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Bauchi youths storm streets over presidential aspirant Yahaya Bello

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Bauchi youths storm streets over presidential aspirant Yahaya Bello

Bauchi youths storm streets over presidential aspirant Yahaya Bello

Vehicular movement was temporarily held up for several hours in Bauchi on Saturday, when thousands of youths stormed major streets, rallying support for the presidential aspiration of Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi. 

The supporters of the Kogi governor, from the 20 Local Government Areas of Bauchi State, converged on the Multi-purpose Indoor Sportshall from where they marched through Kobi street, Emir drive, Central Market to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa tomb. 

The youths who sang and danced as they marched, carried banners, posters and other items with different inscriptions,  announcing the presidential aspiration of the Kogi governor and expressing their readiness to support him. 

The youths, who defied the scorching sun to press home their demand,  said they were on the streets to stress their numerical strength and show the Kogi governor that he had nothing to fear as regards their unflinching support.

According to them, a Bello presidency is non-negotiable in 2023 because he has been tested and can be trusted in all areas.

The National President, Rescue Nigeria Mission, Mr  Ahmad Damat, reiterated that it was time to jettison old ways of playing politics and show that with the numerical strength of youths in Nigeria, they could create a Nigeria of everyone’s dreams. 

“We won’t mind the naysayers, we won’t mind those who have embarked on a campaign of calumny. We have worked with many leaders and assessed many across the length and breadth of Nigeria. Bello stands out. 

“All the lies they have peddled against him in the past have turned to strength for him and for us Nigerian youths. No retreat, no surrender, until we accomplish our aim, which is God’s will by His grace,” he said.

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The Chief of Staff to the Kogi governor, Mr Abdulkareem Jamiu Asuku, who led other invited government officials to the rally, assured the youths that his principal would surely heed their call and address them very soon.

“You have been consistent in your call for His Excellency, Alhaji Yahaya Bello to contest for president come 2023. He has heard you clearly and will not disappoint you. He has demonstrated in Kogi that it is Youths O Clock, and it is paying off with all the giant strides. We will repeat the same feat for Nigeria by the grace of God,” Asuku said.

He, however, warned the youths against engaging in political thuggery that could smear the good image and integrity of his principal.

“Our president comes to 2023 Insha Allah hates violence and thuggery, you should therefore abhor such acts,” he said.

He appealed to all the supporters across political parties who had yet to get their voter cards to do so immediately.

“That is the only weapon we need to vote for Yahaya Bello as the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress.

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Education: Zulum upgrades infrastructure, teachers’ welfare

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… orders more high Islamic colleges, libraries

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Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, held a high-level meeting on Thursday with key stakeholders in the education sector to review current challenges and outline fresh directives for improving learning outcomes, infrastructure, and coordination across the state.

The meeting, chaired by the Governor at the Council Chamber of the Government House in Maiduguri, brought together senior officials from the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation and heads of education boards, agencies, and institutions.

Zulum emphasised the synergy among all agencies in the education sector noting that with proper collaboration effective service delivery would be provided for the people of Borno.

Governor Zulum outlined a multifaceted plan to rejuvenate the education sector, which includes building houses for teachers, renovating dilapidated schools, providing professional development opportunities, and improving teachers’ access to resources.

The meeting was attended by the Deputy Governor, Umar Usman Kadafur, Acting Chief of Staff, Dr Babagana Mustapha Mallumbe, Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Engr Lawan Abba Wakilbe, among other senior officials.

… orders more high Islamic colleges, libraries

Meanwhile, as part of his policy direction for the education sector, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has directed the establishment of additional High Islamic Colleges in some local government areas.

The High Islamic Colleges are designed to offer a wide range of programmes, including traditional Islamic studies, literacy and numeracy, modern sciences, and vocational training.

According to Zulum, the High Islamic Colleges were to ensure the integration of the non-formal education sector with formal education. He also affirmed that the colleges will teach basic literacy, numeracy, and vocational skills to Almajiri pupils and will provide a second chance for out-of-school children who have exceeded the enrollment age.

In addition, the governor directed the establishment of additional state libraries in Biu, southern Borno, and Monguno, in the northern part of the state.

“Deliberately, I upgraded the Maiduguri library, with the aim of establishing another one in Biu and one in Monguno in order to promote reading culture, which is fast eroding. I want you to rejuvenate the reading culture by ensuring the library is effective. But most importantly, apart from the physical books, let’s put a mechanism for e-books in place,” Zulum said.

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Police arrest suspected gunrunners, recover eight firearms in Kaduna

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Police arrest suspected gunrunners, recover eight firearms in Kaduna

By: Zagazola Makama

Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have arrested two suspected gunrunners and recovered a cache of locally made weapons.

According to sources, the detectives acting on credible intelligence stormed Kurmin Kogi Village and apprehended the suspects Isah Bello, and Sa’idu Haruna, both of Damdami Village, Richifa Ward, Soba LGA.

The sources said the suspects confessed to being in possession of firearms and led investigators to their hideout, where four locally made guns and four locally made pistols were recovered.

The sources added that the suspects are in custody as discreet investigations continue.

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Man attacked with hoe over alleged affair in Gombe

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Man attacked with hoe over alleged affair in Gombe

By: Zagazola Makama

Security personnel in Gombe have arrested a man for allegedly attacking another with a hoe over claims of adultery.

Sources told Zagazola Makama the incident occurred on Thursday at about 6:30 p.m. in Shongo Kagadama Village, Kwami Local Government Area, when one Musa Usman allegedly confronted Abdulmumini Misa, 38, accusing him of having an affair with his wife.

The suspect struck the victim on the head and injured his fingers on both hands, leaving him with serious wounds.

The victim was taken to the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, where he is receiving treatment.

The sources say the suspect has been arrested and is under investigation.

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