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Bayero University Extends Student Registration Deadline to September 10, Gains Support for Indigent Scholarship Program”

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In a response to appeals from the Kano State Government, student bodies, and the general public, Bayero University has announced a one-month extension of the registration period. This extension aims to ensure that no student faces financial barriers that might hinder their education.

The university’s management has initiated efforts to secure funding from corporate organizations, wealthy individuals, and philanthropists to support students facing financial difficulties. A notable contributor to this initiative is Alhaji Auwalu Abdullahi Rano, a prominent business figure, who has pledged his support to the university’s indigent scholarship scheme. During a recent visit, Alhaji Rano expressed his commitment to the program and vowed to rally other influential individuals and organizations to join in this noble cause, emphasizing that education is crucial for the overall growth and development of society.

Senator Rufa’i Sani Hanga, representing Kano Central, has generously undertaken to cover the registration fees for two hundred students from his constituency, while Honourable Abubakar Kabiru Abubakar, a member of the House of Representatives from Bichi Federal Constituency, has been sponsoring over 100 students at BUK. Their dedication to supporting education highlights the importance of investing in the youth.

Furthermore, Honourable Ado Alhassan Doguwa has also pledged to sponsor students from his constituency, reaffirming the commitment of public figures to making education accessible to all. In addition to these contributions, the Nigerian Universities Engineering Students Association (NUESA) has paid the registration fees for 39 BUK students as part of its support for the less privileged.

The registration exercise, initially slated to close on a previous date, will now remain open until midnight on Sunday, September 10, 2023. This extension demonstrates the university’s dedication to ensuring that every student, regardless of their financial background, has the opportunity to pursue higher education.

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Lamara Garba, Deputy Registrar for Public Affairs, expressed gratitude for the collective effort to support the less privileged students at Bayero University, praising Alhaji Auwalu Abdullahi Rano, Senator Rufa’i Sani Hanga, Honourable Abubakar Kabiru Abubakar, Honourable Ado Alhassan Doguwa, and the Nigerian Universities Engineering Students Association (NUESA) for their invaluable contributions to the university’s indigent scholarship program. This collaborative approach highlights the spirit of community and the determination to overcome financial barriers to education

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

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December 21, 2024

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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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Port-Harcourt Refinery Fully Operational- Says NNPC

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December 21, 2024

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The attention of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has been drawn to reports in a section of the media alleging that the Old Port Harcourt Refinery which was re-streamed two months ago has been shut down.

We wish to clarify that such reports are totally false as the refinery is fully operational as verified a few days ago by former Group Managing Directors of NNPC.

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Preparation for the day’s loading operation is currently ongoing.

Members of the public are advised to discountenance such reports as they are the figments of the imagination of those who want to create artificial scarcity and rip-off Nigerians.

 

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Port Harcourt Refinery Halts Production Less Than a Month After Resumption

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December 21, 2024

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Less than a month after the porthacourt  appeared to have resumed production, the facility has stopped working.

It was gathered that the lifting of petrol actually stopped last Friday, December 13, as the 18-arm loading bay of the new Port Harcourt refinery was empty.

While about 18 trucks littered the stretch of the busy road leading to the refinery itself, nine trucks were spotted inside the parking yard, while the loading bay was empty.

Journalists who visited the refinery on Thursday, December 19, 2024, observed that the lifting of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) had stopped completely.

The depot, which is usually a beehive of activities where tankers scramble for space at the parking yard, was a shadow of itself with literally no vehicular or human activity relating to operations.

This was after $1.5bn was approved in March 2021 and spent on the rehabilitation of the facility.

The inauguration of the 60,000 barrel per day production capacity plant by the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, was met with celebration and fanfare.

During the re-opening of the facility, there was lifting of petrol to the excitement of the cheering crowd.

However, less than 10 trucks of petrol were lifted that day as against widespread claims that about 200 trucks carried petrol out of the bay.

 

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