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Established in 2018, the institution is already famed as a centre of excellence spearheading scientific and technological breakthroughs, comprising of both military and civilian population.&nbsp;&nbsp;

According to NEPA, establishing the university is a confirmation of President Buhari's genuine commitment to peace and development in the region.&nbsp;

In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Yusuf Bala, on Friday, the NEPA said the president has kept his promise, not only stamping out insurgency but bringing development to the North-East.&nbsp;

According to the group, the siting of the university in Biu, once known as Boko Haram's major stronghold, is a clear indication that peace and normalcy have returned.&nbsp;

"One remarkable thing the government of President Buhari has done is the establishment of the Nigeria Army University Biu (NAUB). For those who may choose to forget history very quickly. Bui was actually a major theatre of war in the early days of the Boko Haram crisis. Attacks in Bui Local government area was almost on a daily basis pre-2015," the statement reads in part.&nbsp;

"It is, therefore, heart-warming that not only has peace returned to the community but, development is now coming to Bui. You can only imagine the excitement, relief and joy in the hearts of residents of Bui when the announcement of the establishment of the university was made.

"The university has turned out in this very short time a pride to behold. The level of infrastructural development is simply amazing. A visit to the university will confuse anyone that is told that this university is barely 2 years old.

"It is one thing to promise development, it is yet another thing to deliver quality developmental projects. We the North-East Peace Ambassadors consider the establishment of this university in Biu at this time as a great show of commitment by Mr President to the true development of the North East".&nbsp;

The North-East Peace Ambassadors say the impact of the institution would transcend academics.

"The immediate and larger community are going to immensely benefit from the university location. Already there are private hostel projects springing up in the town already. Food vendors, clothing, service provider etc are all going to be beneficiaries of this project," the statement added.&nbsp;

"Many youth of the area are going to be employed directly and indirectly. This is very critical for the rebuilding of the area. People are getting a sense of livelihood again. We are talking about people who perhaps had spent several months or years in IDP camps feeding on hand to mouth, same people now gainfully employed. That is what we call a turn around the development.

"We are indeed elated at projects like this and we believe this is just the beginning of good things to come as promised by the Chief of Army Staff during the commissioning of new faculty buildings that were commissioned recently. At the pace the university is commissioning projects, we can only imagine the level of development that will be on the ground in another 3 years.

"Beyond physical development and socio-economic activities in communities around the university. This university will also help to address the educational gap between the northeast region and the rest of the country. Education is a very important ingredient in human development plus a very important component in the fight against terrorism. The war against terrorism is an ideological war and therefore education is very crucial in the development of the mind of the people of the northeast region."

The group, however, thanked President Buhari for what it described as a "legacy project", adding that "history and posterity will definitely be kind to him".

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai and Emir of Biu during the inauguration of the newly built Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences at Nigerian Army University Biu, Borno State on 3/1/2020. (NAN)

The North-East Peace Ambassadors (NEPA) has lauded the establishment of the Nigerian Army University Biu (NAUB) by President Muhammadu Buhari.

North-East Peace Ambassadors lauds the establishment of the Nigerian Army University Biu

Daniel in a congratulatory message to the former Lagos state governor who celebrated his 67th birthday anniversary on Thursday, March 28, said, Tinubu "has won quite a lot of admirers by his vision and quality leadership which has helped in strengthening the nation’s democratic process".

APC National Leader, Bola Tinubu, celebrated his 67th birthday anniversary on Thursday, March 28.

He prayed Allah grants the APC leader good health, wisdom and more years of dedicated service to the country.

Daniel recently resigned form the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) haven served as Director General of the Atiku Presidential Campaign Organization (APCO) in the presidential election held in February.

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He explained that he resigned from the opposition party so as to quit partisan politics and also give younger politicians a chance to come up.

The former governor of Ogun state, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, has described the National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as a courageous politician who would not relent in whatever cause he believes in.

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Suleiman Abubakar, the chairman of NUJ Correspondent Chapel confirmed the development to Channels Television.

It was, however, not stated if ransom was paid to secure the release of the women.

The women were kidnapped on Wednesday, March 27, on Gudi-Garaku road, Akwanga Local government road after the gunmen attacked their vehicle heading to Lafiya, the state capital.

The gunmen were said to have shot at the vehicle conveying the women from Keffi, where Yahanasu had gone to register at the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp.

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The kidnapped wife of a member of Nasarawa state chapter of the Nigerian Union of Journalist (NUJ), Mrs. Yahanasu Abubakar and three other women have been released by their abductors.

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According to reports, two female suicide bombers blew themselves up while gunmen attacked civilians.

AFP reports that the mayor of the town, Abba Kaya Issa, confirmed the death of the 10 people including the two suicide bombers. The mayor added that about 8 people also sustained injuries.

He said, "One of the suicide bombers blew herself up in the courtyard of a policeman’s home, which is located inside the police barracks, and the second triggered her explosives belt between the town hall, the police barracks, and the prefecture."

A source revealed that several houses were burnt and the injured victims at the police camp have been taken to a local hospital.

The attack comes a week after a similar attack was carried out in the village of Karidi that left 14 people dead.

Earlier in the month, authorities in Niger said they had killed 33 Boko Haram fighters following an operation carried out in the region.

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Ten people have been confirmed dead following a coordinated attack by suspected Boko Haram fighters on Tuesday in N'guigmi town located in the eastern part of Niger Republic.

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The Anti-corruption campaigner and convener of the Bring Back our Girls movement was celebrated for her efforts in launching the viral #BringBackOurGirls campaign.

Other recipients of awards at the prestigious gala were Dr. Divine Simbi-Ndhlukula (Business); Rachel Sibande; Caster Semenya (Sports); Sho Madjozi (Entertainment); Uche Pedro (New media), among others.

The Managing Editor of Forbes Africa and Forbes Woman Africa, Methil Renuka, said: " The ceremony was the perfect conclusion to a highly constructive day of networking and concept sharing by Africa’s most dynamic women."

Renuka congratulated the women for their efforts in impacting the lives of young women worldwide.

Ezekwesili was also named among the World’s 100 Most Influential People by Time Magazine in 2018 and was shortlisted for the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize.

Former Minister of Education, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili, has been announced as Forbes Woman Africa Social Influencer at the Forbes Woman Africa Awards inaugural gala dinner which held in Durban, South Africa.

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According to a report by Sahara Reporters, the collapse occurred on Monday, March 25, 2019.

Latest reports say no one was trapped in the wreckage.

Pulse gathered that the residential building was already marked for demolition by the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LSBCA).

According to a tweet from the Lagos state government; "A three-storey building collapsed at about 1.10 pm today at 50, Kakawa Street, Lagos Island".

"Preliminary investigation revealed that the building had been noticed to be defective and all occupants had been evacuated from the building".

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">A THREE STOREY BUILDING COLLAPSES IN LAGOS A three storey building collapsed at about 1.10 pm today at 50, Kakawa Street, Lagos Island. Preliminary investigation revealed that the building had been noticed to be defective and all occupants had been evacuated from the building. <a href="https://t.co/VK7vNP3yPe">pic.twitter.com/VK7vNP3yPe</a>&mdash; The Lagos State Govt (@followlasg) <a href="https://twitter.com/followlasg/status/1110203404335357952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 25, 2019</a></blockquote>
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This is the third building collapse in the same area in the space of two weeks. The first collapse occurred on March 13 at Itafaaji, killing over 20 people including school children and also injuring about 40 people.

Another building collapsed five days later on 57, Egerton Square, Oke Arin, Lagos. This was reported to be because of the engagement of quack workers who were tasked to bring down houses already marked for demolition by the Lagos State Building Control Agency ( LSBCA).

Another building collapse at Kakawa Street, Lagos ISland

Another building has collapsed on Kukawa Street in Lagos Island, barely a week after about 20 persons lost their lives in the Itafaaji building collapse in the same neighborhood.

Building marked for demolition collapses in Lagos Island, no one is trapped

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