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FG Warns Against School Closures Over Insecurity
The Federal Government has warned state governments and school authorities against arbitrary closure of schools due to insecurity, stressing that such measures should only be taken as a last resort after exhausting all security options.
The government emphasised that indiscriminate school shutdowns disrupt learning, exacerbate the number of out-of-school children, and should not become the default response to security challenges.
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, issued the warning on Wednesday, saying the Federal Government is collaborating with security agencies to strengthen protection for schools, particularly in vulnerable areas.
“While the safety of students, teachers and staff remains paramount, closing schools routinely is not the solution. We must prioritise securing the schools rather than shutting them down,” the minister stated.
The directive comes amid concerns over repeated disruptions to academic activities in parts of the country, especially in the North, where banditry and other security threats have previously forced temporary closures of public and unity schools.
Alausa urged state governors to work closely with federal authorities to implement safety measures, including the deployment of security personnel, installation of surveillance systems, and community engagement, instead of resorting to mass closures.
The Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Ahmad, who also spoke on the issue, called for a balanced approach that protects lives without sacrificing the future of Nigerian children through prolonged interruption of education.
The Federal Government reaffirmed its commitment to the Safe Schools Initiative and other programmes aimed at making educational institutions safer across the country.
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FAAN evacuate 68 Passengers as Enugu Air crash-lands in Benin Airport
The flight was said to have originated from Lagos to Benin and had reportedly been cleared to land but overshot the runway, apparently due to heavy rainfall.
Sixty-eight passengers narrowly escaped death when an Enugu Air aircraft crash-landed at the Benin Airport on Thursday.
The aircraft, with Registration Number 5N-ENR, reportedly had 68 passengers on board, apart from the crew members.
The aircraft was on an Enugu-Benin-Lagos commercial flight when the incident occurred.
The aircraft overshot the runway and entered the nearby bush.
Following this, the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), immediately swung into action and all the passengers were evacuated. No casualty was recorded.
Further details of the crash emerged later, indicating that some of the passengers sustained injuries.
The flight was said to have originated from Lagos to Benin and had reportedly been cleared to land but overshot the runway, apparently due to heavy rainfall.
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Soludo’s daughter bags First Class from UK university
Her mother, the Anambra State First Lady, Dr Nonye Soludo, celebrated her for achieving the feat, describing it as the result of hard work, sacrifice and faith in God.
• Oduko Soludo
Oduko, the third daughter of Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has graduated with a First-Class Honours degree in Neuroscience from the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom.
Her mother, the Anambra State First Lady, Dr Nonye Soludo, celebrated her for achieving the feat, describing it as the result of hard work, sacrifice and faith in God.
In a congratulatory message she personally signed and released on Thursday, Mrs Soludo expressed gratitude to God for her daughter’s academic achievement, describing it as a testament to hard work, sacrifice, and unwavering faith.
She said Oduko’s success showed that true achievement was not a product of chance but of diligence, perseverance and steadfast faith in God.
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Senate okays Yuguda acting in full capacity as AMCON Board chairman
The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions, chaired by Senator Adetokunbo Abiru (APC, Lagos East).
The Senate on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Lamido Yuguda Abubakar as Chairman of the Board of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON).
The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance and Other Financial Institutions, chaired by Senator Adetokunbo Abiru (APC, Lagos East).
Abiru, during the presentation of the report, urged the Senate to consider and approve the nomination of Yuguda for appointment as chairman of the AMCON board.
The development followed a request by President Bola Tinubu seeking the screening and confirmation of Yuguda’s appointment.
The President’s request was contained in a letter read on the floor of the Senate by Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, on July 8.
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