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NYSC Coordinator in Borno Assures of Safety of Corp members serving In the state

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Adamu Jiya Borno state coordinator of the NYSC

NYSC Coordinator in Borno Assures of Safety of Corp members serving In the state

By: Bodunrin Kayode

Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) in Borno state Adamu Jiya has said that Corp members posted to the state are quite safe from any threats of insurgency.

He told this reporter in Maiduguri that in spite of the lingering rage of the insurgent actors in Borno state, his management team had been guided by providence in the posting of these young men and women to were they have been useful and heavily protected.

He assured parents and guardians that with the kind of support his team had been receiving from the government of Governor Babagana Zulum, nothing will happen to their children posted to Borno state adding that he has not lost any Corp member to insurgency.

On life insurance of Corp members posted to the state, he assured that there was a complete insurance cover for all who are serving the state diligently.

He further hinted that, the minimum premium being paid to the families of any corp member who bows to the supreme sacrifice in the course of serving their nation is a million naira for now.

“We did not loose any Corp members as a result of insurgency last year except that one lady died due to ill health and the state Government played a very important role for the late Judith Obi who hailed from imo state when she passed.

“Two million naira was given to the next of kin in the family while the State Government conveyed the corpse home for interment.

“We also lost another one Ishaku Noel serving in JSS Bryel of Bayo council area of the state and his family was promptly compensated for the loss.” Said Jiya.

Jiya described Governor Zulum as a caring father who loves young people and does not joke with the welfare of corp members serving the state adding that he is very grateful for the services rendered by these Corp members especially in difficult terrains in the state..

The coordinator also commended the Governor for his consistency in paying the allowances of the Corp members especially those medically biased who he is always giving special attention to stay back sometimes and serve the state after their services if they so wish.

On the rehabilitation of the permanent site of the NYSC camp, he stated that the Governor has directed that all forms of encroachment including filling stations at the main road will be removed from their land.

“That means the camp will be expanded and we would have maximum space inside when the reconstruction is finally completed as soon as the governor flags it off ” said the coordinator.

Responding to concerns about accommodations for Corp members the coordinator posited that the state government has promised to repair the lodges accordingly and to handle any form of challenges militating against the smooth operation of the Corp.

Jiya commended the Deputy Governor Umar Kadafur for his consistent support of Corp members adding that he personally handles the well being of corp doctors whenever they arrive the state and report for duties in the hospitals.

Speaking on discipline, the coordinator hinted that over 20 Corp members of the batch A stream one and two of year 2024 were reprimanded for various forms of infractions during their service year in Borno state.

“Some were punished with two months extra to outright repeat of the entire service year by others.” Said Jiya.

The NYSC is a post tertiary school organization set up by former head of state General Yakubu Gowan aimed at injecting fresh orientation to young Nigerians towards a common goal of patriotism and service to motherland.

The scheme has kept faith with this focus over the years even as it teaches Nigerians to generate money from its various entrepreneurship scheme to redesign the focus of young people from all the states of the federation.

It is however still faced with the lingering challenge of pregnant ladies and myriads of nursing mothers forcing themselves into camps nationwide even though such categories of ladies have been banned from endangering their lives but some of them keep coming in the name of service against all odds and exposing babies to rigorous conditions not favourable to their innocent tenderness.

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Another Bandits group release three women in Katsina in peace deal promises

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Another Bandits group release three women in Katsina in peace deal promises

By: Zagazola Makama

Another group of repentant bandits has released three women in Katsina State as part of the ongoing peace process in the state.

The women, whose names were not immediately disclosed, were said to have been held by a notorious bandit leader, Kacalla Zailani, who controls the Maigora axis.

Community sources told Zagazola on Wednesday that Zailani freed the captives voluntarily without collecting ransom.

“He handed over the women to the mediators as a gesture of goodwill to consolidate the peace deal,” one of the sources said.

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Zulum Pledges Legal Reform to Deepen Justice System

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Zulum Pledges Legal Reform to Deepen Justice System

… Fagbemi: Zulum, people-centred and reform-driven Gov.

By: Our Reporter

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has reaffirmed his commitment to working closely with the Federal Government, National Assembly and other partners to deepen reforms in the state justice system especially at the grassroots level.

Governor Zulum made the commitment on Wednesday at the 2025 Justice Sector Leadership Retreat held at the International Conference Centre of Musa Usman Secretariat, Maiduguri.

“I reaffirm Borno State’s commitment to working with the Federal Government, the Judiciary, the National Assembly, and development partners to deepen reforms in our justice system, especially at the grassroots level,” Zulum stated.

The governor stressed the need for the deployment of technology which will make justice delivery faster, transparent and accountable to the citizenry, noting that Borno State had already adopted the use of digital technology to bridge justice delivery gap.

“In Borno State, we are already witnessing how digital tools have enhanced case tracking, enabling virtual court sittings, thus improving prison decongestion and streaming access to legal aid especially in hard-to-reach areas. If deployed strategically, technology can bridge the gap between rural and urban justice access,” he remarked.

“This is particularly important in Borno State where we continue to recover from a protracted
insurgency and humanitarian crisis. Justice must serve as a foundation for healing, rebuilding trust and restoring the social contract”.

The governor emphasized the need for institutional collaboration and coordinated reform to effectively confront the menace of terrorism, corruption, resolving land disputes and securing investments for a better society.

“I urge all of us here as policymakers, jurists, administrators and stakeholders to see
coordination not as a procedural matter, but as a moral imperative. Our people deserve a system that works, not one riddled with delays, duplications, or inefficiencies”.

The retreat themed “Strengthening Justice Sector Service Delivery through Technology, Innovation and Co-ordinated Reform” underscores the importance of deployment of digital tools to fast track judicial process.

The event was attended by the senator representing Borno Central, Senator Kaka Shehu Lawan SAN; APC State Chairman, Hon. Bello Ayuba, Chairman/CEO NDLEA, Brig. Gen (rtd) Buba Marwa; Solicitor General of the Federation, Beatrice Jeddy-Agba, Heads of Agencies under Federal Ministry of Justice. Others include Secretary to the State Government, Head of Service, acting Chief of Staff, the State Attorney-General, members of the state executive council, and other top government officials.

… Zulum: people-centred, and reform-driven Gov -Fegbemi

Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Mr Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has lauded Governor Babagana Zulum’s people-centred transformation and reforms in the justice sector.

“Just like other sectors, your impact in the justice sector has been profound. The launch of Borno State e-Justice project in
partnership with Law Pavilion has positioned the state as a pacesetter in digital transformation. With tools such as the Case
Management System, e-Library, and electronic mail tracking for legal processes, Borno is pioneering efficiency and transparency
in judicial service delivery,” Fagbemi stated.

“Borno under your leadership has become a case study in resilience and renewal. You have shown that governance is not about slogans but about solutions; not about rhetoric but about results. You have elevated the standard of leadership by demonstrating that ideas, when backed by courage and action, can transform societies, no matter the odds,” he added.

“In a state that has endured some of the toughest trials in our nation’s history, you did not succumb to despair. Instead, you applied
innovative thinking, sound judgment, and a data-driven approach to policy and the results are visible to all”.

The Attorney General called for the need to update the nation’s legal frameworks to support these innovations and invest in digital literacy,
cybersecurity, and data management for the professionals.

“By fostering a culture of innovation and leveraging the transformative power of technology, we can build a justice system that is more efficient, more accessible, and more equitable for all Nigerians,” he concluded.

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Bandit Kingpin Releases 28 Captives in Katsina Following Peace Deal

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Bandit Kingpin Releases 28 Captives in Katsina Following Peace Deal

By: Zagazola Makama 

A total of 28 persons abducted by suspected bandits in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State have been released without ransom following a peace arrangement with bandit kingpin.

The bandits, led by their commander identified as Isya Akwashi Garwa, handed over the captives to officials of the council on Wednesday.

Zagazola  reports that those released were largely residents of Mairua, Kanen-haki and Yar Dabaru communities.

Local authorities confirmed that the release was the outcome of a reconciliation effort initiated in the area to restore peace and reduce violent attacks.

Community leaders in Faskari described the development as a positive signal and urged both sides to sustain the peace process. They also urged the bandit to force other bandits still attacking in the area to stop.   

A council official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said: “The captives were released this afternoon without any ransom being paid. The bandit leader fulfilled his promise under the peace talks,”he said.

Meanwhile, residents expressed relief at the safe return of the abductees, with some calling for stronger security guarantees to consolidate the gesture.

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