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BUK Student Dies In Hostel

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A 400-level student from the Faculty of Education, Bayero University, Kano, Binta Isa, has been reported dead after a brief illness.

The announcement of her death was made by the BUK’s Deputy Registry Public Public Affairs, Lamara Garba, who confirmed that the student was found dead in her hostel room on Friday, 26th November, 2021 after an illness.

The deceased who hailed from Kogi State died around 7 pm after complaining of acute chest pain.

According to the Director of the University Health Services, Dr Gezawa, late Binta Isa had previously visited the New Campus Clinic, precisely on Wednesday, 24th November, 2021 complaining of chest pain for which she was given some drugs.

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The Director explained that the deceased responded to treatment and continued attending her lectures on Thursday and Friday, as well as other routine activities.

On Friday, 26th November, 2021 in the evening around period of Magrib prayer, her symptoms relapsed and she complained of chest pain to her roommates, but she managed to perform ablution and prayed the Maghrib prayer in the room.

However, her roommates were shocked to have come back and met her lying lifeless on the floor. They immediately raised an alarm and she was rushed to the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital where she was confirmed dead by the doctors.

The Vice Chancellor, Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas, in the company of the University Registrar, Malam Jamil Ahmad Salim, Director University Health Services, Dr. Gezawa, as well as the Director of Security, Abdulyakin Ibrahim were all at the scene to ascertain the situation.

As a tradition, the university management has contacted and briefed the deceased’s brother, who resides in Kano about the situation.

Professor Abbas also expressed sadness over her death at a prime age, and extended a heartfelt condolence to her parents, relatives, and colleagues. He prayed to Allah to forgive her shortcoming and grant her Jannatul
A 400-level student from the Faculty of Education, Bayero University, Kano, Binta Isa, has been reported dead after a brief illness.

The announcement of her death was made by the BUK’s Deputy Registry Public Public Affairs, Lamara Garba, who confirmed that the student was found dead in her hostel room on Friday, 26th November, 2021 after an illness.

The deceased who hailed from Kogi State died around 7 pm after complaining of acute chest pain.

According to the Director of the University Health Services, Dr Gezawa, late Binta Isa had previously visited the New Campus Clinic, precisely on Wednesday, 24th November, 2021 complaining of chest pain for which she was given some drugs.

The Director explained that the deceased responded to treatment and continued attending her lectures on Thursday and Friday, as well as other routine activities.

On Friday, 26th November, 2021 in the evening around period of Magrib prayer, her symptoms relapsed and she complained of chest pain to her roommates, but she managed to perform ablution and prayed the Maghrib prayer in the room.

However, her roommates were shocked to have come back and met her lying lifeless on the floor. They immediately raised an alarm and she was rushed to the Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital where she was confirmed dead by the doctors.

The Vice Chancellor, Professor Sagir Adamu Abbas, in the company of the University Registrar, Malam Jamil Ahmad Salim, Director University Health Services, Dr. Gezawa, as well as the Director of Security, Abdulyakin Ibrahim were all at the scene to ascertain the situation.

As a tradition, the university management has contacted and briefed the deceased’s brother, who resides in Kano about the situation.

Professor Abbas also expressed sadness over her death at a prime age, and extended a heartfelt condolence to her parents, relatives, and colleagues. He prayed to Allah to forgive her shortcoming and grant her Jannatul firdaus.

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Former Defence Minister General Abbe Passes On At 75

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Former Military Governor of Rivers and Akwa Ibom States, Major General Godwin Osagie Abbe, has passed away. He was 75.

Abbe served as the Military Governor of both Akwa Ibom State from 1988 to 1990, and River State from 1990 to 1992. He also held the position of Minister of Interior under President Umaru Yar’Adua’s administration where he was later redeployed to the ministry of defence

He died in Abuja on Saturday after a long illness.

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His academic achievements include a Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations from Obafemi Awolowo University and attendance at the United States Army Infantry School, the Ghana Armed Forces Staff College, and the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies.

He rose through the ranks to become the General Officer Commanding of the 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, and commanded both the Training and Doctrine Command and the National War College.

Abbe retired in 1999 at the rank of Major General and subsequently joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

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World Bank Project in Kano Trains 1,000 Healthcare Personnel to Combat Malnutrition

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Dr. Umar Yahuza, the Project Coordinator for the World Bank-assisted initiative in Kano, known as Accelerating Nutrition Results in Nigeria (ANRiN), has announced the training of 1,000 healthcare personnel in a bid to provide preventive nutrition services to pregnant and lactating mothers.

During a workshop held for the training of healthcare workers, Dr. Yahuza addressed newsmen, highlighting the significance of the ANRiN project, which is funded by the World Bank. He explained that the project aims to change behavior from the grassroots and reverse the negative trends of malnutrition.

Kano State has made significant progress in reducing severe stunting by 9 percent, a notable achievement that underscores the need for continued improvement. Dr. Yahuza emphasized that the N774 being used to train frontline healthcare workers was initially unstructured.

The journey began with MYCN facilitators in Kano and Lagos, followed by the training of a critical mass of facilitators. Subsequently, 120 healthcare professionals from various health facilities in Kano, including medical doctors and dieticians, were trained.

Currently, training is underway for 484 apex healthcare facilities in Kano. The training is being conducted at eight different points, with 60 healthcare workers being trained at each location, totaling 1,000 trained healthcare personnel under the MYCN initiative.

Dr. Yahuza expressed optimism about seeing an end to malnutrition in the region. He stated, “We are near to seeing an end to malnutrition. We are not late.”

One of the beneficiaries, Rahinatu Ado Ibrahim, shared her experience, saying, “We received capacity building, and there are available resources.”

The ANRiN project is designed to provide comprehensive support to healthcare workers, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to address malnutrition effectively. With continued efforts and collaboration, the project aims to improve the overall health and well-being of the population in Kano State.

 

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Stampede at Catholic Church in Maitama Claims Ten Lives During Food Distribution

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Ten people have been confirmed dead in a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, on Saturday, 21st December 2024, during the distribution of food items to vulnerable and elderly individuals.

The unfortunate incident, which occurred around 6:30 am, resulted in the loss of ten lives, including four children, and left eight others injured with varying degrees of severity. Four of the injured have been treated and discharged, while the remaining victims are still receiving medical attention.

The FCT Police Command, in a statement issued by its spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the tragedy, extended condolences to the families of the deceased, and wished the injured a swift recovery.

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