaceful coexistence of all religious and ethnic nationalities in the country.”

The Muslim group enjoined all Nigerians to eschew violence as the handover date to the next administration approaches at the various levels, stressing that all hands must be on deck to ensure a seamless process in line with the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

It equally tasked the people of Nigeria to cooperate with the government on the impending census exercise to ensure its total success, more so that a reliable Headcount and house enumeration enhances the realisation of accurate data, required for effective planning and meaningful development. The association further called for honesty and patriotism on the part of all concerned to guard against controversy which had characterised the previous headcounts.

While congratulating Muslims globally on the occasion of Id-el-Fitr celebrations, The Companion reminded them of their duties to Allaah and responsibilities to humanity, adding that everyone should be mindful of their deeds, preparatory to the day of accountability to the Creator.

Adeleke noted that rather than engaging in excessive celebrations at this period, the preoccupation of Muslims should be life after Ramadan, which called for internalisation of all virtues and trainings received during the holy month.

The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has launched an investigation into an attack on one of its personnel in Adamawa State.

The secret police said this in a statement on Sunday evening.

Daily Trust had reported the assault on a top official during the supplementary election in the state.

A DSS official was also recorded when he was being assaulted by persons believed to be working for politicians.

Reacting in a statement, Peter Afunanya, DSS spokesperson, said, “The attention of the Department of State Services (DSS) has been drawn to a trending Update on the social media in which someone suspected to be its staff was allegedly manhandled by some political miscreants in Adamawa State. This followed developments arising from the supplementary governorship election in the State.

“The Service wishes to inform the public that it has commenced a full investigation into the circumstances that led to the incident.

“While calling for calm, the Service also implores concerned parties in Adamawa State to remain peace loving and shun violence.”

There has been controversy over the Adamawa election.

Daily Trust had reported how Mr. Hudu Ari, the Resident Electoral Commission (REC) for Adamawa State, declared Senator Aisha Dahiru, aka Binani, as winner of the election.

Before his declaration, Prof Mele Mohammed, the returning officer, had declared results of 10 of the 20 Local Government Areas where supplementary election took place.

He had scheduled the continuation for 11am on Sunday.

INEC subsequently waded in and halted the process while the REC and some other officials were summoned to Abuja.

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