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Alumnus donates library to enhance educational development
Alumnus donates library to enhance educational development
By: Bodunrin Kayode
An alumnus of the Adeyemi Federal University of Education (AFUE) Dr Seun Osamaye has donated a 200 seater capacity library to her alma Mater.
While making the donation, she said that newly commissioned Seun Bosede Osamaye Library built at the School of languages of AFUE is to enhance the development of the education sector in Nigeria.
Dr. Osamaye said the donation of the 200 sitting capacity library was worth N15 Million naira and was commissioned to assist the reading culture of the students of the entire institution.
Osamaye observed that students have lost focus in reading affirming that the library will enable them to read, pass examinations and also have a place where they can develop their thinking ability to allow them succeed in all their endeavours.
Responding to questions from newsmen after the commissioning, the donor posited that she expects the students to consider the efforts, sacrifices, commitments and dedication put into building the structure by making maximum utilization of the structure.
“We have made it ultra modern in such a way that the environment will be conducive for them to learn and to also acquire knowledge from the several resources and materials that have been made available in the library.”
She called on stakeholders to unite in Identifying what can be done for residents in their immediate environments to ensure that things get better in the educational sector.
“I also know that a library is like an incubation center where students can go to develop their life, reading capacity and thinking ability which is a way of adding value to the university.” She stated.
She however called on Nigerians to take actions and avoid lingering excuses but begin to make changes were necessary in the ailing education sector.
“Let’s begin to make the changes we want to see, let’s start doing what we can in our own corner to make the changes we want to see,” she stated.
In his remark, Minister of Education Prof. Tai Mahman who was represented by the Deputy Vice – Chancellor, Academics of FUTA, Prof. Taiwo Amos encouraged the University community to take advantage of the library by participating in the programme to support it’s continual growth.
Also, the Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor AFUE , Dr. Samuel Akintunde commended the donor for given back to the institution and urged judicious use of the library facilities.
The Former Provost of the institution, Prof. Adeyemi Idowu who commissioned the library, described the donation as a wake up call to other individuals to raise the burner of education across the nation.
” It is a commitment about education and the good feelings that goes with it which we should continue to preach to the people,” he stressed.
Alumnus donates library to enhance educational development
Troops storm bandit leader’s camp in Zamfara, neutralise 20, destroy stronghold
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the 8 Division, Nigerian Army, operating under Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have stormed the camp of a notorious bandit leader, Gwaska Dan Karmi, in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, neutralising 20 terrorists and destroying the stronghold.
A military source told Zagazola Makama that the decisive, well-coordinated offensive followed credible intelligence that over 100 bandits had converged at the camp to plan coordinated attacks on communities and logistics movements.
According to the source, the troops, supported by the Nigerian Air Force, the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and local vigilantes, conducted week-long surveillance before moving to intercept the terrorists.
“Contact was established on Jan. 31, 2026, as the terrorists advanced. They engaged the troops in a fierce firefight and attempted a flanking manoeuvre, but this was repelled by superior firepower,” the source said.
He said 20 terrorists were neutralised in the encounter, while several others fled with gunshot wounds. Follow-up operations, the source added, were ongoing to assess further casualties and recover additional items.
The raid yielded significant recoveries, including assorted weapons and ammunition, bicycles, food supplies, medical drugs, clothing, detergents and other logistics materials.
“The Gwaska Dan Karmi camp was completely destroyed,” the source said.
He noted that troops remained highly motivated, with combat efficiency assessed as strong and unwavering.
Troops storm bandit leader’s camp in Zamfara, neutralise 20, destroy stronghold
Army troops, police rescue abducted victim in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Army troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in collaboration with the Zamfara State Police Command, have rescued an abducted man in Tsafe Local Government Area of the state.
Sources said that the incident occurred on Jan. 29, when armed bandits invaded the residence of Abdullahi Isah Nagari on the outskirts of Tsafe town and abducted him to an unknown destination.
According to the source, troops under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in collaboration with the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Tsafe Division promptly mobilised to launch a coordinated rescue operation.
“During a thorough search of the surrounding bushes, the victim was successfully located and rescued. He was found tied to a tree with a machete cut injury on his hand,” the source said.
The sources added that the victim was immediately taken to the General Hospital, Tsafe, where he was receiving medical attention.
The source said efforts were ongoing to track down and arrest the perpetrators, while security patrols had been intensified in the area to prevent further occurrences.
Army troops, police rescue abducted victim in Zamfara
U.S. official heads to Mali to reset ties, boost Sahel cooperation
By: Zagazola Makama
A senior official of the United States Government, Nick Checker, is travelling to Bamako to convey Washington’s respect for Mali’s sovereignty and explore a new course in bilateral relations between the two countries.
This is according to a statement issued by the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of African Affairs.
The statement said Checker, a Senior Bureau Official at the State Department, would engage Malian authorities on ways to move past previous policy missteps and rebuild cooperation.
It added that the United States was looking forward to discussing next steps for enhancing U.S.–Mali relations, particularly in the areas of security and economic development.
“The United States also plans to consult with other governments in the region, including Burkina Faso and Niger, on shared security and economic interests,” the statement said.
It noted that the visit underscored Washington’s desire to strengthen engagement with Sahelian countries amid ongoing regional security and political challenges.
The Bureau said the discussions would focus on practical ways to promote stability, respect for sovereignty and mutually beneficial cooperation across the Sahel.
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