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Yobe Govt hails VP’s Office, NEDC for organizing 1st Batch In-Person training of 100 Teachers under ASSEP
Yobe Govt hails VP’s Office, NEDC for organizing 1st Batch In-Person training of 100 Teachers under ASSEP
By: Inusa Salihu
The Yobe State Government under the leadership of Governor Mai Mala Buni has hailed Office of the Vice -President, Senator Kashim Shettima and the North East Development Commission (NEDC) for launching the first batch In-Person two-day training of 100 Secondary School Teachers under the Accelerated School Support Education Program (ASSEP).
Besides, all the benefitting teachers are from Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Agriculture (STEMA) subjects.
Addressing the participants, the Yobe State Focal Person, Hon. Mulima Idi Mato, said, the gesture would compliment efforts of the present administration which is committed to transform or enhance good quality of education across the state, even as he urge them to pay attention throughout the training exercise.
He added that, governor Buni since inception declared state of emergency in the education sector, pointing out that, even in the 2025 Appropriation Bill which was recently presented to the State House of Assembly, a substantial amount of over N108 billion was allocated to the sector.
“Let me use this opportunity to commend the initiators of this laudable program aim to provide quality of education in our dear land.
“As we started the first batch training with 100 Teachers across various schools in the state, more teachers are to benefit from the next batches, as they are all expected to cascade the knowledge gained down for better teaching and learning.
“I urge all participants to pay serious attention throughout the exercise for the betterment of our teachers, students and parents/guardians in Yobe state”. Mato stated.
Declaring the programme open in Damaturu, the state capital, Personal Assistant Domestic & North-East Affairs, office of the Vice-President, Comrade Mahmud Muhammad said, the gesture which are to be in batches, is intended to cover teachers in public and private schools across the North East states of Borno, Yobe, Bauchi, Taraba, Adamawa and Gombe.
Muhammad also said, the exercise is inline with the education revitalization commitment under the supervision of the Senior Special Assistant on Regional
Development to the President, office of the Vice President, Dr. Mariam Masha with support from NEDC and Project Implementation Team (PIT).
“I am honored to recognize Vice President Kashim Shettima’s Visionary Leadership in Launching the Accelerated School Support Education Program (ASSEP), which aim to transform education quality in the northeast region in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and education revitalization commitment under the supervision of the Senior Special Assistant on Regional Development to the President, office of the Vice President, Dr. Mariam Masha with support from the NEDC and PIT.
“May I on behalf of the Project Implementation Team (PIT) use this medium to commend the continuous efforts of the Yobe State Government under the dynamic leadership of Hon. Mai Mala Buni, in uplifting the standard of education in the state.
” To our hardworking teachers, your participation in the 1 -Million Teachers’ Black Belt virtual training reflects an exceptional commitment to excellence.
“This in-person training marks a significant step in skill enhancement, aligning our teaching practices with global standards to elevate educational quality and inspire students’ achievement.
“His Excellency, Governor Mai Mala Buni, underscored the importance of education in Yobe by declaring a state of emergency on Basic and Secondary education in his first inaugural speech in 2019. His vision aligns with the timeless belief that ‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world’. (Nelson Mandela).
“This declaration has led to substantial reforms, investments in infrastructure, and an increased focus on training for quality education, ensuring that our youth are equipped for success.
“As we evaluate the impact of this training through student assessments and performance metrics, we are hopeful that Yobe will be part of the leading state.
“We extend our sincere gratitude to all partners for their steadfast support, with special appreciation to the NEDC and the MD/CEO Alhaji Mohammed Alkali for their essential sponsorship, which has played a critical role in bringing this program to life, which would help to shape a brighter, more prosperous future for the Northeast region”. Muhammad said.
Also in his remarks, the Team Lead, Mr. Gbenga Ojo said, the training will provide needed skills and knowledge for the teachers to enable them deliver lectures and reposition the education sector for a better, so that, students would be able to write reports, memos, design websites, speak good english and cope with modern realities.
Yobe Govt hails VP’s Office, NEDC for organizing 1st Batch In-Person training of 100 Teachers under ASSEP
Troops Repel Terrorist Infiltration in Kanama, Neutralise Four Insurgents
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have repelled a Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorist infiltration into Kanama town, neutralising four insurgents during a swift response operation in Borno State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 6:00 p.m. on April 22 when troops of 159 Battalion, deployed in Kanama, responded to sounds of gunfire within the town.
On arrival, the troops reportedly discovered that terrorists had infiltrated parts of the community.
The troops immediately made contact and engaged the attackers with disciplined fire, forcing them to retreat in disarray.
Subsequent exploitation of the general area led to the neutralisation of four terrorists.
One member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) sustained injuries during the encounter and has been evacuated for medical attention.
No military equipment was lost during the operation.
Items recovered from the terrorists include two torchlight mobile phones and the sum of ₦21,000.
Security sources said the general situation across the theatre remains calm but unpredictable, while troops’ morale and fighting efficiency remain high.
Troops Repel Terrorist Infiltration in Kanama, Neutralise Four Insurgents
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Dramatic Testimony Rocks Nwaukoni Terrorism Trial In Asaba — Doctor Confirms Gunshot Wounds In Palace Attack Case
Dramatic Testimony Rocks Nwaukoni Terrorism Trial In Asaba — Doctor Confirms Gunshot Wounds In Palace Attack Case
The high-profile terrorism trial in Charge No. FHC/ASB/18C/2024 took a dramatic and gripping turn this week at the Federal High Court, Asaba, as explosive evidence and powerful witness testimonies continue to unfold against Mike Nwaukoni (aka “Supu”) and his alleged accomplices.
Standing trial alongside him are prominent figures including Barrister Francis Okolie, Secretary of the Ogwashi-Uku Development Association (ODA), and Mazi Elue Adigwe, the association’s Secretary-General, among others accused in connection with the violent October 12, 2023 attack on the Palace of the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku.
🔴 Doctor’s Testimony Leaves Court in Silence
In what court observers have described as one of the most chilling moments of the trial so far, Dr. Ezeike Ugochukwu Godwin took the witness stand and delivered a clinical yet deeply emotional account of the injuries sustained by a vigilante operative assigned to protect the Palace.
The doctor confirmed that the victim suffered multiple gunshot wounds, including injuries to the head and upper limbs, describing in precise medical terms the severity of the trauma.
According to his testimony, the victim was brought into the emergency unit in a state of intense pain and critical distress, alongside several others wounded during the attack.
Dr. Ezeike further told the court that the patient was referred from the Divisional Police Headquarters in Ogwashi-Uku, reinforcing the official chain of response following the violent incident.
🔴 Police Investigator Details Chaos and Destruction
A day earlier, on April 21, 2026, the court heard from Inspector Ijeoma Ovat, the initial Investigating Police Officer (IPO), who painted a harrowing picture of the aftermath of the attack.
She testified about the widespread chaos, multiple casualties, and destruction that followed the invasion of the Palace during the controversial Ineh Festival. Crucially, she tendered photographic evidence showing heavily damaged police and vigilante vehicles, corroborating claims of a coordinated and violent assault.
Sources within the prosecution confirm that the damage to the vehicles was extensive and consistent with armed aggression.
🔴 Witnesses Tie Defendants to Armed
AssaultEarlier testimonies in the trial have reportedly identified the defendants as active participants, alleging they were armed with guns and other dangerous weapons during the attack. Witnesses have also pointed to Mike Nwaukoni as a central figure who allegedly instigated and coordinated the operation.
🔴 Passport Request Sparks Legal Firestorm
In a fresh development that has further intensified proceedings, lead prosecutors in the case including CSP Samuel Mallum Esq and A.I Aminu Esq from the Police Legal Directorate in Abuja have strongly opposed an application by Nwaukoni’s legal team seeking the temporary release of his international passport for overseas travel.
According to sources, the prosecution argued that granting such a request poses a serious flight risk, warning that the defendant could attempt to evade justice, seek asylum, or acquire foreign citizenship.
The prosecution also suggested that the move may be a deliberate tactic to delay the trial, particularly as significant portions of the case have already been established.
The matter has been adjourned for further consideration, with hearings expected to resume in late May, continuing into early June 2026.
🔴 Calm Returns to Ogwashi-Uku Amid Trial
Meanwhile, community sources in Ogwashi-Uku report a notable return of peace and stability since the commencement of the trial. Residents have expressed hope that the judicial process will be seen through to a swift and just conclusion, bringing lasting closure to one of the most serious security incidents in the Kingdom’s recent history.
Dramatic Testimony Rocks Nwaukoni Terrorism Trial In Asaba — Doctor Confirms Gunshot Wounds In Palace Attack Case
Troops Intercept Suspected Terrorist Logistics Supplier, Seize PMS in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have arrested a suspected ISWAP/JAS logistics supplier and intercepted a large quantity of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) concealed in a tricycle in Borno State.
Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at about 9:10 a.m. on April 21 by troops of 159 Battalion at a checkpoint within Sector 2 Area of Responsibility.
The suspect was reportedly conveying PMS concealed in 15 sacks, disguised with bags of sachet water in an attempt to evade detection.
Preliminary investigations indicated that the consignment was being transported to Kanama town and neighbouring communities around Dikwa and Bultuwa, areas believed to be within terrorist influence.
Items recovered from the suspect include a mobile phone and the sum of ₦34,950.
The sources said the suspect and recovered exhibits are in military custody for further investigation and necessary action.
They added that the interception forms part of ongoing operations aimed at disrupting terrorist logistics networks and denying them access to critical supplies across the North-East theatre.
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