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Bauchi Govt. To Revitalise 6 Boarding Schools – Commissioner

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2 years ago

September 23, 2024

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Dr Jemila Dahiru, the Bauchi State Commissioner for Education has said the the state government was on the verge of revitalising six boarding schools that were de-boarded due to low enrollment.

Dahiru stated this in Dambam Local Government Area of the state at the end of an inspection visit to the six schools on Sunday.

She explained that Gov. Bala Mohammed gave directions for the ministry to strategically identify the schools so as to commence complete rehabilitation, renovation and construction of structures to ensure a conducive environment for the students.

This, she said, would be done through the Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment, (AGILE), a World Bank assisted project of the Federal Ministry of Education geared at improving secondary education opportunities in the country.

“We are here for an inspection visit, more of inspection for preparedness based on the approval of Gov. Bala Mohammed for the re-boarding of about six schools.

“We can say that it has been a successful one because in each of the schools we went to, we have been able to meet up with the community and engage with them.

“We are aware of the conditions of the schools and that was one of the reasons why the schools were actually de-boarded and the governor has approved for the rehabilitation and renovation of these schools through AGILE fund,” she said.

According to her, most of the schools visited already have the facilities that could be transformed and be utilised for the effective use of the students that would be re-boarded.

Dahiru recalled that there were issues of low enrollment which was also part of the reasons why some schools in the state were de-boarded.

“But you can see from the community enthusiasm that they have learned from their lessons that they were actually lagging and left behind.

“Now you can see how they are willing to mobilise and sensitise their communities so that they get their children enrolled. They even wrote to the ministry requesting for this to be done for them.

“Also, these schools are not only meant for the communities they are situated, we from the ministry of education would ensure that we are posting students to these locations so that we will have more enrollment,” said the Commissioner.

In his vote of thanks, Mr Iliya Isa, Deputy Chairman, Dambam LGA lauded governor Mohammed through the state’s Education Commissioner for listening to their yearnings and promised to mobilise members of their communities for enrollment drive.

The six schools included; Government Secondary School, Dagauda in Dambam LGA, Government Secondary School, Futuk, Alkaleri LGA, Government Day Secondary School, Kirfi LGA.

Others were; Government Secondary School, Sade, Darazo LGA, Government Secondary School, Udubo, Gamawa LGA and Government Secondary School, Madara in Katagum LGA.

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Edo NLC Crisis: Caretaker Committee Drags Rival Exco, Govt To Court

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May 6, 2026

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The division in the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), took a new dimension on Wednesday as Prof. Monday Monday Lewis Igbafen-led caretaker committee approached the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Benin Judicial Division, seeking to affirm its authority and restrain a rival executive from parading itself as the council’s leadership.

Joined in the suit are the Edo State Government, the Commissioner for Labour and Productivity, and the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.

In a suit marked: NICN/BEN/12/2026, and filed before the court in Benin, the claimant, Igbafen, acting for himself and on behalf of the NLC Caretaker Committee in Edo State, is challenging the continued occupation of the union’s secretariat and control of its assets by members of the Bernard Egwakhide-led factional State Executive Council.

The claimants are asking the court to declare that the caretaker committee (Igbafen-led faction), constituted on August 11, 2025, by the NLC national leadership, remains the only lawful authority to administer the affairs of the Edo State Council pending fresh elections.

They further seek a declaration that the continued occupation of the NLC secretariat located at No. 1 Teboga Road, Benin City, as well as the retention of union assets, financial records, and official instruments by the defendants, is illegal and void.

The suit also prays for an order of perpetual injunction restraining the defendants from parading themselves as officials of the NLC Edo Council or interfering with the functions of the caretaker committee.

In addition, the claimants are seeking a mandatory order compelling the defendants to immediately hand over the secretariat, vehicles, financial documents, cheque books, and all other properties belonging to the union.

The caretaker committee further urged the court to restrain the state government and its officials from interfering in the internal affairs of the union, alleging undue support for the dissolved executive.

The claimants further demand N50 million as general and exemplary damages against the defendants for alleged unlawful usurpation of office and acts prejudicial to the administration of the council.

According to court documents made available to our correspondent, the crisis followed the dissolution of the Edo State Council by the NLC National Executive Council on February 27, 2025, over allegations of misconduct, anti-union activities, and constitutional violations.

However, the matter has yet to be assigned a hearing date.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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6 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a subject of interest from three Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports.

Lazio reportedly rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for the Nigeria international in January.

La Biancolesti are bracing for more interest in Dele-Bashiru ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.

The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Serie A club.

The attacking midfielder joined the Rome-based club from Turkish Super Lig outfit Hatayspor in 2024.

He has been a regular feature for Lazio this season.

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Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Students To Picket MTN, MultiChoice, Other Businesses

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7 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS South-West Zone D, has announced plans to picket South African companies in Nigeria following the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.

DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians were recently killed in South Africa over the violent attacks.

A statement issued to newsmen by Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, Coordinator, NANS South-West, Zone D, said that the association is mobilizing to take decisive and lawful action by organizing peaceful picketing and mass advocacy against South African business interests operating in Nigeria.

“We categorically state that the continued targeting of Nigerians under any guise is unacceptable and must come to an immediate end.

“This will include major corporations such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group. It is morally indefensible for businesses to thrive in an environment where the lives of Nigerians are protected, while Nigerians are subjected to fear and violence elsewhere.

“This contradiction will no longer be tolerated,” the statement said.