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Ex-Kagarko LG Chairman Awards N100,000 Tuition Support To Over 100 JAMB Students

By Israel Bulus, Kaduna
In a bid to support education and alleviate the financial burden on students, the former Executive Chairman of Kagarko Local Government Area, Hon. Nasara Rabo, has awarded N100,000 each to 100 JAMB-registered students to assist with their tuition fees.
The financial aid will be disbursed through his foundation, Beyond Thought, as part of his ongoing commitment to youth empowerment and educational development.
It will be recalled that the foundation had earlier sponsored the JAMB registration of 120 students.
In a statement made available to journalists in Kaduna on Sunday, Hon. Rabo emphasized that the initiative was born out of his strong belief in the transformative power of education.
He explained that the 120 students are expected to pursue science courses in their preferred universities across the country, with the foundation closely monitoring their admission process.
“We decided to provide these funds specifically for those who succeed in their exams. Education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty and ensuring a brighter future for our youth. No student should have to drop out due to financial constraints. Through the Beyond Thought Foundation, we are determined to provide continuous support to students, particularly those from underprivileged backgrounds,” he stated.
” Since its inception, the Beyond Thought Foundation has provided scholarships to over 500 students and trained numerous youths in entrepreneurial skills, enabling them to become self-reliant.
Hon. Rabo assured that the foundation would continue expanding its reach, pledging more scholarships and capacity-building initiatives to uplift students and youth in Kaduna State.
One of the beneficiaries, Abba Yakubu from Jere-South, expressed deep appreciation for the intervention, describing it as timely and life-changing.
“This support has restored our hope. Hon. Nasara Rabo has truly shown that he cares about the future of young people.”
Another recipient, Assumpta Akuso, also expressed gratitude: “This financial aid has lifted a huge burden off our family, and we can now focus on our studies without worrying about tuition fees.”
The Program Coordinator, Jacob Mamman, commended the former chairman’s philanthropic gesture, urging other well-meaning individuals to emulate his commitment to education.
A community leader also praised Rabo’s efforts: “Hon. Rabo has always been a champion of education. His leadership reflects his dedication to youth development, and this scholarship scheme is proof of his unwavering commitment.”
PUNCH reports that Hon. Nasara Rabo’s Beyond Thought Foundation has been instrumental in supporting various humanitarian efforts, including scholarships, youth empowerment, and entrepreneurship training.
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NNPC Appointment: Ojulari Is A Northerner – Olayinka

Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on New Media and Public Communications to Nyesom Wike, the former Governor of Rivers State and current Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has responded to the recent appointment of Bashir Ojulari as the new Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.).
Olayinka took to X (formerly Twitter) to address discussions surrounding this leadership transition. His post aimed to clarify that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu did not dismiss Mele Kyari, a northerner, to replace him with a southerner, as some speculated. Instead, Olayinka pointed out that Ojulari, like Kyari, hails from the northern region of Nigeria.
According to Olayinka’s post on his official X account, he emphasised that Bashir Ojulari is from Kwara State, located in North Central Nigeria. Additionally, the new Board Chairman, Ahmadu Musa Kida, originates from Borno State in the North East.
His post stated: “Bashir Ojulari, the new NNPCL CEO, is a northerner from Kwara State, North Central Nigeria. The new Board Chairman, Ahmadu Musa Kida, is also a northerner, from Borno State, North East Nigeria.”
Olayinka’s statement came in response to narratives suggesting that the appointment was politically motivated to favour one region over another.
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Middle Belt Forum Condemns Uromi killings, Warns Against Retaliatory Attacks

By Israel Bulus, Kaduna
The Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has strongly condemned the extrajudicial killing of 16 travelers in Uromi, Edo State, while warning against retaliatory violence targeting Southerners in Northern Nigeria.
In a press statement released on Tuesday, MBF Spokesman Luka Binniyat denounced inflammatory threats from individuals claiming to represent Northern interests in response to the killings.
Recalled that the victims, were allegedly armed hunters, traveling from Port Harcourt to Kano when they were attacked by a mob that accused them of being kidnappers.
“The MBF strongly condemns the unlawful killing of any Nigerian citizen, including those who lost their lives in Uromi,” the statement read. “However, we categorically reject any attempt to use this tragic incident as a pretext to unleash violence against Southerners residing in Northern Nigeria.”
The forum assured that the Middle Belt would not become a battleground for reprisals, emphasizing that it remains a safe haven for all law-abiding Nigerians. It urged community leaders and youths to remain vigilant and prevent any attempts to instigate violence, calling for anyone with such intentions to be handed over to authorities.
The MBF also reaffirmed its commitment to justice for all victims of violence across Nigeria. The statement highlighted the ongoing security challenges facing Middle Belt communities, citing persistent attacks by armed herdsmen with little government intervention.
” We hope that the swift response to the Uromi killings would serve as a precedent for broader action against criminal elements terrorizing the region.
“Thousands of our people remain in captivity, and vast portions of our land are still under the control of violent outlaws—primarily Fulani militants,” the statement noted.
“Justice must be served across the board.”
The MBF concluded by reiterating its support for the ongoing investigation into the Uromi incident and calling for a fair and decisive crackdown on all forms of criminality across the country.
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Sokoto Lawmakers Rates Gov. Aliyu High On Project Without Loan

BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto
The Deputy Speaker, Sokoto State House of Assembly, Kabir Ibrahim kware, has commended governor Ahmed Aliyu for executing numerous developmental projects without taking loan from any financial institution.
Ibrahim Kware whp gave the commendation when he led other members of the State Assembly on Sallah homage to governor Aliyu, added that, the governor is very prudent in managing resources to achieve results.
“There was never a time you approached us with a request for permission to borrow money from any financial institutions whether at home or abroad,”he affirmed.
This , according to him, is worthy of commendation considering the myriad people- oriented projects the governor is executing across the state.
Speaking on behalf of the State’s Judiciary, Sokoto State Chief Judge, Justice Muhammad Sa’idu Sifawa, commended the governor for the construction of additional Court rooms at the State High Court.
Justice Sifawa also expressed delight over the way and manner the governor responds to issues affecting the Judiciary, which he said, is a clear testimony of the good working relationship existing between the three arms of government in the state.
Responding to the commendations, governor Ahmed Aliyu appealed for more synergy among the three tiers of government in the overall development of the state.
A statement by Abubakar Bawa, the Press Secretary to governor Alhmed Aliyu reaffirmed his principal’s unwavering commitment of the executive arm to providing the direly needed dividends of democracy to the people of the state,in line with his campaign promises.
The governor also urged lawmakers to present all the needs of their constituencies for prompt and diligent implementation.
“”I want to assure you that my doors are always open for you at any given time, to listen to the demands of your people.”
He reminded them on the need to put politics aside and work together with the executive arm for the progress and even development of the people they represent.
Turning to the members of the State Judiciary, the governor appealed to Judges and Khadis to ensure the quick dispensation of justice, so as to decongest the correctional centres.
“It is worrisome to see how inmates are languishing in correctional centres for minor offences in the name of awaiting trial.
“We recently appointed seven additional Judges and 7 Khadis, which is the first in the history of Sokoto State.
“The idea is to enhance the manpower in our Judiciary so as to speed up the dispensation of justice,” he added.
The governor further assured the members of the Judiciary of his administration’s readiness to ensure their welfare at all times.