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ATBU Inducts 54 Graduating Medical Doctors Into MDCN

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11 months ago

January 16, 2025

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The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) in Bauchi state has inducted 54 graduating medical doctors of the school into the Medicine and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).

Speaking during the induction ceremony on Thursday, Prof. Ibrahim Garba, the Vice Chancellor of the institution said that this is the second induction ceremony of the institution for the graduating medical doctors.

Represented by Prof. Sani Kunya, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academics, Garba commended the cumulative efforts of both the Bauchi state government, the Governing Council of the University and other stakeholders.

He said the efforts were the reason for the establishment of the College of Medical Sciences which has seen two sets getting inducted by MDCN.

Also, Prof. Sambo Zailani, the Provost, College of Medical Sciences, ATBU, explained that the Cardinal function of the College is to train medical graduates and to also be involved in research and render clinical services to the community.

“The curriculum is designed to graduate medical doctors of international standard, with in-depth and vast knowledge of current state of medicine particularly in the tropics.

“When fully established, the college plans to offer full training in Dentistry, Allied medical professions, and Biomedical Engineering and Prosthesis.

“The induction Ceremony taking place today is a solemn tradition that had its roots in antiquity, right from the era of Hippocrates 380-450 BC.

“It is a mandatory rite of passage for every young graduate of medicine,” he said.

In her address, Dr Fatima Kyari, the Registrar, MDCN informed the doctors that they were not celebrating an arrival to their destination, but a commencement of the journey into their medical practice.

Represented by Dr. Tijani Mandaka, Asst. Registrar, MDCN, Kyari said that the Council would register them after the induction ceremony and provide them with the Provisional Registration (PR).

She urged them to lower their pride in order to learn more and gather more experiences from their senior colleagues in the field.

Also speaking, Dr Umar Ibrahim, Guest Speaker at the ceremony, urged the young doctors to respect human dignity and rights of their patients.

He called on them to always uphold professionalism and honesty and urged them to maintain a high level of professionalism.

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Trump’s Airstrikes: Halt Military Cooperation With US Immediately – Sheikh Gumi Tells Tinubu Govt

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December 26, 2025

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Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has called on the Federal Government to immediately halt all military cooperation with the United States following reported US airstrikes.

Gumi warned that American involvement could worsen Nigeria’s security challenges and undermine national sovereignty.

Gumi made the call in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Friday.

He said while Islam permits the fight against terrorism, such actions should only be carried out by what he described as “clean hands,” arguing that the United States lacks the moral authority to lead such efforts because of its global military record.

According to the cleric, Nigeria made a mistake by allowing foreign powers to play a role in its counterterrorism operations, insisting that “terrorists do not truly fight terrorists” and that such interventions often result in civilian casualties and hidden political motives.

Gumi warned that allowing Nigeria to become a theatre of war would attract anti-US forces into the country, further destabilising it.

He also cautioned that US involvement, particularly under claims of protecting Christians, could polarise the country along religious lines.

The cleric further argued that airstrikes alone cannot defeat terrorism, stressing that effective counterterrorism requires strong ground operations, which he said Nigeria has enough personnel to carry out if properly organised.

“This is the mistake Nigeria has made. Terrorists don’t fight terrorists in truth; they may only kill innocent people and have ulterior motives behind the drama of fighting ‘terror’.

“As a principle, no nation should allow its land to be a theater of war. And no nation should allow its neighbors to be their enemies.

“If Nigeria wants military assistance, China, Turkey, and Pakistan can do the job effectively,” part of his statement reads.

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Shehu Sani Reacts To Trump’s Military Strikes In Nigeria

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December 26, 2025

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Former lawmaker, senator Shehu Sani, has reacted to reports of United States military strikes on terrorist targets in Nigeria’s North-West, saying foreign powers cannot permanently handle the country’s security challenges.

Sani made the remarks on Friday via his X handle while responding to a post by the United States Africa Command, AFRICOM, which indicated that the strikes were carried out in coordination with Nigerian authorities.

According to him, if the reported strikes were indeed a joint operation with Nigerian security agencies, then such action was justifiable, given the threat posed by terrorist groups in the region.

He described terrorists operating in parts of northern Nigeria as “cancerous cells,” stressing that they survive through violence and should be confronted decisively.

Sani also dismissed narratives suggesting that terrorist attacks target only one religious group, describing such claims as false and misleading.

He said: “If actually, the military strikes against the terrorists targets in the North Western part of Nigeria were a joint operation with the ‘Nigerian Authorities’ as posted by the US AFRICOM on their verified X handle, then it’s a conscionable action.

“Terrorists have become cancerous cells in our part of the country.They live by the sword.The narrative that the evil terrorists only targets one faith, remains absolutely false and misleading.

“Again, the ultimate security and peace in our country lies with ourselves and not with the US or any foreign power. They can complimentarily or unilaterally strike, but they can’t eternally fight our battles.”