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Zulum Hands Over Remodelled FCE Gwoza to Federal Ministry of Education
Zulum Hands Over Remodelled FCE Gwoza to Federal Ministry of Education
By: Michael Mike
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum has handed over the remodelled Federal College of Education site in Gwoza Local Government Area to the Federal Ministry of Education.
The institution, formerly Teachers College Gwoza, was owned by Borno State Government before being remodelled and handed over on Wednesday in a brief ceremony at the council chamber of government house, Maiduguri.
The buildings in the college comprises over 100 upgraded classrooms, modern laboratories, improved administrative facilities and staff quarters for principal officers, among others.
Zulum had earlier, in addition to the upgrade and handover of a permanent site for the college, approved N200 million as take-off package.
The governor reiterated his commitment to the smooth take-off of the newly established college; he said, “I will not relent in my effort to support the smooth take-off of the Federal College of Education, Gwoza. We will do what is needed and ensure all the support is provided to the best of our ability.”
Zulum also commended the federal government for citing the college in Borno as an opportunity for citizens of the state to acquire the needed teaching and learning skills, noting that Borno was the only state without a federal college of education.
Zulum charged the management of the college to ensure a good standard that would produce graduates who could add value to society. He said, “What matters is not the number of students we graduate but the quality of the output. There is apathy toward the National Certificate of Education (NCE). Let’s make sure that we get this one right.
He said: “Let’s see how our children can study NCE in English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, TVET courses, and all those subjects that can create wealth and accelerate our development. I will not be happy if you immediately establish a Kanuri or Hausa course. We can learn all these in our homes and on the street.”
Earlier in his address, the permanent secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, Dr Nasir Sani Gwarzo, commended the governor of Borno State, for donating a completely remodelled edifice as the permanent site of the Federal College of Education, Gwoza.
Gwarzo, who was represented by the Director of Polytechnic, Education and Allied Institutions, Dr Ejeh Usman, said: “Your announcement of a donation of N200m by the state government towards the take-off of the new Federal College of Education is a gesture that speaks volumes about your leadership and commitment to the growth of education in this region.”
The delegation also comprises the Executive Secretary of the National Commission for Colleges of Education, Prof. Paulinus Okwelle, the Chairman of the College’s Governing Council, Professor Sule Tagi, and other senior officials of the Federal Ministry of Education.
Zulum Hands Over Remodelled FCE Gwoza to Federal Ministry of Education
Man kills father during domestic dispute in Bauchi community
By: Zagazola Makama
A man, identified as Limam Muhammad Baba, has allegedly killed his biological father, Malam Baba Siti, during a domestic altercation.
The tragic incident occurred on Thursday, July 3, at about 10:15 p.m., in Uzum village, Giade Local Government Area of Bauchi State, when an argument between the two escalated, leading Limam to strike his father on the head with a stick.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the victim collapsed immediately and lost consciousness.
Police sources say “The report was received at the Giade Divisional Police Headquarters at about 10:30 p.m. that the suspect used force on his biological father by striking him on the head with a stick, leading to the victim falling unconscious.
He added that a team of police operatives was immediately mobilised to the scene. The suspect was arrested, and the victim was taken to the General Hospital in Giade, where a medical doctor confirmed him dead on arrival.
The police sources said the body of the deceased was deposited at the hospital morgue while an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident has commenced.
He assured that the suspect would be charged to court upon completion of investigation.
Man kills father during domestic dispute in Bauchi community
Deputy chairman of Katsina-Ala LGA attacked, four suspects arrested
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces have apprehended four suspects in connection with an attack on the Deputy Chairman of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, Mr Christopher Chia.
Sources told Zagazola Makama, that the incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, July 3, when Chia was reportedly attacked by a group of young men suspected to be cultists.
The sources said the police received a distress call from the victim at about 6:00 a.m.
“Police patrol and tactical teams were immediately deployed to the scene. The victim was rescued and taken to Toro Hospital in Katsina-Ala, where he was treated and later discharged,” said the sources.
According to the sources, preliminary investigation led to the arrest of four suspects, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the prime suspect identified simply as Richard, a member of the Black Axe confraternity, who is currently at large.
The sources added that the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has commenced a full investigation into the matter to unravel the motive behind the attack and bring all those involved to justice.
Deputy chairman of Katsina-Ala LGA attacked, four suspects arrested
Joint task force rescues kidnap victim in Abuja after 40km forest operation
By: Zagazola Makama
A joint task force comprising operatives of the
Department of State Services (DSS), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, local hunters, and vigilantes has successfully rescued a kidnap victim, Rasheed Soyinka, after a 40-kilometre forest operation across parts of Abuja.
Zagazola Makama learnt that the victim was abducted at gunpoint from his residence in Sabon Lugbe in the early hours of July 3, prompting a swift multi-agency response.
Shortly after the abduction, which occurred around 1:00 a.m., a joint task force involving the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, DSS operatives, local hunters, and vigilante groups, swung into action.
The coordinated operation, extended through Dafara via Gau Forest in Kuje Area Council and continued into Kabin Mongoro and Kwaita forests in Kwali Area Council, covering an estimated distance of 40 kilometres.
“Following sustained pressure and professional coordination, the victim was rescued at about 12:05 a.m. on July 4 without any casualties,”said the sources.
Soyinka was subsequently reunited with his family through his elder brother, while efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing abductors.
Joint task force rescues kidnap victim in Abuja after 40km forest operation
Man kills father during domestic dispute in Bauchi community
Deputy chairman of Katsina-Ala LGA attacked, four suspects arrested
Joint task force rescues kidnap victim in Abuja after 40km forest operation
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