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Zulum Approves N730 Million Scholarship for Indigenous Student 

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Zulum Approves N730 Million Scholarship for Indigenous Student 

By: Our Reporter
 
Borno state governor Babagana Umara Zulum has approved over seven hundred and thirty million naira (N730,000,000) in scholarships for Borno indigenes studying in different institutions of learning across the country. 
 
The Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Engr. Lawan Abba Wakilbe, officially handed over the cheque on behalf of Governor Zulum to the Borno State Scholarship Board in a ceremony held at the conference hall of the Quality Assurance office of the ministry on Monday.
 
Engr. Wakilbe explained that the scholarship, when fully implemented, is expected to benefit 26,888 indigenous undergraduates, and payment will commence with immediate effect.
 
The commissioner also disclosed that Zulum’s administration has spent over N8 billion this year (2024) alone on scholarships for students studying both within Nigeria and abroad. 
 
He further provided a breakdown of the scholarship allocations and urged the students to work hard to justify the government’s significant investment in their education.
 
The commissioner also urged students to ensure their bank details were accurate to prevent transaction issues, warning that failed payments would be reallocated for other purposes. 
 
He also encouraged the students to explore additional opportunities through NELFUND, challenging student leaders to make full use of the resources available to them.
 
The National President of the National Union of Borno State Students (NUBOSS), Abdullahi Ahmadu Umara, who led the students, on his part expressed gratitude to Governor Zulum for his unwavering commitment to education.
 
On the sidelines, one of the students present at the occasion, Abba Ali Abba Gana, announced plans to honour the Governor with the title of “Student-Friendly Governor” and the Commissioner as the “Architect of Modern Education” in recognition of their dedication to advancing education in Borno State.

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Police arrest six officers over killing of okada rider in Lagos

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Police arrest six officers over killing of okada rider in Lagos

By: Zagazola Makama

The Lagos State Police Command have arrested six of its personnel, including an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), over the killing of a commercial motorcyclist at Onosa town, Ibeju-Lekki area of the state.

Sources confirmed the development to Zagazola Makama on Saturday saying the incident occurred in the early hours of Aug. 29 when a team of policemen allegedly on illegal duty clashed with a group of okada riders.

According to the sources , the officers, led by ASP Dauda Irimia of the Division Motor Traffic Department (MTD), were attacked by motorcyclists in their large numbers.

“In their bid to ensure their safety, the ASP used his firearm, which resulted in three of the riders sustaining injuries. They were rushed to Luscent Private Hospital, Ibeju-Lekki, where one of them, Muazu Abubakar, 22, was confirmed dead,” said the sources.

The incident sparked a violent protest as youths and commercial riders blocked the Lekki–Epe expressway, disrupting traffic along the busy corridor.

The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, personally led reinforcement teams that dispersed the protesters, cleared the barricades, and restored the free flow of traffic.

He thereafter engaged youth and community leaders in dialogue to sustain peace and prevent further escalation.

Meanwhile, the ASP who fired the fatal shot and five other members of his team have been arrested and detained.

Police said a thorough investigation into the incident had commenced, adding that appropriate disciplinary measures would be taken against those found culpable.

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Security forces bust child trafficking syndicate in akwa ibom, arrest five

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Security forces bust child trafficking syndicate in akwa ibom, arrest five

By: Zagazola Makama

Security forces in Akwa Ibom have arrested five suspected members of a child trafficking syndicate along the Ikot Ekpene–Aba highway.

Zagazola Makama learnt from sources that detectives attached to the Criminal Surveillance Unit (CSU), while on stop-and-search duty on Aug. 28, intercepted an 18-seater Toyota Hiace bus belonging to Uwakmfom Transportation Company.

According to the sources , one of the passengers, identified as Precious Emmanuel Bassey, was found with a two-year-old girl, Glory Edet Etim, but could not give a satisfactory account of the child.

“She was immediately arrested and, upon interrogation, confessed that she was taking the child to Lagos for trafficking. She also admitted to having earlier sold another child,” said the sources.

The sources added that based on her confession, four other suspects Godspower Edet, Esther Effiong Edet, Mandu Asuquo Sampson and Eli Adolphus were arrested.

Sources said discreet investigation was ongoing to track down other members of the syndicate and recover previously trafficked children.

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Army launches operation to rescue abducted farmers in Edo

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Army launches operation to rescue abducted farmers in Edo

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of the Nigerian Army have launched a joint operation with local vigilantes to rescue two persons abducted on a farm in Amedokhian community, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the victims, identified as Mr. Clifford Isolate and an unidentified woman, were kidnapped on the morning of Aug. 29 while working on a farm in Ukoni Amedokhian.

He said the army immediately mobilised troops to the area in coordination with local vigilantes and the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of Esan youths to secure the release of the victims.

“Our troops were deployed promptly to track and apprehend the abductors while ensuring the safety of the victims.

The sources said the operation is ongoing, and all necessary measures are being taken to ensure a successful rescue.

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