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Kuwait Pledges Support for 200,000 Out-of-School Children in Nigeria

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Kuwait Pledges Support for 200,000 Out-of-School Children in Nigeria

By: Michael Mike

The State of Kuwait has expressed its determination to emerge the Middle-East regional financial, commercial and cultural hub by the year, 2035.

The country also pledged support for 200,000 out-of-school children in Nigeria

The disclosure was made by the country’s ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Salim Khalifa Almuzayen, at the celebration of 64th National Day and 34th Liberation Day anniversary of the State of Kuwait in Abuja.

The envoy while seeking global support in meeting the target, said the State of Kuwait adopts the principle of moderation in its foreign policy, with clear features and frameworks in its diplomatic relations.

Almuzayen said Kuwait has since inception operated a constitution that encourages inclusive participation in decision-making, which has been a source of pride and honour to the country.

He said: “On this occasion, we would like to refer to the democratic system that distinguished my country since its inception based on a constitution that provides people participation in decision-making, with a clear commitment from the political leadership, which is a source of pride and honor for Kuwaitis.”

On the bilateral ties between Kuwait and Nigeria, the envoy said it has been an excellent and historical bilateral relations, which dated back to the 60s.

He added that the Al-Sabah School built in Kaduna State at the period, not only buttressed the depth of their relations but has also indicated prospects for future cooperation.

He said: “I will like to commend the excellent and historical bilateral relations between the State of Kuwait and the friendly Federal Republic of Nigeria, which extend since the 60s of the last century, as the Al-Sabah School, which was built in Kaduna State in that era, reflected the depth of these historical relations and showed further prospective to develop new horizons for cooperation in various areas between the two friendly countries.”

He announced that about 200,000 pupils and students will benefit from the “Reaching Out-of-school children project funded by the country in partnership with the United Nations Children’ Fund (UNICEF).

He said: “In this context, I would like to mention the ambitious and pioneer project funded by Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development with distinguished partners and UNICEF in Kaduna State named, “Reaching Out of School Children” Project, which aims to assist over 200,000 students.”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar noted that since the establishment of diplomatic contact between the two countries in 1971, and subsequent resident diplomatic representation in January 1981 following the appointment of Charge de Affairs for the Nigerian embassy in Kuwait, the relations between both countries have advanced to the level of ambassadorial representation, including cooperation across political and economic spheres.

Tuggar, represented by the Senior Councilor, Middle East and Gulf Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Adeolu Okenla commended the State of Kuwait for its contribution towards regional peace and development, especially within the Gulf Cooperation Council.

He said: “Nigeria commends the State of Kuwait for its contribution to regional peace and development in the Middle East region, especially within the Gulf Cooperation Council, which include member states such as the State of Kuwait, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Homan.

“The free education policy of Kuwait from primary school to the university level that has put the country total adult literacy to 96.46 per cent is highly commendable, equally among other achievements.”

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ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno

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ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno

By: Zagazola Makama

Suspected ISWAP terrorists have killed the chairman of the hunters’ group in Garjang village, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 5 a.m. on Sunday.

The victim, identified as Habu Dala, 53, was abducted from his home by the terrorists, who took him through Mulharam to Forfot villages in Damboa LGA.

Villagers mobilised in search of Dala and later found his corpse bearing gunshot wounds.

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and the hunters’ group visited the scene.

The remains were evacuated to the General Hospital, Damboa, where he was certified dead and later released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.

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Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash

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Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash

By: Zagazola Makama

Nine persons sustained machete injuries in a clash between Bassa farmers and Fulani herders in Gomoni Village, Kwali Area Council of the FCT.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the fight, which broke out on Aug. 9 at about 3:30 p.m., followed alleged destruction of melon and maize farms belonging to the Bassa community by cattle.

It was gathered that the Nigeria army troops
along with joint team of operatives, and vigilantes were deployed to the scene following a distress call.

Six Bassa and three Fulani victims with varying degrees of machete cuts were taken to Rhema Foundation Hospital, Kwali, for treatment.

Authorities confirmed that the situation had been brought under control and normalcy restored, while investigation was ongoing.

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VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu

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VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu

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Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday attended the wedding fatiha of Aisha, daughter of Shehu Aliyu, an Executive Director with First Bank of Nigeria, and Muhammad Jalal, son of former Niger State Governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, Talban Minna, at the National Mosque, Abuja.

The solemnisation, led by the Chief Imam of the National Mosque, Dr. Muhammad Kabir Adam, alongside other Imams, featured prayers for the couple’s blessings.

Vice President Shettima stood in for the bride, while Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu represented the groom, culminating in the presentation of the dowry and the formal tying of the marital knot.

The event was graced by prominent dignitaries, including former Vice President Namadi Sambo, former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, former Kaduna State Governor Ahmed Makarfi, former Minister of Special Duties Kabiru Turaki, Katsina State Deputy Governor Faruk Lawal Jobe, the Emir of Borgu, Niger State, Muhammad Sani Dantoro among many others.

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