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Ndimi Foundation sponsored over 20 students last academic session

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Ndimi Foundation sponsored over 20 students last academic session

By: Bodunrin Kayode

Ndimi foundation has sponsored over 20 students in the last academic session alone, in Borno state, executive secretary of the scholarship board Bala Isa has said.

He told this reporter in an exclusive interview recently in Maiduguri that paying tuition and school fees and more was exactly what the Ndimi scholarship was about.

On challenges he has been encountering in managing students, he said that a lot of them were their own albatross because they do not listen or follow instructions when applying for the grants.

“And when that happens and they end up loosing the scholarship, they begin to blame the agency for denying them after feeding the computer with the wrong information.

“imagine, you ask them for identification, students will be putting wrong school identity numbers, jamb numbers and making many of such mistakes in the public cafe, yet they want to be processed.

” imagine a situation in which the Jamb number of a student becomes identity card number for that student who wants to read law, social management, paramedics, science lab technology and veterinary studies. How do you process that?” he wondered aloud.

To Bala, young students should move away from these little problems if they really want the scholarships because the entire process has been computerized to meet the expectations of the contemporary =

He said that more than 15,000 students are on state government scholarship as at 2023 adding that this has helped a lot of the pending students because some were able to receive complete payment while others received only half for a start.

“The Governor has been giving up to 300k to law students 19 of them still studying while 56 of them were sponsored in the last session.

Bala hinted that Governor Babagana Zulum himself handles foreign students directly to ensure transparency in the process vis a vis the budgetary provision of each session.

On foreign students whose studies became stranded inside the lingering Sudanese war, he said Bayero University Kano (Buk), has taken some while some were taken to other places like Ahmadu Bello University (Abu) Zaria adding that procedures were created for them to complete their studies accordingly.

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Troops Foil Bandit Attack in Dabai Town, Kebbi

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Troops Foil Bandit Attack in Dabai Town, Kebbi

By: Zagazola Makama

A swift response by the Nigerian troops in Kebbi has foiled a bandit attack on Dabai Town, forcing the assailants to flee after a gun battle with security operatives.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack occurred around 2 a.m. when suspected bandits attempted to invade the town.

“Security forces were immediately dispatched to intercept the assailants and engaged them in a fierce exchange of gunfire,” the source said. “Overwhelmed by superior firepower, the bandits abandoned their mission and escaped.”

While no casualties were reported, security operatives have intensified patrols in the area to prevent further attacks.

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Unidentified Woman Dies After Jumping Off Third Mainland Bridge

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Unidentified Woman Dies After Jumping Off Third Mainland Bridge

By: Zagazola Makama

An unidentified woman has died after allegedly jumping off the Third Mainland Bridge into the University of Lagos (UNILAG) waterfront, an intelligence source has confirmed.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident happened around 3 p.m. on Thursday.

“We received information that a woman suddenly stopped on the bridge and jumped into the water. No identification documents were found on her,” the source said.

According to the source, the Marine Police Division in Akoka was alerted about an hour later, prompting a swift response from a team of marine police officers.

“She was pulled out of the water and rushed to the UNILAG shore, where medical personnel examined her. Unfortunately, she was confirmed dead,” the source added.

The woman’s remains have since been deposited at the Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH) morgue in Yaba for preservation and autopsy.

Meanwhile, another Police sources said that the Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation to establish her identity and uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident.

“The investigation is ongoing, and we urge anyone with information about the deceased to come forward,” said Police sources.

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Kidnapped Catholic Priest Rescued in Edo

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Kidnapped Catholic Priest Rescued in Edo

By: Zagazola Makama

The Edo State Police Command has rescued Rev. Father Philip Mario Ekweli, who was kidnapped on March 13 in Aghenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the he priest, who serves at St. Peter’s Apostle Catholic Church, Iviukhua Community, was rescued on Thursday at about 4:52 p.m. in Amughe Community.

Security agencies have intensified search and bush-combing operations to track down the kidnappers and ensure the safety of other residents.

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