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ANCOPS Applauds Yobe Government On Teacher Promotion Implementation
ANCOPS Applauds Yobe Government On Teacher Promotion Implementation
By: Auwal Salim
Principals of the GDJSS under the auspices of the All Nigerian Confederation of Principal Secondary Schools along side their counterpart from Primary Schools have besieged the office of the Ag. Education Secretary of Nguru Local Government Education Authority for a show of solidarity, loyalty above all appreciation of what the Management of Yobe State Universal Basic Education Board is doing in order to improve their working conditions.
Waziri Abba is the current Chairman of ANCOPS, Nguru Local Government Chapter, he begins by appreciating the way and manner the Ag. Education Education is conduct the affairs of the entire L.E.A.
Adding, that without any form of exaggeration we are comfortable with your leadership style right from the moment you assumed this office till date.
With you at the helm of affairs we were witnessing what we termed as revolution in our own sector.
Without fear nor favour let me say it here that as a result of your sacrifices, hard work and dedication to service to humanity we were able move a mountain within short period of your stewardship, we will continue to pray for Allah’s blessing.
Continuing he said, “as I am talking to you within the last five months under the stewardship of the Ag. Education Secretary no single teacher that was not opportuned to take part in one training or the other”.
Waziri said, ” only recently a truck loaded with the Teaching and Learning Materials entered into the Nguru L.E.A secretariat all the materials downloaded were shared among the existing schools judiciously, this is first of it’s kind in the history of the Nguru L.E.A”.
Abba Said, ” what the Ag. Secretary is doing with the support from the Yobe State Universal Basic Education Board has greatly assisted toward improving the learning achievement of our school pupils and students within Nguru town and beyond”.
On his part, Mallam Abubakar Badamasi who is the Chairman, Association of Primary School Head Teachers of Nigeria, (Aopshon) encourage his fellow teachers to give in their best considering the fact G is up and doing particularly toward improving the standard of working condition through the implementation of our promotions.
Similarly, the Secretary of the Head Master Association, Sabi’u Sabo emphases the need for all teachers to rally round Yobe Government in order to implement all it’s policies and programs .
In his welcome address, the Ag. Education Secretary, Mallam Hamisu Ado admonishes his august visitors why the need for a teaming work as teachers.
He said, ” ours is to provide the enabling environment for you, the teachers as well as the pupils/Students for conducive and quality learning to take place, therefore it is expected that each and every one of us has a role to play, we can do that if we continue to work as a team.
ANCOPS Applauds Yobe Government On Teacher Promotion Implementation
Five soldiers killed, three missing in clash with insurgents in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
Five soldiers were killed and three others declared missing following a clash between Nigerien Defence and Security Forces (FDS) and suspected Islamic State fighters in Sanam, Tillabéri Region of western Niger.
Security sources said the incident occurred on Feb. 12, 2026, during a confrontation between troops and suspected members of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS) operating in the area.
The clash reportedly took place in Sanam Zone, a locality near the Niger–Mali border known for recurrent armed attacks by jihadist groups.
According to the sources, the soldiers were engaged in an operation when they came under heavy attack, leading to a standoff. Five personnel were confirmed dead, while three others were declared missing after the encounter.
The Tillabéri Region has remained a hotspot of insurgent activities due to its proximity to Mali and Burkina Faso, with security forces frequently conducting operations to contain armed groups.
Authorities are yet to release an official statement on the latest incident, while search efforts are reportedly ongoing to locate the missing soldiers.
Five soldiers killed, three missing in clash with insurgents in Niger
Army, police rescue 12 kidnapped victims in Ekiti border attack
By: Zagazola Makama
A Combined Army and Police operatives have rescued 12 kidnapped victims following an armed attack by suspected kidnappers in Oke-Ako area of Ekiti State.
Sources disclosed that the incident occurred on Feb. 13 at about 9:00 a.m., when sporadic gunfire was heard near their base. Preliminary assessment indicated the gunshots were from an assault launched by suspected kidnappers in the area.
Army troops, in collaboration RRS,Anti-Kidnapping Squad (AKS), and local security outfits, swiftly mobilised to the scene. On sighting the security forces, the attackers engaged in a gun duel, but were overpowered and forced to retreat into the forest, taking two victims with them.
Through intensified operations, the security forces successfully rescued 12 victims unhurt, while one, identified as Jeremiah Gambo, sustained a gunshot injury and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital in Ikole Local Government Area for treatment.
The troops also recovered an unregistered Boxer Bajaj motorcycle, a white Nissan Cabstar pick-up with registration number EJG-96XB, and a wine-coloured Toyota Corolla with registration number KLE-575AE, all belonging to the victims.
Army, police rescue 12 kidnapped victims in Ekiti border attack
Forest guard arrested for allegedly killing son in Monguno, Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
A member of the Forest Guard in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State has been arrested for allegedly shooting his son to death.
Sources said the incident occurred on Feb. 13 at about 5:40 p.m. at the RRR Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camp in Monguno.
The case was reported to the Monguno Division at about 6:20 p.m. by Maidugu Mustapha of Gana Ali Ward, who alleged that Mohammed Ibrahim Angoli, 28, a Forest Guard member, fatally shot his 24-year-old son, Ajiya Mustapha, in the back with an AK-47 rifle.
The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Monguno led a patrol team to the scene, where photographs were taken and the victim was evacuated to General Hospital, Monguno.
A medical doctor on duty confirmed the victim dead on arrival. The corpse was subsequently deposited at the hospital mortuary for autopsy.
The suspect has been arrested and the firearm recovered as exhibit.
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Maiduguri, has commenced investigation into the incident.
Forest guard arrested for allegedly killing son in Monguno, Borno
Five soldiers killed, three missing in clash with insurgents in Niger
Benue Police repel bandits attack in Ugba, one suspect arrested, one bandit killed
Army, police rescue 12 kidnapped victims in Ekiti border attack
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