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Hope Restored! Philanthropist Funds N80m Urology Surgeries for the Poor in Katsina”
A prominent Katsina State philanthropist, Alhaji Dahiru Mangal, has donated over N80 million to fund urology surgeries and treatments for 3,000 vulnerable patients across the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
This was disclosed by Mr. Husaaini Kabir, a trustee of the Mangal Foundation, during a press briefing held in Katsina on Saturday at the launch of the foundation’s quarterly medical outreach. Kabir revealed that since the inception of the programme, the foundation has conducted approximately 10 outreach exercises, benefitting no fewer than 3,000 underprivileged individuals. He noted that in the second quarter of this year alone, over N20 million has been allocated to cover surgeries for more than 100 patients. He added that patients who do not require surgery will still receive free medical checkups and medications. Kabir emphasized that the initiative, part of the foundation’s corporate social responsibility, is designed to give back to society, particularly to support the poor and underserved. Beneficiaries have included residents from across Katsina, neighboring states, and even from Niger Republic. “Our goal is to ease the burden of healthcare expenses on those who are most in need,” he said, adding that screenings for beneficiaries are currently ongoing at the Amadi Rimi Orthopaedic Hospital in Batagarawa Local Government Area. Kabir also highlighted that the foundation has engaged top-tier medical professionals and invested in high-quality drugs and surgical equipment to ensure the success of the programme. He explained that the Mangal Foundation, established in 2016, is dedicated to empowerment, education, health, and development, and has previously sponsored thousands of eye, hernia, and hydrocele surgeries for vulnerable populations. One of the beneficiaries, Mallam Adamu Aliyu, a staff member at the State Polytechnic, expressed his gratitude for the life-changing opportunity. “My modest salary can’t cover the cost of surgery. This initiative came at the right time. I pray Almighty Allah rewards the sponsor abundantly,” Aliyu said.
The 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) began nationwide on Thursday, with over 2.2 million candidates expected to participate across accredited centres.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The exam, conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), will run from April 16 to April 22 in multiple daily sessions.
JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, urged examination officials to remain highly committed and professional, noting that the success of the exercise depends largely on their dedication.
He gave the charge during a virtual final briefing for technical officers ahead of the examination, where he also praised staff, ad hoc personnel, service providers, and technical advisers for their roles in the successful conduct of the mock exam.
Oloyede said many of the issues recorded during the mock exercise were due to poor assessment of centres by some technical officials.
He further stated that incentive packages would be awarded to teams that perform exceptionally, particularly in handling exam materials and submitting timely reports.
Reiterating JAMB’s zero-tolerance stance on malpractice, he warned candidates against bringing prohibited items into examination halls.
He also disclosed that biometric verification and real-time monitoring systems have been deployed to protect the integrity of the exercise.
Candidates whose biometrics cannot be verified, he added, will be rescheduled to write the exam at approved centres.
Meanwhile, a NAN correspondent monitoring proceedings at Aduvie International School, Jahi, reported that the first session scheduled for 8:30 a.m. began slightly behind schedule at about 8:40 a.m.
The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, on Thursday inspected security deployments at Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres across Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to the FCT Police Command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, the inspection is part of proactive measures to ensure a smooth, peaceful, and hitch-free conduct of the ongoing examinations.
The UTME is scheduled to run nationwide from April 16 to 18, 2026.
During the exercise, CP Sanusi assessed security arrangements put in place to safeguard candidates, examination officials, and CBT facilities.
He also engaged with centre supervisors, assuring them of adequate security presence throughout the examination period.
Adeh added that the CP reaffirmed the command’s commitment to maintaining law and order, warning that any attempt to disrupt the examinations would be met with decisive action in line with the law.
Over 700 former terrorists who have undergone deradicalisation and rehabilitation are set to be reintegrated into their communities.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Nigerian military has also dismissed reports alleging that beneficiaries of Operation Safe Corridor are being recruited into military institutions.
According to African Independent Television, the Coordinator of Operation Safe Corridor, Brigadier-General Yusuf Ali, made this known during a media tour of the Deradicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration Centre in Gombe, North-East Nigeria.
He said many Nigerians still misunderstand the Federal Government’s structured counter-terrorism initiative, which is designed to restore peace in communities affected by insurgency.
Brigadier-General Ali explained that the programme focuses on rehabilitation and peaceful reintegration of repentant individuals into society.
During the tour, some of the participants also shared accounts of their involvement in offences that led to their admission into the programme.
The facility inspection was part of preparations for the graduation of over 700 clients who have completed the deradicalisation and rehabilitation process and are set for reintegration.
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