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Varsity Don Tasks FG On Practical Solutions Against Nigeria’s Economic Expansion
Varsity Don Tasks FG On Practical Solutions Against Nigeria’s Economic Expansion
By Francis Okoye
A political scientist, Prof. Shehu Liberty on Monday canvassed the need for the Federal Government to adopt practical solutions that leverage Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to achieving the country’s economic expansion.
Liberty, who is also the Dean Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) made the suggestion at a Pre Conference briefing for the 2rd International Conference of the faculty, slated for February 13 in Maiduguri.
He said,” Nigeria is a key player in the global community and cannot afford to lag behind in Sustainable Development. The SDGs are practical roadmaps for radiating poverty, improving education, ensuring clean energy and creating resilient economic systems.”
Liberty said this year’s conference was multidisciplinary and was expected to facilitate the exchange of ideas across discplines, which would foster collaboration and innovation.
He, however, urged stakeholders to fully participate in the conference and contribute their expertise towards achieving actionable outcome.
“The main objective of this conference is to foster intellectual discourse and practical solutions that leverage the SDGs to attain economic expansion,” Liberty said.
He said that the conference theme is “Harnessing Sustainable Development Goals towards Expanding Solutions.”
While noting that the conference would play a significant role for academic and research in universities globally, Liberty hinted that a keynote address would be delivered by Prof. Isa Ali Pantami, a renowned Cyber Security expert and former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy.
Varsity Don Tasks FG On Practical Solutions Against Nigeria’s Economic Expansion
Five Children Injured in IED Explosion in Mafa LGA, Borno State
By: Zagazola Makama
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State on May 8, 2025, left five children injured, one of whom lost a hand.
Zagazola Makama understands that the explosion occurred around 1425hrs when the children unknowingly tampered with IED devices, hidden in block holes near a culvert on the access road to the ongoing construction site at the New Mafa Central Mosque.
The victims, four males and one female, were identified as Abdullahi Umar, Musa Mele, Fatima Abatcha, Abba Kawu Muhammed, and Khalid Alhaji Bukar, all of Mafa town. The blast caused varying degrees of injuries, with one of the boys losing his hand.
Following the incident, a combined team from the Explosive Ordinance Disposal-Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) Unit, police from Mafa Division, and the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) responded. The scene was cordoned off, and secondary devices were searched for, with pieces of can tins used as improvised containers for the IED found and professionally detonated.
Four of the victims were referred to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) for treatment, while one victim with minor injuries was treated and discharged at Mafa General Hospital.
In response to the attack, the EOD-CBRN team conducted Explosive Ordinance Risk Education (EORE) for children and community members in Mafa.
Five Children Injured in IED Explosion in Mafa LGA, Borno State
FCT Police arrest two notorious armed robbers in Kurudu
By: Zagazola Makama
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested two notorious armed robbery suspects terrorising Kurudu and its environs.
The suspects, identified as Hassan Adamu and Auwal Mohammed, both aged 25, were arrested on May 8 at about 2:00 p.m. during a targeted raid by operatives of the Scorpion Squad.
Police sources said that the suspects were linked to multiple violent robbery incidents in the area.
“One of the suspects confessed to a specific robbery at Angwan Hausawa, Kurudu, where a male victim, identified as Mohammed, was stabbed and later died from the injuries sustained during the attack.
Acting on credible intelligence, police operatives stormed a criminal hideout in Kurudu where the suspects were apprehended. A sharp dagger, reportedly intended for use against police operatives, was recovered during the search.
The suspects also revealed the identities of other members of their gang who remain at large and are believed to be armed.
The police sources said a manhunt is ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects and recover additional weapons.
FCT Police arrest two notorious armed robbers in Kurudu
Tuggar Congratulates Catholics Worldwide on Election of Pope Leo XIV
By: Michael Mike
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar has extended warm congratulations to the Catholic faithful worldwide for the successful election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV as the Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church.
Tuggar, in a statement on Friday signed by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa said Nigeria rejoices with the global Catholic community on this momentous and historic occasion and prays for divine wisdom, strength, and guidance for the new Pope as he assumes this sacred responsibility.
He said: “We are confident that with his wealth of experience and devotion, His Holiness will lead with compassion, humility, and a steadfast commitment to peace, unity, and the spiritual well-being of humanity.
“As a nation with a significant and large Catholic population, Nigeria values the enduring relationship between the Holy See and our country. We therefore look forward to continued collaboration in promoting interfaith dialogue, harmony, social justice, and the common good of all people.
“Once again, Nigeria congratulates Pope Leo XIV and the entire Catholic faithful. May his papacy be blessed with grace and profound impact on the world.”
Tuggar Congratulates Catholics Worldwide on Election of Pope Leo XIV
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