Author Archives: Umar Ibrahim Tsiga

An average of 13 persons were abducted daily in Nigeria in the first half of 2021, according to a report by SBM Intelligence, bringing to 2,371 the number of persons kidnapped in the country within the first six months of the year. SBM Intelligence  is a leading research consultancy group, versatile in the area ofContinue reading “Nigeria Kidnapping rate,2021.”

 Arsenal lost ground on their bid for a top four finish with a 0-0 draw against bottom of the table Burnley  at the Emirates on Sunday. Mikel Arteta made just one change from the side thag lost 2-0  to Liverpool  in the Carabao Cup semifinal on Thursday with Rob holding  coming in for Takehiro Tomiyasu. Burnley haven’t played since Jan.Continue reading “Arsenal stumble in Premier League top four bid with goalless draw vs. Burnley”

In view of the visit to Kaduna State by the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces and the envisaged transport difficulties, this is to inform you that the Management has approved that the 1/3″ semester examinations 2020/2021 Academic Session for Evening programme being conducted currently be shifted by two days: i.e Thursday,Continue reading “KADPOLY notice on postponement of exams”

Tunisia shocked Nigeria and Burkina Faso edged Gabon on Sunday to set up an Africa Cup of Nations last-eight showdown, while minnows Comoros prepared to use an outfield player as a goalkeeper when they confront hosts Cameroon. Veteran Youssef Msakni scored two minutes into the second half to give previously unimpressive Tunisia a 1-0 second-roundContinue reading “Tunisia shock Nigeria, Comoros to use outfield player as goalkeeper”

Abducted Hanifa Abubakar, a 5 years old girl was killed by kidnappers after collecting part of the N6million demanded for. Her uncle, Suraj Suleiman, confirmed the killing and recovery of her remains at a mushroom private school in Tudunwada, Nasarawa Local Government area of Kano. According to him, he said, ‘the abductor first took herContinue reading “Abducted Kano 5 years old girl killed after receiving ransom”

A group, the Kaduna Polytechnic ( KADPOLY) Stakeholders Forum which comprised critical stakeholders in the administration and future of the Kaduna Polytechnic, has said it was not unaware of the huge concern that the alleged undue interference of the Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) Professor Idris Mohammed Bugaje in theContinue reading “Undue interference by NBTE Boss ‘ll affect KADPOLY — Group alleges”

The Management of Kaduna State Polytechnic has expelled 85 students over malpractice and other academic misconducts. Eight others were suspended while three students received other forms of punishment.  This is contained in a circular with reference number KPT/CA/S/PR. 11/VOL.XXIII/417 dated September 1, 2021 and signed by H.S. Jandutse. The students affected are from various departmentsContinue reading “Kaduna Polytechnic Expels 85 Students Over Examination Malpractice, MisconductsEight others were suspended while three students received other forms of punishment”

The National Assembly on Tuesday read President Muhammadu Buhari’s letter in which he declined assent to the Electoral Act Amendment Bill.  The letter was read at both the Senate and House of Representatives plenary session, a day after reports emerged that Buhari had declined assent to the bill. Before the letter was read, the SenateContinue reading “Buhari’s Letter Declining Assent To Electoral Act Amendment Bill Read At NASS”

A group of elderly statesmen from the state of Zamfara has sounded the alarm, alleging the indiscriminate release of detained bandits and their collaborators by the state authorities. The group urged law enforcement to stop the act, citing it as one of the factors responsible for escalating insecurity in the state. He affirmed this duringContinue reading “Elders of Zamfara accuse security agencies of releasing arrested bandits”

The girl child is a biological female offspring from birth to 18 years of age. This is the age before one becomes a young adult. This period covers the creche, nursery or early childhood (0-5 year), primary (6-12 years) and secondary (12-18 years). During this period, the young child is totally under the care ofContinue reading “The value of girl child education in Nigeria”