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MAAUN Matriculates 1241 Students For the 2024/2025 Academic Session

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Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria (MAAUN), Kano, on Wednesday, matriculated not fewer than 1,241 newly admitted students for the 2024/ 2025 Academic Session with 192 foreigners.

The matriculation ceremony, the fourth since the university was established in 2021, took place at the Professor Abubakar Adamu Rasheed Twin Lecture Theatre with guests, including parents, government functionaries, traditional title holders and other well-wishers who witnessed the event.

In his address at the occasion, the President of MAAUN, Prof. (Dr.) Mohammed Israr said the event marks the official enrollment of the new students into the university academic program as approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC).

He congratulated the students for securing admission into the prestigious university and urged them to embrace self-discipline and pursue their studies with seriousness.

Prof. Israr said MAAUN has now come of age as it has a strategic vision to offer its students the best in cutting-edge research and service delivery in science, leadership and management.

He further added that the university will matriculate 192 foreign students who are from Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Chad, the Benin Republic, Sudan, Pakistan and Lebanon. This has further proven MAAUN’s capacity to deliver the best to its students and the attraction it has gotten globally.

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“The vision of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria, Kano, is a lofty one. I call on everyone to join the Founder of the university and his team of sound academics and intellectuals to see to the fulfilment and further expansion of the University, ” he said.

In his address, the Founder of the MAAUN Group of Universities, Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, advised the matriculating students to face their studies with seriousness as anyone who fails to measure up will be dismissed.

While calling on the matriculating students to be of good character, Prof. Gwarzo said they should be proud of being part of the MAAUN family because of what they stand to benefit from the university’s profound intellectual and material investments.

He said the university is committed to providing quality education to produce quality graduates who could become future leaders of the country.

In his goodwill message, the Vice President of Administration of MAAUN Maradi, Niger Republic, Dr. Shu’aibu Tanko, urged the students to be good ambassadors of MAAUN and Nigeria at large.

He stated that MAAUN not only impart knowledge but also equip students with the skills necessary to become self-reliant after graduation.

In their separate goodwill messages, some parents poured encomiums on the Founder and management of the university for their commitment to ensuring that students are not only academically sound but also good in character.

They however charged the matriculating students to have focus to actualise their dreams in life.

The Vice President of Administration, Dr. Habib Awais Abubakar who led the proceedings during the matriculation ceremony, administered the matriculation Oath to the new students.

Important dignitaries that graced the occasion include, the VC Federal University Dutsinma, Prof. Armaya’u Bichi; Director, Africa Institute for Solutions and Development, Dr. Saluhu Muhammad and Prof. Amina Salihi Bayero.

Other management staff from MAAUN were the Dean of, School of Postgraduate Studies, Prof. Ahmad Maigari Ibrahim; the Director of, Institute of Africa Higher Education Research and Innovation (IAHERI), Prof. Abubakar Sadiq; and the Director of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance, Dr. Nura A. Yaro.

Others were Vice President of Campus Life, Dr. Hamza Garba; Head of Human Resource, Hajiya Maimunat S. Bello; Head, of MAAUN International Office, Engr. Bashir Garba; Dean of Schools, Chairs of Departments as well as other guests.

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Insecurity: US lawmaker accuses Matawalle of bribe attempt to silence recommendation calling for his sack

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April 21, 2026

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Kimberly Daniels, a United States Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives for District 14, has alleged that Nigeria’s minister of state for defense, Bello Matawalle, attempted to bribe a US official to deflect the narrative of the United World Congress of Diplomats, UN-WCD, report.

The lawmaker made the claim in a viral video released on her official Facebook account on Monday.

She said Matawalle’s alleged move was to cover up the UN-WCD report on Christian genocide in Nigeria, which indicted him.

Daniels insisted that no amount of pressure can silence her stand against the killings of Christians in Nigeria.

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“A US elected official was offered money by Nigeria’s minister of state defense, Bello Matawalle, to change the narrative of the UN-WCD Christian genocide in Nigeria report,” she said in the viral video.

Recall that Daniels, who doubled as the chairperson of UN-WCD, had called for President Bola Tinubu to remove Matawalle over alleged complicity in the killings in Plateau, Benue, Kaduna, and other parts of Nigeria.

Matawalle is yet to officially reply the US lawmaker.

Daniels alleged that following her recent press statement on what she described as targeted killings of Christians in Nigeria, she came under pressure from individuals she linked to the minister, including what she characterised as attempts to discredit her report and “buy support” from US-based elected officials.

According to her, an unnamed American lawmaker allegedly received an offer of financial inducement to publicly counter her position and defend the Nigerian defence leadership.

She claimed to have received evidence of a communication, including a prepared statement and promotional material, purportedly linked to the minister.

She also claimed that the bribery attempt is meant to divide America elected officials not knowing that they are united.

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Just In:President Tinubu Sacks Minister Of Finance

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a minor cabinet reshuffle in the membership of the Federal Executive Council.

According to a memo signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, two cabinet members, Mr. Wale Edun and Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa are to leave the cabinet while their replacements have been named.

Edun, until the latest development, was the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy. He has been directed to hand over to Mr. Taiwo Oyedele who is now to take over as Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy. Oyedele was formerly a Minister of State in the ministry.

Also Mr. Muttaqha Rabe Darma (PhD .) has been named as the ministerial nominee and minister designate for the Housing and Urban Development Ministry.

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The memo also directed Dangiwa to hand over to the Minister of State in the ministry.

The memo stated that “all handing over and taking over processes should be completed on or before close of business on Thursday 23rd April, 2026.”

Explaining the President’s decision, Akume said: “These changes are aimed at strengthening cohesion, synergy in governance as well as achieving more impactful delivery on the economy to Nigerians, through the Renewed Hope Agenda.”

He said the President, in approving the cabinet reshuffle, has fully exercised his powers as conferred on him by Sections 147 and 148 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999, as amended).

The President thanked the outgoing ministers for their services to the nation while wishing them the best in all their future endeavours.

The President, Akume noted, equally assured all cabinet members that “the process of reinvigoration shall be continuous.”

Signed:

Yomi Odunuga,
Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation

21-04-2026

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JUST IN: FG Files 13 Count Charges Against Alleged Coup Plotters

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The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja against individuals accused of plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. Among those named in the suit are a retired major general, a retired naval captain, a serving police inspector, and three other suspects.

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According to security sources, the coup was scheduled to be executed on Nigeria’s Independence Day. However, the plot was uncovered after preparations and plans were leaked, leading to its successful disruption.

The development prompted the Federal Government to cancel the Independence Day programme—a move described as highly unusual by political observers.

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