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Borno versity, BRTV partner to train students on Journalism

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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.

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Bandits attack family on New-Bussa–Babanna road in Niger

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Bandits attack family on New-Bussa–Babanna road in Niger

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits have attacked a family travelling along the New-Bussa–Babanna road in Niger State, leaving five people injured.

Zagazola report that the incident occurred on Sunday at about 4 p.m. near Ehka Kuka/Audu Fari village.

The victims, identified as Alhaji Fatayi Raheemi, 38, his wife, and other family members Fatima Nurudeen, 27; Munirat Isyaka, 25; Aishat Ismail, 25; and Rashidat Fatayi, 30, were reportedly shot at by the bandits while travelling in their Mercedes-Benz car from New-Bussa to Babanna town.

The gunmen opened fire on the moving vehicle, causing it to veer off the road, as all occupants sustained varying degrees of injuries.

Residents said security operatives later arrived at the scene and evacuated the victims to the Primary Health Centre, Babanna, where they were receiving treatment.

The damaged vehicle was recovered to the Babanna Police Station, while efforts were ongoing to track down the assailants.

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Gunmen kill one, injure two in Plateau attack

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Gunmen kill one, injure two in Plateau attack

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed men have attacked Wereng village in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing one person and injuring two others.

Zagazola that the attack occurred at about 9 p.m. on Monday when the assailants invaded the community and opened fire indiscriminately.

The victim was identified as Joshua Monday, while the two injured persons were rushed to the General Hospital, Riyom, for medical treatment.

Army troops and other security forced were said to have arrived at the scene shortly after the attack to restore calm.

Sources confirmed that the deceased’s body had been deposited at the hospital morgue, while an investigation was underway to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.

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12 bandits killed, 2 soldiers injured in clash in Katsina

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12 bandits killed, 2 soldiers injured in clash in Katsina

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed 12 bandits during a clash at Mabai village in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred on Sunday at about 5:30 p.m., shortly after a peace accord meeting held at Kakumi village in Bakori LGA.

Sources said that the bandits, while passing in front of a military base at Mabai, engaged the troops in a gun duel, leading to the death of 12 of the assailants.

Two army personnel sustained serious injuries during the encounter and were referred to the Medical Centre in Katsina for treatment.

The sources said the situation in the area had since been brought under control, with intensive patrols and monitoring activities ongoing to forestall further breakdown of law and order.

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