JUST IN: Troops Rescue Seven Zamfara University Students

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1 year ago

September 25, 2023

as the number of rescued students increases to 13

The Joint Task Force (JTF) of Operation Hadarin Daji has rescued another seven female students of the Federal University of Gusau (FUG) in Zamfara.

On Friday, bandits attacked the university and made away with over 20 students from their rented lodge in the state’s Sabon Gida, Bungudu LGA.

According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, the seven students were rescued alongside three Gupran Engineering Services LTD male workers.

The troops had earlier rescued six female students on Friday.

This means a total of 13 students have been rescued so far.

The names of the freed students are as follows:

Name	Course	Matric number	Level	State
Rukayya Sani Batola	Educ Chemistry	2110405077	200 Level	Zamfara
Merry Monday	MCB	2010301126	300 Level
Maryam Salawuddeen	Accounting	191020106	300 Level	Osun
Salamatu Jummai Dahiru	MCB	2110301034	200 LEVEL
Fiddausi Abdulazeez	Edu Biology	2110404008	200 Level
Amamatullahi Asabe Dahiru	Education Chemistry	2110405010	200 Level
Ketora Bulus	Education Physics	2210407027	100 Level	Kaduna
Felicia Sunday	Computer Science	2110308127	200 Level	Osun
Jamila Ahmad	BCH	2220304001	200 LEVEL	Kogi
Aisha Aminu Ujong	Edu Physics	1710113023	GRADUATED	Cross River
Mariya Abdulrahman Usman	English	1810103018	400 Level	Katsina
Usaina Abdulrahman	Education English	2210402007	100 Level	Katsina
Saadatu Aminu Abubakar	Education Biology	2010404011

In a statement on Sunday, President Bola Tinubu directed security agencies to rescue “the remaining female students” abducted by terrorists”.

In June, university students protested the rising abduction cases in the Sabon-Gida and Dama communities.

Also, five students were abducted from the College of Health Science and Technology in Tsafe LGA of Zamfara state in June.

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JUST IN: Education Minister Reverses 18-Year Age Limit For Admission

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11 hours ago

November 5, 2024

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The newly appointed Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has announced the removal of the 18-year age limit for admission into tertiary institutions in Nigeria.

He also indicated the possibility of a comprehensive review of the nation’s education policy.

However, Alausa made it clear that there would be no reversal of the Federal Government’s decision to invalidate over 22,700 degree certificates acquired by Nigerians from unrecognized universities in neighboring Togo and the Benin Republic.

Speaking at his inaugural ministerial press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Alausa emphasized that practical education is key to tackling Nigeria’s unemployment crisis. He stated that tertiary institutions must stop producing graduates without ensuring job opportunities for them.

The minister also revealed plans for the federal government to partner with private sector players to provide training opportunities for students and help them realize their full potential.

Additionally, Alausa announced that universities focused on agriculture would be empowered to implement commercial farming practices as part of efforts to address the country’s food security challenges.

More to come…

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JUST IN: 114 Released #EndBadGovernance Protesters Arrive Presidential Villa

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12 hours ago

November 5, 2024

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One hundred and fourteen #EndBadGovernance protesters, including minors and adults acquitted by the Federal High Court in Abuja, have arrived at the Presidential Villa.

The protesters, initially arraigned by the Police Force, were released following a court ruling by Justice Obiora Egwatu.

The case was dismissed at the request of the Attorney General of the Federation (“AGF”), Lateef Fagbemi.

Vice President Kashim Shettima, representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is set to officially receive the released protesters.

They are then handed over to their respective Governors, specifically Uba Sani of Kaduna and Abba Yusuf of Kano.

Ministers present at the State House Auditorium in Abuja for the reception include: Tunji Alausa (“Minister of Education”); Nentawe Yilwatda (“Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction”); Balarabe Lawal (“Minister of Environment”) and Tanko Sununu (“Minister of State for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction”).

Also, Senior Special Assistant on Community Engagement for the Northwest, Abdullahi Yakasai, is in attendance.

Other dignitaries present are Deputy Senate President Jubrin Barau and Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Abubakar Bichi.

More to come…

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