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Musa to Build School in Kano, other parts of Nigeria
Musa to Build School in Kano, other parts of Nigeria
By: Michael Mike
The Captain of Super Eagles, Ahmed Musa has revealed his plan to build school in his hometown Kano and other parts of the country.
Musa, who had already built sports academy in Kano, Kaduna, Lagos and Plateau, said his new plan is to build school in Kano, his hometown first and later other parts of Nigeria.
The Team Captain of the silver winning Super Eagles at the just concluded African Nations Cup in Cote D’voire, speaking during a reception by the Chairman/CEO of Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa
thanked the NiDCOM Chairman for the kind gesture and for all her support to the Diaspora, especially during the crisis in Sudan.
Musa, in an emotional laden voice, recalled his humble beginning which prompted his generousity to assist the less privileged in the society across the country.
Musa said he wanted to inspire others with his story, especially those that looked down on footballers in the past,
He assured Nigerians that in addition to other executed projects, he plans to establish a school in his hometown, Kano and subsequently expand to other states in Nigeria in the future.
Dabiri-Erewa on her part commended the Super Eagles Captain, Ahmed Musa for being an exemplary Nigerian Diaspora and a great mentor of Nigerians youths.
She noted that the player has heeded to the mandate of being a good ambassador, remembering the country and excelling in the art of football.
She said Ahmed Musa earned the Commission’s maiden National Diaspora Merit Award in the sports category due to his philanthropic gesture and mentoring of the youths.
Dabiri-Erewa said: “We are very proud of you as a Great Soccer Ambassador, Philanthropist and mentor of our younger ones with the building of sports academy in Kano, Kaduna, Lagos and Plateau
“I have always been saying it that success is about how many lives you have touched and Ahmed Musa here have done so much for humanity.”
She re- echoed her congratulatory message to the entire Super Eagles team for coming second in the just concluded AFCON 2023 in Cote Divoire.
Also, the FCT State Diaspora Focal Point Officer, Mrs Sarah Areo, lauded the Nigerian player for his achievement and assured him that the FCT is ready to support his future philanthropic projects especially in Abuja.
Musa to Build School in Kano, other parts of Nigeria
Troops recover three kidnapped victims in Bauchi
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of CSI Battalion have recovered three kidnapped victims during a patrol operation in Garin Bagobiri, Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 11:30 a.m. on April 12 as troops exploited the general area following an air strike on suspected terrorist hideouts on April 10.
According to the sources, the victims were recovered during the patrol and subsequently profiled by the troops.
They added that the rescued persons were handed over to an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Futuk for further care and documentation.
The sources noted that ongoing operations in the area are aimed at consolidating gains from recent offensives and denying terrorists freedom of movement.
Troops recover three kidnapped victims in Bauchi
Troops restore calm after farmers-herders clash in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops under Operation Enduring Peace have restored calm following a clash between farmers and herders in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 2:40 p.m. on April 12 at Rakum village, where violence broke out between the two groups.
According to the sources, troops of Sector 4 OPEP swiftly responded and brought the situation under control.
They added that five locals, two herders and a police personnel on duty in the village sustained injuries during the clash.
“The injured persons were evacuated for medical attention, while one suspect was apprehended with two cattle,” the sources said.
They noted that the suspect is currently in custody for further investigation.
Troops restore calm after farmers-herders clash in Plateau
Türkiye Delivers 36 Tons of Lifeline Food Aid to Displaced Nigerians in Adamawa
By: Michael Mike
In a renewed show of international solidarity, Türkiye has delivered 36 tons of critical food supplies to internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Adamawa State, bolstering ongoing humanitarian efforts in Nigeria’s conflict-affected northeast.
The intervention, executed through Türkiye’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority, AFAD, and in coordination with the United Nations, targeted vulnerable populations at the Malkohi IDP Camp on the outskirts of Yola.
The aid packages—comprising staple food items and essential daily-use supplies—are expected to provide immediate relief to hundreds of displaced families grappling with severe living conditions after fleeing years of violence linked to the Boko Haram insurgency.
Speaking during the distribution exercise, Türkiye’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, emphasized his country’s longstanding humanitarian commitment, noting that Türkiye remains one of the world’s leading providers of humanitarian assistance.
“These efforts are aimed at alleviating, even if only in part, the hardships faced by people struggling to survive under extremely difficult conditions,” Poroy said, adding that Türkiye continues to support Nigeria not only through relief aid but also in addressing broader security challenges.
Also speaking, a representative of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Adamawa, Selen Laori, described the intervention as timely and impactful, stressing that the food supplies would significantly ease the burden on camp residents.
The event drew key government stakeholders, including Adamawa State’s Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, Bello Diram, alongside local officials and humanitarian actors.
The latest donation underscores Türkiye’s growing footprint in humanitarian diplomacy across Africa, where it has increasingly supported civilian populations affected by conflict and terrorism. The aid aligns with broader international efforts led by the United Nations to mitigate the humanitarian crisis in northeastern Nigeria.
With hundreds of thousands still displaced by over a decade of insurgency, humanitarian actors warn that sustained global support remains critical to addressing food insecurity, rebuilding livelihoods, and restoring dignity to affected communities.
Türkiye Delivers 36 Tons of Lifeline Food Aid to Displaced Nigerians in Adamawa
Troops recover three kidnapped victims in Bauchi
Troops restore calm after farmers-herders clash in Plateau
Türkiye Delivers 36 Tons of Lifeline Food Aid to Displaced Nigerians in Adamawa
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