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60 Political Appointees, Civil Servants, Others Get Bauchi Merit Awards

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5 years ago

February 23, 2021

The Bauchi State government on Monday, gave awards to 60 political office holders, civil servants as well as private organisations workers for meritorious services rendered to the state from 2019 to 2020.

Speaking during the award presentation tagged: ‘2019/2020 Bauchi State Productivity and Merit Award Day’, Gov. Bala Mohammed said the event was an annual occasion to honour those who distinguished themselves by performing their duties credibly.

The governor who was represented by his Deputy, Alh. Baba Tela, said the awards were not only to recognise those who had performed their duties meritoriously but to also ginger those who had not been performing.

“Today’s occasion is an annual event being observed to honour those who have distinguished themselves by performing their duties credibly in the public and private sectors for the socioeconomic development of our dear state and the nation at large.

A cross section of the awardees

“This occasion is not only aimed at recognising those who performed their duties meritoriously but it’s also to ginger those who had not been performing to improve their productivity level.

“In a nutshell, it is a day set aside to encourage underperforming workers of institutions to improve their performances,” the governor said.

Mohammed explained that the state government’s desire to introduce several policies and programmes aimed at improving the state civil service was deliberate, to ensure effective service delivery for the its development in general.

He stressed that the decision of his administration to sanitise the state civil service was not meant to create hardship for the civil servants but to block leakages with the aim of making savings to serve the state better.

He congratulated the beneficiaries for their well deserved award and urged them to consider the award as a challenge for greater service to the state.

Speaking Earlier, Alh. Aliyu Jibo, the state’s Acting Head of Civil Service, appreciated the governor for his swift reaction to the circular from the Federal Government that civil servants with astounding performance should be awarded annually.

He urged the state government to ensure that the exercise be continued to boost productivity and expressed his commitment toward the welfare and well-being of all civil servants in the state.

Some of the items given to the beneficiaries apart from the award included, motorcycle, flat screen televisions, fridges among others.

Some of the beneficiaries were; Mr Mukhtar Gidado the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Media to the state governor, Mr Aliyu Tilde, Commissioner of Education, Alh. Adamu ManuSoro, Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Hajarat Gidado, Commissioner for Women Affairs and Alh. Bashir Ya’u, Deputy Chief of Staff, office of the Deputy governor among others.

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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials

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August 24, 2025

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has disclosed the arrest of one Mr. Eze Ezenwa Benard, who was recently apprehended for circulating fake DSS recruitment past questions and answers on Facebook.

The agency, while warning the public in a statement on Saturday, said the suspect operated through a page known as “Jobs and Education”, where he advertised the fraudulent materials and charged unsuspecting members of the public one thousand naira (N1,000) for access.

“The public is hereby cautioned to disregard any materials, as the DSS does not sell or distribute recruitment questions, answers, or examination guides through private individuals or social media pages. Recruitment into the Service, when necessary, follows specialised procedure in accordance with extant laws and due process,” the statement reads.

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‘Na Only People You Gave Work Love You,’ Singer Speed Darlington Tells Tinubu

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August 24, 2025

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Singer Speed Darlington has told President Bola Tinubu that public admiration cannot be bought, warning that only those who received appointments or jobs from the government truly support him.

In a video posted on Saturday, August 23, the singer said, “Everything isn’t about the economy! There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you.”

Darlington, an Igbo man, urged Tinubu to focus on police reform and respect for human rights. “The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.

“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate. Please, before you leave office, please speak to your Yoruba brother IGP man,” he added.

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Before You Leave Office, Reform The Police — Speed Darlington Urges Tinubu

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August 24, 2025

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Popular controversial singer Speed Darlington has called on President Bola Tinubu to reform the Nigerian Police Force, urging the government to prioritise citizens’ rights alongside economic growth.

In a video posted on Saturday, the entertainer criticised what he described as the police’s systemic human rights violations and oppressive practices.

“Mr President, before you leave office, whether you secure a second term or not, try your best to improve Nigeria. Everything isn’t about the economy!

“There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you,” he said.

The singer, who identifies as Igbo, urged Tinubu to engage with the Inspector-General of Police and implement reforms.

“As an Igbo man, the advice I can give you so people will know your name and remember you for something good is to reform the police. Reform the police.

“The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.

“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate,” he added.

Darlington also recounted his personal ordeal with law enforcement, highlighting the system’s abuse of power.

“I was held for two months after the judge had ordered my release. FID held me for two months. According to my lawyer, the Nigerian law gives only 28 days for investigation.

“They held me for two months. What is the extra month for? Because they can. If you give them money, they oppress your enemy. I have experienced it,” he said.