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Annual Mathematics Competition Held Across the Country
Annual Mathematics Competition Held Across the Country
By: Michael Mike
The Annual Nations Mathematics Competition (ANMC) was held across the country on Saturday.
The competition, which is is organized by the Nigerian Tulip International Colleges (NTIC) in collaboration with the National Mathematical Centre has over 10,000 students from primary 5 and 6 to JSS 1, 2, and 3, writing at 35 centres in 30 states across Nigeria.
The Annual National Mathematics Competition (ANMC) has been an annual event for the past 21 years, and has become a well-known name in Nigeria’s education system, particularly in the field of Mathematics. It is the country’s largest and most prestigious mathematics competition, providing students with a platform to showcase their mathematical skills.
The competition has also attracted various personalities from different schools, cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, and religions with excellent knowledge of mathematics.
The primary objective of ANMC, according to the ANMC Coordinator, Mr. Erdal Yilmaz, is to test the students’ problem-solving and mathematical reasoning abilities. It provides young mathematicians from all over the country with opportunities to compete in a series of challenging mathematical problems, building their confidence and love for mathematics. He added that the competition also offers scholarship awards.
Speaking to journalists on behalf on the Coordinator at the Abuja Centre of the Competition (Nigerian Tulip International School, Wuse), the Assistant Coordinator, Shahbaz Malik said:”Mathematics is a critical subject that plays a vital role in our daily lives, and our focus is to keep the genuine love for mathematics growing in the heart of the young ones, starting from primary school to secondary level. We believe it will become easy for them to navigate the corridors of sciences at the tertiary levels”
He explained that ANMC comprises two rounds of problem-solving. Qualifiers from the two geo-political zones will proceed to the second round of the competition. In the second round, the top-performing students will receive cash prizes, scholarships, and other awards. The teachers and schools of the qualifiers in the second round will also receive prizes.
He added that the winners will have access to full tuition fee scholarship opportunities at Nigerian Tulip International Colleges.
The Managing Director of NTIC, Mr. Fevzullah Bilgin who also spoke on the competition, said: “Apart from winning prizes at ANMC, we hope that the competition will ignite the passion for various inspiration and innovation in the field of mathematics and other sciences in the heart of the young ones.
“We look forward to them fulfilling their dreams in their chosen fields and careers.”
A mother of one of the participants, Omotayo Rubangs while commending the organizers, said the competition has built interest in mathematics in many children in Nigeria, noting that his son has had to consistently prepared for the competition.
Some of the participants who spoke to journalists said they are optimistic at winning the competition and further take up professions that are mathematics bias.
Annual Mathematics Competition Held Across the Country
Communal clash at illegal mining site leaves five injured in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
A violent clash between residents of Boko and Jaya villages in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara state has left at least five persons injured following a dispute at a stone mining site.
Sources said the incident occurred on April 20 at about 11:00 a.m. at the Kwanza Stone Mining Site, located between the two communities.
According to the sources, the clash began when members of both villages engaged in illegal mining activities at the site, leading to a disagreement that escalated into violence, with both sides allegedly using firearms.
The sources said the injured victims include Sha’aibu Adamu, 30; Shakiru Suleiman, 26; Kasu Boko, 27; Abdullahi Dahiru, 25; and Ibrahim Usman, 25, all from the affected communities.
They added that the exact number of persons killed could not be immediately confirmed at the time of filing the report.
A joint security team comprising troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA. police personnel and community protection guards was swiftly deployed to the area to restore order.
The injured victims were evacuated to the General Hospital in Kaura Namoda for medical treatment.
Security authorities said normalcy had since been restored in the area, while efforts were ongoing to identify and arrest those involved in the violence.
They also confirmed that investigation into the incident had commenced.
Communal clash at illegal mining site leaves five injured in Zamfara
Security forces foil Kidnapping, flee after alarm in Gombe community
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed men suspected to be kidnappers have attempted to abduct residents in Unguwan Yamma, Amada area of Akko Local Government Area of Gombe state.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 3:20 a.m. when the attackers stormed the residence of one Alhaji Muhammad Abba, who narrowly escaped the attack.
According to the sources, the assailants proceeded to a neighbouring house where they abducted a child after the mother raised alarm.
The sources said the kidnappers, however, abandoned the child and fled the scene following the commotion.
A divisional patrol team, alongside hunters and local vigilantes, was immediately mobilised to the area and is currently on the trail of the suspects.
Police authorities said investigation was ongoing, while efforts had been intensified to apprehend the fleeing attackers and prevent further incidents in the area.
Security forces foil Kidnapping, flee after alarm in Gombe community
Troops engage armed bandits in heavy gun battle during raid on suspected hideout in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have reportedly engaged armed bandits in a heavy gun battle during a clearance operation at Yankuzo area in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara state.
Security sources said the operation followed aggressive fighting patrol on armed groups into the area, believed to be a stronghold used by suspected bandit elements operating within the axis.
According to the sources, troops advanced into deep into the terrorists enclave of Ado Allero in the early hours of the day and made contact with the armed men, leading to an exchange of fire that lasted for several minutes.
Residents reported heavy gunfire during the confrontation.
Although details of casualties were still being assessed at the time of filing this report, security sources confirmed that troops maintained dominance of the general area and continued pursuit of fleeing armed elements.
Troops engage armed bandits in heavy gun battle during raid on suspected hideout in Zamfara
Communal clash at illegal mining site leaves five injured in Zamfara
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