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Rotary Club Donates 1,000 Books To Schools In Bauchi
The Rotary Club International, Bauchi State chapter has donated 1,000 textbooks to Zion Pilgrim Christ School and Samat International Academy, Yelwa Kagadama in Bauchi state.
Speaking during the distribution exercise on Friday, Mr, Pam Dauda, the President, Bauchi Rotary Club, said that that the gesture was a collaboration between Rotary club and Rotaract Club Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU), Bauchi.
According to him, the gesture was to help the schools to improve and work better on their educational system.
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Dauda, who explained that September was a literacy month of Rotary Club International, added that the club, as part of effort to touch lives was trying to ensure that education was made easier as books were difficult to get by some schools.
He revealed that the club had put a focal person in place that would see and monitor how effectively the books were being used and accessed so as to plan on how to supply more books to the them.
“The schools are two different schools where one has a primary school to primary six and secondary school to JSS three, the other also have primary school from primary one to five.only.
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“So, we distributed the books based on the number of students they have in their schools and also the number of classes they have.
“We selected this Zion school because it’s a mixture pupils from Internally Displaced Persons’ as well as orphans and the school belongs to an orphanage.
“We believe this is a place you can impact more as they are the people that needs this gesture more,” he said.
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Earlier, Ibrahim Saleh, President, Rotaract club, ATBU Bauchi, encouraged the pupils that they could only become leaders of tomorrow when they read and face their studies squarely.
In their separate vote of thanks, Mr Joel Jijingi and Ms Ogbonna Fransisca, the principals of the schools, lauded the club for the kind gesture, adding that books were essential tools for effective learning and teaching processes.
Some of the books donated to the schools included English, Mathematics and Basic Sciences.
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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials
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
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
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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