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FUGA seeks collaboration with NEAR Foundation to address kidney disease in Gashua
FUGA seeks collaboration with NEAR Foundation to address kidney disease in Gashua
By: Yahaya Wakili
The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Gashua, Yobe State (FUGA), Professor Maimuna Waziri, has made a special request for collaboration between the university and the NEAR Foundation to address the prevalence of the chronic kidney disease (CKD) epidemic in Gashua and environs.
Professor Waziri made the request during the commissioning of a newly constructed borehole by NEAR Foundation at the institution with a view to providing students and staff with a reliable source of clean water.
In a press statement issued and signed by the institution’s head of the Information and Protocol Unit, Mallam Adamu Saleh, made available to newsmen in Damaturu.
Professor Waziri maintained that the disease has been a subject of serious concern in Northern Yobe State for decades.
“Water is essential to every part of our daily lives, and this borehole will greatly enhance the experience of our students, staff, and visitors on campus,” she said.
“We are deeply appreciative of the NEAR Foundation’s commitment to supporting education and improving lives in our community. I will also appeal to the Foundation to continue this legacy of giving by considering additional support for our university’s critical needs in the area of medical outreach programs, construction of additional classrooms to address the demands of our growing student population, and the establishment of a staff school to provide quality education for the children of our staff.”
The borehole, located between the male and female hostels of the school to maximize accessibility, is expected to serve as a crucial infrastructure for the university community.
“With an average daily campus population of several thousand, the project will significantly ease challenges related to water scarcity, especially during peak hours when demand is high. The borehole is equipped with modern pumping systems and storage facilities, ensuring consistent water availability.
Speaking earlier, a representative of the NEAR Foundation, the Foundation’s project coordinator, Abdulmalik Mamman Bulakos, said the borehole was part of their broader initiative to support educational institutions and foster community development.
“Our goal is to empower communities with the resources they need to thrive; access to clean water is foundational, and we are proud to partner with Federal University Gashua in bringing this essential service to their doorstep,” Mamman said.
He said the project is dedicated as a charity borehole in memory of late Muhammed Fethullah Gulen. Students and staff have warmly welcomed the project, noting the convenience and improvement in campus facilities; the facility will also support hygiene efforts on campus, contributing to better health outcomes.
The commissioning ceremony concluded with a demonstration of the borehole’s functionality, symbolizing a new chapter of improved amenities at Federal University Gashua. The university and NEAR Foundation officials expressed optimism for continued collaborations to support the instruction’s growth and sustainability.
FUGA seeks collaboration with NEAR Foundation to address kidney disease in Gashua
Military
Mutiny: Presidential Guard Tightens Security Around Niger Presidency Amid Reports of Military Protest
Mutiny: Presidential Guard Tightens Security Around Niger Presidency Amid Reports of Military Protest
By Zagazola Makama
Security was significantly reinforced around Niger’s Presidential Palace in Niamey following reports of unrest involving elements of the country’s armed forces, security sources told Zagazola Makama.
According to multiple security sources, the heightened deployment of the Presidential Guard, supported by armoured vehicles around the Presidential Palace on the night of July 3 and into July 4, followed what was described as a limited protest by personnel of an armoured unit within the Niger Armed Forces (FAN).
The sources said some soldiers reportedly declined deployment to frontline positions in northern Tillabéri Region, particularly around Inatès and Chinagodrar, citing inadequate heavy equipment and insufficient operational resources to confront the growing security threats in the area.
The protest was described by one source as a “small mutiny,” although there has been no official confirmation from the Nigerien authorities.
Security sources said the development triggered concern within the country’s leadership, prompting the reinforcement of security around the Presidential Palace and temporary restrictions on movement in the surrounding area as a precautionary measure.
The Tillabéri Region remains one of Niger’s most volatile security zones, with recurrent attacks by armed extremist groups, including factions linked to the so-called Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS).
As of the time of filing this report, the Nigerien government and military authorities had not issued any official statement regarding the reported protest or the increased security presence around the Presidency.
The situation remains under close observation.
Mutiny: Presidential Guard Tightens Security Around Niger Presidency Amid Reports of Military Protest
Two suspected criminals arrested during patrol in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1 under Operation Enduring Peace have arrested two suspected criminals during a routine patrol in Jos East Local Government Area of Plateau.
Security sources disclosed that the suspects, identified as Azi Ezekiel, 21, and Ajiji Emmanuel, 19, were apprehended at about 10:30 a.m. on Saturday along the road leading to Forbur Village.
The sources said the suspects were intercepted by troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, while conducting a routine patrol in the area.
According to the sources, the two suspects have been handed over to the Keystone Police Station in Forbur for further investigation and possible prosecution.
The arrest forms part of ongoing security operations aimed at combating criminal activities and enhancing safety across Plateau State.
Two suspected criminals arrested during patrol in Plateau
Troops arrest suspected kidnapper in Plateau community
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 4 of Operation Enduring Peace have arrested a suspected kidnapper during a security operation in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau.
Security sources said the suspect, identified as Mohamdu Surajo, 29, was arrested at about 6:45 p.m. on Friday at Sabon Layi Village following sustained security operations in the area.
The sources disclosed that the suspect is currently in military custody and is undergoing preliminary interrogation to aid ongoing investigations.
They added that the arrest is part of continued efforts by security forces to dismantle criminal networks and enhance security across Plateau State.
Troops arrest suspected kidnapper in Plateau community
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