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Zamfara Governor Offers Full Scholarships to 30 Gifted Students
Zamfara Governor Offers Full Scholarships to 30 Gifted Students....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has awarded full scholarships to 30 talented students from the state to study at the Federal Government Academy, Suleja. This generous initiative aims to support the brightest minds from the region and further enhance educational development.
Speaking at the Government House while hosting the students and officials from the Muhammad Danbaba Centre for Women and Youth Development, Governor Lawal expressed his pride in the students’ achievements. He emphasized that their remarkable performance highlights the positive impact of his administration’s educational reforms.
A statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Idris, acknowledged the pivotal role played by the Muhammad Danbaba Centre. Their efforts contributed to Zamfara’s emergence as the top-performing Northern state in the National Examination Council (NECO) entrance exams for gifted students, with many of the top achievers hailing from public schools.
Lawal took the opportunity to commend the students and their families for their dedication and hard work. “Your remarkable performance is a positive indication that our administration’s declaration of an emergency in the education sector was not in vain,” the governor stated.
Zamfara had previously struggled with educational performance, often ranking at the bottom in national assessments. To address this, Lawal declared a state of emergency in education last year and introduced sweeping reforms. “We are renovating more than 300 fully equipped schools across all 14 Local Government Areas,” he said. “Additionally, we have implemented teacher training programs to raise the quality of education in public schools.”
Drawing on his own experience, Lawal shared his journey of attending public schools, noting that he was the only one in his family to do so. “We are on a mission to revive the quality of public schools,” he added, underscoring his commitment to improving the public education system in Zamfara.
Governor Lawal announced that the 30 gifted students would receive full scholarships, with all expenses covered. He reassured parents that they would not need to bear any costs, as the government aims to support and nurture the next generation of leaders. “This is just the beginning,” he promised, indicating that similar initiatives will continue in the future.
Earlier in the event, Sarkin Malami, Chairman of the Muhammad Danbaba Centre for Women and Youth Development, outlined the centre’s activities and offered suggestions for further collaboration with the government to enhance its operations and impact.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the decision of the Lagos Governance Advisory Council (GAC) to present Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat as its consensus candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Lagos State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The endorsement reflects increasing unity among Lagos political leaders as preparations intensify for the next election cycle.
Naija News reports that Tinubu on Wednesday hosted members of the GAC, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and Deputy Governor Hamzat at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The meeting, which began at about 2:30 p.m., brought together key stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State. It is widely regarded as part of ongoing consultations on the state’s 2027 political succession and internal party arrangements.
In a statement posted on Wednesday, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed that Tinubu expressed his endorsement during the engagement with the Lagos GAC delegation at the State House, Abuja.
“President Tinubu formally endorses the Lagos APC consensus governorship candidate Obafemi Hamzat at a meeting with members of the Lagos Governance Advisory Council, led by Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu,” Onanuga stated.
The meeting was attended by Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi, Chairman of the GAC, Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and other prominent Lagos political figures.
Zimbabwe interim head coach Kaitano Tembo has said his team is looking forward to testing themselves against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in next month’s Unity Cup semi-final.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Super Eagles will face the defending champions at The Valley, home of Charlton Athletic, on Tuesday, 26 May, with the winner set to meet either Jamaica or India in the final. Speaking to the Zimbabwe Football Association website, Tembo acknowledged Nigeria’s strong football pedigree but insisted his side will approach the game with confidence rather than fear. He noted that while Nigeria boasts quality players, Zimbabwe also believes in its own squad and ability to compete. According to him, proper preparation, discipline, and tactical organisation will be key to their performance, stressing the importance of players fully understanding their roles on the pitch. Tembo described the encounter as a valuable opportunity for Zimbabwe to compete against top-level opposition and demonstrate their strength as the team continues its rebuilding process under interim management. He added that matches of this calibre are important for the team’s growth and future ambitions. “We are approaching it with seriousness and ambition. Playing against strong opposition like Nigeria, as well as Jamaica and India, provides a good test for the team,” he said. “These are the kind of high-quality matches that help players develop and give us a clearer idea of where we stand.”
Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has revealed that his father does not acknowledge or believe that he is an actor.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In an interview on WithChude, hosted by Chude Jideonwo, the actor said his father has refused to accept his career in the film industry despite being aware of his success in Nollywood.
Arukwe explained that although his father has heard about his achievements, he has chosen not to recognise or believe them.
He also spoke about his family’s initial reaction to his decision to pursue acting, noting that his mother was initially reluctant to support him due to his father’s influence, but eventually became supportive of his career choice.
According to him, “My father doesn’t know that I’m an actor; he has heard, but he doesn’t want to believe. My mum was slow to adapt because of her husband, but she later came around.”
Meanwhile, Arukwe has reacted to circulating allegations linking him to fellow actress Bamike Olawunmi, popularly known as Bambam, and claims suggesting he was responsible for issues in her marriage to Teddy A.
The controversy gained attention on social media following Arukwe’s appearance in the 2025 YouTube film Love In Every Word, where he starred alongside Bambam.
An X user had alleged that Bambam’s marriage collapsed after she was reportedly found to be pregnant for a colleague from the movie, a claim that quickly went viral online.
In response, Arukwe strongly denied the allegations and issued a warning against those spreading the rumours, stating that he had already identified one of the accounts involved.
He expressed anger over the false claims and vowed to take action against those responsible, insisting that they would be made an example of to discourage misinformation and reputational damage.
He wrote: “A specific account has been identified to spread false rumors and baseless accusations about me and my professional engagement with another colleague in the industry. I choose not to quote the account directly, as I refuse to give such accounts the engagement they seek at the risk of jail time.
“Believe me when I say this: that individual will be made a scapegoat so others learn to respect boundaries and refrain from chasing clout and Elon Musk money at the expense of damaging someone else’s reputation.”
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