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Governor Zulum Approves Postgraduate and Pilot Training Scholarships for Borno Youth
Governor Zulum Approves Postgraduate and Pilot Training Scholarships for Borno Youth
By: Our Reporter
The Executive Secretary of the Borno State Scholarship Board, Malam Bala Isa, announced the launch of two transformative scholarship programs following the approval of His Excellency, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum. The initiatives include Postgraduate Scholarships and Pilot Training Scholarships, designed to empower the youth of Borno State with advanced educational and career opportunities.
Reading from the official press statement, Malam Bala Isa said, “His Excellency, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, has approved these scholarship programs as part of his unwavering commitment to empowering the youth and investing in the future of Borno State. These initiatives reflect his dedication to fostering education and creating pathways for our citizens to excel and lead in diverse sectors.”
The Postgraduate Scholarships will cover a wide range of disciplines, including Education, Arts, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Management Sciences, focusing on advanced research tailored to address Borno State’s unique challenges and opportunities.
The Pilot Training Scholarships aim to produce skilled pilots from Borno State, positioning them for success in the global aviation industry. “This program seeks to empower our youth and open up opportunities in the aviation sector, which offers significant career prospects,” Bala Isa noted.
Malam Bala Isa assured the public that the application process for both scholarships would be transparent and inclusive. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the Borno State Scholarship Board’s official website at www.bssb.bo.gov.ng for further details on eligibility criteria, application guidelines, and deadlines.
The Executive Secretary commended Governor Zulum’s visionary leadership, stating, “These scholarships are a testament to His Excellency’s relentless pursuit of excellence and progress for Borno State.” He also applauded the Honourable Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe, for his dedication to implementing impactful educational policies.
These scholarships represent a bold step in the state government’s mission to empower the youth, enhance education, and create career pathways for the people of Borno State.
Governor Zulum Approves Postgraduate and Pilot Training Scholarships for Borno Youth
Fourteen Abducted Victims Released in Maru, Zamfara State; Two Killed in Captivity
By: Zagazola Makama
Fourteen victims abducted in December 2025, including six family members of Inspector Hussaini Abubakar of Maru Police Division, have been released by their captors.
Zagazola reliably gathered that the release occurred at about 1:00 p.m. on Feb. 26, 2026. Unfortunately, two of the victims, identified as Bashir Marafa, aged 45, and Halliru Kabiru, aged 50, were killed while in captivity.
Sources added that a pregnant woman among the abductees delivered a baby girl while in captivity. The victims are currently receiving medical attention at the General Hospital, Maru.
Fourteen Abducted Victims Released in Maru, Zamfara State; Two Killed in Captivity
Two Abducted Victims Rescued in Tsafe, Zamfara; One Killed in Bandit Attack at Talata Mafara
By: Zagazola Makama
Two persons abducted earlier this month in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State have been rescued, while a separate bandit attack in Talata Mafara LGA left one person dead and others missing.
Sources confirmed that Bashir Adamu Iyatawa, 42, and Kenneth Allahmagani, 35, both from Zaria City, Kaduna State, were abducted at Unguwar Chida Village in Tsafe on Feb. 16, 2026.
They were rescued on Feb. 26, debriefed, and later taken to a hospital for medical attention before being handed over to their relatives.
In a separate incident, armed bandits loyal to a local bandit leader, Na Sanda, attacked the outskirts of Jangebe town in Talata Mafara LGA on Feb. 27 at about 2:00 a.m.
The attack resulted in the death of Misbawu Aminu, 30, and the abduction of an unspecified number of persons to an undisclosed location.
Joint troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA and local vigilante groups are reported to be pursuing the fleeing bandits. Authorities have assured that efforts to rescue the abducted victims and apprehend the culprits are ongoing.
Two Abducted Victims Rescued in Tsafe, Zamfara; One Killed in Bandit Attack at Talata Mafara
Boko Haram Attack on CJTF Leaves One Dead in Gwoza, Borno state
By: Zagazola Makama
One member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) was killed following an ambush by suspected ISWAP terrorists along the Warave–Gwoza Road in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources said the incident occurred on February 25 at about 7:30 a.m. when gunmen attacked members of the CJTF and hunters on routine patrol. Fifty-year-old Bello Adamu, a member of the CJTF, was fatally injured in the attack.
Army troops of Operation HADIN KAI, Police Tactical Units, and CJTF personnel visited the scene, documented the incident, and evacuated the victim to Gwoza General Hospital, where he was certified dead on arrival. His body was released to his family for burial according to Islamic rites.
Monitoring of the area continues to prevent further attacks.
Boko Haram Attack on CJTF Leaves One Dead in Gwoza, Borno state
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