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Balami Meets Bago, Buni To Discuss Youth Enrollment Into IBUAM
The Founding Chancellor of Isaac Balami University of Aeronautics and Management (IBUAM), Comrade Isaac Balami, held separate meetings over the weekend in Abuja with the Governors of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, and Yobe State, Mai Mala Buni.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
During the discussions, Chancellor Balami presented a strategic initiative aimed at enrolling outstanding youths into IBUAM, noting that several state governments across Nigeria had already committed support to the program.
Both governors emphasized the importance of education in promoting national development and pledged to explore strategic partnerships to advance youth empowerment.
In his meeting with Governor Bago, the governor congratulated Balami on establishing a new academic standard in Nigeria. Bago praised the university’s commitment and expressed interest in inspecting the institution and enrolling students—including those with special needs—through Niger State’s scholarship program.
Bago stated, “I am familiar with your work, Balami, and have read positive reports about your university. As part of Niger State policy, I will dispatch a delegation to Lagos to evaluate your facilities both at the airport and on campus.”
Balami highlighted that the partnership could position Niger State as a leader in youth development and academic excellence.
In the subsequent meeting with Governor Buni, the governor commended Balami for providing detailed information about IBUAM and its programs. Buni noted that his administration had previously sponsored around 300 students to study in India to build human capital in Yobe State but that fluctuations in exchange rates had posed challenges. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting student welfare.
Buni also emphasized the high costs and complexity of aviation training, recalling how he personally financed aircraft type ratings and certifications for family members. He expressed satisfaction that IBUAM now provides such training locally, reducing costs and creating new opportunities.
Additionally, Buni announced plans to consider enrolling exceptional youths benefiting from the state’s Talent Hunt initiative at IBUAM. The initiative identifies and supports talented individuals to foster development in Yobe State.
Balami thanked the governors for their interest and reiterated that several other states had expressed willingness to sponsor students at IBUAM, which is recognized as Africa’s first indigenous aviation university and offers a range of professional programs. Currently, about 54 students sponsored by the Borno State Government have commenced studies at the university.
Observers noted that the initiative aligns with Governor Buni’s vision of advancing aviation and infrastructure in Yobe State, including ongoing airport expansion projects aimed at boosting economic opportunities and developing the local aviation sector.
Similarly, Niger State’s agricultural transformation agenda complements its focus on aviation development. Analysts suggest that investments in aviation education and infrastructure, including air logistics and cargo services, will support large-scale farming and agro-processing activities. Developing local aviation expertise is expected to strengthen the value chain, foster economic growth, and provide strategic opportunities for youth empowerment and sectoral development.
An officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been arrested for allegedly firing gunshots into the air during a confrontation with traders at Kubwa Market in Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The officer, identified as Onoja Samuel, reportedly arrived at the market armed with a pistol following allegations that some traders had assaulted his wife.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Mohammed Sanusi, disclosed the incident while addressing journalists at the command on Wednesday, Naija News reports.
Sanusi said the police received a distress call from Kubwa Market, located in the Bwari Area Council, reporting that a man was shooting into the air.
Following the report, officers attached to the Kubwa Police Division were deployed to the scene, where they arrested the suspect.
According to the police commissioner, preliminary investigations revealed that Samuel holds the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Corps (DSC) in the NSCDC.
He explained that the officer allegedly fired several shots during an argument with the traders.
“During the ensuing argument with the traders, Onoja Samuel, who is a DSC with the NSCDC, fired several shots into the air,” Sanusi said.
The police recovered a CZ pistol and 17 rounds of live 9mm ammunition from the suspect.
Sanusi added that Samuel remained in police custody and would be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations.
The commissioner also urged personnel of other security agencies operating in the FCT to exercise restraint and notify the police divisions responsible for their areas before conducting authorised operations.
He stressed that effective coordination among security agencies was essential to preventing confrontations and maintaining peace across the territory.
Nigerian gospel singer Laolu Gbenjo has cautioned the public against spreading unverified information about the circumstances surrounding the death of his colleague, Bayonile Bolaji, popularly known as Toluwanisings.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Gbenjo’s warning comes amid growing controversy surrounding the late singer’s death and burial arrangements, with reports of disagreements among members of his family.
The gospel singer spoke on Tuesday during a night of tributes held in honour of Toluwanisings in Ibadan, Oyo State. He warned against allowing the situation to degenerate into a controversy similar to the one that followed the death of Nigerian singer Mohbad.
Describing the deceased as a devoted Christian and a genuine servant of God, Gbenjo said Toluwanisings was passionate about his faith and had a good relationship with people.
He urged the public to stop fuelling unnecessary controversy over the late singer’s death, particularly through social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.
“You can never see Toluwani in the midst of jobless people. He had a good heart. He was a friend to everybody. He served the Lord with all his heart. Don’t turn Toluwani into Mohbad. That madness on TikTok and Instagram must stop. If you are jobless, go and look for a job,” Gbenjo said.
Meanwhile, comedians Ayobami Ajewole, popularly known as Woli Agba, and Olamide Oladimeji, also known as Dele Omo Woli, have threatened legal action against individuals allegedly linking them to Toluwanisings’ death.
Woli Agba disclosed this in a public notice shared on his Instagram page on Sunday.
In the notice issued by their solicitors, Gemgold, the comedians warned members of the public against publishing or circulating allegations they described as false and defamatory against them.
The legal notice maintained that the allegations were baseless and intended to damage the reputations of the two entertainers.
The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed December 2, 2026, for judgment in the ₦1 billion fundamental rights suit filed by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and other respondents.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Justice Joyce Abdulmalik set the date after lawyers representing the parties adopted their respective court processes.
However, El-Rufai’s lawyer was absent when the case was initially called. The judge subsequently deemed the former governor’s filed processes adopted.
Counsel to the ICPC, Abdul Mohammed (SAN), adopted the commission’s court processes and urged the judge to dismiss the suit in its entirety.
Similarly, the lawyer representing the Inspector-General of Police, ACP Ezekiel Rimamsomte, and Maimuna Lami-Shiru, Director of Civil Litigation and Public Law, who appeared on behalf of the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), adopted their respective processes and asked the court to dismiss the case.
During the proceedings, El-Rufai’s lawyer, Ubong Akpan, arrived in court and apologised for his lateness.
When Akpan sought the court’s permission to adopt his client’s processes, Justice Abdulmalik informed him that the documents had already been deemed adopted.
The judge subsequently adjourned the matter until December 2, 2026, when judgment is expected to be delivered.
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