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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
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 17 Brigade have arrested a suspected military impostor during a fighting patrol in Malumfashi Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended at about 1:30 p.m. on July 4 by troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Malumfashi while conducting routine patrols within Malumfashi town.
According to the sources, the suspect was intercepted while wearing a woodland camouflage three-quarter short, raising suspicion among the troops.
A search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of a fake Nigerian Army identity card, four Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards, one woodland camouflage three-quarter short, a wristwatch and the sum of ₦17,000.
The suspect and the recovered exhibits are currently in military custody pending further investigation.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing efforts to curb impersonation of security personnel and other criminal activities within the area.
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
By Zagazola Makama
Troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kankomi have recovered 50 rustled cattle after repelling suspected cattle rustlers during an ambush operation in Chikun Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded to a distress call at about 9:55 a.m. on July 4 over the activities of suspected rustlers at Ungwan Gontu community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly laid an ambush and made contact with the fleeing suspects, forcing them to abandon the stolen livestock and escape into the surrounding area.
During the operation, the troops recovered 50 rustled cattle, which were subsequently identified and handed over to their rightful owner.
Military sources said efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing suspects as security operations continue to combat cattle rustling and other criminal activities across Kaduna State.
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist in Kogi, Suspect Confesses to Group Membership
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of 12 Brigade, in collaboration with Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) Hybrid Forces, have arrested a suspected terrorist during an operation in Lokoja Local Government Area.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops responded at about 1:00 p.m. on July 4 to reports of a confrontation between local residents and a suspected terrorist at a Ruga settlement behind Obajana community.
According to the sources, the troops swiftly intervened and arrested one suspect at the scene.
During preliminary interrogation, the suspect reportedly confessed to being a member of a terrorist group led by an individual identified as Haruna, which allegedly operates within the Okene general area.
The suspect is currently in military custody and is undergoing further investigation to establish the extent of his involvement and identify other members of the group.
Military sources said the arrest forms part of ongoing security operations aimed at dismantling terrorist and criminal networks across Kogi State.
Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist in Kogi, Suspect Confesses to Group Membership
Troops Arrest Suspected Military Impostor in Katsina
Troops Recover 50 Rustled Cattle, Repel Suspected Rustlers in Kaduna
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