Tinubu mourns elder statesman Amadu Na-Funtua
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President Bola Tinubu extends his condolences to the government and people of Katsina State over the passing of elder statesman and long-reigning Sa’in Katsina, Ahmadu Abdulkadir.
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement on Friday, said the deceased, better known as Amadu Na-Funtua, was a renowned leader, politician and businessman.
“President Tinubu states that the contributions of the late Na-Funtua to community building and development will long be remembered.
“The president prays for Allah’s mercy on the soul of the deceased and comfort for his family,” he said.
Kano plans special court for sexual offenders
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The Kano State government is working towards the creation of a special court for the speedy dispensation of justice on gender-based violence and child rights abuse in the state.
This was hinted at by the state Chief Justice, Dije Aboki, on Thursday, at the second quarter National Executive Council pre-convention meeting of the International Federation of Women Lawyers Nigeria, in Kano, Thursday.
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The conference has its theme: “Ensuring access to justice for indigent women and children in Nigeria.”
Justice Aboki stressed that a special court was needed to address the emerging challenges of gender violence, rape and child abuse.
Lagos commissioner canvasses edutech in schools
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The Lagos State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Jamiu Alli-Balogun, has said the use of technology will significantly enhance teaching and learning.
During an interview with our correspondent
Alli-Balogun stated, “Our classrooms must be equipped with the tools and resources necessary to prepare our students for success in the 21st century.”
He added that technology would foster innovation and problem-solving in the Nigerian classroom, saying this aligned with the ministry’s vision to revolutionise education in Nigeria.
Soldiers repel IPOB attack on Ebonyi police station, kill five
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Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for operations in Ebonyi State have thwarted an attack by suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra on Isheke Police Station.
The IPOB fighters were said to have invaded the station and torched the facility, as well as several vehicles on the premises.
In a statement posted on Thursday on X.com, the service said its troops, on arrival at the scene, engaged the IPOB fighters in a gun duel.
The Army added that the fighters were overpowered, and five of them were killed while others fled the scene.