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EDUCATION IS BECOMING A LUXURY: A TIME BOMB NIGERIA MUST NOT IGNORE By Yahaya Abdulrahman There is no gainsaying the fact that education is one of the most powerful instruments for transforming individuals, communities and nations. Its value goes far beyond the ability to read and write. Education liberates the mind, promotes freedom and responsible citizenship, shapes culture towards positive human relationships, strengthens unity, encourages peaceful coexistence and drives social and economic development. The level of education within a society is often reflected in the quality of its population, particularly its younger generation. An educated population is better positioned to understand its rights and responsibilities, make informed decisions, embrace innovation and contribute meaningfully to national development. It was in recognition of these realities that our forebears placed considerable emphasis on education, making efforts to ensure that it was accessible and af...
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Aisha Idris Loko Appointed Acting Director Information And Publicity, Federal Polytechnic Nasarawa The Management of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa (FPN) has approved the appointment of Aisha Idris Loko as the Acting Director, Information and Publicity of the institution. Until her appointment, Aisha Idris Loko served as the Acting General Manager of the institution's campus radio station, FPN Campus Radio 88.5FM, where she played a key role in repositioning the station for effective information dissemination and community engagement. Her appointment is part of ongoing administrative adjustments aimed at strengthening the institution's communication, media relations and public engagement structure. Aisha Idris Loko is a seasoned broadcaster and information management professional with years of experience in campus broadcasting and public relations. Her leadership at FPN Campus Radio 88.5FM was credited with improved programming and increased listenership within N...
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INEC Denies Removing Atiku, Amaechi From 2027 Candidates’ Portal The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed reports circulating on social media that it has removed former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, from its candidates’ portal ahead of the 2027 general elections. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Malam Mohammed Kudu Haruna, said the commission had yet to receive an official copy of the Federal High Court judgment that nullified the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the process that produced its candidates. Haruna made the clarification during a telephone interview with Weekend Trust on Friday, November 6, 2026, describing reports of the alleged removal as unfounded. He explained that the commission had neither received the Certified True Copy of the judgment nor convened a meeting to deliberate on its implications. Ac...
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Court Affirms Al-Basheer Yarima As APC Candidate For Nasarawa/Toto Federal Constituency The Federal High Court sitting in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has affirmed Hon. Mohammed Al-Basheer Yarima as the duly elected All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Nasarawa/Toto Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections. The court gave the affirmation on Friday, November 6, 2026, while dismissing a suit instituted by Hon. Ari Abdulmumuni Mohammed, a sitting member who challenged Yarima's emergence as the APC candidate. The judgment upholds Yarima's victory in the APC House of Representatives primary election conducted earlier this year, in which he emerged ahead of other aspirants. The ruling represents a major development in the legal dispute surrounding APC ticket for the constituency and clears the way for Yarima to continue his preparations for the forthcoming general elections. The development is expected to attract reactions from political stakeholders an...
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Six Months After April 1 Attacks, Affected Communities Mark Nasarawa’s 30th Anniversary, Nigeria's 66th Independence In Displacement, Grief As Nasarawa State marks its 30th anniversary, residents of Akyawa-Baka, Gidan Ogiri, Udegen-Kasa, Apura Adagba, Oruwo Evo, Ittara and other communities affected by the April 1 attacks are marking the milestone six months after the violence that displaced families and devastated livelihoods. For many affected households, the anniversary comes amid grief, displacement, destroyed homes and farms, and continuing concerns over security. According to information gathered from affected communities by the Restore Our Communities Initiative, Nigeria (ROCI), the death toll linked to the violence has risen to about 150 and is still being documented. The attacks also resulted in the destruction and loss of houses, farmlands, crops, livestock, motorcycles, cash and other valuables. ROCI said a significant number of residents remain displaced, wh...
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Nasarawa General Hospital Patients Wait For Doctors As Monday Consultations Yet To Begin By 10am Patients seeking medical attention at the Nasarawa Model Hospital (General Hospital, Nasarawa), in Nasarawa Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, were still waiting to be attended to by doctors as of 10:00am on Monday. The patients, who included children, pregnant women and people suffering from various ailments, were reportedly left waiting at the facility, as doctors have yet to arrive. Some of the patients said they had come to the hospital on Monday after reportedly not being attended to by doctors during the weekend. According to the patients, only nurses were available at the hospital during the weekend. While the nurses attended to patients within the limits of their professional responsibilities, some cases, they said, required the attention and consultation of medical doctors. The situation has reportedly left several patients waiting at the hospital for medical atte...
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Nasarawa General Hospital Patients Wait For Doctors As Monday Consultations Yet To Begin By 10am Patients seeking medical attention at the Nasarawa Model Hospital (General Hospital, Nasarawa), in Nasarawa Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, were still waiting to be attended to by doctors as of 10:00am on Monday. The patients, who included children, pregnant women and people suffering from various ailments, were reportedly left waiting at the facility, as doctors have yet to arrive. Some of the patients said they had come to the hospital on Monday after reportedly not being attended to by doctors during the weekend. According to the patients, only nurses were available at the hospital during the weekend. While the nurses attended to patients within the limits of their professional responsibilities, some cases, they said, required the attention and consultation of medical doctors. The situation has reportedly left several patients waiting at the hospital for medical attention, with ...
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