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NDE Approves N6.2m Loan For Retired Civil Servants In Bauchi
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The National Directorate of Employment (NDE) says it has approved the sum of N6.2 million for five retired civil servants from the directorate in Bauchi State.
NDE State Coordinator, Mr Lawan Yaya, made the disclosure in an interview to Newsmen on Friday in Bauchi.
He said that the loan was approved under the Mature Peoples Programme of the agency, adding that each of the five beneficiaries would be given N1, 250,000.
Yaya described the programme as an initiative of the Director-General of the NDE, Malam Abubakar Fikpo.
The official said that the loan was reinvigorated by the director-general, after many years of neglect.
“The aim and objective of the loan is to assist retiring officials from the NDE, to have something to do after retirement.
“It is mostly for retired civil servants with some of them from the agency while others are from the National Senior Citizens Centre.
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“We have received the approval and the names of those beneficiaries. They have already been documented and now the loan is ready to be disbursed,” he said.
According to the state coordinator, the beneficiaries have a six-month moratorium while the money will be repaid in three years.
Similarly, Yaya noted that the directorate had approved the sum of N3.5 million loan for seven graduates of tertiary institutions in Bauchi State.
He said that each of the beneficiaries would be given N500,000, having undergone ‘Start Your Own Business’ (SYOB) training from the NDE in the state.
“They have been trained and have written their feasibility reports which were sent to our headquarters for appraisal and N500,000 has now been approved for each one of them,” Yaya said.
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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials
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August 24, 2025By
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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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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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August 24, 2025By
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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.”
READ ALSO:Before You Leave Office, Reform The Police — Speed Darlington Urges Tinubu
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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August 24, 2025By
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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.
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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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