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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.
Police repel bandits, rescue six kidnapped victims on Yankara-Funtua highway in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Police in Katsina State have successfully rescued six kidnapped victims after intercepting an armed bandit attack on Yankara-Funtua highway in Faskari Local Government Area.
Sources said on Jan. 24 at about 1:25 a.m., unidentified armed bandits blocked the highway and abducted six occupants of a green Honda Civic, registration number AAA 518 BC, en route from Funtua to Faskari.
The DPO Faskari, on routine patrol, promptly engaged the hoodlums in a tactical gunfight.
The bandits were overpowered and fled into the bush, abandoning their mission. All six victims, Rabi Hamisu, Safare Musa, Abubakar Samaila, Shehu Umar, Sara’u Yahaya, and Ibrahim Babangida, were rescued unharmed and safely returned to their homes.
Intensive patrols continue in the area, while efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspects are ongoing.
Police repel bandits, rescue six kidnapped victims on Yankara-Funtua highway in Katsina
Suspect arrested for trespassing, attempting robbery at Bauchi Emir’s palace
By: Zagazola Makama
A 20-year-old man, Umar Hamza, was apprehended Wednesday night for trespassing and attempting to steal from the Emir of Bauchi’s residence.
Sources said Hamza entered one of the Emir’s son’s rooms carrying a bunch of keys and tried to commit theft around 8:20 p.m. on January 23.
He was intercepted shortly after the act and taken into the Police custody for questioning.
Police said Preliminary inquiries indicate the suspect intended to steal from the palace.
Suspect arrested for trespassing, attempting robbery at Bauchi Emir’s palace
VP Shettima Returns To Abuja, Says Nigeria Firmly Back On Global Economic Frontline
By: Our Reporter
Vice President Kashim Shettima has returned to Abuja after a week-long diplomatic and economic mission to Guinea-Conakry and Switzerland.
This is just as he said Nigeria has reclaimed a frontline seat in global and regional policy conversations.
VP Shettima arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Saturday after representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the inauguration of Guinea’s President, Mamadi Doumbouya, and leading Nigeria’s delegation to the 56th World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos.
According to the Vice President, the trip is part of Nigeria’s renewed commitment to regional solidarity in West Africa and its determination to reposition the economy under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda.
The Vice President had departed Abuja for Conakry, where he attended President Doumbouya’s inauguration, reaffirming Nigeria’s leadership role within ECOWAS, while opening new pathways for bilateral cooperation in agriculture and manufacturing.
From Guinea-Conakry, Senator Shettima proceeded to Davos, Switzerland, where he led the Nigerian delegation at the WEF 2026.
One of the highpoints of his engagements in that country was the commissioning of Nigeria House Davos, the Nigeria’s first-ever sovereign pavilion on the Davos Promenade, designed as a permanent investment hub showcasing opportunities in solid minerals, agriculture and the digital economy.
At a high-level WEF session titled, “When Food Becomes Security,” the Vice President outlined Nigeria’s new national food security framework, describing agriculture as a strategic pillar of national security and macroeconomic stability.
Vice President Shettima also joined former President Olusegun Obasanjo, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and Minister of Finance, Mr. Wale Edun, to advance the Accra Reset Initiative, a forum advocating African industrialisation driven by domestic capital and value chains rather than foreign aid.
On the economic front, the Vice President told investors that Nigeria’s macroeconomic indicators were stabilising, citing a projected 4.4 per cent GDP growth in 2026 and a decline in inflation to 12.94 per cent.
He also pointed to Nigeria’s imminent transition into a net exporter of refined petroleum products, anchored by the Dangote Refinery, and the growing export of digital talent.
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