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At visit by UN- DSG, Malala, Zulum wants 500,000 girls enrolled in Borno
At visit by UN- DSG, Malala, Zulum wants 500,000 girls enrolled in Borno
By: Michael Mike
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Tuesday hosted the United Nation’s Deputy Secretary General, Amina Mohammed, alongside Malala Yousafzai, a girl-child education activist and UN peace ambassador in Maiduguri.
During the visit, Zulum said his administration have enrolled thousands of out-of-school girls in an ongoing target of admitting 500,000 girls to public primary schools across the state.
Malala Yousafzai, came to Nigeria to commemorate 10 years of her first speech at the UN General Assembly and to celebrate Malala Day.
Every July 12th, the UN celebrates Malala Day in honour of Malala Yousafzai. The day falls on her birthday, which seems fitting to honour her extraordinary life spent fighting for the rights of children and women.
Joining to honour Malala, Governor Zulum cited that girl-child education is key to addressing social and economic problems in the long run. He said out-of-school girls are significantly more than the number of boys not yet in schools across Borno, which is why the state government is strongly keen on enrolling girls into schools.
Speaking earlier, the UN Deputy Secretary-General, Amina Mohammed said, “We are here (Maiduguri) your Excellency, because this is the place where Malala started her efforts in Nigeria to call for girls’ education, the safety of their education and the right to their education, the progress in their future so that they also join the people of their community, their state and Nigeria to be part of their economy.”
Also speaking, Malala expressed optimism about the future of girls’ education. She said, “They (girls) are so determined, dedicated and optimistic about a better future. I am celebrating 10 years of my UN speech and will be celebrating my 26th birthday tomorrow (Wednesday).
She added, “Ever since my UN speech, I have been travelling to different countries around the world, because I want to bring stories of other girls. People heard my story and realised how it is for one girl to have an education, so we want to remind the world to think of other millions of girls who do not have access to education.”
Commenting on the investment in the education sector, Malala said, “We need all leaders to invest in the education of the future generation, we need to ensure we are investing in innovative and digital ways to make education more accessible. Education is the foundation of building a strong country, a strong world, giving it a strong economy, peace and stability.”
The DSG was in Maiduguri along with Nigeria’s resident Coordinator of the United Nations, Mr Matthias Schmale, Malala’s father, Ziauddin Yousafzai and some officials of the UN.
The wife of the Borno State Governor, Dr Falmata Babagana Umara Zulum, who received the delegation at the Maiduguri International Airport, was also present during the meeting with the Governor.
At visit by UN- DSG, Malala, Zulum wants 500,000 girls enrolled in Borno
Police repel bandits, rescue six kidnapped victims on Yankara-Funtua highway in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Police in Katsina State have successfully rescued six kidnapped victims after intercepting an armed bandit attack on Yankara-Funtua highway in Faskari Local Government Area.
Sources said on Jan. 24 at about 1:25 a.m., unidentified armed bandits blocked the highway and abducted six occupants of a green Honda Civic, registration number AAA 518 BC, en route from Funtua to Faskari.
The DPO Faskari, on routine patrol, promptly engaged the hoodlums in a tactical gunfight.
The bandits were overpowered and fled into the bush, abandoning their mission. All six victims, Rabi Hamisu, Safare Musa, Abubakar Samaila, Shehu Umar, Sara’u Yahaya, and Ibrahim Babangida, were rescued unharmed and safely returned to their homes.
Intensive patrols continue in the area, while efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects are ongoing.
Police repel bandits, rescue six kidnapped victims on Yankara-Funtua highway in Katsina
Suspect arrested for trespassing, attempting robbery at Bauchi Emir’s palace
By: Zagazola Makama
A 20-year-old man, Umar Hamza, was apprehended Wednesday night for trespassing and attempting to steal from the Emir of Bauchi’s residence.
Sources said Hamza entered one of the Emir’s son’s rooms carrying a bunch of keys and tried to commit theft around 8:20 p.m. on January 23.
He was intercepted shortly after the act and taken into the Police custody for questioning.
Police said Preliminary inquiries indicate the suspect intended to steal from the palace.
Suspect arrested for trespassing, attempting robbery at Bauchi Emir’s palace
VP Shettima Returns To Abuja, Says Nigeria Firmly Back On Global Economic Frontline
By: Our Reporter
Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after a week-long diplomatic and economic mission to Guinea-Conakry and Switzerland.
This is just as he said Nigeria has reclaimed a frontline seat in global and regional policy conversations.
VP Shettima arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Saturday after representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of Guinea’s President, Mamadi Doumbouya, and leading Nigeria’s delegation to the 56th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos.
According to the Vice President, the trip is part of Nigeria’s renewed commitment to regional solidarity in West Africa and its determination to reposition the economy under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda.
The Vice President had departed Abuja for Conakry, where he attended President Doumbouya’s inauguration, reaffirming Nigeria’s leadership role within ECOWAS, while opening new pathways for bilateral cooperation in agriculture and manufacturing.
From Guinea-Conakry, Senator Shettima proceeded to Davos, Switzerland, where he led the Nigerian delegation at the WEF 2026.
One of the highpoints of his engagements in that country was the commissioning of Nigeria House Davos, the Nigeria’s first-ever sovereign pavilion on the Davos Promenade, designed as a permanent investment hub showcasing opportunities in solid minerals, agriculture and the digital economy.
At a high-level WEF session titled, “When Food Becomes Security,” the Vice President outlined Nigeria’s new national food security framework, describing agriculture as a strategic pillar of national security and macroeconomic stability.
Vice President Shettima also joined former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Minister of Finance, Mr. Wale Edun, to advance the Accra Reset Initiative, a forum advocating African industrialisation driven by domestic capital and value chains rather than foreign aid.
On the economic front, the Vice President told investors that Nigeria’s macroeconomic indicators were stabilising, citing a projected 4.4 per cent GDP growth in 2026 and a decline in inflation to 12.94 per cent.
He also pointed to Nigeria’s imminent transition into a net exporter of refined petroleum products, anchored by the Dangote Refinery, and the growing export of digital talent.
VP Shettima Returns To Abuja, Says Nigeria Firmly Back On Global Economic Frontline
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