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FGC Maiduguri Alumni Decries Deteriorating Level Of Unity Schools
FGC Maiduguri Alumni Decries Deteriorating Level Of Unity Schools
By: Francis Okoye
A former minister of information, Mr Frank Nweke Junior has decried the deteriorating condition of the 104 unity colleges across the federation.
Nweke Junior stated this in an interview with Journalists yesterday in Maiduguri as part of the activities marking the 50th anniversary of the Federal Government College Maiduguri in Borno where he had his secondary education between 1977 to 1982.
He said even though the main objective of establishing the unity schools which is fostering national cohesion, unity and diversity have been achieved, he must confess that he is not unaware of significant drop in standard not only in his alma mata, the FGC Maiduguri, but in all unity colleges across the federation.
He said for this reason, various sets of the old students under the umbrella of the old students association of the FGC Maiduguri have been coming together with different projects to assist the management of the school in tackling some of the challenges facing the school.
The former minister said during the 50th anniversary coming up between 18th to 22nd of this month, old students from as far as the United States, Canada, England and others coming from across the federation will converge in Maiduguri and discuss on how to further develop their former school.
The President of the Alumni association, Suleiman Muhammed Dikwa, said the anniversary will serve as a message to the world that Maiduguri is back as a center of education.
Suleiman recounted some projects which the association have executed in Federal Government College Maiduguri through the state and individuals, part of which include donation of vocational equipment by one its members, facilitation of e-libary and, ongoing installation of solar electricity in the dining hall, music equipment and construction of sport complex with modern sporting equipments.
Also speaking, the Chairman Board of Trustees, FGC Maiduguri Old Students Association, Engr Abel Imonighavwe recalled that when he was admitted to the FGC Maiduguri then, each state of the federation was represented in the school despite being in Borno State.
He said a lot of activities have been rolled out for the 50th anniversary adding the old students will use the occasion to further tour the school and come out with more interventions to make the college one of the best in the country.
FGC Maiduguri Alumni Decries Deteriorating Level Of Unity Schools
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Alleged UK Major Arrested for Gun Running Was Never A Commissioned Officer- British High Commission
Alleged UK Major Arrested for Gun Running Was Never A Commissioned Officer- British High Commission
By: Michael Mike
The British government has said the official fingered in gun running in Delta State was never a commissioned officer of United Kingdom Army.
The Ijaw Youths Network has in an earlier statement while commending the Nigeria’s Department of State Services for the seizure of 57 AK 47s, other rifles and hundreds of ammunition in Delta State, alleged to be ferried into the country by an alleged Delta State-born UK army Major, also asked for the probe of the incident by the British government.
A spokesperson from the British High Commission on Wednesday said: “The individual identified in recent Nigerian media reporting is not a serving member of the UK Armed Forces.”
The spokesperson admitted that the individual identified did serve as a junior rank in the UK Armed Forces Reserves but was discharged, adding that whilst in the Reserves he was a junior rank not a commissioned officer.
The spokesperson noted that: “We have a common law and Data Protection Act duty to protect the personal details of our current and former employees and are therefore not able to release any additional information in this matter,” while appealing that: “We kindly request that this statement be reflected in your reporting to ensure factual accuracy.
“For future reference, please direct any inquiries related to UK personnel to the British High Commission’s Press and Public Affairs team.”
Alleged UK Major Arrested for Gun Running Was Never A Commissioned Officer- British High Commission
Police arrest suspected bandit in Kaduna over suspicious financial transaction
By: Zagazola Makama
The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Rabiu Usman, on suspicion of being a bandit associate following a report of suspicious financial activity in Giwa Local Government Area of the state.
A police sources confirmed the arrest on Tuesday, stating that the suspect was apprehended on April 28 by operatives of the Kidandan Division.
The arrest followed a complaint lodged by Kabiru Abdullahi, a 27-year-old Point of Sale (POS) operator in Galadimawa, who reported that the suspect had requested his account details on April 26 to enable a relative, identified as Ibrahim Bature, to send money to him.
Upon receiving intelligence that Ibrahim Bature is a suspected bandit, the complainant promptly alerted the police. Rabiu Usman was arrested when he arrived to collect the said funds.
The suspect is currently in custody and has provided useful information to investigators. Efforts are underway to track and apprehend Ibrahim Bature, who remains at large.
Police arrest suspected bandit in Kaduna over suspicious financial transaction
Four die in fatal crash involving Sokoto State government transport vehicle in Zaria
By: Zagazola Makama
Tragedy struck in Zaria, Kaduna State, as one of the transport vehicles provided by the Sokoto State Government was involved in a fatal accident that claimed the lives of four passengers.
The ill-fated vehicle, which bore the registration details of Isa Local Government Area, was reportedly on transit when the accident occurred in Zaria.
Eyewitnesses said the crash was severe, resulting in multiple casualties. Emergency responders and concerned residents were seen assisting the victims at the scene.
Authorities have yet to release official details regarding the cause of the accident or the total number of passengers on board.
Four die in fatal crash involving Sokoto State government transport vehicle in Zaria
Alleged UK Major Arrested for Gun Running Was Never A Commissioned Officer- British High Commission
Police arrest suspected bandit in Kaduna over suspicious financial transaction
Four die in fatal crash involving Sokoto State government transport vehicle in Zaria
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