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Gov. Mohammed Pays Over N396m External Examination Fees For 14,170 Students

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1 year ago

March 3, 2024

Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has released a sum of N396.9 million to pay for the 2023/2024 external examination of 14,170 students in the public schools.

The Bauchi state Commissioner for Education Dr Jamila Dahiru disclosed this at a news conference in Bauchi on Monday.

She highlighted the examinations to include the West African Examination Council (WAEC), the National Examination Council (NECO), National Board for Arabic and Islamic Studies (NBAIS) and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).

According to her, the move by the state governor would not only be contributing to improve access to education by the students in the state but would also be cushioning the effect of economic hardship faced by some parents and guardians.

The Commissioner, who commended governor Mohammed for his unwavering commitment and support toward the upliftment of the education sector in the state, added that he had also offset a total of N800 million external examinations fees incurred by previous administration.

She explained that an aptitude test was conducted for all the students to ascertain their level of preparedness for the external examinations where those that passed with A,B,C and D were selected and those who didn’t pass would have their parents or guardians pay for the examinations.

Dahiru disclosed that about 7,000 students did not pass this year’s aptitude test even as simple as it was.

“We are considering our index students which means our genuine students.

“Over the years, we have introduced a way of checkmating the genuineness of our number of students through SS1 to SS3.

“Immediately after the Basic Education Certificate Examination, students are given numbers that they carry through SS1 to SS3 making them the eligible students that we have in our schools.

“So, these are the students that are considered whenever the government is paying for sponsorship of external examinations,” she said.

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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials

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11 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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11 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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11 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.