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NUC expresses satisfaction with facilities at proposed Maryam Abacha American Varsity Kano

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Prof Hafiz Abubakar and the Proprietor at the propsed site of the University

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has expressed satisfaction with the facilities put in place at the proposed Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano.

 

The Director, Public Affairs of the Commission, Malam Ibrahim Usman Yakasai made the remark on Thursday while speaking to newsmen shortly after the delegation from the commission conducted the last leg of the inspection of facilities at the proposed site of the university located at Hotoro in Kano metropolis.

“As you know when a proposed private University applies to us for a licence we have to visit it to assess buildings and other facilities if it is ready for take-off. So what we have seen here is satisfactory,” he said.

He said the NUC would continue to encourage the establishment of more private universities in the country as the existing number of both private and public universities were grossly inadequate to cater for the increasing number of candidates seeking admission to the university annually.

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Yakasai said the establishment of more universities in the country would give the citizens the opportunity to have access to qualitative education in the country.

 

‘’There are over two million candidates that try to gain admission to tertiary institutions in the country annually while the capacity of all the 177 universities does not exceed 500,000, hence the need for the establishment of more of such institutions in the country,” he said

 

Also commenting, the former Deputy Governor of Kano State, Prof. Hafiz Abubakar commended the proprietor of the proposed University, Prof. Adamu Abubakar-Gwarzo for taking the bull by the horn.

 

He said the people of Kano state should thank the Almighty Allah for blessing them with Abubakar-Gwarzo who is a patriotic citizen of the state.

 

He said there was a need for wealthy citizens of Kano state to borrow a leaf from Abubakar-Gwarzo by establishing more universities in the state in view of the fact that Kano remains the most populous and densely populated state in the country.

The delgation with Prof Gwarzo

The delegation with Prof Gwarzo

“Five years back I had never imagined somebody from this part of the country will invest in education like what this young gentleman has done.

“Look at Ogun state as small as it is it has 18 private universities. So we have taken up the challenge in order to move forward,” he said.

The NUC team had also paid a similar inspection visit to the proposed site of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Gwarzo, Kano State.

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Arewa APC Merger Group Hails President Tinubu for Release of Detained minors

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The Arewa APC Merger Group has thanked President Bola Tinubu for his swift and compassionate response in ordering the release of detained minors involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests.

In a statement signed by National Coordinator Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa in Abuja, the group expressed gratitude for the President’s decisive action, which has brought renewed hope to many Nigerians.

The group commended President Tinubu for showing strong leadership on the issue, noting that his actions demonstrate a commitment to justice and the well-being of Nigeria’s youth.

They emphasized that this move reassures citizens of the President’s dedication to fairness and the protection of human rights under his administration.

The release order from President Tinubu came after the Arewa APC Merger Group took substantial steps to advocate for the detained children.

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In response to reports of mistreatment, including allegations of malnutrition and poor conditions, the group provided essential food and support to the minors both at the Federal High Court in Abuja and while in custody.

This effort underscored the group’s commitment to the welfare of young Nigerians and their resolve to seek justice.

Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa stated that the group is encouraged by the President’s response and considers it a positive signal of his administration’s commitment to addressing national issues with compassion and responsibility.

The Arewa APC Merger Group remains hopeful that this action will set a precedent for prioritizing the rights and well-being of Nigeria’s youth across the country.

President Tinubu’s decision to release the children reflects his administration’s acknowledgment of the calls from various stakeholders to uphold justice and safeguard the future of young Nigerians.

The Arewa APC Merger Group expressed their appreciation for this significant step, which they believe will strengthen public confidence in the government’s dedication to the rights of all citizens.

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Breaking: Court Drops Charges Against Minors

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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday struck out the charges brought against a total of 119 #EndBadGovernance protesters.

All 119 protesters were arraigned on Friday, November 1 on charges bordering on Treason felony, inciting to mutiny, among others.

The defendants were arraigned in two batches at the previous proceeding.

The first batch comprised a total of 76 protesters which included 32 minors and the second batch a total of 43 protesters.

The trial judge, Justice Obiora Egwuatu, struck out the suit following an application by the counsel to the Attorney General of the Federation, M. D Abubakar, to take over and discontinue the matter.

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NNPP Crisis: Assembly Members Deny Factional Differences

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By Salisu Baso

As the crisis erupted within Kano’s ruling party NNPP, with some members calling for the governor to stand independently, the Kano State House of Assembly has denied knowledge of any of its members being involved in the rifts.

The Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Lawan Hussain, representing Dala Constituency, revealed this to newsmen in an interview with journalists over the publication of an online newspaper, Daily Nigeria, stating that some members of the NNPP in the House have joined the factional crisis.

He described the news as a fabricated and mischievous story from unpatriotic elements planning to destroy the peace reigning within the party. He said that as far as the members of the House are concerned, there are no conflicts between the governor and the leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Engr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

The Majority Leader therefore assured the party parliament members of their solid support for the leader of the Kwankwasiyya and state governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, adding that the governor considers Senator Kwankwaso his mentor.

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On the issue of some party members calling for the governor to be independent (Tsaya da Kafar Ka), Hon. Dala said the governor is operating independently without interference from any person. He therefore accused some opposition politicians from the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, of sponsoring unpatriotic people to ignite a crisis in the state with a view to disrupting the government’s development initiatives.

 

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