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Plateau Local Government Chairman offers bursary awards to 300 students

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4 years ago

January 11, 2023

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Augustine Bako, the Chairman of Mikang Local Government Area of Plateau, has offered bursary awards to 300 indigenes studying in tertiary institutions in the state.

Bako, at the disbursement of the funds Monday in Jos, the State capital said the initiative was to support the students to successfully complete their educational pursuits.

Each beneficiary received N20,000.

Bako said he experimented with the scheme on the assumption of office in October 2021, with 100 students, adding that the beneficiaries were “randomly selected” from across the four districts of the area.

“In January 2022, I continued with the scheme by starting with the Plateau State University Bokkos. And in March, students of FCE Pankshin were also successfully screened and paid.

“Those of Federal Polytechnic Bauchi and College of Agriculture Garkawa took their turns in June the same year. In the first year of my administration, over 500 students of Mikang origin benefited from the scheme.

“Today’s batch is for students of the University of Jos, Plateau State Polytechnic, Barkin-Ladi and Veterinary Research Institute, Vom with 300 hundred beneficiaries,” Bako said.

The council boss said that the scheme was for all students of Mikang origin, not minding their political, religious, and ethnic affiliations.

He commended the screening committee for doing a thorough job that produced the beneficiaries.

The Majority Leader, of Plateau State House of Assembly, Mr. Daniel Nanlong, lauded Bako for coming to the aid of the students.

Nanlong, who represents Mikang State Constituency, urged the students to make judicious use of the funds.

The Chairman of the scheme, Joseph Makum, congratulated them and also advised them to use the golden opportunity to develop themselves.

The President, the Mikang Students Association, Jessica Dole, who spoke on behalf of the beneficiaries, thanked the council chairman for the kind gesture.

“It is not a right but a privilege that we will not forget in a hurry. We promise to make you proud,” Dole said.

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Oshoala Scores as Al Hilal Cruise to 4-0 Away Victory Over NEOM

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1 hour ago

November 6, 2026

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Super Falcons striker Asisat Oshoala was on target as Al Hilal produced an impressive 4-0 away victory over NEOM, with fellow Nigerian international Christy Ucheibe also featuring in the convincing performance.

Sports247 reports that Oshoala continued her contribution to Al Hilal’s attacking campaign by finding the back of the net in the 65th minute, helping the visitors strengthen their advantage in a dominant display.

The Nigerian forward’s goal came during an impressive second-half performance from Al Hilal, who added three goals after the interval to complete a comprehensive victory.

Moroccan forward Ibtissam Jraidi opened the scoring in the 11th minute, giving Al Hilal an early advantage before the teams went into the break.

Oshoala doubled the visitors’ lead in the 65th minute before Manar Al-Anzi made it 3-0 just four minutes later.

Jraidi then completed her brace in the 88th minute, sealing the emphatic 4-0 result for Al Hilal.

Christy Ucheibe, Oshoala’s Super Falcons teammate, also played a part in the victory as the Nigerian duo continued to make their contributions to the Saudi Arabian club.

The result represents another important outing for Al Hilal, with the team’s attacking quality evident in the performance against NEOM.

For Oshoala, the goal provides another opportunity to demonstrate her goalscoring ability and importance at club level. The six-time African Women’s Player of the Year remains one of Nigeria’s most recognisable football exports, and her performances continue to attract attention.

The presence of both Oshoala and Ucheibe in Al Hilal’s squad also highlights the growing influence of Nigerian players in women’s football outside the country.

With the emphatic away victory secured, Al Hilal will look to build on the performance in their subsequent fixtures.

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CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE: PUBLIC VOTING OPENS FOR PMYA @12 — THE STANDARD

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November 6, 2026

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