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Yobe: Education secretary urges parents to enroll their children in school
Yobe: Education secretary urges parents to enroll their children in school
By: Yahaya Wakili
The Education Secretary, Nguru Local Education Authority in Yobe State, Alhaji Hamisu Ado, has called on parents and guardians to see to the enrollment of their wards, especially those that do not attend both formal and non-formal schools.
Alhaji Hamisu Ado made the call today when he flagged off the 2024–2025 education enrollment drive campaign in the Hausari community of Nguru town.
The annual event was sponsored by the Yobe State Universal Basic Education Board in collaboration with the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF).
“Yobe state government is doing all it can to improve the teaching and learning environment at both primary, secondary, and tertiary levels,” Ado said.
According to him, the occasion was conducted last year in the Ajiyari community of Nguru local government, but this year’s campaign was planned to take place at the heart of the Hausari community.
Ado further revealed that the next year’s campaign, God willing, is going to be observed in another community as dictated by tradition.
He added that education is one of the fundamental human rights recognized globally.
“I enjoyed all and sundary to allow their children to be enrolled in our primary schools and other basic education” he said.
He urged parents and guardians to support all government policies geared towards eradicating poverty through the provision of sound and quality education at all levels.
In his remarks, a representative from UNICEF, Mallam Garba Umar, said education is a business for all; therefore, all hands must be on deck to promote education irrespective of tribe, religion, and ethical affiliation.
He said, “We thanked the Yobe state government for what it has been doing all this while.
The occasion witnessed mass turnout by the critical stakeholders, including the NUT, SBMC, and PTA, among others.
Yobe: Education secretary urges parents to enroll their children in school
Troops arrest suspected cattle rustler in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested a suspected cattle rustler in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at about 4:20 p.m. on April 15, 2026, at Anule community.
According to the sources, troops of Sector 1 OPWS deployed in the area arrested the suspect during ongoing security operations.
The suspect is currently in custody, while further investigation is underway to determine possible links to cattle rustling activities in the area.
Troops arrest suspected cattle rustler in Benue
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover motorcycle in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested a suspected terrorist during an operation in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 5:19 p.m. on April 15, 2026, following intelligence on the presence of a suspected criminal hiding in Tse Atu community.
According to the sources, troops of Sector 1 OPWS deployed at Anguhah and Umbagbo swiftly responded and conducted a targeted operation in the area.
During the operation, one suspect was apprehended, while a motorcycle believed to be linked to the suspect was also recovered.
The suspect and the recovered item are currently in custody, while further investigation is ongoing to ascertain the suspect’s involvement in criminal activities.
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover motorcycle in Benue
Army distributes fertilisers to farmers in Benue to boost security, livelihoods
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army has distributed fertilisers to farmers across various Local Government Areas of Benue State as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative aimed at enhancing food security and strengthening civil-military relations.
The event, held on April 15, 2026, was conducted by the Commander, Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Brig.-Gen. K.O. Bukoye, under the Army Headquarters Corporate Responsibility Project.
The initiative, themed “Using Agricultural Support to Improve Farming for Sustained Security,” is designed to support local farmers while promoting stability within the Joint Operations Area.
Security sources said the programme brought together community leaders, farmers, and other key stakeholders, alongside representatives of the OPWS Commander.
They noted that the intervention is part of ongoing efforts to foster cooperation between security forces and local communities, while addressing underlying factors contributing to insecurity.
Army distributes fertilisers to farmers in Benue to boost security, livelihoods
Troops arrest suspected cattle rustler in Benue
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover motorcycle in Benue
Army distributes fertilisers to farmers in Benue to boost security, livelihoods
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