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Exam Malpractice: Polytechnic Deploys CCTV To Curtail Menace

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The Federal Polytechnic in Bauchi state has installed CCTV cameras in some strategic examination halls to curtail the menace of examination malpractice in the institution.

Alh. Sani Usman, the Rector of the institution stated this in an interview with newsmen on Sunday at the sideline of the 2025 resource inspection and accreditation visit by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) to the Polytechnic.

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We have incorporated the camera in some key classes because most of our classrooms now have solar inverters that we use for that.

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“I’m assuring you that we are also working on a TETfund research that has been granted for the last two years and the research is almost completed so that CCTVs can also be put outside of the classroom’s environment.

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“This move is further to tackle insecurity as well as examination fraud that takes place outside of the classrooms in the institution,” said the Rector.

According to him, the inspection and accreditation exercise by the NBTE would give the Polytechnic the opportunity to continue running its programmes by evaluating what had been done in the last five years.

He added that it would also enable the management of the institution to make sure that the equipment, personnel and other resources used were always up to date and conform to the needs of the time the accreditation was taking place.

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Usman also explained that the NBTE was in the institution to accredited 78 programmes.

They have come, it has been done and it’s over now and we are going to await their findings,” he said.

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Also speaking, Dr Fatima Umar, Director of Polytechnic Programmes and Team Lead, NBTE Accreditation to the institution, urged the institution to work towards bridging the infrastructure and manpower deficits.

Represented by Mr Adesina Oluade, a Staff of the board, Umar called for proactive measures to address the peculiar challenges of the 78 programmes such as lack of students handbook, journals and erratic power supply, among others.

Umar, who said that the exercise was aimed at strengthening quality assurance mechanisms, assured the Polytechnic of fair and transparent assessment.

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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials

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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.

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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

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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.”

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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

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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.

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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.

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“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.

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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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