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Over 70 Students Matriculated at College of Peace and Reconciliation Studies, Jos
The College of Peace and Reconciliation Studies, Jos, has matriculated over 70 undergraduate and postgraduate students during its 2026 matriculation ceremony held at the school premises behind the WAEC office in Jos, Plateau State.
Speaking at the event, the Rector, Professor Joseph Maren Sampson, emphasized that matriculation is a vital academic process that formally admits students into the institution. He noted that regardless of the number of students, the ceremony remains compulsory, as it confers official recognition on all admitted candidates.
The Rector highlighted the steady growth in student enrollment compared to the previous year and expressed optimism for greater expansion in the future. He reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to maintaining high academic standards through qualified faculty, improved curriculum, and better infrastructure. Sharing his personal journey to becoming a professor, he encouraged students to remain focused, stressing that education has no age limit.
Also speaking, the Registrar, Stephen Pwaspo, described the occasion as historic and urged students to embrace learning as a pathway to positive behavioral change. He advised them to remain committed to their studies and take full advantage of the academic opportunities available.
Representing the management staff, Margaret Ogisa, encouraged students to cultivate a strong reading culture, obey institutional rules, and put God first in all their endeavors. She reminded them of their responsibility as ambassadors of the institution.
In her remarks, the lecturers’ representative, Nezerith Bende, urged students to take their lectures seriously and maintain regular attendance, noting that commitment to academics is essential for success.
A stakeholder and student of the institution, Hon. Moses Sule, commended the college for its dedication to shaping students, urging them to go beyond classroom learning and strive to add value to society.
The Students’ Union Government (SUG) President, Lonny John, described the matriculation as a milestone and encouraged students to promote the institution’s image. He highlighted the school’s growth and its affiliation with Taraba State University, while calling for active participation in student responsibilities.
Speaking on behalf of the students, Simon Dung Zi pledged that the matriculants would uphold good conduct, promote peace, and make the institution proud. Similarly, the postgraduate representative, Henry Samson Mafulul, expressed optimism that the program would mark the beginning of greater academic achievements.
The College of Peace and Reconciliation ceremony marked another milestone in the institution’s development, with stakeholders expressing confidence in its continued growth and impact.
Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man, John Umar Shehu, for allegedly impersonating a Nigerian Army personnel, attacking his prospective employer and stealing his vehicle.
The suspect, a native of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, was arrested over alleged criminal impersonation, criminal breach of trust, assault and theft.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, October 30, 2026.
According to the statement, the command received a written petition on October 22 from a resident of Gida Dubu area of Bauchi, who alleged that the suspect had contacted him seeking employment as a driver at his pure water factory.
The petitioner said the suspect contacted him on October 18 and was invited for an interview and driving assessment.
However, during the assessment on October 22, the suspect allegedly attacked the factory owner and the son of one of his neighbours before fleeing with the employer's vehicle.
The stolen vehicle was identified as a white H-Jet motor vehicle with registration number AE-278-ALK. A green Infinix Smart 5X mobile phone was also reportedly stolen.
The police said detectives subsequently launched an investigation and arrested the suspect through intelligence-led policing.
A search conducted on him led to the recovery of several Nigerian Army uniforms and military items, including desert camouflage, green camouflage, a jungle hat, an Army raincoat, a camouflage vest and an Army sweater.
The stolen vehicle was also recovered from the suspect in Jos, the Plateau State capital.
The statement said the suspect allegedly presented himself as Private Umar Shehu, with service number NA/22/82/1064, claiming to be attached to the 7 Division, Maimalari Barracks, 134 Special Forces Battalion, Borno State.
The Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the alleged impersonation, warning that the command would not tolerate the use of security agencies' identities to perpetrate crimes.
He said: "The Command will not tolerate criminal impersonation of security agencies to perpetrate crime."
The police commissioner further assured that the suspect would be thoroughly investigated and prosecuted.
He added: "The suspect will be diligently investigated and charged to court."
The police said the arrest followed intelligence-led policing, while the recovered vehicle and military items would serve as exhibits in the investigation.
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The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashir Obasa, has declared that the gubernatorial candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state, Dr Obafemi Hamzat has what it takes to succeed the current Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Obasa made this declaration while addressing journalists at Hamzat's formal manifesto presentation.
The event was held at Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, formerly known as the National Arts Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos.
Our correspondent reports that the event took place on Friday.
DAILY POST gathered that Hamzat is the current deputy governor of the state.
He eyed the position in 2019 before he was persuaded to deputise the current governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Obasa while speaking at the event on Friday, expressed confidence in Hamzat's ability to deliver on his campaign promises.
He explained that Hamzat’s educational background and wealth of experience in private and public offices are enough for him to deliver.
Obasa while speaking said, "He has the competence, character, and most importantly, the determination to rewrite the Lagos State socio-economic narrative".
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