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Borno: PCC Federal Commissioner receives 2023 humanitarian award
Borno: PCC Federal Commissioner receives 2023 humanitarian award
By: Our Reporter
The Institute for Humanitarian Studies and Social Development (IHSD), in partnership with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR and the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has awarded Borno State Federal Commissioner for Public Complaints Commission, Alhaji Yusuf Adamu, for his outstanding contributions in promoting the humanitarian value system in Nigeria.
Alhaji Yusuf Adamu received the award during commemoration of the 2023 humanitarian lecture and international day for disaster reduction at the NYSC headquarters auditorium, Yakub Gowon House, Maitama, Abuja.
Speaking during the award ceremony, the registrar of the institute, Amb. Prince Francis Origa, PhD, said that the institute is a dual-purpose and multidimensional professional institution that provides both humanitarian education and other humanitarian interventions, including coaching and mentorship, as well as community development services.
“The 2023, 11th edition, is being hosted by the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, our proud partner, as a medium to commemorate the International Day for Disaster Reduction. In this year’s event, we will be examining the theme:’Reducing the effect and impact of disaster through a multisectoral approach and humanitarian stakeholder engagement.’ in addition to other highlights of this year’s event.” He said, adding, “IHSD would be commemorating 13 years of official existence and impact-making.”
Others who received the 2023 Institute for Humanitarian Studies awards are: the former governor of Kaduna State, Dr. Muktari Ramalan Yero, Chairman/CEO Visionedia Services, Umar Faroud Musa, Managing Director, Vision Media Services; Abubakar Kabir Namatazu, a philanthropist and businessman; Obiagha Alex Ubaka; Pastor Benjamin Ubido, a public health professional; Dr. Dolly Aminah Yahaya, a media icon; Mrs. Adaora Onyechere; and the Director General of the NYSC, Brigadier General YD Ahmed, among others.
Adamu, who spoke on behalf of the recipients, says that he understands the challenges of humanitarian activities, adding that he has seen the need to extend helping hands to vulnerable individuals in his small way and act on the do no harm principles.
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He explained that by do no harm, many people misunderstand the principles, and when they are faced with a situation where they have no help to give, they allow the victims to continue to suffer, claiming that this is the action that explains the principle of do no harm.
“But I always tell people that instead of allowing people to continue suffering by keeping quiet, it is better to raise awareness by informing others who may help the vulnerable in such situations. That is why our government keeps advocating for help. My governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, is the chief humanitarian person in Borno State, and I hope that this institution will find it fit to award such an individual for his untiring efforts at ensuring he meets the needs of the vulnerable in his state.” Adamu said.
Adamu said there is no governor in Nigeria today who is facing enormous humanitarian challenges like Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, stressing that the governor has been up and doing and is seen everywhere in the state to make sure the state comes out of the needs resulting from the age-long conflict of Boko Haram.
Borno: PCC Federal Commissioner receives 2023 humanitarian award
UNIMAID Student Drowns in Gwange River, Another Rescued
By: Zagazola Makama
A tragic drowning incident has claimed the life of a University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) student, while another was rescued after they went swimming at the Gwange River Bank in Maiduguri.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on March 14, 2025, around 7:00 p.m., when two UNIMAID students, identified as Abafras Abdiel from the Department of Forestry and Silas Sule from the Department of Geology, went to the Gwange River Bank behind ECWA Church for a swim.
While diving, both students drowned in the river, prompting an emergency response. A combined rescue team, including the police, divers, and fire service personnel, was immediately mobilized to the scene.
The rescue team managed to retrieve both victims and rushed them to the State Specialist Hospital, Maiduguri. While Abafras Abdiel was admitted for treatment, Silas Sule was unfortunately certified dead by doctors. His body has since been deposited at the hospital for autopsy and further investigations.
The authorities have urged students and residents to exercise caution when engaging in activities near water bodies, especially during the dry season, when river currents can be unpredictable.
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Federal University Gusau: A 300-level student died in a bandit’s den in Zamfara
By: Our Reporter
This is truly heartbreaking. Zarah Abubakar Shehu, a 21-year-old 300-level student at Federal University Gusau, was abducted along with her two siblings by bandits in the early hours of Sunday, November 3, 2024, from their home in the Damba area of Gusau, Zamfara State.
The kidnappers initially demanded a ransom of ₦35 million for their release. After much struggle, the family managed to gather ₦10 million, which the kidnappers agreed to accept. However, even after receiving the money, they still refused to release Zarah. Instead, they demanded four motorcycles (Boza) and four cartons of engine oil.
Zarah and her siblings spent four months in captivity. When all the items were finally gathered, the kidnappers’ leader was informed. He then called his men to check on the captives. To everyone’s horror, his men responded that only two children remained; one of them, Zarah, had passed away and had already been buried two days earlier.
Zarah was the only daughter of her mother, making her loss even more devastating. Her passing is not just a tragedy for her family but a heartbreaking reflection of the ongoing insecurity in Zamfara State and the pain that countless families endure.
Federal University Gusau: A 300-level student died in a bandit’s den in Zamfara
Gunmen Kidnap Four Students in Katsina State
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected armed bandits have abducted four students from Paris Quarters, behind the Federal University, Dutsinma, in Katsina State, security sources told Zagazola Makama on Sunday.
The attack occurred at about 2:20 a.m. on Sunday, when the assailants, reportedly in large numbers, quietly invaded the area and whisked away four individuals.
The victims have been identified as Wali Kayode (25), Fahad Muhammad (20), Emmanuel (surname unknown), and another yet-to-be-identified person.
Security operatives were mobilized to the scene immediately after receiving a distress call but the bandits had fled.
Security sources said that Efforts are ongoing to track down the kidnappers and rescue the victims safely.
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