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Journalists Crucial to Peace: Borno Government Seeks Media’s Role in Stability
Journalists Crucial to Peace: Borno Government Seeks Media’s Role in Stability
By: Our Reporter
The leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Borno State council yesterday hosted the Honorable Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Professor Usman Tar, who was on an advocacy visit to the NUJ Secretariat. The visit aimed to seek support from working journalists in the state to enlighten the public on the dangers of mass protests.
The delegation included the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Alh Modu Ali Mustapha, and Directors of the Ministry. The visiting team was received at the NUJ press center by the Executive members of the Union, which was led by the Secretary of the Council, Comrade Chiroma. Also present were the leaderships of the seven chapels under the umbrella of the union in the state.
The visit provided an ample opportunity for both sides to discuss a wide range of issues affecting the progress and development of the union and its members.
The leader of the delegation and Honorable Commissioner of Information commended the working journalists in the state for amplifying the policies and programs of the Professor Babagana Umara Zulum-led administration since its inception, urging them to maintain this momentum.
He also called on the leadership and members of the union to continue disseminating information that would sustain the relative peace currently being enjoyed in the state.
The Commissioner urged the leadership of the union to put all necessary mechanisms in place for the registration of the recently recruited staff of the Ministry. He directed the Director of Administration to liaise with the union and work out modalities for the immediate registration of qualified staff into the NUJ.
The Commissioner assured the union that he would provide a solar lighting system to the NUJ Secretariat and upgrade the NAWOJ office within the premises of the center, as requested by the leadership of the union. He directed the immediate submission of a proposal and bill of quantities to that effect.
Likewise, the Commissioner promised to carry everybody Journalists along, especially members of the Correspondents’ Chapel by utilizing their various platforms for advertorials.
Journalists Crucial to Peace: Borno Government Seeks Media’s Role in Stability
Gunmen kill one, abduct two women in Kano
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed men have killed one person and abducted two women in Kwanar Dangora community, Kiru Local Government Area of Kano State.
Zagazola Makama report that the attack occurred at about 12:30 a.m. on Friday when the hoodlums, in large numbers and armed with dangerous weapons, invaded the residence of one Alhaji Ibrahim at Kwanar Dangora.
According to sources, the assailants abducted the two wives of the victim, identified as Safara’u Ibrahim and Attine Ibrahim.
“In the process, one Abdul Usman, 27, of the same address, was shot dead by the attackers.
“Scene of the incident was visited, the corpse was released to his relatives for burial.
“Investigation has commenced and efforts are being intensified to rescue the victims unhurt, trace and arrest the culprits,”said sources.
Gunmen kill one, abduct two women in Kano
Police investigate alleged rape of UNILAG student by lecturer
By: Zagazola Makama
The police in Lagos have commenced investigation into the alleged rape of a 20-year-old female student of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, by a lecturer in the institution.
Sources said the survivor, identified as Owonifari Fiyinfoluwa, a 300-level student of the university, reported the matter to the police on Aug. 28.
“She alleged that on Aug. 22, at about 12 noon, her lecturer, Dr. Samuel Ojogbo, invited her into his office at the university and forcefully had carnal knowledge of her.
“A team of detectives visited the scene and the survivor was taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment,” said the sources
The sources added that investigation into the case was ongoing.
Police investigate alleged rape of UNILAG student by lecturer
Police arrest three among deadly gangs over killing of passenger in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
The police in Plateau have arrested three notorious suspects in connection with the killing of a female passenger during an attack on a commercial motorcycle in Butura Kampani village, Bokkos Local Government Area.
Zagazola Makama report that the incident occurred on Aug. 26 when gunmen attacked a motorcyclist, Mangut Matthew, and two of his female passengers, resulting in the death of one of the women.
“Following credible intelligence, three suspects have been arrested. They are Benjamin Daniel, a.k.a Allamis; Jerry Reuben; and Monday Darah, a.k.a Terror, all of Bokkos town.
“The suspects have made useful statements to the police, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang and recover their operational arms,”said sources.
The sources assured that the command remained committed to ensuring the perpetrators of violent crimes in the state faced justice.
Police arrest three among deadly gangs over killing of passenger in Plateau
Gunmen kill one, abduct two women in Kano
Police investigate alleged rape of UNILAG student by lecturer
Police arrest three among deadly gangs over killing of passenger in Plateau
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