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Troops Repel Three ISWAP attacks On Borno Communities, 25 Insurgents Killed

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2 years ago

April 6, 2023

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled three attacks by the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) in Borno state.

Zagazola Makama, a publication focused on the Lake Chad region, said the attacks took place on Tuesday at Njimtilo, Pulka and Ajiri Mafa communities.

The insurgents were said to have attempted to attack troops of 73 battalion deployed at the vocational training centre at Njimtilo — but they were repelled by the troops, forcing them to flee with gunshot wounds.

Eighteen insurgents were also said to have been killed by troops during a raid on the insurgents’ camp in the fringes of the Sambisa forest.

“During the operation, the gallant troops neutralised 18 terrorists. Makeshift tents belonging to the terrorists were destroyed,” a source was quoted as saying.

During the attack on Pulka, the insurgents were also fought off by the troops and members of the civilian joint task force deployed at Damra Primary School in the community.

Five insurgents were killed during the encounter while others fled.

The insurgents reportedly attacked the Ajiri Mafa community around 8:17am on Tuesday but were also subdued by the troops.

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

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9 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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11 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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