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Yobe: Emir reflects as Gadaka Central Primary School Celebrates 60 years

Yobe: Emir reflects as Gadaka Central Primary School Celebrates 60 years
By: Yahaya Wakili
The Emir of Gudi in Yobe state, Alhaji Isa Bunuwo Ibn Madugu Khaji has called on the people of the emirate to send their wards to school.
The monarch stated this in Gadaka while celebrating 60 years anniversary of the opening of the Central primary school in Gadaka.
According to him, looking back reminds him of the good old days when as pupils they imagine how life would be if they are older, stressing that they have seen it and looking back now is to thank God for all the years spent.
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“We thank Almighty Allah for showing us this day of 30th January, 2022. My classmates, sometimes they come and advise me that it is better to celebrate the years of the first set of central primary school Gadaka 1962 up to date and it keeps lingering until now.” He said
The Emir said since the inception of the school they have not organized a reception for the primary school like this, adding that they are the first set of the school.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the organizing of the reception, Senator Adamu Abubakar Nikau said “today we are happy to meet our colleagues and many of whom we have not seen for many years.
“Because of this, we are joyful and the members of our classmates are so happy to see each other and especially to meet the Emir of Gudi, Alhaji Isa Bunuwo Ibn Madugu Khaji who is a member of our class.” He said
Yobe: Emir reflects as Gadaka Central Primary School Celebrates 60 years
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Police arrest two suspected informants to bandits in Kwara

Police arrest two suspected informants to bandits in Kwara
By: Zagazola Makama
Two suspected informants to bandits have been arrested by the police in Kwara State.
According to a police sources, the suspects, Abdullah Yakubu, 27, and Jamilu Hamidu, 25, both from Kaima, were arrested on April 26, 2025, in Chikanda via Yashikira.
They were brought to the station by a retired DSP and vigilante members.The suspects, who had escaped from Kainji National Park, confessed to providing information to bandits operating within the park. They reportedly received ₦20,000 for each tip-off given to the criminals.
Police arrest two suspected informants to bandits in Kwara
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Army troops rescue Deputy Commander of NDLEA officer, five others from kidnappers in Taraba

Army troops rescue Deputy Commander of NDLEA officer, five others from kidnappers in Taraba
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army in collaboration with other security agencies rescued six persons, including a senior officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), from suspected kidnappers in Taraba State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the rescue followed a distress call received at about 11:40 p.m. on April 27 from a youth leader, Abe Samuel, who reported that a Toyota Hilux vehicle had come under attack along the Wukari–Kente Road.
Responding swiftly, the troops deployed to the area and found the abandoned vehicle with registration number FG 117-B03 and a punctured tire, but the occupants were missing.
A joint search and rescue operation was immediately launched, and by 6:00 a.m. on April 28, troops successfully rescued the Deputy Commander of NDLEA Zone 1, Ibadan, Musa Hudu, and five other victims from a nearby bush.
The victims were unharmed, and preliminary investigation revealed that they had fled into the bush after three armed men attacked their vehicle and shot at them with a dane gun.
The victims were safely escorted out of the area and allowed to proceed with their journey after their vehicle was repaired.
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Rival gangs clash at wedding, one dead in Kontagora, Niger State

Rival gangs clash at wedding, one dead in Kontagora, Niger State
By Zagazola Makama
A deadly clash between rival gangs erupted at a wedding ceremony in Bayan-Waya area of Kontagora, Niger State, on April 27, 2025, resulting in the death of one man.
According the a police source, the fight involved members of rival groups known locally as “Sarasuka.” During the altercation, Aliyu Abubakar, 25, from Gangare Sagi Area, was seriously injured.
A team of police officers quickly responded to the scene and rushed the victim to Kontagora General Hospital, where he was confirmed dead on arrival.
The sources said efforts are ongoing to arrest the culprits involved in the fatal incident.
Rival gangs clash at wedding, one dead in Kontagora, Niger State
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