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Kano Allocates Over 2 billion Naira for a befitting senate building at Aliko Dangote Varsity

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The Special Adviser to the Governor on Higher Education, Professor Auwalu Halliru Arzai, hinted today when he paid a familiarization visit to the Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Wudil, as part of the government’s commitment to revitalizing education at all levels.

Professor Auwalu Arzai said the incumbent government accorded priority attention to the education sector by budgeting 29.95%, fulfilling the pledge made during the campaign

Auwalu Arzai advised the University to seek the support of philanthropists, other corporate private sector and government establishments like CBN to address the shortage of hostels on the campus, which persisted due to an increase in the number of student admissions.

The Special Adviser urged the management of ADUSTECH to redouble efforts to curb the menace of immorality, drug abuse, and other social vices in the institution.

Earlier, the Vice Chancellor of Aliko Dangote University of Science and Technology, Professor Musa Tukur Yakasai, said the University was founded in 2001 and has 28,900 undergraduate students from 50 departments.

Professor Musa Yakasai applauds the government for approving over 6 billion Naira to the University for capital and recurrent expenditure and the timely release of funds for accreditation purposes.

The Vice-Chancellor pleaded with Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to direct the Girls Child Initiative or Kanawa Mass Transits on the route of Kano Wudil Road to assist the University in conveying over 10,000 off-campus students moving from the state metropolis daily.

During the visit the Special Adviser commissioned the female Hostel renovated by the Management of University, interacted with Staff and students unions among others

 

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Jeddah Airport Handles 5.3 Million Passengers in a Few Weeks

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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

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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.

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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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