Author: Hussaini Ibrahim

From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja Kogi State Police Command has arrested a 100-level student of Federal University Lokoja for Kidnapping and killing another 100-level biology female student, Damilola, of Federal University Lokoja. It was gathered that after killing her, he allegedly removed her private parts. According to source, the suspect by the name of Jeremiah kidnapped a female student known as Damilola and asked for ransom from her parent. However, the Kogi State Police operatives, on getting the information arrested him in connection with the tragic death of the Damilola. Reports indicate that the suspect, from Kaduna state, allegedly abducted…

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From Atiku Sarki, Abuja The Chartered Institute of Project Managers of Nigeria (CIPMN) has expressed its readiness to deliver the human capital development element of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda Registrar/Chief Executive of CIPMN, Mr Henry Ifeanyi Mbadiwe, who made this known during an interview in Abuja, said the Institute is already playing a key role in enhancing the human capital component of the Renewed Hope Agenda by expanding knowledge and skills. “The Renewed Hope Agenda is not something you can deliver in one year, that is just the truth. Human capital development is one of the key drivers…

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From Umar Danladi Ado, Sokoto In its efforts to cushion hardship being experienced among the citizens, the Federal government, in conjunction with the Sokoto state government, has distributed palliatives of 24,734 bags of rice. The bags of rice consist of the 12,367 of 25kg supplied by the federal government with an additional 12,367 25kg procured by the state government. Speaking while flagging off the distribution at the government house on Wednesday evening, the state governor, Ahmed Aliyu, said his administration’s policies and programmes are geared towards making life better for all in the state. The governor said, “I will leave…

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From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna The Kaduna State Government is poised to commission the Panbegua campus of the Kaduna State College of Nursing and Midwifery, marking a significant milestone in enhancing health education in the state. Speaking with Journalists in Kaduna A Dr. Yusuf Bello, who is the Provost of the college, the Panbegua campus has secured accreditation from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, thanks to the current administration’s commitment to completing critical infrastructure within the campus. The campus is set to admit 120 students for the 2024/2025 academic session, offering National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND)…

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From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina In a significant step towards addressing the humanitarian crisis caused by banditry, the Katsina state government, in collaboration with the Federal Government, has commenced the construction of 350 houses for victims of banditry in four local government councils. The local governments benefiting from this initiative are Dan Musa, Batsari, Dandume, and Faskari. These areas have been particularly hard-hit by the ongoing violence perpetrated by armed bandits. Alhaji Sa’idu Ibrahim Kogunan Jibia, the Senior Special Assistant to the State Governor on Victims of Banditry and Internally Displaced Persons, confirmed the commencement of the construction project during…

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From Danjuma Labiru Bolari Gombe The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Kashere, Professor Umar Pate, has expressed deep concern over how Nigerian youths are wasting their talents and time engaging in mining, in the hopes of getting rich quickly. Prof. Pate made this remark yesterday in Gombe during an interview with journalists at the 8th International Conference of the Association of Professional Counsellors in Nigeria (APROCON). He lamented that many youths are drawn to mining with unrealistic expectations of quick wealth, which ultimately leads to negative consequences. “Once a person’s mindset is fixated on the belief that wealth comes…

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From Maawuya Bala Idris, Katsina Katsina residents will soon have access to a new source of local news and entertainment as the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has granted a license for the launch of Continental Radio and Television Station. The commission granted the licence for the take-off of the new station in response to an application by the management of the new station. In a letter dated 5th September 2024 sent to the chief Executive officer of the new station, Salisu Mamman, the commission said the approval was under the provision of section 2(1) (b),9 and 23 of the National…

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From Christiana Gokyo, Jos In a bid to foster sustainable peace and promote gender equality in conflict resolution, CLEEN Foundation, in partnership with UN Women and the Norwegian Embassy, convened a one-day interface session with National Women Mediators in Plateau State. The gathering aimed to enhance the capacity of these women in conflict resolution and mediation, with a particular focus on gender perspectives. Executive Director of CLEEN Foundation, Gad Peter, emphasized the crucial role of women mediators in maintaining and expanding their networks, as well as supporting peace-focused initiatives at all levels. He stressed the importance of collaboration with formal…

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From Mustapha Saye, Kaduna The Kaduna State Civil Service Commission on Monday announced the commencement of the promotion exams for 4,000 workers in the state. Speaking during a media parley in Kaduna, the chairman of the commission, Alhaji Sule Shehu Allahbamulafiya, stated that “to reward the diligent efforts and dedication of public servants, the Governor of Kaduna State, Sen. Uba Sani, on Monday has approved the conduct of the 2023 and 2024 promotion exercises simultaneously targeting about 4,000 workers of Kaduna state, commencing  Tuesday the 10th of September, 2024. Allahbamulafiya said consultants have been engaged for the conduct of the…

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From Ahmed Muhammed Danasabe, Lokoja Dozens of shops and property worth millions of naira were destroyed on Thursday morning as fire razed the Lokoja GSM market. According to eye witness, the fire started at about 3:30 am and lasted for several hours before it was extinguished by some youths and members of the community. The market, popularly called Kpata GSM market, is located at the Murtala Muhammed Way, opposite JAIZ Bank of the metropolis, providing business spaces to thousands of traders and artisans in the area. Abdulrahman Tahir, a witness, told The Triumph correspondent who was live at the scene…

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