No Student Was R*ped Or Killed In Plateau Varsity Attack – Police Assures Citizens

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4 years ago

May 11, 2023

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The Plateau State Police Command has dismissed reports that some students were killed while others were r*ped when gunmen attacked the Plateau State University Bokkos.

The Command, through its Public Relations Officer DSP Alfred Alabo, said this in a statement.

Alabo said, “The Plateau State Commissioner of Police, Bartholomew N. Onyeka, in his continued efforts to fight against crime and criminality has yet again foiled another kidnap attempt by some unknown hoodlums at the Plateau State University Bokkos (PLASU).

“This was made possible as a result of a distress call put forward by the security-conscious Vice Chancellor of the University and other good citizens of the State who made several calls to our control rooms, the PPRO and other senior officers to alert us on the happenings around that area which aided our quick response to the scene.

“That on 9th May, 2023, at about 19:15 hours, unknown hoodlums attempted to kidnap some female off-campus students who went out to fetch firewood at a near by bush when they ran out of cooking gas.”

“Upon receipt of this information, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Bokkos Division, aided by other security operatives, gave a hot chase to the hoodlums as a result of which they abandoned their evil plans which aided the escape and rescue of the students unhurt.

“No life was lost and no student was r*ped as alleged on social media and some news platforms”, he maintained.

The Command assured citizens of the State that frantic efforts are ongoing to arrest the hoodlums.

It, therefore, urged all citizens to go about their lawful businesses and ensure that they give the police and any nearby security agency “useful, accurate and timely information”.

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NiYA: Nigeria Awards ₦49m grants to 17 young entrepreneurs – Technology Times

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2 minutes ago

November 11, 2026

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The Federal Ministry of Youth Development, through the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA), has awarded ₦49 million in grants to 17 young Nigerian entrepreneurs, alongside one year of complimentary access to enterprise management software to support the digitalisation and growth of their businesses.

The grants were presented at the Final Pitch Day and Grant Award Ceremony of the NiYA × Cascador Founders Programme, held at the Afreximbank African Trade Centre in Abuja.

Eight top-performing founders received ₦5 million each, while nine other entrepreneurs were awarded ₦1 million each to support their business operations, according to a statement by the organisers.

Beyond the financial support, all 17 beneficiaries will receive one year of complimentary access to SMECore, an enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform developed by Sapphital, the programme’s implementing partner.

The software provides digital tools for financial management and accounting, sales, customer relationship management (CRM), inventory management, human resources and business performance reporting.

The platform is expected to help the entrepreneurs digitise essential business processes, maintain financial records, monitor operational performance and make informed decisions as their businesses expand.

Ayodele Olawande, Minister of Youth Development, said the Federal Government remained committed to supporting the participating entrepreneurs beyond the grant award.

“To every founder in this room: today is not the finish line; the Ministry’s door remains open, and your journey with NiYA continues,” he said.

Olawande said the programme was launched in August 2026 to connect young Nigerians with skills, enterprise development opportunities and access to finance.

He said 20 founders were selected through a rigorous process and participated in four weeks of intensive training covering business fundamentals, investment readiness, financial management and pitch preparation.

According to Sapphital, SMECore is designed to provide small and growing businesses with an integrated system for managing operations, including payroll, invoicing, inventory, customer records and financial reporting.

“Through SMECore, the founders will have access to digital tools for financial management and accounting, sales and customer relationship management (CRM), inventory management, human resources, business performance reporting and executive dashboards,” the company said.

The training also featured sessions facilitated by government institutions, including the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC), Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON), Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), and Nigeria Export-Import Bank (NEXIM Bank).

Eight startups receive ₦5m each

The eight startups that received ₦5 million each are SewPRO, Biuda, Sparklean Station, Backel Food Services, Shellify, Rèkool Access Technology, Agrosavvy Consult and Craft Planet.

The other nine beneficiaries, who received ₦1 million each, are Eeshas Cake and Foods, Zannytecture Recycling, ParaLearn, Drych Digital, Sol-Uniq Green Resources, Bidvans, UpSmart Energies, Agro-Chill Solutions and TrashGo.

NiYA, a youth development initiative of the Federal Ministry of Youth Development, was officially launched on March 24, 2025, to provide young Nigerians with access to digital learning, employment opportunities, entrepreneurship support and mentorship.

According to the academy, its broader target is to empower and train seven million young Nigerians within two years while supporting the creation of five million jobs within three years.

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Outrage as Seyi Tinubu shares money during political rally [VIDEO]

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2 hours ago

November 11, 2026

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Nigerians have taken a swipe at Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, following a video of him handing cash to occupants of a tricycle taxi in Kebbi State.

The video, which has sparked mixed reactions on social media, showed Seyi approaching a yellow auto-rickshaw, popularly known as a Maruwa, and engaging the occupants in a conversation before appearing to hand over money.

During the interaction, Seyi was heard asking the occupants about their political affiliations.

“I heard this state is for Atiku, that was why I came down. Who do you support?” he asked.

Here are some reactions:

@otticiaL_Gegeh: “With this kind of moves, you think if they finally win they won't frustrate your life and make things hard for you ?

@Idanssssssss: “isn’t this vote buying?”

@ManLikeIcey: “Seyi Tinubu couldn't tell her what his dad has done to be re elected instead he bribed her with money. This is barbaric and shameful.”

@Adeyemi Olamilekan: “Just look at the way they are sharing money up and down, this is what they are using our subsidy money to do.”

@ssomie: “Such a terrible look. These people have stolen pieces. They have a war chest for 2027 but I know God has something in store.”

@Udochukwu Azuwike: That's all they know…buy everyone with money. No good governance. No quality leadership.”

@CHabeeb: “After 16 January 2027, Nigerians will have to live with the economic and political choices they make at the ballot box. Collect the incentive and vote against your own interests if you choose, but once the result is in, no amount of crying will change it. Nigerians will get the government they vote for.”

@ARÓMÍSÀ LÈGB LÈGBE: “It's desperation that make them do these things. They want to buy our loyalty with our money.”

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