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Former Military Officer Charge Birnin Kudu Old Boys To Uplift The College Status
Birnin Kudu Old Boys Association of Government College Birnin Kudu also known as BIKOBA has charged it members at different strata to give back to the institution that produced them.
The call came at the height of the Annual General Meeting organized by the National body of the Forum last week at the college auditorium in Birnin Kudu Local Government of Jigawa State.
While speaking to journalists in a separate interview, Former President of the association, Col. Umaru Malami Rtd told journalists that the essence of the gathering is to come together and share experience on how to move the college forward.
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He noted that education is no longer government affairs alone but requires every stakeholder to contribute his or her own quota in repositioning the sector, adding that government at different level has a lot to take care off.
Speaking in the same vein, Former Director of Finance of National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) who was also the guest at speaker said the college, which was established before independence, has produced notable individuals in both private and public sector and call on them to uplift the college from its current status.
According to him the college has produced eminent personalities among which are Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Former Governor of Jigawa State, Alh. Sule Lamido and the current Kano State Governor Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, adding that one of the college products among them should salvage the situation.
Eminent personalities that graced the occasion, were Alh. Sule Lamido, former governor of Jigawa State and the current Emir of Dutse, Alh. Nuhu Muhammad Sunusi.
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Jeddah Airport Handles 5.3 Million Passengers in a Few Weeks
King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah set a new record by handling over 5.3 million passengers during the five-week peak Umrah season, from March 1 to April 5 (Ramadan 1 to Shawwal 7).
According to Eng. Mazen Johar, CEO of Jeddah Airports Company, the airport successfully executed detailed operational plans that helped streamline Umrah procedures and significantly cut waiting times, accommodating the surge in pilgrim arrivals.
During this period, the airport managed 31,500 flights and processed approximately 6.4 million bags, marking a major achievement in its operational performance.
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Late Afenifere Leader ,Ayo Adebanjo To Be Buried May 3rd
The family of the late Chief Samuel Ayodele Adebanjo, the Afenifere leader and strong nationalist voice in Nigeria’s post-independence politics, has released a detailed funeral programme to honour his life and legacy.
Adebanjo, who died on February 14 at the age of 96 in his Lekki, Lagos residence, will be laid to rest in his hometown, Isanya Ogbo, near Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, on Friday, May 3, following a series of ceremonies celebrating his storied contributions to Nigeria’s political evolution.
According to a statement issued by the Adebanjo family on Thursday, the farewell rites will commence with a Day of Tributes and Service of Songs on Tuesday, April 30, at 2:00 p.m., at Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
A wake will follow on Thursday, May 2, at 4:00 p.m., at Pa Ayo Adebanjo’s country home in Isanya Ogbo, Ogun State.
The funeral/church service will take place on Friday, May 3, at St. Phillips Anglican Church, Isanya Ogbo, while a thanksgiving service is scheduled for Saturday, May 4, at the same venue.
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World leaders gathered at the Vatican for the funeral of the global Christian leader, Pope Francis.
The funeral of Pope Francis, who died aged 88, has begun at St Peter’s Square in the Vatican, where hundreds of thousands of Catholic faithful have gathered to bid farewell to the pontiff.
Pope Francis died from complications following a stroke and heart failure.
The ceremony has drawn an extensive list of international dignitaries, including at least 50 heads of state, 10 reigning monarchs and 130 national delegations.
French President Emmanuel Macron, US President Donald Trump, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Britain’s Prince William and former US President Joe Biden are among the attendees.
From the Middle East, Joseph Aoun, the president of Lebanon, home to a sizeable Christian community, as well as King Abdullah of Jordan and his wife Queen Rania are attending the ceremony.
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