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Borno versity, BRTV partner to train students on Journalism
Borno versity, BRTV partner to train students on Journalism
By Babagana Wakil
The Borno State University and the Borno Radio Television (BRTV) have agreed to sign a memorandum of Understanding on training of BOSU students in the field of journalism.
The VC, BOSU, Prof. Umar Kyari Sandabe and the General Manager of BRTV, Mal. Adamu Isa Abadam reach the agreement when management staff of Borno State University paid the GM curtesy call.
The Memorandum allows the Borno State University to send students of the department of Mass Communication for training in BRTV which has one of the best modern television and radio broadcasting studios and equipment in the sub region.
The VC, BOSU, Prof. Umar Kyari Sandabe said that BRTV has a world class studio with facilities that depicts the wonders of modern age technology which mass communication students of BOSU will benefit from it.
He added that BOSU will not afford to graduate students who cannot contribute to the development of the society most especially in the field of media and communication which is one of the first courses to be approved by the NUC in 2016 when BOSU was given license to operate because of its relevance in the development of any society.
Prof. Sandabe said the memorandum is necessary to address seeming challenges confronting BOSU in the area of broadcasting studio, equipment and facilities, which BRTV can readily provide and will enhance the status of the university during accreditation by the NUC.
Prof. Sandabe also appreciated efforts of BRTV in giving BOSU wide coverage which has help in projecting the university to the world and creating a good reputation for the university.
On his part, the GM, BRTV Mal. Adamu Isa Abadam, thanked the VC BOSU for finding BRTV worthy of such a great task that would contribute to the benefits of the two organizations.
He said the MoU is a welcome idea and BRTV will collaborate with BOSU in areas of equipment and the training of BOSU students by staff of BRTV on the basic of modern day journalism.
Mal. Abadam disclosed that BRTV is currently transmitting on four channels and has about 72 programmes on radio comprises of over five languages, and 52 programmes on the television which is been viewed all over the world.
He disclosed that BRTV was named the best station in the North East region in the year 2021 because of tis professionalism and production of contents for its audiences.
He said BRVT has the mandate of educating its audience and has been doing so with her numerous educational programmes in key subjects like English Mathematics and basic sciences even during Covid 19 Pandemic.
The GM appeal for slots at the Mass communication Department of BOSU for the training of BRTV staff.
Mal. Adamu Isa Abadam then took his visitor on a facility tour of the studios and training rooms in the organization.
NHRC trains 34 human rights advocates in Gombe
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has trained 34 Community Protection Rights Advocates to protect and promote human rights in Gombe state.
Dr Joseph Wanshe, the State Coordinator of the Commission, made the disclosure in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Gombe on Monday.
Wanshe said that the training was imperative toward achieving the mandate of the commission in the state.
According to him, the trained advocates, who are mostly in rural areas, will penetrate distant and rural communities where human rights violations are rampant.
He said that the training has started yielding the expected results as there have been increased number of reported cases of human rights violations from rural communities across the state.
He said that the advocates have been deployed to the 11 local government areas of the state.
“We are witnessing an upsurge in human rights reporting coming to the office.
“ The numbers are increasing as regards civil and political rights followed by cases of women and children, domestic violence, economic, social and cultural rights.
“ There are many factors involved in the upsurge as the NHRC within the last one month has stepped up sensitisations and stakeholders’ engagements.
“ We have trained Community Protection Rights advocates, who have been working and as a result, awareness has increased and number of complaints received have spiked,” he said.
Wanshe said that the trained advocates have been affiliated to NHRC at the local government levels toward ensuring wider coverage of the state in terms of human rights protection.
He assured residents on the commission’s effort at ensuring that it achieved effectively its mandate of protection and promotion of human rights.
Wanshe commended the people of Gombe State for their improved confidence in NHRC which has resulted in improved reportage of human rights violations
He further urged communities to support the advocates in their domains in the overall interest of human rights protection.
NHRC trains 34 human rights advocates in Gombe
Troops intercept 11 suspects with IED-making materials in Abuja
Troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted 11 suspected criminals conveying materials believed to be for the production of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory.
By: Zagazola Makama
Security sources said the suspects, comprising 10 males and one female, were arrested at about 12:59 a.m. on April 27 by troops of 176 Guards Battalion deployed at Kuchiyako.
The sources disclosed that the suspects were intercepted in a vehicle along the Kuchiyako–Tipper Garage road, allegedly loaded with IED-making materials.
According to preliminary investigation, the suspects claimed they were en route to mining sites around Kabbin Mangoro in Kuje Area Council to collect mineral resources.
Items recovered from them include explosive charges and three-and-a-half bags of unidentified mineral substances, among other sundry materials.
The suspects are currently in military custody, while investigations are ongoing to ascertain their intent and possible links to criminal or terrorist activities.
Troops intercept 11 suspects with IED-making materials in Abuja
Troops repel terrorists in Zamfara, recover calm after attack on Godel community
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under 1 Brigade have repelled an attack by suspected terrorists in Godel community of Birnin Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 2:08 p.m. on April 27 when troops deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kaura Namoda responded to credible intelligence on terrorist activities in the area.
The sources disclosed that troops made contact with the attackers upon arrival, leading to a fierce exchange of fire.
According to the sources, the troops forced the terrorists to withdraw from the area following the encounter.
However, during the attack, the assailants reportedly rustled an unspecified number of cattle belonging to residents of the community.
Three civilians were also said to have sustained gunshot wounds and were evacuated for medical attention.
The sources added that troops have intensified patrols and clearance operations in the general area to prevent further attacks and recover the rustled livestock.
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