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Zulum Approves N1.3bn Scholarship for 997 Nursing, Midwifery Students in Borno

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Zulum Approves N1.3bn Scholarship for 997 Nursing, Midwifery Students in Borno

By: Michael Mike

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has approved N1.3 billion scholarship for 997 nursing and midwifery students who are indigenes of the state.

According to a statement on Wednesday, the scholarship programme received about 1,080 nominations, 40 from each of the 27 local government areas of the state, but after an entrance examination, 997 applicants passed and qualified to benefit from the scholarship.

Zulum, while launching the scholarship programme on Wednesday at the College of Nursing and Midwifery, Maiduguri, noted that with the scholarship, the beneficiaries would, on graduation, bridge the workforce demands in the state’s healthcare service delivery due to the increasing population growth.

He said: “The government has allocated a total of ₦1,305,189,000 for scholarships, with a breakdown of ₦124,149,000 earmarked for tuition fees.

“The remaining ₦1,181,040,000 will be disbursed as a monthly stipend of ₦30,000 to each beneficiary throughout their studies.”

Zulum further stated that his administration was constructing two colleges of nursing, one in the northern part of the state and the other one in the southern part.

He assured that the two colleges would be completed and opened for academic activities this year.

Highlighting the government’s efforts, the Commissioner for Education, Engineer Lawan Wakilbe, disclosed that from May 29, 2019 to date, Zulum’s administration had approved over N6 billion for scholarship with N2.7 billion of that amount approved from May 29, 2023 to date.

Meanwhile, the governor has awarded N201 million bursary allowance to 2,010 students of the Maiduguri College of Nursing who had not benefited from the scholarship.

The governor directed that each of the 2,010 nursing and midwifery students be credited with the bursary allowance of N100,000.

Zulum also commissioned a lecture theatre complex and a 3,000 people-capacity multipurpose hall for the College of Nursing and Midwifery, Maiduguri.

The governor also announced automatic employment for the 997 beneficiaries and other nursing students who had excelled academically, on completion of their studies.

In a related development, the Nursing Council of Nigeria (NCN) has commended Borno State for his commitment to improving nursing practice in the state, noting that the scholarship awarded by the governor on Wednesday was the first of its kind and so far the largest in Nigeria.

The Registrar of the Council, Dr Farouk Umar Abubakar, who was represented by the Director of Standard and Accreditation, Alhassan Ndagi, gave the commendation while delivering a goodwill message at the flag-off of the N1.3 billion scholarship for nursing and midwifery students in Maiduguri.

The register applauded the performance of the nursing students from Borno, stating that every year at the national examinations, students from Borno score more than 90 percent.

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NA CAT Week: Army Flags Off Free Medical Outreach in Kaduna Community

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NA CAT Week: Army Flags Off Free Medical Outreach in Kaduna Community

By Zagazola Makama

The Nigerian Army has commenced pre-event activities for its Combat Arms Training (CAT) Week 2026 with a free medical outreach for residents of Birnin Yaro community in Kaduna State.

Security sources said the outreach, which held on May 2, was flagged off by the Chief of Integrated Combat Arms, Maj.-Gen. G.M. Mutkut, as part of preparations for the CAT Week scheduled to take place at Jaji Military Cantonment from May 4 to May 8, 2026.

The sources disclosed that the programme provided free medical consultations and treatment for members of the host community, as well as personnel and their family members.

According to the sources, the initiative was designed to strengthen civil-military relations while improving access to basic healthcare services for underserved communities.

They added that senior officers, including the Principal Staff Officer from Headquarters Infantry Corps Centre and members of the Central Organising Committee for the CAT Week, were in attendance.

The sources noted that the event was conducted peacefully and without any incident.

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Troops Arrest Two Suspected Terrorists in Borno, Recover Phones and Charms

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Troops Arrest Two Suspected Terrorists in Borno, Recover Phones and Charms

By Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested two suspected terrorists during a patrol operation in Ngamdu town, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State.

Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 5:35 p.m. on May 2 by troops of 154 Battalion while on routine patrol within the area.

The sources disclosed that the suspects were intercepted and arrested during the patrol.

According to the sources, items recovered from them include one mobile phone, one keypad phone, a power bank, charms and other sundry items.

They added that the suspects are currently in military custody for further interrogation and investigation.

The sources noted that further action will be taken after profiling, while patrols in the area have been intensified to maintain security dominance.

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Four Killed, Three Injured in Attack on Illegal Mining Site in Plateau

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Four Killed, Three Injured in Attack on Illegal Mining Site in Plateau

By Zagazola Makama

Four persons have been killed and three others injured following an attack by unknown gunmen at an illegal mining site in Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources said the incident occurred at about 1:30 p.m. on May 2 at Mazat mining site, where the victims were reportedly engaged in unauthorised mining activities.

The sources disclosed that the assailants opened fire on the victims, killing four on the spot while three others sustained varying degrees of gunshot injuries.

According to the sources, the injured victims—two females and one male—were rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention and are currently receiving treatment.

They added that the corpses of the deceased have been deposited at the hospital morgue for autopsy.

The sources further noted that security operatives were mobilised to the scene, while additional deployments have been made to track down the perpetrators.

They reiterated that night mining activities remain prohibited in the state, stressing that investigations into the incident are ongoing.

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