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University Don advocates integration of sports# into social orientation

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University Don advocates integration of sports# into social orientation

By: Our Reporter

Professor Andrew Fadoju of the Department of Human Kinetics, University of Ibadan, Andrew# Fadoju has urged the Federal Government to integrate sports into social orientation programmes for better effectiveness.

He made the call at the 555th inaugural lecture themem; Bonding through sports: The Electrovalent and Covalent Nature of Gregarious Beings at Trenchard hall, University of Ibadan.

He stated that sports can be used to foster individual development and learning in the institution.

According to him, “Sports has the ability to bring people together, stimulate confidence and teamwork, attract public and media attention,

“It also serves as a useful tool for promoting social or policy change.” the professor stated.

Speaking further, Fadoju admonished the government and authorities of universities to further incorporate sports into their academic programmes.

”Administrators of institutions should place the provision and maintenance of sports facilities, equipment and supplies on the priority list to avert the dangers of youth restiveness.

”Sports administrators should enact viable policies on sports development in favour of athletes so that foreign sports scouts will less entice them or make them leave the country like payment of athletes salaries and insurance in case injury is sustained.”

“The institution’s senate approved Wednesday “Sports for All” should be taken very seriously”

He hinted that sports development should be given utmost priorities at all stages of involvement by sports administrators, coaches, trainers and sports agents in such a way athletes will gain the requisite skills to stay in their countries and migrate to wherever they desire, earn a living and develop talents successfully.

The Don also explained the symbolic relationship between sport and migration.

“Sport has a global network of connections where people interact and make transactions of all kinds and its development has brought about migration to different countries of the world in a bid to foster socio-cultural development, poverty alleviation, empowerment process as well as economic boosting.

“Sports feature multi-million dollar investments, corporate brands and rivalries, and global media coverage with value-based first-class.”

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Six Arrested as Farmers, Herders Clash in Adamawa

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Six Arrested as Farmers, Herders Clash in Adamawa

By: Zagazola Makama

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested six suspects following a clash between farmers and herders in Waduku, Lamurde Local Government Area, which resulted in injuries to a villager and 11 cattle.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. on April 2 when some herders allegedly trespassed into a rice farm and caused damage to the crops.

In retaliation, angry youths from the village attacked the herders, injuring their cattle and wounding one person identified as Righteous Boti from Nzumoso Village.

Security personnel visited the scene and held an emergency meeting with local stakeholders to prevent further escalation of violence.

The arrested suspects include Rabo Buba, 31; Ahmadu Adamu, 20; Stephen Pwagwadi, 17; Shadrach Simon, 19; Lot Gad, 20; and Righteous Boti, 27.

The injured individuals received treatment at the Tingno Primary Health Care Clinic and have since been discharged.

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Suspected Thief Dies After Being Beaten by Man O’ War officer, in FCT

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Suspected Thief Dies After Being Beaten by Man O’ War officer, in FCT

By: Zagazola Makama

A suspected thief in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has died after being beaten by a security officer following his apprehension on April 2.

A Police sources said that a distress call was received at Karu Division about a suspected thief seen around Supreme Quarters in Karu at approximately 1:00 p.m.

The suspect was approached by security personnel who believed him to be involved in theft. When questioned, the suspect attempted to flee but was quickly chased and apprehended by civilian security personnel.

Kola Oba, a Man O’ War officer, then reportedly took the suspect into custody and subjected him to severe physical abuse. The suspect later succumbed to the injuries sustained during the beating and passed away.

The sources said that the Police detectives were dispatched to the scene, and photographs were taken. The body was subsequently transported to the hospital mortuary for preservation.

The suspect’s identity remains unknown, and efforts are underway to locate his family. The officer involved has been arrested.

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Sokoto: Man Arrested for Killing Woman in Domestic Dispute

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Sokoto: Man Arrested for Killing Woman in Domestic Dispute

By: Zagazola Makama

A domestic dispute in Sagera Ango Village, Gada LGA, turned deadly on April 2, 2025, when Ali Garba, during a heated argument with A’isha Araga, attacked her with a cutlass.

The altercation, which escalated quickly, resulted in Ali Garba inflicting severe injuries on A’isha’s neck and other parts of her body.

Security personnel, responded promptly to the scene and rushed A’isha to General Hospital Gada for medical treatment. However, she succumbed to her injuries while receiving care.

Ali Garba was immediately apprehended by the police and is in custody.

The case has been handed over to the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department (DC CID), for further discreet investigation.

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