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We’ll hurt people while trying to unite North – Hamza Al-Mustapha

Former Chief of Staff to the late Head of State, Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, has said that efforts to bring the North back on the path of progress “would hurt people.” This was as he disclosed that efforts are ongoing to unite and get the North back on track. Al-Mustapha made this disclosure while
We’ll hurt people while trying to unite North – Hamza Al-Mustapha

Former Chief of Staff to the late Head of State, Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, has said that efforts to bring the North back on the path of progress “would hurt people.”

This was as he disclosed that efforts are ongoing to unite and get the North back on track.

Al-Mustapha made this disclosure while addressing journalists on the sidelines of an event in memory of Sir Ahmadu Bello in Kaduna.

He said it would be wrong for them to sit idly and watch the North decay.

According to Al-Mustapha: “It is better to hurt people and get it back on course for us to achieve what we desire, so that the country, in the end, would be the beneficiary of the unity in the North.

“Institutions in the 19 Northern states are either weak or not there at all. We are seeing gaps that are responsible for the social ills bedevilling the North.

“Therefore, identifying the problems and, rather than seeing succour, we would always continue to see the crime rate increase, which is a capital shame.

“We cannot sit and say we are from the North and continue to see institutions decay, the crime rate increase, leaders indifferent, younger ones in disarray, and believe that is the right environment to be in.

“We intend to get the North back on track and unified. To do so, we know we would hurt people. It is better to hurt people and get it back on course for us to achieve what we desire, so that the country, in the end, would be the beneficiary of the unity in the North.”

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Gov Nwifuru urges Ebonyi scholarship beneficiaries to be good ambassadors

Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has called on the newly enrolled indigenous students of the state scholarship scheme to serve as exemplary ambassadors of the state. Nwifuru made this known during the flag-off ceremony of the Ebonyi State 2024/2025 Scholarship Programme (foreign and local), held at the Wilberforce Chuba Okadigbo International Airport, Onueke. In his
Gov Nwifuru urges Ebonyi scholarship beneficiaries to be good ambassadors

Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has called on the newly enrolled indigenous students of the state scholarship scheme to serve as exemplary ambassadors of the state.

Nwifuru made this known during the flag-off ceremony of the Ebonyi State 2024/2025 Scholarship Programme (foreign and local), held at the Wilberforce Chuba Okadigbo International Airport, Onueke.

In his address, Nwifuru reminded the beneficiaries, particularly those on foreign scholarships, of their dual roles as students and representatives of Ebonyi State.

He urged them to be conscious of their words, actions, and achievements, as these reflect the collective identity of the Ebonyi people.

The governor emphasised the importance of graduating on time and returning to the state to apply their expertise in their fields of specialisation.

He warned against following the example of some scholars who failed to contribute meaningfully to the state after benefiting from such programmes. He encouraged the students to focus on academic excellence, network building, and channeling their skills, innovative ideas, and experiences into transforming critical sectors such as education, health, infrastructure, agriculture, and technology in Ebonyi State.

Nwifuru also expressed gratitude to key contributors to the success of the scholarship programme, including the Chairman of Air Peace Limited, Allen Onyema, the Ebonyi State Ministry of Tertiary Education led by Professor Amari Omaka, and the State Scholarship Board headed by Chaka Nweze.

He noted that the scholarship initiative aligns with his administration’s “People’s Charter of Needs” manifesto, aimed at strengthening literacy and human capital development.

Prominent stakeholders, including Ambassador Franklin Ogbuewu, Senator Sylvanus Ngele, Elder Professor Chigozie Ogbu, and the State APC Chairman, Stanley Emegha, lauded Governor Nwifuru for advancing education and human capital development in the state.

They highlighted the programme as a continuation of the legacy of the former governor of the state, Dr Sam Egwu, towards revamping the backwardness of the education sector in the state.

The stakeholders advised the beneficiaries, particularly those travelling overseas, to resist distractions such as luxurious lifestyles and the pursuit of quick wealth.

They urged the students to remain focused and committed to their studies, while offering prayers for their success in all their future endeavours.

Out of the 1,000 beneficiaries of the scholarship programme, 204 students are set to travel to the United Kingdom for masters and PhD programmes, while others will pursue their academics through local scholarships in various institutions across Nigeria.

This initiative marks a significant step in empowering Ebonyi youth and fostering development through education.

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Rector warns against cultism as Kogi poly matriculates 6,549 students

Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has sworn in 6,549 students for the 2024/2025 academic session, urging them to avoid vices that could jeopardise their academic journey in the institution. The 32nd matriculation ceremony was held on Saturday at the main campus of the institution in Lokoja. In his remarks, the Rector, Professor Salisu Ogbo, said the
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Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, has sworn in 6,549 students for the 2024/2025 academic session, urging them to avoid vices that could jeopardise their academic journey in the institution. The 32nd matriculation ceremony was held on Saturday at the main campus of the institution in Lokoja. In his remarks, the Rector, Professor Salisu Ogbo, said the

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EPL: Liverpool strike late as Nunez sinks Brentford

Darwin Nunez struck twice in the final minutes as Liverpool got their Premier League title charge back on track with a dramatic 2-0 win against Brentford on Saturday. Arne Slot’s side were in danger of enduring a third successive league draw after wasting a host of chances at the Gtech Community Stadium. Of all the
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Darwin Nunez struck twice in the final minutes as Liverpool got their Premier League title charge back on track with a dramatic 2-0 win against Brentford on Saturday. Arne Slot’s side were in danger of enduring a third successive league draw after wasting a host of chances at the Gtech Community Stadium. Of all the

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Soludo offers N5m reward for credible information on kidnappers, armed robbers

Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has passed the Anambra Homeland Security Law and also unveiled special security operations, named “Udo Ga-Achị” and “Agunechemba”. Speaking during the ceremony held at the International Convention Centre, Awka, on Saturday, Soludo described security, law and order as pivotal to the attainment of the state’s vision of a liveable and
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Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has passed the Anambra Homeland Security Law and also unveiled special security operations, named “Udo Ga-Achị” and “Agunechemba”. Speaking during the ceremony held at the International Convention Centre, Awka, on Saturday, Soludo described security, law and order as pivotal to the attainment of the state’s vision of a liveable and

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Lokpobiri mourns victims of Niger petrol tanker explosion, orders probe

The Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has sympathised with the government and people of Niger State over the explosion of a petrol-ladened tanker at Dikko Junction along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway on Saturday morning. The minister described the incident, which resulted in the loss of lives and left several others injured, as a
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The Minister of Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has sympathised with the government and people of Niger State over the explosion of a petrol-ladened tanker at Dikko Junction along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway on Saturday morning. The minister described the incident, which resulted in the loss of lives and left several others injured, as a

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Edo tribunal: Ighodalo tenders more evidence

The 2024 Edo State Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, along with his party on Saturday at the Election Petition Tribunal in Benin, tendered more documentary evidence to support their petition. Recall that Ighodalo and the PDP who are contesting the conduct of the election had on Friday opened their case
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The 2024 Edo State Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, along with his party on Saturday at the Election Petition Tribunal in Benin, tendered more documentary evidence to support their petition. Recall that Ighodalo and the PDP who are contesting the conduct of the election had on Friday opened their case

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