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Nigerian Army renovates School, donates uniforms, learning materials to Jigawa community
By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse
The Chief of Army Staff, LT. General Taoreed Lagbaja has handed over 24 renovated classrooms, dozens of three seater tables and 10 units of toilets at Limawa town in Dutse local government area of Jigawa state.
Speaking while handing over the facilities to the Jigawa state governor, Malam Umar Namadi the Chief of Army Staff LT General Taoreed Lagbaja said, “The project is part of the military policy for non kinetic support in national peace and development”.
Lagbaja who was represented by chief of Civil Military Affairs, Major general NC Ogbor disclosed that among the intervention projects executed were water facilities and school uniforms for the pupils. 
He explained that the project is under community Special Intervention Project that gives opportunity to senior military officers to give back to their immediate community with such project for promoting better relationship between military and the general public.
He assured Jigawa state government and people of the state that, the Nigerian Army will continue to work hand in hand with sister security agencies and the general public in protecting the territorial integrity of the country, peace and stability.
In his speech the chief executor of the project, Major General Abdulkadir Muhammad said, the project comprised the renovation of 11 block of 24 classrooms, 10 toilet units, Water facilities and staff offices.
According to him “Under the chief of army staff community intervention, all the students of the school will be given one set of school uniform and sets of exercise books”.
Receiving the project the Jigawa state governor Malam Umar Namadi commended the chief of Army Staff for such intervention that will complement the effort of the state government in providing enabling environment for teaching and learning in the state.
Governor Namadi also commended the executer of the project Major General Abdulkadir Muhammad for executing the project describing him as a proud son, who has concern for the future of young the generation.
The Governor assured the chief of army staff, and the executor of the project that, government in collaboration with community will utilize and protect the project to achieve the desire goal of providing access to quality education for our children.
In his remarks, the Emir of Dutse His Highness Muhammad Hameem Nuhu Sanusi extended the appreciation of Limawa community, and Dutse emirate to the chief of army staff.
He also promised to promote Friendship with military and other security agencies for maintaining peace and stability of Jigawa state and Nigeria.
Former Director-General of the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), Professor Tom Adaba, has passed away at the age of 84.
According to reports, he died peacefully on Saturday in Abuja.
Chief Adinoyi Joe Anivasa, Secretary of the Egbira Elders Forum, confirmed the news, stating, “I feel sad to inform you that our elder and leader, Prof. Tom A. Adaba, has answered the call of nature this morning. Further details about his burial arrangements will be communicated later.”
Born on July 2, 1941, Prof. Adaba made significant contributions to Nigeria’s broadcasting industry. Between 1988 and 1992, he became the first Nigerian to serve as President of the African Council for Communication Education.
Despite calls for suspension from the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and the Nigeria Police Force, the Osun State local government election proceeded as scheduled on Saturday.
Governor Ademola Adeleke voted in Ede North Local Government Area, describing the process as peaceful and urging residents to exercise their franchise.
The AGF, Lateef Fagbemi, cited a Court of Appeal ruling allegedly reinstating sacked local government chairmen, while the police warned of potential security threats.
However, the Osun State government insisted on holding the election, emphasizing its commitment to obeying a court directive. The opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) boycotted the polls.
Voting took place under tight security, with minimal commercial activity observed in Osogbo, the state capital.
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Commissioner for Information, Jonathan Vatsa, has indicated that Firmer President Muhammadu Buhari’s absence at the public presentation of former military ruler General Ibrahim Babangida’s autobiography, The Journey of Service, held in Abuja on Thursday was not surprising.
Speaking to journalists in Minna on Saturday, Vatsa suggested that Buhari’s no-show was a result of unresolved bitterness over the 1985 coup, in which Babangida overthrew him and subsequently detained him.
According to Vatsa, Buhari may still harbor resentment, especially over being denied the chance to bid his late mother farewell while in detention.
“It Would Have Been the 9th Wonder of the World If Buhari Had Attended”
Vatsa claimed that Buhari’s absence was expected, given the deep-seated history between the two former leaders.
“The memory of the ‘mother of all betrayals’ has not left him. It would have been the ninth wonder of the world if Buhari had attended that book launch,” he said.
The APC chieftain also linked Buhari’s perceived neglect of Niger State during his eight-year presidency to his history with Babangida.
“The whole world knows that Niger State was made a scapegoat by Buhari because of IBB. For eight years, he did not pay any serious official visit to the state, and not a single federal project was executed here. The Baro Port project was abandoned, and federal roads across the state were left in disrepair,” Vatsa alleged.
He claimed that despite the overwhelming votes Buhari received from Niger State in 2015 and 2019, the state was sidelined due to the personal history between the former presidents.
“When two elephants fight, it is the grass that suffers. Niger State paid for the sin of one man,” he lamented.
When asked for his opinion on the contents of IBB’s autobiography, Vatsa said he would reserve his comments until he has read and digested the book fully.
“There are certain things I expected to see in the book. Once I am done reading, I will invite you all for my comments,” he stated.
The book launch attracted several high-profile attendees, including President Bola Tinubu, former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan, and Yakubu Gowon, as well as former military head of state Abdulsalami Abubakar.
Other dignitaries included former Ghanaian President Akufo-Addo, former Sierra Leonean President Ernest Koroma, and ex-vice presidents Atiku Abubakar, Yemi Osinbajo, and Namadi Sambo, alongside traditional rulers and state governors.
Buhari’s absence, however, remained a major talking point, reinforcing speculations that the 1985 coup remains a sore point in Nigeria’s political history.
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