By Ibrahim Saminu
The distribution of scholarships was launched for 2,364 students from Musawa and Matazu local governments which the member of the Federal Council representing the local governments Hon. Abdullahi Aliyu Ahmed Talban Musawa gave them.
On Saturday, the allocation was launched in the office of the member of the Federal Assembly in Musawa under the leadership of the deputy chairman of the party in Katsina state, Hon. Alas Abu Musawa.
While delivering his speech when he was launching the distribution of support for the Katsina state governor, Malam Dikko Radda, he expressed his happiness to see the efforts of the Hon. Abdullahi Aliyu Talban Musawa is supporting the students, he said because of this, he saw that some members of the assembly have taken the method of distributing support in their constituencies.
He continued that Talban Musawa is a person who participates in the service of the community, that’s why everyone who invited him will go to any lengths to visit the meeting because of its importance to him and the community.
He also had a speech by the Deputy Chairman of APC in Katsina state, Hon. Bala Abu Musawa stated that the honorable governor’s purpose of providing this support is to contribute to the efforts to improve the quality of education in Katsina state.
He added that Mr. Governor, as you stated in your speech, it has been 100 days since Talban Musawa is one of those who will support the education sector in Katsina state. It is known that it has been confirmed in Musawa and Matazu.
Finally, he thanked the honorable governor for the efforts made to empower them in their local government from the federal government to the state.
At the beginning of his speech, the chairman of the grant committee, Dr. Sama’ila Adamu Dangani said he was happy with the students who were recruited from any local government where 1,467 students were recruited from Musawa local government and 897 students from Matazu local government.
He went on to explain how the distribution of the grant will be carried out, which was that the students studying in the universities of this country will benefit from a grant of 20 thousand Naira, while those studying in other schools after the university will not benefit from a grant of 15 thousand Naira. either of them.
The meeting was attended by the Chief of Staff of Katsina State Government, Hon. Jabiru Tsauri, member of the state parliament representing Matazu local government, Chairman of Matazu local government, Hon. Shamsudeen Muhamad Sayaya, his counterpart from Musawa local government, and others.
NDLEA Intercepts 2,547kg Of Abuja-Bound Laughing Gas, Arrest Two
By Muhammad Bashir
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have intercepted over 2,547.2 kilogramme of nitrous oxide, among other illicit drugs, on the Okene-Lokoja-Abuja expressway.
In a statement released on the agency’s official Facebook page Sunday, NDLEA’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, said operatives intercepted the drugs in six different states, Lagos, Kogi, FCT, Kaduna, Sokoto, and Edo states.
Babafemi said at least 4,000kgs of “laughing gas, skunk, codeine syrup, methamphetamine and tramadol” were seized from two suspects, Onyebuchi Ikpozu and Kenneth Igwe.
The statement partly read, “Over four tons of illicit and controlled drugs including consignments of nitrous oxide popularly known as laughing gas, skunk, codeine syrup, methamphetamine, and tramadol have been intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, during interdiction operations in Lagos, Kogi, FCT, Jigawa, Kaduna, Sokoto and Edo states.
No fewer than 1,194 cylinders of laughing gas with a total weight of 2,547.2 kilograms loaded in two Toyota Sienna buses were on Friday 22nd September intercepted by NDLEA operatives along the Okene-Lokoja-Abuja expressway.
Two suspects: Onyebuchi Ikpozu and Kenneth Igwe who were taking the consignments to the nation’s Federal Capital Territory for distribution have been arrested and taken into custody.
Launch Foundation In Honour Of Mohbad, FPRO Advises Sponsors Of Processions
By Zaharaddeen Usamatu
The Nigeria Police Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has urged those sponsoring processions to launch a foundation in honour of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad.
However,Adejobi made this known via his X handle on Saturday, while condemning some activities carried out during the candlelight procession for Mohbad.
He said, “Is this a candlelight procession? I think those who are sponsoring these so-called processions should have a rethink and gather their money to launch a foundation in honour of Mohbad, if they mean business.
According to him,this incident won’t snowball to any anarchy in Nigeria. If that’s their plan or game, it won’t work.
Delta Police Debunk Plan To Arrest Youths With Dreads, Miniskirt
By Abdulrahman Salisu
The Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, has debunked reports stating that a special force has been formed to arrest youths with dreads and miniskirts in the state.
He made this known on his X page on Sunday.
A viral report circulating on social media alleged that a special force has been trained in Delta State to arrest youths wearing rugged jeans and miniskirts, amongst other clothes.
Reacting to the report, Edafe wrote, “Members of the public particularly residents in Delta State are advised to completely disregard this. It is fake pls. PEACE.
India Baby Born With 26 Fingers And Toes
By Nazifi Aliyu
A baby has been born at a hospital in Rajasthan, Northwestern India, with 14 fingers and 12 toes.
The baby girl has seven fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot.
While doctors have described her condition as a genetic anomaly, her family are reportedly delighted and have publicly called her the reborn version of Dholagarh Devi, a well-known local deity whose temple is near where the girl was born.
A medic at the hospital where the baby was born, Dr BS Soni, said “There is no harm of any kind in having 26 fingers, but it is a genetic anomaly. The girl is otherwise absolutely healthy.”
It is not currently known whether the family are planning to have their newborn girl undergo surgery to reduce the number of digits on each limb.
Adamawa Policemen Tortured My Son To Death Over Missing iPhone – Father
By Muhammad Bashir
The pain of losing a child cannot only be indescribable but also shocking and traumatising. For Dr. Tukur Abba, the father of the late Abdullahi Abba, a schoolboy who was tortured to death in Yola, Adamawa State, the death of his son in the hands of those who are paid with taxpayers’ money to protect lives and property is what he is yet to come to terms with.
With a stammered and murmured voice, Abba said, “My brother, how could you describe this kind of thing? When the police came to my house and demanded to take Abdullahi to their station for questioning over an allegation of phone theft, my first son resisted, but I calmed him down and asked him to allow them to go with him with the understanding that nothing would happen to him.
“I was wrong to have entrusted my son in the hands of people who would eventually torture him to death. I was thinking that as law enforcement officers, they would be professional in their conduct, but I was wrong, not knowing that my son was on a journey of no return,” Abba stammered and coughed as he managed to speak.
Abdullahi, according to his father who is the immediate past Librarian of Modibo Adama University, Yola, was sitting for the third term examination in Senior Secondary II at Shabir Rashat Secondary School Yola, before his dream of becoming an Army officer in the future was cut short by men of the Operation Farauta.
In an emotion-laden voice, Abba said, “They killed my son- a promising young boy full of life and a bright future, but as a Muslim, I believe that Allah knows better why Abdullahi has to go now.
My wife is a strong woman and a strong believer in Allah. We have left everything in the hands of God, but we want justice to be done. I want to thank Amnesty International, the Commissioner of Police and federal lawmakers in our constituency who have reached out to me and the family.
Army Rescues Abducted Zamfara Varsity Students
By isa idris rugoji
Six students of the Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State, abducted in the early hours of Friday, have been rescued by troops of the Nigerian Army.
According to a tweet posted Friday by one of Nigeria’s foremost military blog, #ZagazOlamakama, the six students were rescued by “troops of the Joint Task Force Northwest Operation Hadarin Daji under the command of the General officer Commanding 8 Division Nigerian Army.”
Officers of the troop also recovered an Ak47rifle, a walkie-talkie and some motorcycles.
The Troops of the Joint Task Force Northwest Operation HADARIN DAJI under the command of the General officer Commanding 8 Division Nigerian Army rescued six students of Federal University Gusau that were abducted in the early hourz of Friday in Sabon Gida in Zamfara State.
The troops also recovered motorcycles, an Ak47 riffle and a walkie-talkie in the aftermath of the encounter,” the tweets read.
The Honorable chairman of kusada local government katsina have donated six bikes and one car to the security officers of the local government
By Ibrahim Saminu
The Honorable Chairman of Kusada Local Government Hon. Malam Rabiu Aliyu Kusada, has initiated the giving of a new car and 6 new machines, a torch lights, and other security equipment to the security officers of Kusada local government.
He also gave more than 100 football jerseys, bowler hats and jerseys to okada youths and handball players across Kusada local government.
Among the participants of the event, there is the district head of Kusada local government represent by Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima,
The political leader of Kusada local government Rt.Hon.Dr. Abubakar Yahaya Kusada and those behind him, the representative of the mayor of Kusada and other dignitaries and mayors, DPO and the rest of the community.
Important speeches were made, including the request for the unity of the community of Kusada local government in ensuring security. According to him, security cannot be achieved without the unity of the residents of the area.
Furthermore, Rabe kusada pray for lasting security in the region and even in the whole country.
The Katsina State Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) under the leadership of Alh Kabir Usman Amoga is continuing to remove garbage and rubbish from the corners of Katsina city
By Ibrahim Saminu
The Katsina State Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) has continued to go around the city of Katsina to remove trash and garbage.
The neighborhoods where the agency carried out the garbage removal work include Steal Rolling Roundabout, Fagaci Quarters sabuwar unguwa , sabuwar unguwa near Primary school , Gadar na Yalli, sabuwar unguwa Road.
Kwanar kobren dorowa, the parking lot of the Katsina market, the shopper’s place, Jan bango, Near Alh Dahiru Bara’u Mangal’s hause, Near ATC school in unwala, all here in the city of Katsina.
This work was carried out under the leadership of the Katsina State Environmental Protection Agency Chairman, Alh Kabir Usman Amoga, who assured the continuation of this work until God willing.
During the work at the Katsina market, the vice president of the traders’ association, Alh Muntari Bawa, expressed his happiness on behalf of the traders for this work being carried out by this agency.
They thanked and wished the governor of Katsina state, Mal Dikko Umar Radda and the chairman of the environmental protection commission, Alh Kabir Usman Amoga, for the good work they are doing.
Moment Black Girl Was Overlooked During Medal Presentation In Ireland
By Muhammad Bashir
A video showing a moment when a female sports official decided to skip a black girl, who was among medalists at a Irish tournament,
has surfaced on social media.
The video, which was said to have been taken in March 2022, shows a lineup of young gymnasts awaiting their awards, with the little black girl excitedly waiting for her medal before being overlooked as her white peers were each given an award.
After reemerged footage of the incident went viral this week, Gymnastics Ireland issued a public apology for the incident, after the girl’s parents claimed the alleged snub was motivated by racism.
The sporting body claimed the issue had been settled in August but the young girl’s mother has denied this, claiming the family had not received a genuine apology.
Gymnastics Ireland said that it engaged with the woman, who is now no longer a member of the sporting body after she chose not to renew her membership.
The sporting body said, “The official concerned said that upon realising the mistake they immediately rectified it and ensured that the competitor concerned was presented with her medal before she left the Field of Play.
The official also expressed deep regret for what they described as an honest error and requested the opportunity to apologise in person to the competitor and her family. This request was initially declined.
A written apology provided by the identified individual has since been issued to the competitor and her family.
However, following a series of communications with the parents they informed Gymnastics Ireland that they would not be engaging in the process and were seeking legal advice.