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CITAD Charges Kano Secondary Schools On ICT Inspired Learning

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As part of its effort to promote computer literacy and ICT awareness among students of secondary schools in Kano State, the Centre for Information Technology and Development (CITAD) has since 2003 instituted a yearly ICT quiz for secondary schools.

The objective of the quiz is to sensitize the school communities to the need for
computers, encourage students to take computer studies seriously and
aid advocacy on the need for school proprietors and government to
provide computers to schools.

Presentation Of The Cash Prize

Presentation Of The Cash Prize

This year’s ICT quiz took place on 10th December, 2020 at Kano State University of Science and Technology (KUST), Wudil and participated by twenty six secondary schools in Kano state.

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The schools are Dawakin Tofa Science Collage, GGSS sani mai Nagge, GSS
Ja’oji, First Lady Collage, GGUC Kachako, GSS Gano, GTC Kano, MTGSTC
Kano, M.A Day Science, Governors College kano, GSS Kawaji, Dawakin
Kudu Science, YBUMSS, KUST Staff Collage, GSS Gwale, GSS Rumfa
Collage, Kano, SAS, Kano, GGSS Shekara, GSS Gaya Gandu, GGC Kano, GGC
Dala, MSSC Gaya, GSS Gwammaja, H&M Girls Science and GTC Ungogo.

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In welcome remark Malam Ahmad Abdullahi Yakasai who represented CITAD
Executive Director Engr. YZ Ya’u at the event welcomed the participants to the quiz and announced the following prizes are going to be won in this year’s ICT quiz
First place position – All in One Computer
Second Place Position – Refurbish Desktop Computer.

Third Place Position – Printer
Best Teacher – Plasma TV 32 inch
Participants of the winning Schools – Techno Tabs Android phones.

In his opening remarks from the Chairman of the Occasion, Prof. Shehu
A. Musa, VC KUST, Wudil assured on behalf of the university to keep on
hosting the quiz annually.

He also announced that the university will
take responsibility of awarding the prize of First place Position, the university will also give N20,000 to each participating School from first to tenth positions and N50,000 for the best teacher.

He also announced to give from his personal pocket N20, 000 to the first place
position, N20, 000 to the second place position and N10, 000 to the
Third place position.

GTC Ungogo emerged 1st Place Position, MSSC Gaya emerged 2nd Place
Position and GTC Kano emerged 3rd Place Position.

Malam Anas Usman Aliyu of GTC Ungogo won the best teacher award.

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Sultan of Sokoto Urges Nigerians to Stop Criticizing Leaders and Allow God to Deal With Them

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Sultan Muhammad Saad Abubakar

 

Nigerians have been urged to desist from castigating their leaders and all those in authority.

This call was made to Nigerians by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III on Monday at the the Regional Conference on Climate Change-Induced Conflicts in Northern Nigeria hosted in Kaduna.

According to the Sultan, it is important that Nigerians rather than insult their leaders, they should allow God to really with them.

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He also urgee Nigerians to contibue praying for their keaders and tne nation as a whole.

He further called on religious leadera accros Nigeria to quit misleadinh members of ghwir congregation.

“A lot of people say we have never had it so bad, but no matter how difficult it is, ease will come. We believe nothing lasts forever.

“Nothing bad and nothing good lasts forever. Let us intensify prayers in our congregations and encourage our followers to pray for our leaders.

“We will not castigate them; we will allow Almighty Allah to deal with them as He wishes and He will,” the Sultan notes.

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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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