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Kebbi Medical Students Begin Studies in Ethiopia
35 Kebbi medical students arrive in Ethiopia to start studies at Premium Medical College, supported by the state government for health sector development
Thirty-five medical students sponsored by the Kebbi State Government have arrived safely in Ethiopia to commence their studies at Premium Medical College in Addis Ababa.
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The students, previously bid farewell in Birnin Kebbi by Governor Nasir Idris, arrived in high spirits and good health, ready to begin their academic programme.
In a statement on Wednesday, Yahaya Sarki, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, said the students were warmly received by state government officials and settled into comfortable prearranged accommodation.
“They were received in a very cordial atmosphere and provided with refreshments. Adequate accommodation has also been secured to ensure a conducive environment for learning,” Sarki said.
Officials of the Kebbi State Ministry are on the ground to supervise orientation and facilitate a seamless transition into academic activities, including documentation and registration.
The foreign scholarship initiative forms part of the Kebbi State Government’s broader strategy to strengthen the health sector by training young indigenes in critical medical fields.
Governor Idris, during the farewell ceremony, urged the students to serve as good ambassadors for both Kebbi State and Nigeria.
“This opportunity is a privilege and a responsibility. You must remain focused, disciplined, and committed to excellence. Kebbi State is investing in you because we believe you will return to serve your people,” he said.
The Idris administration has consistently prioritised human capital development, particularly in education and healthcare, to improve service delivery and reduce reliance on external manpower.
“The government remains unwavering in its resolve to provide quality education and international exposure for our youths. This programme is a long-term investment in the future of Kebbi State,” Sarki added.
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The students are expected to commence lectures after completing orientation and registration at the institution.
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Viral Video Shows Men in JIBWIS Uniforms Demanding AK-47s, Threatening Attacks in Enugu and Jos
A viral video showing a group of young men in uniforms associated with the First Aid Group of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa’Ikamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), also known as Izala, chanting for AK-47 rifles and threatening attacks in Enugu and Jos has drawn strong reactions across Nigeria.
In the footage, which circulated widely on social media on Monday, the participants are seen jogging in formation. One of them is heard demanding an AK-47 to travel to Enugu, describing the city as a “land of infidels” and threatening to open fire on worshippers on a Sunday.
Similar threats are made regarding Jos in Plateau State.
The chants have raised serious concerns about the potential for religiously motivated violence.
The national leadership of JIBWIS has strongly dissociated the organisation from the statements in the video. National Chairman Sheikh Abdullahi Bala Lau called on the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to investigate the footage, identify those involved and bring anyone found culpable to justice.
JIBWIS described the threats as contrary to its principles and teachings.
Amnesty International Nigeria also called for an immediate and independent investigation, describing the chants as a “vicious display of children being manipulated and indoctrinated with religious violence and hatred.” The rights group urged authorities to examine the instructors, the origin of the video and the content of the activities.
Security agencies have yet to issue an official statement on the matter.
One person has been confirmed dead after a storey building collapsed during manual demolition on Adedoyin Street, Ijegun, Ikotun, in the Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State.
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said the incident occurred on Monday. A distress call was received at about 1:44pm, and the agency’s Beta Team from Igando Base was immediately deployed to the scene.
Responders found that one worker had been trapped under the rubble while another, who sustained a hand injury, had already been taken to hospital before emergency teams arrived.
LASEMA, working with the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and the Lagos State Ambulance Service, recovered the trapped worker. He was pronounced dead. The body was handed over to the police at Ikotun Division and later released to the family.
The agency said the area had been cordoned off and that an investigation would be conducted to determine the cause of the collapse and whether building regulations were followed.
LASEMA Permanent Secretary Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu urged property owners and contractors to engage certified professionals for demolition works and to comply fully with building control regulations.
The incident is the second building-related fatality reported in Lagos within the space of a few days.
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