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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.
The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of three suspected kidnappers linked to the abduction of two medical doctors’ brothers in Auchi, Etsako West LGA.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The victims, Dr. Abu Ibrahim Babatunde and his younger brother, Dr. Tahir Abu Emhoye, were kidnapped on January 2, 2026, around 7:30 p.m. on City Pride Road, Igbira Camp, Auchi. While Dr. Tahir, a fresh graduate from Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, was killed by the abductors, Dr. Babatunde, a housemanship staff at Edo University Teaching Hospital, Auchi, was released on January 15 after a ₦50 million ransom was paid.
The suspects—Saminu Kawujie, Idris Abubakar, and Sani Abubakar—were apprehended in separate operations. Kawujie was arrested on February 3 at Warrake Forest, Owan East LGA, during a bush-combing operation carried out by police, local hunters, and vigilante groups. Items recovered from him included two knives, two mobile phones, a UBA ATM card, and ₦20,250. Identification parades confirmed him as one of the abductors.
Idris Abubakar and Sani Abubakar were arrested on February 8 at the Specialist Hospital, Auchi. Both were identified as part of the gang, with Idris specifically linked to receiving the ransom for Dr. Babatunde’s release.
ASP Eno Ikoedem, the police spokesperson, said investigations are ongoing to dismantle the entire criminal network responsible for the Auchi kidnappings. Commissioner of Police Monday Agbonika assured the public that all kidnapping cases will be pursued to completion, with continued intelligence-led policing and bush-combing operations across the state.
The Speaker of the Jigawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin, has been elected Chairman of the Progressive Speakers Conference, a forum of APC House Speakers nationwide.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Dangyatin assumed the position during the conference’s annual congress and executive elections held in Abuja. The body aims to enhance coordination among APC Speakers, promote party ideals, foster unity, and support democracy, peace, and national development.
Other key positions filled include the Ebonyi State Assembly Speaker as Deputy Chairman (South), the Nasarawa State Assembly Speaker as Deputy Chairman (North), and the Ondo State Assembly Speaker as Treasurer. Six zonal vice chairmen were also elected, including Ogun State’s Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide for the South-West zone and Plateau State’s Speaker for the North-Central zone. The new executive members are set to be sworn in on Monday, February 9, 2026.
Jigawa Governor Malam Umar Namadi congratulated Dangyatin, calling the election well deserved and expressing confidence that he would strengthen collaboration among APC members ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Professor Abayomi Fasina has officially stepped down as Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking at FUOYE’s 10th Convocation on Saturday, Prof. Fasina highlighted the university’s growth under his leadership, noting that it has become the fourth most sought-after university in Nigeria and has steadily improved in national rankings.
“Our progress is reflected in the 20-point agenda and transformation blueprint we have implemented since I assumed office in 2021,” he said.
He also emphasized the university’s infrastructural development, including what he called the “Blue Roof Revolution,” and expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and others for their support during his tenure.
“As a former Deputy Vice-Chancellor, you are already part of our success story. I am confident FUOYE will continue to thrive under your leadership,” Fasina added.
A total of 7,684 students graduated at the convocation, including 7,396 undergraduates—with 131 earning First Class honours—and 288 postgraduates.
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