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20 Nigerians Depart for Sponsored University Education in India
20 Nigerians Depart for Sponsored University Education in India
By: Michael Mike
Twenty Nigerians are departing the shores of the country between mid-July and early August for university education in India, which is fully sponsored by the Government of India.
The Nigerians are mostly going in for MBA, Bsc or Msc (Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Space Science, etc), PhD, Pharmacy, Engineering, Economics, Agriculture, IT, Cyber Security, among other.
The Indian government has yearly since 1958 been sponsoring Nigerians to study at various Indian university under the Indian Council Cultural Relations (ICCR) Scholarship Programme which has seen several thousands of student worldwide and over a thousand Nigerians benefiting from the scheme.
The Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, Mr. Shri Balasubramanian speaking at an orientation programme for the 20 beneficiaries, asked them to be good ambassadors of Nigeria to India by being well mannered and facing their studies.
He equally advised them to make sure they return back to Nigeria and involve in their homeland socio-economic growth.
He said India is counting on them to be promoters of Indo-Nigerian relationship as they are going to be accustomed to the two cultures, which noting that both Nigeria and India are multicultural and share many things in common.
India is well known as an education hub attracting international students from all over the world. India’s robust education system, in the backdrop of its rich diversity and vibrant culture and history, affords a broad range of options for students. And as a rapidly growing country with a leading technological edge, studying in India has much to offer, whether it is Engineering, Computers, Arts, Philosophy, Political Sciences or Classics etc.
Indian Council for Cultural Relations administers various scholarship programs annually and awards about 3000+ scholarships under 21 different schemes to foreign students from about 180 countries. Amongst these 21 schemes, six are funded by ICCR from its grant and others are administered on behalf of MEA and Ministry of Ayush. The courses offered for studies are for Under-graduation, Post-graduation and Ph.D. levels. Each academic year, ICCR has about 6000+ of its foreign scholars who are studying at various Central/State Universities, Institutes, NITs, and Agricultural Institutions etc.
20 Nigerians Depart for Sponsored University Education in India
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Suspected militia kill motorcyclist along Nyong-Bodel road in Plateau
Suspected militia kill motorcyclist along Nyong-Bodel road in Plateau
By Zagazola Makama
An unidentified person was killed by suspected militias along the Nyong-Bodel road in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 3:50 p.m. on Sept. 4, 2026.
According to the sources, troops of Sector 5, Operation Enduring Peace, deployed at Bodel, responded to a report of an attack and killing of the victim along the road.
The troops arrived at the scene and discovered the victim’s corpse alongside his motorcycle, while the suspected attackers fled after sighting the troops.
The corpse was evacuated to a mortuary, while efforts are ongoing to establish the identity of the victim and apprehend the assailants.
Security agencies are also intensifying patrols and surveillance along the route to prevent further attacks and restore confidence among residents and road users.
Suspected militia kill motorcyclist along Nyong-Bodel road in Plateau
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Troops launch rescue operation after hospital matron kidnapped in Plateau
Troops launch rescue operation after hospital matron kidnapped in Plateau
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 5, Operation Enduring Peace, have launched a rescue operation following the abduction of Mrs Sarah Dalang, a matron at Cottage Hospital, Bokkos, Plateau State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 2:20 p.m. on Sept. 4, 2026.
According to the sources, the troops responded to a report of the kidnapping and mobilised alongside other security agencies to commence search and rescue operations.
The security personnel conducted operations around suspected hideouts of the kidnappers but no contact was established with the criminals.
Efforts are ongoing to track the kidnappers, locate the victim and secure her safe release.
Security agencies have continued to intensify operations across Bokkos and adjoining areas to disrupt criminal activities and protect residents.
Troops launch rescue operation after hospital matron kidnapped in Plateau
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Troops neutralise terrorist, recover four motorcycles in Katsina
Troops neutralise terrorist, recover four motorcycles in Katsina
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have neutralised a terrorist and recovered four motorcycles and other items during a dawn offensive operation in Dan Musa Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The operation was conducted on Sept. 4, 2026, following credible intelligence on the presence of terrorists around the Yantumaki Forest area.

According to security sources, the troops launched a coordinated offensive against the terrorists and engaged them with superior firepower, forcing the surviving elements to flee into the surrounding bushes.
During the subsequent exploitation of the area, the troops confirmed the neutralisation of one terrorist and recovered four motorcycles, one mobile phone and five empty intravenous drip containers.
The recovered medical containers were suspected to have been used in treating wounded terrorists operating in the area.
The operation is part of ongoing efforts by Operation Fansan Yamma to sustain pressure on terrorist networks, degrade their operational capabilities and deny them freedom of movement within the Joint Operations Area.

The theatre has also urged members of the public to continue providing credible and timely information to security agencies to support ongoing operations and facilitate the eradication of terrorist elements across the Joint Operations Area.
Troops neutralise terrorist, recover four motorcycles in Katsina
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