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UK Makes U-turn On Security Advisory Says Citizens Can Travel To Abuja

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UK Makes U-turn On Security Advisory Says Citizens Can Travel To Abuja

The United Kingdom (UK) has made a U-turn in its earlier security advisory to its citizens against travelling to Nigeria ‘s capital city, Abuja, FCT.

The UK had on Sunday, October 23, 2022 warned its citizens to avoid Abuja, adding that: “On Monday, October 24, British High Commission Abuja (BHC) will be open for Business Critical staff only. ALL colleagues wishing to travel to BHC should seek authorisation from Line Manager/ Block Leads, and in advance of travel.

“On Monday, October 24, BHC Abuja UKB parents are advised strongly not to send children to schools. More detail will follow later today from DHC Gill Atkinson.”

However, the High Commission, Monday evening November 7, 2022, in a latest update on its website said, “The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) no longer advises against all but essential travel to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), including the city of Abuja, but risks remain, and further details about the continued threat from terrorism in this region has been added.

“The FCDO advice against travelling to other areas of Nigeria remains in place.”

The FCDO advised against all travel to Borno state, Yobe state, Adamawa state, Gombe state, Kaduna state, Katsina state, Zamfara state, and riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River states.

The FCDO also maintained its advice against all but essential travel to Bauchi state, Kano state, Jigawa state, Niger state, Sokoto state, Kogi state, within 20km of the border with Niger in Kebbi state, Abia state, non-riverine areas of Delta, Bayelsa and Rivers states, Plateau state and Taraba state.

“Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Nigeria’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.

“If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting,” it added.

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Education: Zulum upgrades infrastructure, teachers’ welfare

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Education: Zulum upgrades infrastructure, teachers’ welfare

… orders more high Islamic colleges, libraries

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Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, held a high-level meeting on Thursday with key stakeholders in the education sector to review current challenges and outline fresh directives for improving learning outcomes, infrastructure, and coordination across the state.

The meeting, chaired by the Governor at the Council Chamber of the Government House in Maiduguri, brought together senior officials from the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation and heads of education boards, agencies, and institutions.

Zulum emphasised the synergy among all agencies in the education sector noting that with proper collaboration effective service delivery would be provided for the people of Borno.

Governor Zulum outlined a multifaceted plan to rejuvenate the education sector, which includes building houses for teachers, renovating dilapidated schools, providing professional development opportunities, and improving teachers’ access to resources.

The meeting was attended by the Deputy Governor, Umar Usman Kadafur, Acting Chief of Staff, Dr Babagana Mustapha Mallumbe, Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Engr Lawan Abba Wakilbe, among other senior officials.

… orders more high Islamic colleges, libraries

Meanwhile, as part of his policy direction for the education sector, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has directed the establishment of additional High Islamic Colleges in some local government areas.

The High Islamic Colleges are designed to offer a wide range of programmes, including traditional Islamic studies, literacy and numeracy, modern sciences, and vocational training.

According to Zulum, the High Islamic Colleges were to ensure the integration of the non-formal education sector with formal education. He also affirmed that the colleges will teach basic literacy, numeracy, and vocational skills to Almajiri pupils and will provide a second chance for out-of-school children who have exceeded the enrollment age.

In addition, the governor directed the establishment of additional state libraries in Biu, southern Borno, and Monguno, in the northern part of the state.

“Deliberately, I upgraded the Maiduguri library, with the aim of establishing another one in Biu and one in Monguno in order to promote reading culture, which is fast eroding. I want you to rejuvenate the reading culture by ensuring the library is effective. But most importantly, apart from the physical books, let’s put a mechanism for e-books in place,” Zulum said.

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Police arrest suspected gunrunners, recover eight firearms in Kaduna

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Police arrest suspected gunrunners, recover eight firearms in Kaduna

By: Zagazola Makama

Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have arrested two suspected gunrunners and recovered a cache of locally made weapons.

According to sources, the detectives acting on credible intelligence stormed Kurmin Kogi Village and apprehended the suspects Isah Bello, and Sa’idu Haruna, both of Damdami Village, Richifa Ward, Soba LGA.

The sources said the suspects confessed to being in possession of firearms and led investigators to their hideout, where four locally made guns and four locally made pistols were recovered.

The sources added that the suspects are in custody as discreet investigations continue.

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Man attacked with hoe over alleged affair in Gombe

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Man attacked with hoe over alleged affair in Gombe

By: Zagazola Makama

Security personnel in Gombe have arrested a man for allegedly attacking another with a hoe over claims of adultery.

Sources told Zagazola Makama the incident occurred on Thursday at about 6:30 p.m. in Shongo Kagadama Village, Kwami Local Government Area, when one Musa Usman allegedly confronted Abdulmumini Misa, 38, accusing him of having an affair with his wife.

The suspect struck the victim on the head and injured his fingers on both hands, leaving him with serious wounds.

The victim was taken to the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, where he is receiving treatment.

The sources say the suspect has been arrested and is under investigation.

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