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Be Circumspect to Avoid Untoward Circumstances While Abroad, NIDCOM Advises Travelers
Be Circumspect to Avoid Untoward Circumstances While Abroad, NIDCOM Advises Travelers
By: Michael Mike
Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has reiterated on the need for Nigerians travelling outside the shores of the country to be more circumspect to avoid any untoward circumstances.
Dabiri-Erewa gave this advisory during a visit by the CEO of Oasis of Faith Intercontinental Limited and President of the Christian Tourism Practioners Association of Nigeria (CTPAN), Rev. Dr. Israel Kristilere,, who lamented the maltreatment he suffered at Cairo Tarmac during a stopover on his pilgrimage to Israel.
Kristilere, recounting the events of April 30th, 2024, when he and 27 pilgrims, were en route to Israel during a four-hour layover in Cairo, said: “Myself and another first-class passenger were resting in the lounge. Around midnight, when I observed that boarding has commenced, yet my group remained seated. Upon inquiry, I learnt they had instructed us to wait.”
Kristilere added that when he attempted to board, he was detained by airport security personnel on accusations of sexual abuse, based on a trump-up complaint and a supposed video recording he was not allowed to view.
Forced to apologize to the alleged victim to avoid court proceedings, he expressed his sympathy for the lady in case someone else had abused her and she mistook him for the person. He also documented his refusal to sign an Arabic document by writing “I DO NOT KNOW” above his surname while recording the audio of the encounter through his phone.
Amidst this ordeal, the intervention of the Desk Manager resulted in the return of Rev. Kristilere’s passport and his release. On May 1st, at around 1 a.m, the 27 pilgrims, who had refused to board without him, finally departed Cairo together.
Reacting to the sordid narrative, the Chairman/CEO NiDCOM who was represented by the Secretary to the Commission, Dr. Sule Yakubu Bassi clarified that NIDCOM would bring his petition to the attention of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Nigerian Embassy in Egypt , adding that they have the powers and jurisdiction to intervene and investigate.
She apologized for the maltreatment Rev. Kristilere endured, emphasizing that no Nigerian should face inhumane treatment abroad.
Dabiri-Erewa commended Rev. Kristilere for securing support from the Christian Pilgrims Commission and encouraged him to forward relevant documents to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Egyptian Embassy.
The NiDCOM Boss further assured that the commission will continue to advocate for dignified and humane treatment and privileges of Nigerians all over the world.
Be Circumspect to Avoid Untoward Circumstances While Abroad, NIDCOM Advises Travelers
Zulum inaugurates 2 schools, flags off High Islamic College project
.Orders digitalisation of all secondary schools
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Tuesday inaugurated the newly constructed Government Secondary Schools (GSSs) Fikiyel and Balbaya.
The governor also flagged off the construction of a new High Islamic College in Fikiyel Bayo Local Government Area.
Speaking during the brief ceremony, Governor Zulum said the High Islamic College was designed to integrate out-of-school children, particularly Almajirai, into a formal and modern educational system.
The college will run a hybrid curriculum based on the National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS), combining core Islamic education with contemporary science, technology and humanities.
“it is our sincere hope that the people of Fikayel will benefit from this school because we are targeting the enrollment of out-of-school children into this school so that learners can learn Arabic, and then we shall streamline the non-formal educational (Sangaya System) into the formal educational system by introducing intensive literacy, intensive numeracy, digital literacy and above all, vocational training,” Zulum said.
Briefing the governor, the Commissioner for Education, Engr Lawan Abba Wakilbe, stated that High Islamic Colleges were already built in 20 local government areas of the state
In a related development, Prof. Zulum has directed the State Ministry of Education to the complete digitalisation of all public secondary schools across the state.
The directive is for integration of digital tools, e-learning platforms and smart classroom technologies with a view to enhancing teaching and learning outcomes.
The two newly inaugurated secondary schools, Fikiyel and Balbaya, are located in Bayo Local Government Area. They comprise 20 modern classrooms, laboratories, a library and sporting facilities each.
Governor Zulum was assisted by the senator representing Southern Borno, Mohammed Ali Ndume; APC state chairman, Bello Ayuba; House of Representatives member, Engr Bukar Talba; the Commissioner for Education, Engr Lawan Abba Wakilbe; the Commissioner for Works, Engr Mustapha Gubio; the Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, President Usman Tar; Commissioner for Local Government and Emirates Affairs, Sugun Mai Mele and other senior officials of the Borno State Government.
Zulum inaugurates 2 schools, flags off High Islamic College project
Police officer killed, others abducted as bandits seize firearms in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
A police officer was killed and another abducted, along with ten villagers, after bandits attacked Farin Ruwa village in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, seizing serviceable firearms in the process.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the corpse of ASP Samaila Sule, along with five villagers, was recovered at the scene following the attack reported earlier on Jan. 4.
The sources said the officer’s AK-47 rifle, and 30 rounds of live ammunition, was carted away by the attackers.
Insp. Aliyu Ibrahim, also abducted with his AK-47 rifle loaded with 30 rounds, remains missing, along with ten villagers who were taken during the incident.
Efforts are ongoing to trace the missing officer and civilians, as well as to recover the stolen firearms.
Police officer killed, others abducted as bandits seize firearms in Zamfara
CJTF member killed in suspected Boko Haram ambush in Gwoza
By: Zagazola Makama
A member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) was killed in an ambush by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists along Warave–Bayan Dutse Road in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Jan. 5 at about 2:30 p.m., when unknown gunmen reportedly attacked CJTF and local hunters on routine patrol in the area.
According to the sources, Hamman Ibrahim, 40, a member of the CJTF, was fatally injured during the ambush. The military FOB was alerted, and troops of Operation HADIN KAI, police and CJTF personnel visited the scene, documenting the incident.
The sources added that the victim was evacuated to the General Hospital, Gwoza, where he was certified dead on arrival.
The corpse was photographed and later released to relatives for burial according to Islamic rites.
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