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COMMEMORATING GOV ZULUM’S 100DAYS IN OFFICE NUBOSS LAUNCHED AN EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM

COMMEMORATING GOV ZULUM’S 100DAYS IN OFFICE NUBOSS LAUNCHED AN EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM
By: Our Reporter
In commemoration of the day. The National Union of Borno State Students National Headquarters today Tuesday 12th September 2023 launched an educational support program at Government Day Junior Secondary School Mafa.

In a welcome address delivered by the national President of the union Comrade Ahmad Kyari Ahmad explained that the program is aimed at complementing the efforts of Governor Babagana umara Zulum in developing the educational sector of the state which includes the construction of thirty mega schools, reconstruction of schools with more classrooms, toilet facilities, laboratories in them, procurement of textbooks and school equipment, prompts payment of WAEC and NECO Fees and most especially payments of tertiary students scholarship at on when due.

He said the program is designed to benefit one hundred thousand pupils and students across the twenty-seven local government areas in the state. Each student will be presented with assorted writing materials while schools will receive WASH materials. Also, there will be career guidance and counseling sessions for the pupils and students on the importance of education.
Launching the program the caretaker chairman of Mafa’s local government Hon Goni Gonibe appreciated the foresight of the union for coming up with the program and thanked them for launching it in Mafa.

Alhaji Modu Umara the education secretary of the local government in his remarks said this is the first time a student body is presenting such items to the local government and called other organizations to emulate them.
On her part the principal of GDJSS Mafa Malama Kuluwa Usman said the support came at the right time when the students are just returning for the 2023/2024 academic session hence it will encourage high enrollment and retention of students. She thanked the student union for the support.
The vice president Comrade Shitta Malarima Chaired the program, while comr Dlakwa and Aisha delivered a lecture on the theme of the program They dwelt extensively on the impact of education in rural areas while comrade Aji Kolo led the career guidance and counseling session of the program.
Highlights of the events were the presentation of the items as well tokens to the students by the union excos and another guest.
COMMEMORATING GOV ZULUM’S 100DAYS IN OFFICE NUBOSS LAUNCHED AN EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM
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Six Arrested as Farmers, Herders Clash in Adamawa

Six Arrested as Farmers, Herders Clash in Adamawa
By: Zagazola Makama
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested six suspects following a clash between farmers and herders in Waduku, Lamurde Local Government Area, which resulted in injuries to a villager and 11 cattle.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on April 2 when some herders allegedly trespassed into a rice farm and caused damage to the crops.
In retaliation, angry youths from the village attacked the herders, injuring their cattle and wounding one person identified as Righteous Boti from Nzumoso Village.
Security personnel visited the scene and held an emergency meeting with local stakeholders to prevent further escalation of violence.
The arrested suspects include Rabo Buba, 31; Ahmadu Adamu, 20; Stephen Pwagwadi, 17; Shadrach Simon, 19; Lot Gad, 20; and Righteous Boti, 27.
The injured individuals received treatment at the Tingno Primary Health Care Clinic and have since been discharged.
Six Arrested as Farmers, Herders Clash in Adamawa
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Suspected Thief Dies After Being Beaten by Man O’ War officer, in FCT

Suspected Thief Dies After Being Beaten by Man O’ War officer, in FCT
By: Zagazola Makama
A suspected thief in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has died after being beaten by a security officer following his apprehension on April 2.
A Police sources said that a distress call was received at Karu Division about a suspected thief seen around Supreme Quarters in Karu at approximately 1:00 p.m.
The suspect was approached by security personnel who believed him to be involved in theft. When questioned, the suspect attempted to flee but was quickly chased and apprehended by civilian security personnel.
Kola Oba, a Man O’ War officer, then reportedly took the suspect into custody and subjected him to severe physical abuse. The suspect later succumbed to the injuries sustained during the beating and passed away.
The sources said that the Police detectives were dispatched to the scene, and photographs were taken. The body was subsequently transported to the hospital mortuary for preservation.
The suspect’s identity remains unknown, and efforts are underway to locate his family. The officer involved has been arrested.
Suspected Thief Dies After Being Beaten by Man O’ War officer, in FCT
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Sokoto: Man Arrested for Killing Woman in Domestic Dispute

Sokoto: Man Arrested for Killing Woman in Domestic Dispute
By: Zagazola Makama
A domestic dispute in Sagera Ango Village, Gada LGA, turned deadly on April 2, 2025, when Ali Garba, during a heated argument with A’isha Araga, attacked her with a cutlass.
The altercation, which escalated quickly, resulted in Ali Garba inflicting severe injuries on A’isha’s neck and other parts of her body.
Security personnel, responded promptly to the scene and rushed A’isha to General Hospital Gada for medical treatment. However, she succumbed to her injuries while receiving care.
Ali Garba was immediately apprehended by the police and is in custody.
The case has been handed over to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department (DC CID), for further discreet investigation.
Sokoto: Man Arrested for Killing Woman in Domestic Dispute
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