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FRSC Foils Vehicle Fraud in Gombe, Recovers Car Stolen Since 2021
FRSC Foils Vehicle Fraud in Gombe, Recovers Car Stolen Since 2021
By Jamila Muhammad, Gombe
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has intercepted an attempted vehicle fraud at its National Vehicle Identification Scheme (NVIS) office in Gombe, leading to the recovery of a car reported missing over four years ago.
The development was made known in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by the Corps Public Education Officer, Mr. Osondu Ohaeri.
Mr. Ohaeri explained that the incident occurred on April 16 during a routine number plate revalidation exercise when an applicant sought to convert a vehicle’s registration documents. He said officials became suspicious after detecting inconsistencies in the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) provided.
According to him, a detailed verification process exposed irregularities in the records, prompting officers to carry out a physical inspection of the vehicle. The inspection further confirmed discrepancies between the VIN documents and the chassis engraving.
He added that operatives deployed the NVIS database to trace the vehicle’s original owner, identified as Mrs. Cecilia Duru, who was subsequently contacted.
“The rightful owner confirmed that the vehicle had been stolen in Port Harcourt in 2021 and provided credible documents to support her claim,” Ohaeri said.
He noted that the individual who presented the vehicle insisted it was purchased through a third party, a claim that raised further suspicion among officials.
The FRSC spokesperson said the corps acted promptly by coordinating necessary actions that led to the recovery of the vehicle, preventing it from being illegally transferred or concealed.
He emphasised that the successful operation highlights the growing efficiency of the NVIS platform and the corps’ strengthened intelligence capabilities in tackling vehicle-related crimes.
Ohaeri advised prospective car buyers to thoroughly verify ownership details before completing transactions, urging the public to rely on official platforms to avoid being defrauded.
He also reiterated the FRSC’s commitment to enhancing transparency, improving accountability, and ensuring safety on Nigerian roads.
APC Clears Inuwa Yahaya for Gombe North Senatorial Race
By Auwal Ahmad Umar
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya on Friday scaled through the screening process of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Senatorial Screening Committee, officially clearing the way for his bid to represent Gombe North Senatorial District in the forthcoming elections.
The APC Senatorial Screening Committee, chaired by Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, conducted the screening exercise at Plateau House in Abuja.
The exercise featured several sitting governors who sought reelection or contested for senatorial positions on the platform of the ruling APC.
Speaking during the exercise, Professor Yilwatda commended the governors for their contributions to governance and leadership, stressing that the party remained confident in their capacity and track record.
“As a party, we will continue to support all our sitting governors. There is no need to subject you to rigorous screening again, having previously undergone similar processes and served creditably in office,” he said.
The APC chairman further stated that Governor Inuwa Yahaya and other aspirants had met all constitutional and party requirements needed to contest the elections.
“Having satisfied all the necessary requirements, you are hereby requested to take a bow and go,” he added.
Governor Inuwa Yahaya’s appearance before the screening panel comes amid growing political momentum within the APC following his emergence as the party’s consensus candidate for the Gombe North Senatorial seat.
Political observers believe the governor is entering the contest with significant political influence, administrative experience and a performance record that has strengthened his support base across the senatorial district.
The governor, who has served two terms as governor of Gombe State, is widely credited with infrastructure development, healthcare reform, road construction, and rural development initiatives across the state.
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Committee of Provosts Conference Highlights Reform Agenda Honors Education Leaders
By Auwal Auwal, Gombe
The provost of the Federal College of Education, Gombe, has reiterated the need for strategic reforms in Nigeria’s teacher education system as stakeholders convened for the second Annual Conference of the Committee of Provosts of Colleges of Education.
The conference brought together key policymakers and institutional heads at the National Commission for Colleges of Education headquarters in Abuja to chart a new direction for colleges of education nationwide.
Speaking on the sidelines of the event, the Gombe-based provost aligned with the conference theme, which focused on integrating skill acquisition and entrepreneurship into teacher education.
He emphasized that colleges of education must transition from conventional academic institutions to innovation-driven centers capable of producing self-reliant graduates.
He noted that embedding vocational competencies alongside academic training would significantly enhance graduate employability and position the sub-sector as a catalyst for economic growth.
The conference also featured high-level participation from the Federal Ministry of Education, with the Minister of State, Suwaiba Said Ahmad, describing the reform agenda as a necessary response to evolving labor market demands. She stressed that aligning education with practical skills remains critical to national development.
In her remarks, the Executive Secretary of the NCCE, Angela Ajala, reinforced the Commission’s commitment to policies that promote entrepreneurship within teacher education. She maintained that colleges of education must be repositioned as engines of innovation and productivity.
The Chairman of the Committee of Provosts, Ali Adamu, described the conference as a strategic platform for advancing reforms and strengthening collaboration across institutions.
A major highlight of the event was the unveiling of a festschrift in honor of former NCCE Executive Secretary Okwelle Paulinus Chijioke, alongside a send-off ceremony recognizing 32 exiting and exited provosts for their contributions to the sector.
For the Provost of the Federal College of Education Gombe, the outcomes of the conference signal a clear shift towards a more responsive and economically relevant teacher education framework, with an emphasis on innovation, skills, and sustainable development.
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