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COVID-19: NDE Produces 20,000 Face Masks In Bauchi
The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) in Bauchi State on Wednesday commenced the production of 20,000 safety face masks for the masses in a move to contributing its quota toward the containment of the spread of the novel Coronavirus in the state.
Speaking during the commencement of the production exercise in Bauchi, Mr Nasir Argungu, the Director General of NDE, said the masks would be distributed to the people free of charge.
He added that the gesture was a collaboration between NDE and ‘Future Assured Initiative’, a Non-Governmental Organization of the first lady of Nigeria, Hajiya Aisha Buhari.
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“One of the ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is the use of safety facemask, that is why the NDE and Future Assured Initiative come together to see that people are provided with face masks free of charge.
“We all know that NDE has trainers in various trades, therefore, we felt it’s necessary for us to assist this trainers as well as our trainees since we are in lockdown so as to keep them busy and at the end of the day, there is going to be an incentive for the production of the face masks,” said the Argungu.
A cross section of trainees engaged by the NDE to produce over 20,000 face masks
The NDE boss who was represented by Mr Lawan Yaya, Bauchi state Coordinator of NDE, revealed that five states had also queued in for the production and each state was expected to produce 20,000 face masks.
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The five states are: Sokoto, Kebbi, Katsina, Jigawa and Kano states.
Argungu also advised the NDE trainees posted under the trainers engaged for the production of the face masks to put in their best in order to learn new inventions.
“If not because of this pandemic, nobody was thinking of sowing this kind of face masks, but with this Coronavirus, it is now a thriving business to produce face masks.
“Therefore, it is an eye opener for them, maybe after the training they will be able to go to the market, buy the materials and start sowing so as to make ends need,” he said.
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Also speaking, Mrs Halima Muhammed, who spoke on behalf of the trainers engaged for the production of the face masks, said they would all put in their best and ensure that the masks were produced flawlessly.
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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials
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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Continuing, DSS said Ezenwa’s arrest underscores the Service’s determination to safeguard Nigerians from the fraudulent schemes of unpatriotic elements. “Citizens are therefore encouraged to remain vigilant, verify information from official sources and report suspicious recruitment adverts or individuals attempting to extort money under false pretense.”
The agency assured that it will continue to protect the integrity of its recruitment process while ensuring that perpetrators of fraud face the full weight of the law.
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‘Na Only People You Gave Work Love You,’ Singer Speed Darlington Tells Tinubu
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.”
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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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