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ATBU Closes Down School Over Students’ Protest

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2 years ago

December 4, 2023

The management of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi has announced the closure of the school over students’ protest on Monday.

Mr Zailani Bappa, Director, Directorate of Information and Public Relations, ATBU, Bauchi, disclosed this in a news conference in Bauchi.

It will be recalled that the students staged a peaceful protest after one Joseph Baidu, a 500 level student of the Geology department of the Faculty of Sciences of the university was allegedly murdered outside the campus on Saturday night.

Bappa said that the decision to shut down the school for a period of one week was as a result of the fact that some groups of the agitating students decided to get the matter into their hands and started a demonstration while the police were still investigating.

“This murder allegation did not happen on our campus and the record we have of such a student is that he lives outside the university campus in spite of the fact that he is a final year student.

“The duty of the university security is to report this issue to the police for proper investigation and this is exactly what happened and the police are currently investigating the issue.

“However, agitated students this morning decided to get the matter into their hands and some of the students decided to start a demonstration early this morning.

“It’s very unfortunate that after succeeding in trying to douse the situation inside the university, there were some group of students who decided not to surrender this issue to the police.

“Their agitation led to the level of where they wanted to create disorderliness within the university community and even went to the extent of not recognising the officials of the university who were there to calm them down,” he said.

According to him, this has led to a decision by the management to close down the university, adding that the students had already been directed to vacate all campuses of the university immediately.

The Information Director also said that any undergraduate student of the university found on any of the campuses would face the wrath of the law.

He, however, reiterated the commitment of the management of the university to address and redress the act of brigandage if the student was actually found to be murdered from the awaiting police report.

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Otuaro Felicitates Tompolo On Honorary Doctorate Award

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12 hours ago

December 2, 2025

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Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Otuaro has congratulated High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, on the conferment of an Honorary Doctorate of Laws (LLD) by the E.K. Clark University.

Otuaro described the recognition as well-deserved and befitting, noting that Tompolo has, over the years, demonstrated uncommon commitment to the peace, progress, and stability of the Niger Delta and Nigeria at large.

According to him, Tompolo’s role in sustaining peace in the region, particularly through his steadfast support for dialogue, community engagement, and nonviolent approaches to conflict resolution, has made a significant contribution to national security and economic stability.

He further noted that, beyond his contributions to peacebuilding, Tompolo has demonstrated extraordinary compassion, philanthropy, and devotion to humanitarian causes.

He added that his investments in youth empowerment stand as clear evidence of a man whose heart is truly with his people.

“Tompolo’s good heart, generosity, and love for humanity distinguish him as a leader of rare character,” Otuaro said.

The PAP Administrator commended E.K. Clark University for identifying and honouring a personality whose impact continues to resonate across the Niger Delta and beyond.

He urged other institutions to emulate such gestures that celebrate individuals advancing society through selfless service.

Dr Otuaro prayed for God’s continued guidance, long life, and strength for High Chief Ekpemupolo as he continues to serve the Niger Delta and Nigeria with dignity, wisdom, and compassion.

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JUST IN: Defence Minister, Badaru Mohammed Resigns

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12 hours ago

December 1, 2025

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The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has resigned his appointment with immediate effect.

His resignation was contained in a letter addressed to President Tinubu and dated December 1.

The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed this on Monday.

The presidential spokesman said Abubakar resigned on health grounds.

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Police Deny Opening Recruitment Portal, Warn Nigerians Against Fake Adverts

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13 hours ago

December 1, 2025

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The Police Service Commission has debunked reports circulating on social media and several unofficial websites claiming that it has opened a portal for recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force.

The Commission described the publications as fake, warning that they were created by fraudsters seeking to deceive and exploit unsuspecting Nigerians.

In a statement published on its official website on Monday, the PSC said it had not commenced any recruitment exercise.

“The general public is hereby informed that these publications are fake and entirely misleading.

“They are the handiwork of fraudsters attempting to exploit innocent citizens,” the Commission said.

It added that no recruitment portal had been opened by the Commission.

“There is currently no ongoing recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force.

“The Police Service Commission has not opened any portal for such an exercise,” the statement added.

The PSC stressed that whenever recruitment begins, the announcement will be made strictly through authorised platforms.

According to the statement, official channels include advertisements in reputable national newspapers, announcements posted on the Commission’s verified website (www.psc.gov.ng), and formal press releases.

“We urge Nigerians to rely only on information published through these official channels.

“Any recruitment portal not listed on our website is fraudulent and should be reported to the police,” the commission said.

The PSC advised the public to ignore the fake recruitment claims to avoid falling victim to scams.

The PUNCH had reported that the Police Service Commission has cautioned Nigerians seeking a career in the Nigeria Police Force to beware of fake recruitment adverts circulating online, insisting that it has not yet commenced the 2025 recruitment exercise.