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Discussions on Niger fruitful, war must unlikely, says ECOWAS envoy

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Retired Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar, the ECOWAS envoy on the Niger Republic crisis, said discussions with the military junta was fruitful on the way forward.

He said this on Monday in Abuja after submitting a report on their visit to Niamey to President Bola Tinubu, who is the Chairman of the Authority of ECOWAS Heads of State and Government.

Abubakar, who was accompanied by the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Touray, said the ECOWAS would continue to explore all options.

He said that the ECOWAS delegation met with the military junta in Niamey on Saturday and discussed on amicably resolving the imbroglio.

‘’As you are aware, the ECOWAS Heads of State and Government have made me an envoy to Niger Republic and we were there over the weekend to see the military people and discussed to find a way out of the lacuna we find ourselves.

‘’I must say that our visit to Niger has been very fruitful and that it has opened an avenue to start talking and hopefully we’ll get somewhere,’’ he said.

Abubakar said that the delegation also presented the three years transitional plan of the junta to Tinubu who would table it before the regions Heads of State and Government.

‘’Well, like I said, we’ve started talking, they have made their own points and then I made my report to the Chairman of the ECOWAS Heads of state and President.

‘’He will now consult with his colleagues and then the ding-dong starts and we’ll get somewhere hopefully,’’ he said.

On the possibility of engaging in dialogue instead of military options to resolve the Niger crisis, he insisted that the leaders still wants to employ diplomatic options.

‘’Hopefully diplomacy will see the better of this. Nobody wants to go to war. It doesn’t pay anybody, but then, our leaders have said if all fails and I don’t think all will fail, we’ll get somewhere we’ll get out of this mess.’’

During the Niger meeting in Niamey on Saturday, Abubakar met with President Mohamed Bazoum who was reported not to be receiving adequate health attention along with his family.

The ECOWAS Heads of State and Government at its meeting last week had ordered the deployment of a military standby force to restore constitutional rule in Niger.(

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Students Decry Insecurity As Gunmen Abduct 4 Students At JOSTUM

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Students of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University Makurdi (JOSTUM) have expressed deep concerns over what they perceive as negligence on the part of the university and security authorities, following the abduction of four female students by gunmen on Tuesday night.

The incident, which has left the university community in shock, has sparked outrage among students, who are calling for increased security measures and immediate action to ensure the safety of all members of the campus.

Daily Asset reports that gunmen abducted the female students between 8 pm and 9 pm Tuesday night from the North Core Hostels of the university premises.

As of the time of filing this report, it was gathered that most students were leaving the school for fear of another attack.

However, the student union of the institution blamed the lack of security on the campus for the incident.

They also lamented the inability of the management to provide perimeter fencing, which has exposed the school to outside attacks.

Comrade Elum Shadrach, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Students’ Union, called on the university management, the Benue State Government, and the Federal Government of Nigeria to take immediate and decisive action to ensure the safe return of the kidnapped students and to put an end to this growing insecurity on the campus.

He said the unfortunate event has further exposed the alarming security lapses within the university environment, posing a grave threat to the safety and well-being of all students.

“We condemn in the strongest terms the failure of the university management to provide adequate security, despite repeated calls and complaints from students regarding the worsening security situation on campus.

“The continued negligence has now resulted in the kidnapping of our fellow students, leaving us vulnerable and in fear for our lives.

“At this moment, we urge all students to remain calm and vigilant. We understand the fear and frustration this situation has caused, and we sincerely apologize for the distress and trauma it has inflicted upon you.

“The Students’ Union stands in solidarity with you and will not relent in demanding justice and urgent intervention.

“We demand a detailed and valid response from the university management within 48 hours regarding the security situation and the immediate measures being taken to prevent further attacks on students. Failure to do so will compel us to take decisive action in defense of our collective safety,” he added.

A concerned student, Comrade Bunde Raphael Shamnenge, said the egregious act has perpetrated a pervasive sense of vulnerability, fear, and uncertainty throughout the campus.

“I join my voice with others in advocating for a stay-at-home protest until the kidnapped students are safely returned and adequate measures are implemented to prevent such incidents in the future.

“The university administration and relevant authorities must be held accountable for providing a secure environment conducive to learning and growth. We demand a comprehensive investigation into this incident, increased security presence on campus, and support for the families of the kidnapped students.”

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Kebbi Relocates 6 Sir Yahaya Hospital Departments for Remodeling

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The Kebbi Government has announced plans to relocate six medical departments from Sir Yahyah Memorial Hospital, Birnin Kebbi, to Kalgo General Hospital in Kalgo Local Government Area for proper remodelling.

Dr Zaki Abubakar-Zaki, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Sir Yahyah Memorial Hospital, gave the information while briefing the press in Birnin Kebbi on Tuesday.

“Gov.

Nasir Idris has approved the transformation of Sir Yahyah Memorial Hospital into a modern facility to meet the challenges of contemporary medical care.

“The relocation of some departments to Kalgo Medical Centre is necessary to facilitate the reconstruction of affected buildings and the installation of modern equipment.

“This action puts to rest rumours and speculations that Sir Yahyah Hospital is being relocated to Kalgo,” he said.

Abubakar-Zaki explained that Sir Yahyah Memorial Hospital, established in 1952, was originally built when Birnin Kebbi had a smaller population.

“However, the rapid population growth now necessitates modernisation to align the hospital with current needs.

“Gov. Idris sanctioned the hospital’s transformation during his visit, recognising the importance of modern medical care.

“Patients from the affected departments will receive their medical records for transfer to the new location.

“The departments being relocated are Medicine, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Dental, and Physiotherapy.

“Departments remaining at the hospital until the completion of the remodelling include Accident and Emergency, Maternity Unit, Paediatrics, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Dialysis, Laboratory, and X-ray.”

Abubakar-Zaki, who is also the hospital’s Permanent Secretary, noted that the hospital was currently unable to train medical interns, except for nurse interns, due to its current state.

He said once modernised, Sir Yahyah Memorial Hospital would be capable of training medical professionals at all levels.

The CMD also clarified that the hospital would continue to serve as a Tertiary Health Institution but stated it would not become a University Teaching Hospital. (NAN)

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NAHCON Approves 4 Banks to Implement Hajj Savings Scheme

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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has approved four banks to support and implement the Hajj Savings Scheme.

Abdulbasit Abba, an official in the Information and Publications Division of NAHCON, announced the development in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday.

Abba stated, “A significant milestone for the Hajj Savings Scheme, three new Islamic banks—Taj Bank, Alternative Bank, and Lotus Bank have officially joined the initiative to support Nigerian pilgrims.

“These banks will operate alongside Ja’iz Bank, bringing the total number of participating financial institutions to four.

“The official signing and acknowledgment of the appointment letters took place at Hajj House in Abuja, where representatives from the three new banks received their official letters from the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON).

“The Commissioner for Policy, Personnel, Management, and Finance, Prince Abdullazak Aliu, presented the letters on behalf of the Chairman/CEO, Prof. Abdullahi Usman.

“This expansion marks a new era for the Hajj Savings Scheme, ensuring a more robust financial structure to facilitate pilgrimage arrangements for Nigerian Muslims.”(NAN)

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