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Federal University Of Technology Babura To Commence Academic Activities September

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Malam Adamu Adamu Minister of Education

 

The newly established university of technology, Babura in Jigawa state is to commence lectures and other academic activities in September this year.

The Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor Sabo Ibrahim Birnin-Kudu who made this known in a chat with newsmen on Wednesday, said academic activities in the university kicks up with two faculties.

He said the two faculties are the science and that of technology, while creation of the faculty of information technology (ICT) follows up early next year.

Professor Birnin-Kudu stated that, they have already secured a temporary site for the university’s take off in September this year through the Jigawa state government’s magnanimity.

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According to him, though they have not formally introduced the university to the Joint Admission and Matriculations Board (JAMB), they will however, ask the exam body to allow them admit the first set of their students.

He said that a vast land has already been secured for the establishment of the university in Babura, the community where the university was officially established.

On accreditation of their courses, Professor Sabo said they will do all it takes to ensure all the courses introduced by the university get accredited by the National University Commissio (NUC) accordingly.

On academic staff to start with, the vice chancellor explained that they will employ qualified lecturers and also get some from other universities especially those nearby to have them to teach students on leave basis, while sponsoring those with master’s degree to go for doctorate courses in other universities.

He also cited the tremendous work of establishing a new university as a daunting task, as such, he called on the residents of Babura and Jigawa state in general to be rest assured of his friendship as the the vice chancellor.

Adding that, they should however, put it in their minds that being established by the federal government, the university is for all Nigerians and even foreigners who want to come for academic purposes.

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6 Kano Central Senatorial Aspirants Withdraw for Senator Ibrahim Shekarau

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Six Kano Central senatorial aspirants have withdrawn for Senator Ibrahim Shekarau in the forthcoming 2027 general election.

One of the senatorial aspirants and a former Kano State Head of Service, Alhaji Usman Bala Muhammad, stated this while addressing journalists at Aminu Kano House in Abuja.

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Those that Withdraw for Malam Ibrahim Shekarau are Dr Muhammad Zango,Alhaji Danyaro Yakasai,Usman Bala Muhammad ,Shaaban Ibrahim Sharada and Shehu Isah Direba.

 

The aspirants have already purchased their nominations forms and submitted to APC secretariat before they were called for a consensus by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.

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Obi Thunders at NDC Convention: ‘Rethink Now, Tyrants! Nigerians Will Reclaim Power in 2027!

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

 

 

The presidential hopeful of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, vowed today at the party’s national convention in Abuja to reclaim power from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) with the support of Nigerians.

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In his words: “To the beneficiaries of democracy who have now turned themselves into agents of destruction, depriving Nigerians of the democracy they enjoy—who think we will not have a free and fair election in 2027—let them rethink now, because we are going to have a free, fair, and credible election.”

 

The party’s convention today officially unveiled the NDC as the country’s second most vibrant opposition platform ahead of the 2027 general elections.

 

With both Mr. Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso in the NDC, and Atiku Abubakar, Rotimi Amaechi, and Hayatu-Deen in the ADC, the political atmosphere is set for a power play in 2027.

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INEC Monitors NDC Convention, Confirms Due Process as NWC Members Sworn In

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

 

At the national convention of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) today, officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were present to monitor the electioneering process of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC).

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The presence of the Commission’s officials has put an end to the debate over whether the NDC followed due process in its registration as a political party.

 

Furthermore, the officials’ presence has boosted the morale of Nigerians seeking a credible platform to wrest power from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming 2027 general elections.

 

At the end of the convention, the elected NWC members of the party were sworn in right there, in the presence of the officials.

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