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Borno Central Senator, Lawan hails Tinubu for assenting to the bill establishing FUAE, Bama

Borno Central Senator, Lawan hails Tinubu for assenting to the bill establishing FUAE, Bama
……Condoles with Borno Govt, families of those who died in latest bomb blast
By Ndahi Marama
The Senator representing Borno Central at the Upper Chambers of the National Assembly, Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan, SAN has commended president Bola Ahmed Tinubu for assenting to the bill establishing the Federal University of Agriculture and Entrepreneurship (FUAE) Bama , Borno State.
This is as the Borno Central Senator on a sad note commiserated with Governor Babagana Zulum, Service Commanders, the leadership of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and the bereaved families of the gallant heroes that paid the supreme sacrifices as a result of bomb explosion along Marte- Dikwa road yesterday (Tuesday).
Lawan Spoke in a telephone conversation with Journalists soon after plenary on Wednesday, where the Senate President, Mr. Godswill Akpabio read out the assented bill.
The University which is first of its kind in the history of Nigeria and Africa when established, would provide the needed agricultural and entrepreneurial skills not only to Borno and Nigerian students, but to other neighbouring Republic of Cameroon, Niger and Chad.
As a specialised university focusing on agriculture and entrepreneurship, it will also address the country’s high unemployment rate and reliance on white-collar jobs by teaming youth.
The senator expressed gratitude to Vice- President, Kashim Shettima, Senate President, Mr. Godswill Akpabio and Speaker Tajudeen Abbas for their support.
He equally congratulated Governor Babagana Umara Zulum and commended him for the pivotal role he (Zulum) played in the process that led to the success story .
The Borno Central Senator further praised Governor Zulum for his doggedness and support towards ending the renewed Boko Haram attacks, especially for sparing his time by spending almost a week at the frontline in reclaiming Marte local government area that came under Boko Haram capture, and other communities in Kala-Balge, Ngala, Dikwa among other council areas.
The senator also thank his colleagues for their overwhelming support during the legislative processes that gave birth to the establishment of the university.
His words: I am very excited to see the establishment of FUAE Bama came to fruition today.
“Let me commend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for assenting to the bill establishing this unique University.
“The University is first of its kind in the history of Nigeria, as it would provide the needed agricultural and entrepreneurial skills not only to Borno and Nigerian students, but to other neighbouring Republic of Cameroon, Niger and Chad.
” My sincere appreciation goes to the Vice- President, Kashim Shettima, Senate President, Mr. Godswill Akpabio and Speaker Tajudeen Abbas for their unflinching support.
“Let me also congratulate our Governor, His Excellency, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum and commend him for the pivotal role he played in the process that led to the success story .
“Likewise, my praises goes to His Excellency the Governor for his doggedness and support towards ending the renewed Boko Haram attacks, especially for sparing his time by spending almost a week at the frontline in reclaiming Marte local government area that came under Boko Haram capture, and other communities in Kala-Balge, Ngala, Dikwa among other council areas visited.
“This attendant risk taken by governor Zulum is a testament of true and selfless leadership. As the Chief Security Officer of the State, he had demonstrated a high sense of responsibility. More so, the timely visit to the President and Commander In -Chief of the Armed Forces on the security situation in Borno is highly commendable and will definitely yield the desired result”.
“All my colleagues at the National Assembly also deserve same commendation for their overwhelming support during the legislative processes that gave birth to the establishment of the university.
“As a specialized tertiary institution, I have no doubt in my mind that the university will be a game changer in the country.
” I wish to reiterate my loyalty and commitment to the APC- led Federal Government, the Government and good people of Borno State particularly my constituents of Borno Central Senatorial District.
“Let me assure you once again that i will continue to complement the good works of His Excellency, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum by bringing more federal government projects to the state”. Lawan stated.
In another development, the Senator expressed shock over the Bomb explosion that involved members of CJTF when their operational vehicle stumbled on IED planted by terrorists along Marte-Dikw road.
“On a sad note , i wish to commiserate with our Governor, Professor Zulum, Service Commanders, the leadership of the CJTF and the bereaved families of the gallant heroes that paid the supreme sacrifices as a result of IED Explosion yesterday.
“May their gentle souls rest in Aljanna Firdaus and may Allah give their families the fortitude to bear the loss.
Amin”. He prayed.
Borno Central Senator, Lawan hails Tinubu for assenting to the bill establishing FUAE, Bama
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Hunter kills one, injures two in accidental shooting in Katsina

Hunter kills one, injures two in accidental shooting in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police Command in Katsina State says it has arrested a 25-year-old hunter, Bashir Bala, for allegedly shooting three civilians, leading to the death of one person in Malumfashi Local Government Area of the state.
Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred on Thursday at about 4:10 p.m. when Bala, a member of a hunters’ group attached to the security personnel in Malumfashi, visited a known blackspot at Marabar Kankara to purchase cannabis.
According to the report, an argument ensued during which Bala discharged his rifle, striking three civilians.
“One civilian was confirmed dead at the scene while two others sustained gunshot injuries. The injured victims were rushed to the General Hospital for medical attention while the deceased’s body was released to his family after medical certification.
“A joint team comprising Police, the Nigerian Army and vigilantes responded to the scene, and the suspect has been apprehended. Security measures within the area of responsibility have also been reinforced,” the sources said.
Hunter kills one, injures two in accidental shooting in Katsina
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Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA neutralise seven bandits in Katsina

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA neutralise seven bandits in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have neutralised seven armed bandits and recovered four motorcycles during a decisive operation in Baba, Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The encounter, which lasted for over two hours on Thursday, followed credible intelligence on the movement of criminal elements terrorising farming communities in the area. Security sources said the troops engaged the bandits, killing seven while the remaining suspects fled with gunshot injuries.
Four motorcycles used in their criminal activities were recovered during the operation.
The military operation is part of ongoing efforts across frontline local government areas to dismantle criminal hideouts and ensure the safety of residents, especially farming communities during the rainy season.
Residents were urged to continue providing timely information to security agencies to support ongoing operations and help restore peace across the North West.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA neutralise seven bandits in Katsina
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Yobe records progress under Governor Buni—Hon. Usman Gimba

Yobe records progress under Governor Buni—Hon. Usman Gimba
By: Yahaya Wakili
Yobe State, under His Excellency Governor, Hon. Dr. Mai Mala Buni CON, COMN, Chiroman Gujba, has recorded measurable progress in various sectors, viz., education, health, agriculture, and other social and economic empowerment initiatives in the state.
This was revealed by the Senior Special Assistant to His Excellency Dr. Mai Mala Buni CON COMN on youth and sports, Hon. Usman Gimba (Sarkin Adon Gubana), at the graduation ceremony of Shettiman Malamai School for Marriage Education in Potiskum.
He said under the governorship of my boss, His Excellency Mai Mala Buni CON, Yobe State is experiencing a giant transformation in the development of infrastructure, human capital, and agriculture.
According to Sarkin Adon Gubana, upon the inauguration of Governor Buni into office, he had set out to create an educated and a well-secured and empowered society with access to the education sector.
At the graduation ceremony, Hon. Gimba said, “What we need in the community is for all of us to be educated, including those who were in the school and those that are in the house, and this school consists of teaching those that are in the house.”
He maintained that the importance of sound and qualitative education to the growth and development of any human society needs not to be emphasized. Adding to that, the school consists of women, but wisely, we also need men; we need the education.
“Because this school is for marriage education only, but we men ourselves need it because we need to be educated on how we can handle our wives when we are married, he charged the students to make good use of what they learned from the school,” Sarkin Adon Gubana said.
The Senior Special Assistant on Youths and Sports thanks the CEO, Malam Abdurazak Abdullahi Usman, for making this gigantic initiative and calls on our leaders—traditional, politicians, and religious—to come out en masse to support the school to move forward.
Yobe records progress under Governor Buni—Hon. Usman Gimba
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