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NYSC DG Inaugurates Clinic In Bauchi Orientation Camp

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3 years ago

November 8, 2022

Director-General of National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig:-Gen. Mohammad Fadah, on Tuesday, inaugurated a newly- constructed clinic in Bauchi NYSC permanent orientation camp.

Speaking at the state orientation camp Wailo, Ganjuwa Local Government Area of the state, the director-general said that the move was part of NYSC’s commitment toward the welfare of corps members in the state.

According to him, the gesture is in tandem with his policy thrust of enhancing the security and general welfare of corps members.

Fadah further stated that the clinic was more conducive for the delivery of quality healthcare for both the corps members and other members of the camp.

“For the clinic construction, we rebuilt an abandoned structure originally designed to serve as orientation broadcasting service but which was later destroyed by rainstorm.

“This new construction will accommodate offices for key officials manning the clinic, in addition to consulting room, pharmacist bay and laboratory,” he said.

The director-general, however, called on the state government to assist in other areas that required intervention so as to enhance the conduciveness of the camp and its activities.

Fadah was also in the state to witness the official swearing-in of the 1,500 2022 Batch C Stream I corps members posted to the state.

In his address, Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State said that the future of the country lied in the hands of the corps members, adding that they had a very important role to play in shaping Nigeria’s corporate destiny.

Represented by his Deputy, Alhaji Baba Tela, the governor advised the corps members to start thinking right from the orientation camp on how to initiate meaningful community development projects in their respective areas of primary assignment.

Also, the State Coordinator of NYSC, Alhaji Namadi Abubakar, said that a total of 996 out of the 1,500 corps members posted to the state had completed their registration before the swearing-in.

According to him, this number consists of 509 males and 487 females, adding that all the corps members will be posted to areas where their services will be mostly needed, in accordance with the NYSC posting policy.

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BREAKING: Former Inspector-General Of Police, Solomon Arase, Is Dead

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August 31, 2025

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Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Solomon Arase has passed away at Cedarcrest Hospital in Abuja.

As of the time of filing this report, neither his family nor the Nigeria Police Force has issued an official statement confirming the development.Japan trip

Arase, who served as Nigeria’s 18th Inspector-General of Police, was later appointed Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC).Japan trip

Before becoming IGP, he headed the Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Bureau, the police force’s top intelligence unit.

Born on June 21, 1956, in Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State, Arase studied Political Science at Ahmadu Bello University, graduating in 1980, and joined the Nigeria Police Force on December 1, 1981.

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Shock As Adeleke Employs Roadside puff-puff Hawker As Govt House Chef

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August 30, 2025

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Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Thursday shocked a female puff-puff seller during a rally in Osogbo by buying all her snacks with ₦50,000 and offering her employment as a chef at the Government House.

This happened when Osun public servants trooped out in their thousands in what they called an appreciation solidarity rally in support of the governor for his support and care since he took over state governance.

It was observed that the governor, who sat in the bus, had sighted the woman who was among the crowd cheering him.

He immediately beckoned to the woman carrying a plastic container filled with puff-puff on her head and asked how much it would cost to buy all the snacks.

The female hawker, who was visibly surprised and star-struck at the level of her proximity to the governor, found it difficult to even tell the governor how much she sold the snacks.

Surprisingly, Adeleke handed her a bundle of ₦50,000 to the cheers of the crowd.

The lucky woman knelt down in appreciation of the governor’s generosity.

Excited onlookers quickly rushed to share the snacks in the plastic already purchased by the governor.

The governor invited the vendor inside the vehicle where one of his officials questioned her academic background, and she revealed that she holds a Nigerian Certificate in Education.

Adeleke further asked about the dishes she could prepare and instructed his aides to take her contact details for employment as a chef in the Government House.

Confirming the development, the Commissioner II at the Osun State Civil Service Commission, Olaniyan Taofeek, shared the video on X (formerly Twitter), writing: “The moment Gov. Adeleke turned the life of a puff-puff seller into a Government House chef.”

A Special Assistant to the Governor on Digital Media, Oni Gbenga Lawrence, also corroborated the incident in a post on X, stating: “Moment Governor Ademola Adeleke turned the life of a puff-puff seller to Government Chef… not only ₦50k but he invited her into his car and employed her as chef in the Government House.”

The Guardian correspondent, who was at the scene of the welcome rally, made efforts to interview the lucky vendor, but they did not yield as she was not allowed to alight from the bus throughout the event.
(The Guardian)

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Katsina Govt Revokes Licenses Of All Private, Community Schools

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August 30, 2025

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The Katsina State Government has withdrawn the operating licenses of all private and community schools in the state, with effect from August 13, 2025.

The announcement came through a circular issued by the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education and signed by Commissioner Hajiya Zainab Musa-Musawa.

The ministry’s Public Relations Officer, Malam Sani Danjuma, released the document in Katsina on Saturday.

According to the circular, the move is part of the government’s effort to strengthen quality assurance and standardization within the education sector.

“The withdrawal of licenses is aimed at ensuring that schools operate in line with approved standards and provide quality education to students,” Danjuma said.

The circular also outlined a review of fees for license application, registration, and annual renewal.

“Owners of affected schools are required to obtain fresh licenses by submitting proof of payment to the ministry on or before September 30, 2025.”

The statement also added that school operators have been warned not to increase tuition or other charges without government approval.

The ministry further promised to issue additional guidelines soon, including categorization of schools and the revised fee structure.