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FG Trains 30 Women On Production Of Sanitary Items In Bauchi

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3 years ago

May 11, 2022

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Our Reporter, Bauchi

The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Women Affairs, on Wednesday, commenced a one-day training for 30 women on production of sanitary items for the management of COVID-19 hazards in Bauchi state.

The training which was a collaboration between the ministry and QUB Resources Limited, Abuja, was carried out under the ministry’s Women’s Economic Empowerment (WEE) workshop.

Speaking during the training as facilitated by Mrs. Lydia Shehu, she said the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs under the able leadership of the Hon. Minister Dame Pauline Talen was committed to enhancing the skills of Women to be economically viable and bounce back after the COVID-19 pandemic, hence, the Ministry captioned the theme as ” Building Women Economic Resilience for Inclusive Recovery”.

Shehu said the aim of the training was also for the attainment of personal protection, improvement in personal hygiene as well as protection of family members from bacteria, viruses, among others.

“The aim is also for them to learn the skills and to use it as a means of getting income. They will improve on their stream of income and they are also expected to train other women.

“We are lucky to have a skillful and resourceful resource person for the training, hence, the exercise has been so enriching and very impactful,” she said.

She explained that in the recent past, there was a challenge of COVID-19 pandemic and so many people suffered loss apart from some losing their lives.

According to her, in the wisdom of the Federal Ministry for Women Affairs under the leadership of Honourable Dame Tallen, organised the programme called Women’s Economic Empowerment Workshop for the production of sanitary items for the management of COVID-19 hazards.

“In most pandemic or any disease burden, it’s the women and children that are mostly affected and in the wisdom of the Federal Ministry, they decided to conduct this training to the states in Nigeria and Bauchi state is one of them.

“These women are trained on the production of sanitary items such as liquid soap, hand sanitisers, Dettol and Izar,” she said.

The representative further explained that the skills taught were not capital intensive, adding that the trainees could start up the business with little.

She however, urged the trainees to put the skills acquired into practice and impart the knowledge to some other women in the state.

In their separate votes of thanks, two beneficiaries: Mrs Abigael Yusuf and Rukayat Uthman, who appreciated the Minister for Women Affairs for the kind gesture, said it would go a long way in reducing idleness and poverty in some households.

They added that they could now produce those items for themselves and their families instead of using their money to buy them from the market, promising that they would impart the knowledge to their friends and other people in their various communities.

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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials

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22 hours ago

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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22 hours ago

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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22 hours ago

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.